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March Madness Fun for Your Band! 3 Engaging Resources to Review Music Theory & Encourage Practice

BandDirector — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:12:11 +0000

March Madness is here! While basketball fans gear up for the NCAA college basketball finals, why not bring a little of that competitive spirit into your band program? Here are three fun resources to get your students excited about music during March Madness! 1. Music Symbols Madness This engaging activity helps students review music symbols ... Read More about March Madness Fun for Your Band! 3 Engaging Resources to Review Music Theory & Encourage Practice

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3 Fall Themed Worksheets (Free Resource!)

Amanda Elizondo — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:08:04 +0000

We have 3 Fall music worksheets that can be used in a variety of ways, and the best part is they are FREE! These Fall-themed worksheets can add a bit of fun to your classes as the new season is ushered in. Click HERE to download. Our Fall Note Name Worksheets are sure to sharpen ... Read More about 3 Fall Themed Worksheets (Free Resource!)

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Who’s Got Game? Clinic WBDI 2022

BandDirector — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:09:19 +0000

Teaching Music Theory with Engaging Games Women Band Directors International Starting Strong on Day 1 Mr. Metronome Posture Chant Lines & Spaces Chant Ready to Print Chants Band Assistants Note Names Body Staff (Day 1) Hand Staff (Week 1) Master of the Alphabet Note Match Games (start with introductory and then progress) BOOM Cards (Note ... Read More about Who’s Got Game? Clinic WBDI 2022

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7 Games to Play Using Rhythm Grids

BandDirector — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:16:32 +0000

Do you use Rhythm Grids with your band program? Following are 7 fun games to play using rhythm grids that require little prep and will excite your students about rhythm counting. Never heard of rhythm grids? They are rhythm sheets where students are able count from left to right, top to bottom or bottom to ... Read More about 7 Games to Play Using Rhythm Grids

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Head, Shoulders, Knees, CUP!

BandDirector — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:36:00 +0000

Looking for a simple “Band Party Game” that your kids will go wild for? Here you go! Set up You need one plastic cup for every 2 students. A microphone is helpful as this game gets NUTS at the end! Students get into partners Place a cup on the floor between the partners. Round 1 ... Read More about Head, Shoulders, Knees, CUP!

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“Who am I?” Rhythm Guessing Game for Middle School Band

BandDirector — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 16:39:17 +0000

Have you ever played the popular Hedbanz game? This version of “Who am I” rhythm guessing game for band is played similarly and requires very little time and preparation. Consider playing fun games like this during an end of semester theory review or when kids get restless at the end of the year and you ... Read More about “Who am I?” Rhythm Guessing Game for Middle School Band

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Who’s Got Game? Clinic TMEA 2022

BandDirector — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:42:29 +0000

Teaching Music Theory with Engaging Games Starting Strong on Day 1 Mr. Metronome Posture Chant Lines & Spaces Chant Ready to Print Chants Band Assistants Note Names Body Staff (Day 1) Hand Staff (Week 1) Master of the Alphabet Note Match Games (start with introductory and then progress) BOOM Cards (Note Names, Note Name “Chunks” ... Read More about Who’s Got Game? Clinic TMEA 2022

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Scoot! A Fun Game for Middle School Band

BandDirector — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:51:25 +0000

Have your ever played Scoot with your band classes? We love it because there is little to no prep involved and the game works for all class sizes! It’s also a fun way to review music concepts since kids get to move around a bit. Step by step instructions on how to play: Have students ... Read More about Scoot! A Fun Game for Middle School Band

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Band Hall -oween

BandDirector — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:27:19 +0000

Looking for a fun Halloween-Themed activity that still reinforces concepts? Here’s an idea! You will need helpers at each station for this to work. We use band assistants (read more HERE), but you could use student leaders, other band directors, or parent volunteers. (If you have a very small class/lessons you could move each group ... Read More about Band Hall -oween

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12 Ways to Use Music Theory Task Cards

BandDirector — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 03:19:24 +0000

Have you heard of music theory task cards? They are exactly what the sound like- cards with tasks on them! They come in sets so that you can target a specific skill, standard, or subject. Task cards are fun alternative to worksheets because they have so many uses. We have enjoyed using them to make music ... Read More about 12 Ways to Use Music Theory Task Cards

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