In a world where delayed gratification is getting harder and harder to teach… Band students learn that hard work pays…
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4 Rules to Choosing the Best Clarinet Fingering
Clarinet is an instrument with many alternate fingerings and adjusted fingering options which can be overwhelming to students. It can also be overwhelming…
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The Clarinet “Law of Minimal Motion”
With so many options for clarinet fingerings, there are certain rules we follow when determining which one to use depending…
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Learning to Play the Flute in Tune (Part 2)
This is the continuation of a handout “Learning to Play the Flute in Tune” by Mrs. Barbara Lambrecht. Be sure…
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“The Pre-Contest Syndrome”
The Pre-Contest Syndrome Have you noticed the following strange behavior from your band director lately? 1. Repeating things 2 or…
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Band Substitute Lesson Plan (for a non-music sub)
Do you need a band substitute lesson plan for a general substitute to use? All you need for this is…
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Middle School Solos – Tried & True Favorites
These recommendations are the top responses from a survey of 30+ very experienced band directors. Be aware: some of the…
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