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Organizing for Success as a Novice Band Director

Organizing for Success as a Novice Band Director

What can I do right now to make ‘future-me’ a happier, more effective band director? Transitioning from being a college…
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College Years – What Was Left Out

College Years – What Was Left Out

“You don’t know what you don’t know” is a saying that accurately describes the first years of teaching. Truth is,…
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First Year Band Director Survival Guide (Great for Student Teachers Also!)

First Year Band Director Survival Guide (Great for Student Teachers Also!)

If you’re a first (or second or third) year band director, this is for you! Organized by subject, this gives…
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Creating a Well-Oiled Machine for your Band Program

Creating a Well-Oiled Machine for your Band Program

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stressed over not having enough time to get everything done? Do you find…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Band Director

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Band Director

In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What do you wish you had learned or been…
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Dear Future Music Educators

Dear Future Music Educators

Dear Future Music Educators, First of all, thank you for thinking of this amazing profession as a way to spend…
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