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Administration

Working With District Initiatives, Not Against

Working With District Initiatives, Not Against

A great number of decisions are made without us music teachers in mind, both at the district and campus levels. …
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Surviving Your First Few Years of Teaching (TBA Archives)

Surviving Your First Few Years of Teaching (TBA Archives)

Are you in your first few years of teaching? Do you know someone who is? This is great advice! The…
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Social Media for Your Ensembles

Social Media for Your Ensembles

The life of a band director is a busy one. Planning, sectionals, concerts, paperwork, parent conferences, administration, putting out fires,…
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Implementing Change in Your Program

Implementing Change in Your Program

If you are looking to implement change in your band program next year, this post is for you! The TBA Archives…
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End of Year Band Evaluation

End of Year Band Evaluation

The “End of Year Band Evaluation” can make a difference with you, your students and your program. Read this article…
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We’re on the Same Team: Making your Administrator your Ally

We’re on the Same Team: Making your Administrator your Ally

I’m sure that the vast majority of us band directors were brought up to be defenders of our content. Instead…
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Cross-Curricular Applications in Band (Quick Tip)

Cross-Curricular Applications in Band (Quick Tip)

Cross-curricular applications in band can be a touchy subject.  I think most band directors agree that we teach music for…
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