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Sightreading

Want Your Band to Be Better at Sight Reading?

Want Your Band to Be Better at Sight Reading?

For those of you who have not heard of Edwin Gordon, I would recommend doing a little research on the…
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Sightreading Room Hints for Young Teachers

Sightreading Room Hints for Young Teachers

The following article os based on the UIL sightreading rules in Texas up through 2022. Those rules have since been…
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Getting Band Students to Look Up!

Getting Band Students to Look Up!

The most effective way that we as band directors have to communicate with our band members, especially when performing, is…
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Teach Sight-Reading with TAKES (Quick Tip)

Teach Sight-Reading with TAKES (Quick Tip)

This time of year, many people are thinking about how to teach sight-reading skills.  I wanted to find a way…
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Color in the Bandroom

Color in the Bandroom

For a long time, I underestimated the effect color could have on my students and their ability to read and…
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Rhythm Envelope Game – Teaching Beginning Band with Games

Rhythm Envelope Game – Teaching Beginning Band with Games

The rhythm envelope game is a great way to review rhythms in a totally different way.  We usually focus on…
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