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Ideas for Teaching the Parts of the Instruments

Ideas for Teaching the Parts of the Instruments

The beginning of the year in band is a busy time and often overwhelming for both directors and students. Many…
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6 Benefits of Adding Rhythm Ear Training to Your Band Curriculum

6 Benefits of Adding Rhythm Ear Training to Your Band Curriculum

According to Wikipedia, “Ear training (or aural skills) is a music theory study in which musicians learn to identify pitches,…
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Tips for Teaching Rhythm in Beginning Band

Tips for Teaching Rhythm in Beginning Band

Do you have a game plan for teaching rhythm to your beginning band students? We have found that having specific,…
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Tips for Teaching Embouchure in Beginning Band

Tips for Teaching Embouchure in Beginning Band

“Spend time now to save time later” is a great quote, especially when it comes to teaching embouchure to beginning…
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BOOM Cards: Digital, Interactive Task Cards for Band

BOOM Cards: Digital, Interactive Task Cards for Band

Never heard of  Boom Cards?  Your band students will love them!  Boom Cards are digital, self-checking, interactive, internet-based activities.  Students…
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Band Practice at Home: How to Involve Parents for Student Success

Band Practice at Home: How to Involve Parents for Student Success

With proper parent education, involvement and communication, we can partner with our band parents to help our students continue learning…
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