If culture is everything, then student leadership is one of the strongest forces shaping that culture. In our profession, we…
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Mentors
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!)
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
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…
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
The TBA Archives refer to the Texas Bandmasters Association archives of clinic handouts from past conventions. Conventions are one of…
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