The following article os based on the UIL sightreading rules in Texas up through 2022. Those rules have since been…
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Sightreading
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)
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
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
The rhythm envelope game is a great way to review rhythms in a totally different way. We usually focus on…
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Improving Sightreading Skills with Thirds
Thirds patterns are an excellent way to bridge the gap between playing scales and sightreading within a specific key. Here’s a…
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