One of my goals is that every one of my students makes a positive contribution to the band program as…
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Organization
Solving the Woodwind Puzzle: 5 Instruments, 3 Big Ideas
Woodwind Fingering Principles A few simple concepts about woodwind fingering can put the lion’s share of the confusion to rest….
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The Band Registry Fundraiser: Easy Fundraising Without Selling Anything
I’ve worked with several nonprofit organizations over the last few years. My most recent stint was with our local school…
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Boosting Up the Beginning Band Basics: Techniques for Developing High Student Engagement, Motivation and Accountability for Low Socio-Economic Students
Boosting up the Student-Teacher Relationship. Teaching students how to treat each other and how to treat adults should be always…
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Effective Band Director Techniques for Teaching in Title I Schools
Beginning As a high school band director, I have taught in minority communities with students of low socioeconomic status. Poverty,…
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Re-boot Camp: Setting Your Small Band Up for Big Success
All band programs go through highs and lows. These peaks and valleys are especially noticeable in small band programs, where…
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