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Coffee, Cookies & Carols in the Band Hall

BandDirector — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:25:02 +0000

Coffee, Cookies & Carols is an annual event in our school that teachers and students alike look forward to. 7th/8th grade students (advanced band members) perform holiday ensembles. The teachers, administration, custodians, cafeteria workers, and teacher aids are invited to the band hall for a morning of festive music. Our band parents provide cookies and ... Read More about Coffee, Cookies & Carols in the Band Hall

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Better Retention Through a Sense of Purpose in Band

BandDirector — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 02:01:14 +0000

How do we keep students from quitting band? One of the ways we do it is by making sure every student has a job or a sense of purpose. By doing this, we ensure that each child feels valued, accepted, and essential. When young people feel that way, they are much less likely to leave ... Read More about Better Retention Through a Sense of Purpose in Band

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Every Student Can Contribute: Behind-the-Scenes Opportunities

BandDirector — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 03:04:14 +0000

One of my goals is that every one of my students makes a positive contribution to the band program as a whole. No one is dead weight. No one is just existing. Everyone has a job and is vital to the success of the program. When students take a more active role in the band, ... Read More about Every Student Can Contribute: Behind-the-Scenes Opportunities

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Preparing Your Non-Varsity Band for Spring Contest and Beyond

BandDirector — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 15:54:27 +0000

Looking forward to the spring semester the non-varsity band presents many unique challenges. What are your priorities? Is success at the spring contest your ultimate goal or is there more? The following points are ones I have used successfully. I have found that they work to get the most out of my ensemble, and help to ... Read More about Preparing Your Non-Varsity Band for Spring Contest and Beyond

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Taming the Beast – The Middle School Non-Varsity Band: Overcoming “Summer Brain” and “Summer Chops”

BandDirector — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:31:58 +0000

It’s the first week back to school and all of your non-varsity band kids are chomping at the bit to learn new music and play their instruments with the group. Though, let’s be honest, most of our kids are coming off of summer break with a serious case of Summer Brain. Let’s take a second ... Read More about Taming the Beast – The Middle School Non-Varsity Band: Overcoming “Summer Brain” and “Summer Chops”

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