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Motivation

Things They Don’t Tell You About Being a Band Director

Things They Don’t Tell You About Being a Band Director

Here are a few things people forget to tell you about being a band director… 1  Someone has to set…
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Playing the French Horn with No Arms – Amazing Story of Overcoming Challenges

Playing the French Horn with No Arms – Amazing Story of Overcoming Challenges

If you think playing French horn with no arms is impossible, you will change your mind after seeing this AMAZING…
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

We are who we are because of the people that have touched our lives. People who supported and believed in…
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Meaningful Gifts for Students when they “Graduate” from Your Band Program

Meaningful Gifts for Students when they “Graduate” from Your Band Program

Are you wanting to give your ‘graduates’ (8th graders or seniors) a gift as they leave your band program? Here’s…
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Band Performance Day

Band Performance Day

What is Band Performance Day? An opportunity for students to perform: in a positive, non-competitive environment with no criticism at…
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The Race – A Story to Share with your Band

The Race – A Story to Share with your Band

The Race Whenever I start to hang my head in front of failure’s face, my downward fall is broken by…
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