Much of a band’s success at UIL hinges on the band director’s programming choices. And while many directors will put great thought into those three pieces, every concert throughout the year has its own purpose, and the music selected should be just as carefully considered. Fall Concert A ... Read More about Choosing Literature for Success at Contest: Every Concert Has a Purpose
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Adding Gadgets to Your Rehearsals
Vary the classroom learning throughout your rehearsals with different applications of technology. Playing around with new things can be a lot of fun or very stressful when forced upon us. Adding anything new to your rehearsals should feel like it’s an extension of your teaching, not a commercial ... Read More about Adding Gadgets to Your Rehearsals
Band Performance Day
What is Band Performance Day? An opportunity for students to perform: in a positive, non-competitive environment with no criticism at a level that each child can be successful in a setting that encourages leaders to ... Read More about Band Performance Day
It All Comes Down to Communication
Rehearsal time is very precious, and we directors want to make maximum use of that time in terms of efficiency and productivity. The more our students play, the faster they improve. But there are times during a rehearsal where the director has to address the ensemble in order to give corrective ... Read More about It All Comes Down to Communication
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 a dashboard of enrollment, attendance trends, leadership development, teacher development, performance visibility, and fiscal accountability. It articulates a specific ... Read More about Music as Infrastructure: How to Pitch a High School Band Program to Administration in a Title 1 School
List of Jazz Musicians by Instrument for Middle and High School Students
This excellent list of jazz musicians by instrument is perfect for your middle and high school students. It will expose them to a wide range of quality jazz music. This list was extracted from a comprehensive handout called "Strategies for Developing Jazz Improvisation in Beginning Jazz Students." ... Read More about List of Jazz Musicians by Instrument for Middle and High School Students
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 structure and effective rehearsal techniques, time can be wasted, and discipline issues may arise. The key to a productive band rehearsal lies in how well the ... Read More about Effective Rehearsal Techniques to Enhance Classroom Management in Band Rehearsals
