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The Why of It All

The Why of It All

Have you ever stopped to think WHY we do what we do? WHY do we dedicate our time, our intellectual…
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Music Education Facebook Groups, Podcasts, Websites, Books & Professional Development

Music Education Facebook Groups, Podcasts, Websites, Books & Professional Development

We’d like to share a few of our favorite music education websites, podcasts and Facebook groups. As we move into…
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TMEA Clinic Previews for Band 2018 – Ideas You Can Use TODAY!

TMEA Clinic Previews for Band 2018 – Ideas You Can Use TODAY!

The Texas Music Educators Association Convention 2018 is coming up soon.  If you’re attending, these articles give you a real…
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Free E-Book – Favorite Band Director Articles of 2017

Free E-Book – Favorite Band Director Articles of 2017

This book is no longer available. However, subscribe to our newsletter list so you’ll be the first to receive new…
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Conserving Your Earsight

Conserving Your Earsight

As musicians, our hearing is our most important tool. While some miraculously survive an entire career with acute hearing intact,…
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8 Things To Do This Summer To Be A Better Band Director Next Year

8 Things To Do This Summer To Be A Better Band Director Next Year

1. REST! Band directors give 100% to their students every day. And a band director’s “summer” is certainly not as…
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