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Recruiting & Retention

New Band Parent Orientation

New Band Parent Orientation

Hosting a parent orientation can help your beginning instrumental program get off to a good start in the Fall. Now…
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Every Student Can Contribute:  Behind-the-Scenes Opportunities

Every Student Can Contribute: Behind-the-Scenes Opportunities

One of my goals is that every one of my students makes a positive contribution to the band program as…
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5 Steps to Recruit More Tuba Players

5 Steps to Recruit More Tuba Players

We all “know” that the quality of our concert bands is first and foremost dependent on our tuba players. It…
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Contagious Engagement in Band

Contagious Engagement in Band

Ok, so this is a little off the wall. This article was inspired by a book that is not your…
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An Open Letter to Band Parents Regarding Step-Up Instruments

An Open Letter to Band Parents Regarding Step-Up Instruments

If you would like a printable version of this article to share with parents, please click here. Dear Band Parent,…
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Social Media for Your Ensembles

Social Media for Your Ensembles

The life of a band director is a busy one. Planning, sectionals, concerts, paperwork, parent conferences, administration, putting out fires,…
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