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28 Things Band Directors Are Thankful For

28 Things Band Directors Are Thankful For

Band directors are thankful for… 1. Principals that let us do our jobs 2. Stands that don’t wobble, flip over, or…
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10 Signs You Might Be A Band Director

10 Signs You Might Be A Band Director

1. You say “one last time” knowing that it is absolutely untrue. 2. You search in your purse to find…
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5 Things You Should Say to Your Band More Often

5 Things You Should Say to Your Band More Often

While these 5 statements should not be read word for word, the sentiments should be shared with your band. Often….
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6 Books for Band Directors to Read

6 Books for Band Directors to Read

Have you ever heard the saying that in 5 years you’ll be the same person you are except for the…
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9 Rules and 4 Final Lessons from Almost a Half-Century of Teaching

9 Rules and 4 Final Lessons from Almost a Half-Century of Teaching

This the third post in this series – the first 8 lessons can be found here and lessons 9-15 can be…
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Band Directing – Lessons from Almost a Half-Century of Teaching

Band Directing – Lessons from Almost a Half-Century of Teaching

This is a continuation of yesterday’s post – the intro and first 8 lessons can be found here! 9. Remember…
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Lessons from Almost a Half-Century of Teaching

Lessons from Almost a Half-Century of Teaching

I’ve spent over seven decades on earth, with participation in music in each of them. Like anyone who has lived…
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