Humor Archives - Band Directors Talk Shop https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/category/humor/ Learn. Share. Inspire. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:49:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2-2-150x150.png Humor Archives - Band Directors Talk Shop https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/category/humor/ 32 32 Unexpected Band Director Experiences They Didn’t Warn You About in College (Collaborative Post) https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/unexpected-band-director-experiences-they-didnt-warn-you-about-in-college-collaborative-post/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/unexpected-band-director-experiences-they-didnt-warn-you-about-in-college-collaborative-post/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:49:37 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=12957 In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers to share a funny story about “What they don’t warn you about in college.” With many responses to the survey, we came up with this list of your answers. Thanks so much to all of our readers who took time to fill out the ... Read More about Unexpected Band Director Experiences They Didn’t Warn You About in College (Collaborative Post)

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/unexpected-band-director-experiences-they-didnt-warn-you-about-in-college-collaborative-post/feed/ 0 20 MORE Analogies That I Have Used With My Band (With Even More Love)That You (May) Have Not https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/20-more-analogies-that-i-have-used-with-my-band-with-even-more-lovethat-you-may-have-not/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/20-more-analogies-that-i-have-used-with-my-band-with-even-more-lovethat-you-may-have-not/#respond Sun, 27 Oct 2019 13:44:05 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=8210 Between my work for Band Directors Talk Shop and The Instrumentalist, I have had the honor to see over two dozen articles born into publication, and, as an English teacher’s son and wannabe writer, I am extremely grateful for this. I have poured my heart and soul into many of these articles, and the topics have ranged from ... Read More about 20 MORE Analogies That I Have Used With My Band (With Even More Love)That You (May) Have Not

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/20-more-analogies-that-i-have-used-with-my-band-with-even-more-lovethat-you-may-have-not/feed/ 0 What is a small (or even silly) thing that drives you crazy about being a band director? https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/what-is-a-small-or-even-silly-thing-that-drives-you-crazy-about-being-a-band-director/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/what-is-a-small-or-even-silly-thing-that-drives-you-crazy-about-being-a-band-director/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:49:59 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=6949 In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is a small (or even silly) thing that drives you crazy about being a band director?”  With hundreds of responses to the survey, we came up with this categorized list of your answers of why you LOVE your job of being a band ... Read More about What is a small (or even silly) thing that drives you crazy about being a band director?

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/what-is-a-small-or-even-silly-thing-that-drives-you-crazy-about-being-a-band-director/feed/ 0 How to Get in a Great Work-out During Teacher Inservice https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/how-to-get-in-a-great-work-out-during-teacher-inservice/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/how-to-get-in-a-great-work-out-during-teacher-inservice/#respond Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:44:58 +0000 http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=3575 Looking for a way to make your teacher inservice more engaging and productive? Try this! 🙂 Every time you hear one of these words, complete the corresponding exercise… accountability – 30 push-ups collaborate – flutter kicks for 30 seconds college-ready – 25 reverse crunches common core – high knees for 30 seconds cooperative learning – 20 ... Read More about How to Get in a Great Work-out During Teacher Inservice

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/how-to-get-in-a-great-work-out-during-teacher-inservice/feed/ 0 32 Reasons Band Directors are Counting Down the Last Days of School https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/band-directors-are-counting-down-the-last-days-of-school/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/band-directors-are-counting-down-the-last-days-of-school/#respond Sun, 07 May 2017 00:47:16 +0000 http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=2974 Brass instruments baths. Being up close and personal with that many germs – ugh! Endless “I need another copy of …..” Bruno Pomp and Circumstance being OVER. Being asked “Are we playing today?” (Grab this T-shirt with the answer HERE) Picking up music left on the floor (See #2) Being asked “When is the concert ... Read More about 32 Reasons Band Directors are Counting Down the Last Days of School

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/band-directors-are-counting-down-the-last-days-of-school/feed/ 0 14 Things to NEVER Say to Your Band Director: https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/things-never-say-band-director/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/things-never-say-band-director/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2017 03:11:39 +0000 http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=2624 14 things to NEVER say to your band director: Are we playing today? But it’s easier for me to finger it this way. We had a concert last night? My private lesson teacher said that’s wrong. Can I go make up a math test during band class today? I do better when I don’t use ... Read More about 14 Things to NEVER Say to Your Band Director:

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/things-never-say-band-director/feed/ 0 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Band Directors https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/resolutions-for-band-directors/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/resolutions-for-band-directors/#respond Fri, 30 Dec 2016 22:46:29 +0000 http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=2475 The new year is just around the corner, so here are 10 New Year’s resolutions for band directors just in case you need any help setting goals… I will not pretend my baton is a lightsaber during band rehearsal. I will stop getting “sick” five minutes before faculty meetings. I will actually file music back ... Read More about 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Band Directors

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/resolutions-for-band-directors/feed/ 0 28 Things Band Directors Are Thankful For https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/things-band-directors-are-thankful-for/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/things-band-directors-are-thankful-for/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:40:42 +0000 http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=2280 Band directors are thankful for… 1. Principals that let us do our jobs 2. Stands that don’t wobble, flip over, or slide down 3. Trombone slides that actually slide 4. Students who have graduated, but come back to visit 5. Literature that is scored well for young bands 6. Great ideas shared by other directors or learned ... Read More about 28 Things Band Directors Are Thankful For

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/things-band-directors-are-thankful-for/feed/ 0 10 Signs You Might Be A Band Director https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/be-a-band-director/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/be-a-band-director/#respond Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:35:40 +0000 http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=2139 1. You say “one last time” knowing that it is absolutely untrue. 2. You search in your purse to find chapstick and all you find is cork grease. 3. People in cars behind you are often treated to seeing you conducting through the back windshield. 4. When you see a little girl pouting, you want to ... Read More about 10 Signs You Might Be A Band Director

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/be-a-band-director/feed/ 0 20 Analogies That I Have Used (With Love) in Band Rehearsals That You Have Not https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/20-analogies-band-rehearsals/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/20-analogies-band-rehearsals/#respond Sat, 03 Sep 2016 22:23:59 +0000 http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=1910 I believe very strongly that humor plays an important part in the band rehearsal, especially with younger groups. It helps keep students engaged, and it can work as a wonderful “reset button” when tensions are starting to get high. The director has to play to the strengths of his/her personality, of course, but even bad ... Read More about 20 Analogies That I Have Used (With Love) in Band Rehearsals That You Have Not

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