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
Band Directors Talk Shop’s 100th Post! (Some of our top posts)
Woohoo! This post is the 100th post on BandDirectorsTalkShop.com! That means 100 ideas for band directors across the country. We hope these ideas help you grow as a band director so your students can be better musicians. Each post strives to help you LEARN something new, SHARE something with ... Read More about Band Directors Talk Shop’s 100th Post! (Some of our top posts)
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
10 Great Summer Refreshers Reading & Media List
The end of the school year is in sight. But a whirlwind of wrapping up with final assessments, report cards, banquets, and administrative duties can easily leave you drained and depleted. Summer break offers a much-needed respite, a chance to step back from the daily teaching and administrative ... Read More about 10 Great Summer Refreshers Reading & Media List
Keys to Elevating the Small School Band Program
Teaching music in small schools affords unique opportunities and benefits, while also presenting specific challenges. In February 2023, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) initiated a new task force to support and serve its small school educators. The Small School Initiative Task ... Read More about Keys to Elevating the Small School Band Program
