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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Recruiting & Retention
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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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
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
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
Ok, so this is a little off the wall. This article was inspired by a book that is not your…
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