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How to Keep your School-owned Instruments in Top Condition

How to Keep your School-owned Instruments in Top Condition

As a band director, you know that having quality instruments can make a huge difference in the success of students…
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Music Substitute Lesson Plan (4th/5th Grade) for a non-music sub

Music Substitute Lesson Plan (4th/5th Grade) for a non-music sub

Need a music substitute lesson plan? It’s always tough to be away from your classroom, but it helps if you…
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Don’t Miss Out!

Don’t Miss Out!

Did you know that Facebook only shows our posts to about 5% of the people that like our page?  To have more…
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How to Have a ‘Student Led Band Class’ When You Have a Substitute

How to Have a ‘Student Led Band Class’ When You Have a Substitute

We all know that finding band substitutes that know how to teach band (correctly) is a rare thing.  When you…
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What is Google Classroom?

What is Google Classroom?

Google Classroom is an increasingly popular collaborative learning platform that has plenty of flexibility to make it a great tool…
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25 cent Baton Holder (Quick Tip)

25 cent Baton Holder (Quick Tip)

Looking for a cheap way to store your batons?  Here’s the cheapest fix we’ve seen.  Just simple binder clips! This…
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