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Dig Deeper – ‘A Story of Hard Work’ To Motivate your Band

Dig Deeper – ‘A Story of Hard Work’ To Motivate your Band

In a world where delayed gratification is getting harder and harder to teach… Band students learn that hard work pays…
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The Crayon Analogy (for Band)

The Crayon Analogy (for Band)

The Crayon Analogy (for Band) Tell your ensemble this story if they are overblowing, not blending or not playing within the…
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Music Mentors Can Make a Difference!

Music Mentors Can Make a Difference!

Music mentors can make a difference. Whether you are a brand new band director or have been at it for…
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So, I Teach Band at a Low SES School…Now What?

So, I Teach Band at a Low SES School…Now What?

Build a Relationship The most important thing you can focus on when you teach band at a low SES (low…
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Motivate Your Band – The Little Red Hen

Motivate Your Band – The Little Red Hen

Are you looking for a way to motivate your band and get every student to contribute equally to a goal?…
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5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Region Band Clinic

5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Region Band Clinic

Region band clinics are a wonderful opportunity for our students to grow as musicians, but don’t forget they are a…
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How Playing an Instrument Benefits your Brain

How Playing an Instrument Benefits your Brain

If you find it interesting to learn about how playing an instrument benefits your brain, this is a great 4…
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