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A Fresh Way to Teach American Music Genres!

A Fresh Way to Teach American Music Genres!

Let’s face it—getting middle schoolers excited about music history can be… a challenge. You know the value of teaching your…
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Whew! What a year! Summer Break is Here! Relax, Reflect & Recharge

Whew! What a year! Summer Break is Here! Relax, Reflect & Recharge

Summer break is YOUR time to relax, reflect and recharge. As a band director, are you really ever able to…
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What Is Your Favorite Time-Saving or Organizational Strategy?

What Is Your Favorite Time-Saving or Organizational Strategy?

What is your favorite time-saving or organizational strategy?– Readers’ Collaborative Post  In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop…
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5 NEW Ideas for your Band Students During the Last Few Weeks of School

5 NEW Ideas for your Band Students During the Last Few Weeks of School

Whether it’s state testing day, instrument inventory day, instrument bath day, finals schedule, or a variety of other crazy days,…
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Free Band Director’s End-of-Year Checklist & Survival Guide!

Free Band Director’s End-of-Year Checklist & Survival Guide!

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a comprehensive checklist so you don’t forget one of the many important end-of-year…
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8 Things To Do This Summer To Be A Better Band Director Next Year

8 Things To Do This Summer To Be A Better Band Director Next Year

1. REST! Band directors give 100% to their students every day. And a band director’s “summer” is certainly not as…
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