For many band directors, organizing a band trip is a meaningful tradition—a chance to showcase your students’ talent, bond as…
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Recruiting & Retention
5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain This Year’s Beginners: A Primer for High School and Middle School Directors
This article is written as a follow-up to a session requested at a number of state MEA and national conferences…
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You Can’t Teach Empty Chairs
When we chose to become band directors, many of us thought we were choosing a career free from the ties…
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4 Ways to Get Band Students Excited About Leadership
Sometimes it feels like even our top students are dragging their feet. News flash! Kids aren’t machines and they’re not…
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Culture Building: Creating an Atmosphere of Excellence
Culture: from the Latin cultus, which means “care.” ~Daniel Coyle, The Culture Code Few things are more important than the…
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Tips for Retaining Band Students from Middle School to High School
In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is your #1 tip for retaining band students…
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