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Advice for Mentor and Student Teachers

Advice for Mentor and Student Teachers

In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What are your tips for cooperating/mentor teachers?” and, “What…
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First Year Band Director Survival Guide (Great for Student Teachers Also!)

First Year Band Director Survival Guide (Great for Student Teachers Also!)

If you’re a first (or second or third) year band director, this is for you! Organized by subject, this gives…
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30 Things I Learned During Student Teaching

30 Things I Learned During Student Teaching

Build on what they already know. Teach style first. Go to the doctor when you first start feeling sick. If…
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If I Knew Then What I Know Now…

If I Knew Then What I Know Now…

We all have said, “If I had it to do over…,” and followed that with a litany of what we…
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Effective Use of Clinicians and Mentors in Your Band Program

Effective Use of Clinicians and Mentors in Your Band Program

The TBA Archives refer to the Texas Bandmasters Association archives of clinic handouts from past conventions.  Conventions are one of…
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Surviving Your First Few Years of Teaching (TBA Archives)

Surviving Your First Few Years of Teaching (TBA Archives)

Are you in your first few years of teaching? Do you know someone who is? This is great advice! The…
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