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Recruiting & Retaining Minority Student Musicians

Recruiting & Retaining Minority Student Musicians

Before I transitioned to higher education, I spent 10 years as a middle school and high school band director in…
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Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship, Part 2

Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship, Part 2

As you approach the middle of beginner year, most students should be able to read, find, and play each note…
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Why You Should Consider Earlier Instrument Drives This Year

Why You Should Consider Earlier Instrument Drives This Year

Quick Tip! Well, really a Public Service Announcement. Due to delays in shipping over the past year, instrument manufacturers and…
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Euphonium and Tuba Posture

Euphonium and Tuba Posture

Invest the time now, reap the rewards later! One of the most important ways to set your tuba and euphonium…
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Who’s Got Game? Clinic TMEA 2022

Who’s Got Game? Clinic TMEA 2022

Teaching Music Theory with Engaging Games Starting Strong on Day 1 Mr. Metronome Posture Chant Lines & Spaces Chant Ready…
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Body Staff / Hand Staff to introduce Note Names

Body Staff / Hand Staff to introduce Note Names

Here are 2 great ways to introduce students to the names of lines and spaces! Body Staff Students touch their…
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