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6 Benefits of Adding Rhythm Ear Training to Your Band Curriculum

6 Benefits of Adding Rhythm Ear Training to Your Band Curriculum

According to Wikipedia, “Ear training (or aural skills) is a music theory study in which musicians learn to identify pitches,…
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The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable QUARTETS)

The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable QUARTETS)

Here’s the FOURTH and final installment of The Garner Ensemble Project – QUARTETS! We MAY release more ensembles in the…
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The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable duettino alternatos)

The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable duettino alternatos)

Here’s the second installment of The Garner Ensemble Project – Duettino Alternatos! There are 2 more sets to come (trios…
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The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable duets for all band instruments)

The Garner Ensemble Project (Free, printable duets for all band instruments)

We are VERY excited about many new projects we’ve been working on for the past year! They will be revealed…
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Tunes with a Twist – Unison Lines for Full Band

Tunes with a Twist – Unison Lines for Full Band

OVER THE MOON EXCITED here at Band Directors Talk Shop as we reveal our newest major project! After 2 years…
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Practical Strategies for Teaching Long Term Music Reading Skills

Practical Strategies for Teaching Long Term Music Reading Skills

When I was a beginner back in 1995 I remember my band director trying to teach us concepts of sight-reading…
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