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Recruiting & Retention

4 Ways to Get Band Students Excited About Leadership

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 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

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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Why Band Matters

Why Band Matters

Why Band Matters – Readers’ Collaborative Post  In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers to summarize…
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Tips for Recruitment & Retention in Band

Tips for Recruitment & Retention in Band

In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What are your tips for recruitment and/or retention in…
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Better Retention Through a Sense of Purpose in Band

Better Retention Through a Sense of Purpose in Band

How do we keep students from quitting band? One of the ways we do it is by making sure every…
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