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Data Driven Decisions for Your Music Program

Data Driven Decisions for Your Music Program

“Are you a data novice? Do you find yourself nodding along but not really understanding what people are saying? As…
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The Band Director’s Guide to Grant Writing

The Band Director’s Guide to Grant Writing

Writing a successful grant proposal is an essential skill for band directors seeking to help fund their programs. Grant writing…
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Partnership with Local Music Stores for Student Success

Partnership with Local Music Stores for Student Success

One of the many hats that band directors wear is as a liaison between your band families and local music…
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Maintenance Monday!

Maintenance Monday!

We all plan on making sure that our students do what they should to maintain their instruments correctly. However, it…
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Helpful Horn Hints: Three Places to Oil French Horn Valves

Helpful Horn Hints: Three Places to Oil French Horn Valves

Did you know that to properly oil a horn valve, you have to place oil in three places when you…
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Helpful Horn Hints: How to String a French Horn Valve

Helpful Horn Hints: How to String a French Horn Valve

I know stringing a horn valve may seem very intimidating to a non-horn player, but it is really quite easy….
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