Do you need to learn 100 names in a very short time? Try Stand Tags! By seeing the student’s names every…
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beginning band
Common Match Grip Problems for Beginning Percussionists
Just as attention is spent on the beginning wind player’s embouchure, equal attention must be spent on the beginning percussionist’s…
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Teaching Students Proper Instrument Care
One of the most important things we teach our students in the first week of school is proper instrument care….
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Using Student Assistants in Beginner Band
Inspire Beginners, Create Mentors, and Promote a Culture of Can-Do Learning Starting heterogeneous classes of beginner band students can be…
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Do Bassoonists Really Need to Use the Resonance Key?
There is a key on the bassoon called the “resonance key” (depressed by the left hand pinky). This key is…
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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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Jar of Dooooom (Changing up your scale routine)
Changing up your scale routine to keep the students engaged. Tis the season to keep things exciting so students keep…
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