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Substitute Lesson Plans

6 Band Director Sub Plans to Have Ready-to-Go

6 Band Director Sub Plans to Have Ready-to-Go

Band directors know that finding good subs who have a music education background are hard to come by. Having a…
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BOOM Cards: Digital, Interactive Task Cards for Band

BOOM Cards: Digital, Interactive Task Cards for Band

Never heard of  Boom Cards?  Your band students will love them!  Boom Cards are digital, self-checking, interactive, internet-based activities.  Students…
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Happy Birthday Sousa

Happy Birthday Sousa

Did you know John Philip Sousa’s birthday is November 6th? What better way to celebrate  his birthday than to teach…
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4 Band Activities for May 4th (May the Fourth Be With You)

4 Band Activities for May 4th (May the Fourth Be With You)

1. Teach your students about the interval of a fourth. Give them a simple pattern of fourths to play. Also have…
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Beginner Band Substitute Lesson Plan (for a Non-Music Sub)

Beginner Band Substitute Lesson Plan (for a Non-Music Sub)

This NEW lesson plan is written with beginner band students in mind and uses short, 2-5 minute videos from Khan…
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Playing the French Horn with No Arms – Amazing Story of Overcoming Challenges

Playing the French Horn with No Arms – Amazing Story of Overcoming Challenges

If you think playing French horn with no arms is impossible, you will change your mind after seeing this AMAZING…
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