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The Best Unique Gifts for Band Directors (Practical gifts they will love!)

The Best Unique Gifts for Band Directors (Practical gifts they will love!)

Here are a variety of our best, unique gift ideas for band directors. Practical gifts they will love and use…
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FREE Professional Development for Band Directors / Music Educators (WTAMU Band Director Workshop Clinic Videos)

FREE Professional Development for Band Directors / Music Educators (WTAMU Band Director Workshop Clinic Videos)

Are you looking for FREE band director professional development hours of clinics that will ACTUALLY impact your teaching? Have you…
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Unexpected Band Director Experiences They Didn’t Warn You About in College  (Collaborative Post)

Unexpected Band Director Experiences They Didn’t Warn You About in College (Collaborative Post)

In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers to share a funny story about “What they don’t…
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Why Keeping an Open Mind Can Lead to Your “Dream Job”

Why Keeping an Open Mind Can Lead to Your “Dream Job”

I grew up and attended college in a large suburban area. When I started looking for teaching jobs, I wasn’t…
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There is Life After College! Thriving in Your First Years of Teaching Part 1: What’s Most Important?

There is Life After College! Thriving in Your First Years of Teaching Part 1: What’s Most Important?

Students, Adults, and Curriculum. If asked to put them in order of importance, what would you rank first? If you…
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Advice for Mentor and Student Teachers

Advice for Mentor and Student Teachers

In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What are your tips for cooperating/mentor teachers?” and, “What…
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