Classroom Management Archives - Band Directors Talk Shop

7 Ideas to Reinvent-Revitalize-Rejuice Your Program’s Handbook

BandDirector — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:49:54 +0000

Handbooks. An absolutely ‘necessary tool’ for classroom success or a completely ‘antiquated practice’ you’d sooner just skip? I’m guessing you’ve probably identified with both of these camps at some point in your teaching career. On the one hand, a program handbook is truly ground zero for communicating your expectations and procedures in and outside the ... Read More about 7 Ideas to Reinvent-Revitalize-Rejuice Your Program’s Handbook

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Pedagogical Practices to Maximize Precious Rehearsal Time!

Carly Grace — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:57:08 +0000

When I recently gave this presentation at Midwest, my audience survey reflected the wide discrepancy in the amount of rehearsal time that exists at all school levels throughout the country. Despite the limited time we get to teach a larger number of students than an average class size, we are the only subject that has ... Read More about Pedagogical Practices to Maximize Precious Rehearsal Time!

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Building Structure Into Your Classroom: Creating a Learning Environment That You Look Forward to Everyday

Carly Grace — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:32:08 +0000

What if you could set classroom expectations in such a way that it created a class FULL of students that are enjoyable to work with, where they could run their own class, and get along without so much effort on your part? What if you could make it where you don’t dread seeing the students ... Read More about Building Structure Into Your Classroom: Creating a Learning Environment That You Look Forward to Everyday

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It’s Time to Go Back to the “Non-negotiables”

Carly Grace — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:03:01 +0000

What are your “non-negotiables?” You know, those key points on which your band program is built? For me, this list is my non-negotiables. Posture: How do my students sit in a chair, set their music stand, and hold an instrument? Is it consistent throughout my program from the beginning band to my most talented senior? ... Read More about It’s Time to Go Back to the “Non-negotiables”

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Starting with Structure

Carly Grace — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:32:37 +0000

Every great organization has a system for getting things done that is clear and concise. In other words, simple rules that everyone knows and can execute consistently. As we begin a new year, it’s always good to review our classroom management plan and make sure it is clear and can be followed consistently. My actual ... Read More about Starting with Structure

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Classroom Management Techniques for Band Directors

BandDirector — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:26:03 +0000

Classroom Management Techniques – Readers’ Collaborative Post In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is your very best classroom management technique?” With hundreds of responses to the survey, we came up with this categorized list of your answers. Thanks so much to all of our readers who took time to fill out the survey. Keep ... Read More about Classroom Management Techniques for Band Directors

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10 Mistakes of Young Band Directors

BandDirector — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:31:09 +0000

Every year thousands of students graduate college and make the big transition from being a student to becoming a teacher. Even after being in band for a number of years, learning all the educational methods, and completing hundreds of observational hours, young teachers still make mistakes. Many of the errors might happen due to rushing ... Read More about 10 Mistakes of Young Band Directors

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Incorporating Creative Classroom Strategies Today!

BandDirector — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:12:10 +0000

When attending a Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser clinic, one quote that resonated deeply with me was “Criticize in private, praise in public.” I immediately felt convicted. I knew at that moment that I had been hurting some of my students’ feelings over the years by not following that simple piece of advice. “When you know better, ... Read More about Incorporating Creative Classroom Strategies Today!

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Posture Chant – Quick Tip

BandDirector — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:17:01 +0000

Quick Tip! Here’s a Posture Chant to help remind your students of the correct posture…in a FUN way! Feet Flat, Back Straight, Sitting on the Edge – HUH! Click here to view/print the Posture Chant. There is a teacher copy (with the rhythms and a picture of what students should look like) and a student ... Read More about Posture Chant – Quick Tip

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Stand Tags – for More than Just Learning Names

BandDirector — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 18:31:55 +0000

Do you need to learn 100 names in a very short time? Try Stand Tags! By seeing the student’s names every time you see their face, you can use their name when you call on them and learn the names much faster. (There are many other benefits listed below.) You can keep this as simple as ... Read More about Stand Tags – for More than Just Learning Names

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