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9 Things to Say Instead of “That’s Hard”

BandDirector — Fri, 19 May 2017 02:49:16 +0000

Although there’s nothing wrong with giving students “hard” assignments, students often use the phrase “That’s hard” as an alternative to “I can’t.” When introducing something “hard,” consider using one of the following phrases and encourage your students to do the same. (Later you might come back and admit that yes, that was hard at first ... Read More about 9 Things to Say Instead of “That’s Hard”

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Holiday Practice Band Scavenger Hunt

BandDirector — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:11:59 +0000

It is the most anticipated and dreaded time of year for anyone teaching beginning band: Winter break. The kids are on a roll and really developing into players, when suddenly, the holidays have arrived. They are left to their own devices to not practice and/or ignore the things they’ve been told to practice in exchange ... Read More about Holiday Practice Band Scavenger Hunt

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“Out of the Box” Rhythm Exercises

BandDirector — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 02:33:05 +0000

It’s not uncommon for band directors to focus on counting with their students during their beginner year, then struggle to keep the momentum going in the following years. It can also be easy to fall into the trap of counting the same rhythm page over and over and simply “going through the motions.” We must learn ... Read More about “Out of the Box” Rhythm Exercises

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Teaching Students to Perform Their Best at Auditions

BandDirector — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:09:13 +0000

A major aspect of begin a musician is learning to perform for others. Being able to play an étude by yourself at home and being able to play an étude in a high-pressure audition are two very different things. Teaching students to perform their best at auditions is an important part of their preparation. Here ... Read More about Teaching Students to Perform Their Best at Auditions

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15 Music Education Resources to Follow

BandDirector — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 01:36:43 +0000

BandDirectorsTalkShop.com often links to interesting articles from other music education communities on our Facebook page. We find these by following a large number of websites, podcasts, blogs, Facebook pages & Twitter feeds. Here are a few of our favorite! Websites Be Part of the Music.org The Music Parent’s Guide.com On & Off the Podium.com Facebook ... Read More about 15 Music Education Resources to Follow

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Performance Bingo

BandDirector — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 02:01:38 +0000

Audition music. Like it or LOVE it, the individual accountability and preparation of this stuff helps mold our little musicians into better versions of themselves. As band directors, we spend hours meticulously picking at kids as they embark on their journeys to learn their audition music at a very high level. We set up plans ... Read More about Performance Bingo

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Be the Tortoise (a story to share with your band)

BandDirector — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:53:34 +0000

Once there was a hare who, bragging how he could run faster than anyone else, often teased a tortoise for its slowness. One day, the tortoise finally answered back: “Who do you think you are? There’s no denying you’re fast, but even you can be beaten!” The hare laughed. “Beaten in a race? By whom? ... Read More about Be the Tortoise (a story to share with your band)

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Stand Tags – for More than Just Learning Names

BandDirector — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 18:31:55 +0000

Do you need to learn 100 names in a very short time? Try Stand Tags! By seeing the student’s names every time you see their face, you can use their name when you call on them and learn the names much faster. (There are many other benefits listed below.) You can keep this as simple as ... Read More about Stand Tags – for More than Just Learning Names

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Practice and Motivation ‘Posters’

BandDirector — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 01:09:30 +0000

Relocated HERE.

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Adding Gadgets to Your Rehearsals

BandDirector — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 21:34:09 +0000

Vary the classroom learning throughout your rehearsals with different applications of technology. Playing around with new things can be a lot of fun or very stressful when forced upon us. Adding anything new to your rehearsals should feel like it’s an extension of your teaching, not a commercial break imposed by the powers to be ... Read More about Adding Gadgets to Your Rehearsals

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