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End of Year

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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32 Reasons Band Directors are Counting Down the Last Days of School

32 Reasons Band Directors are Counting Down the Last Days of School

Brass instruments baths. Being up close and personal with that many germs – ugh! Endless “I need another copy of…
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Supply Kit for Band Trips and Off-Campus Performances

Supply Kit for Band Trips and Off-Campus Performances

Do you have a supply kit for band trips? Caring for our students while off campus is a huge responsibility….
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4 Band Activities for May 4th (May the Fourth Be With You)

4 Band Activities for May 4th (May the Fourth Be With You)

1. Teach your students about the interval of a fourth. Give them a simple pattern of fourths to play. Also have…
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