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The Joy of Life by William Owens – FREE Grade 2 for Concert Band

The Joy of Life by William Owens – FREE Grade 2 for Concert Band

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Music as Infrastructure: How to Pitch a High School Band Program to Administration in a Title 1 School

Music as Infrastructure: How to Pitch a High School Band Program to Administration in a Title 1 School

For directors across the country, the lesson is clear. The language of music advocacy must evolve. A comprehensive pitch includes…
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Teaching Beginner Band in High School: How and Why

Teaching Beginner Band in High School: How and Why

In music education, the word “beginner” is often tied solely to elementary school use, as if starting a skill after…
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Effective Rehearsal Techniques to Enhance Classroom Management in Band Rehearsals

Effective Rehearsal Techniques to Enhance Classroom Management in Band Rehearsals

Managing a band rehearsal can be challenging. Students often come with different skill levels, attention spans, and energy. Without clear…
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How Do You Launch A Band Trip?

How Do You Launch A Band Trip?

How Do You Launch A Band Trip? The school year is rapidly coming to a close, and you may have…
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Three Ways to Make Your Ensembles, Lessons, and Classes More Accessible for Every Student, No Matter How They Learn Best

Three Ways to Make Your Ensembles, Lessons, and Classes More Accessible for Every Student, No Matter How They Learn Best

The population of learners in our ensembles is becoming increasingly diverse in many ways, including how they learn best. For…
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