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Storing School Instruments Correctly (to avoid costly repairs)

BandDirector — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:54:09 +0000

Storing School Instruments Do you know how to keep your school instruments in working order during long term storage? Here are some tips and a suggested maintenance schedule to help you avoid costly repairs. When are instruments likely to be stored for lengthy times? In the summer – if they aren’t checked out to kids ... Read More about Storing School Instruments Correctly (to avoid costly repairs)

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Instagram for Band…All the Cool Kids are Doing It

BandDirector — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:41:35 +0000

Instagram is probably going to be your most popular social media platform, especially among students. In just over a year of having the three accounts for our bands (FB, Twitter, and Instagram), Instagram has twice the current number of followers as our Facebook group. Many followers are students, but we also have parents and even other ... Read More about Instagram for Band…All the Cool Kids are Doing It

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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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Working With District Initiatives, Not Against

BandDirector — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:21:01 +0000

A great number of decisions are made without us music teachers in mind, both at the district and campus levels. When there is a new program or district-wide initiative, it is often done with another area in mind and, because we are all on the same team, we all must participate. It is at this ... Read More about Working With District Initiatives, Not Against

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The Best $3 Beginner Band Supply Ever

BandDirector — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 04:27:59 +0000

What’s the best $3 beginner band supply students can have the first months of school? A mirror! You’ve probably heard the saying “a picture’s worth a thousand words.” If that’s true, then having students see a picture of what you are critiquing with their embouchure saves you 1,000 words. Talk about a time saver! Imagine ... Read More about The Best $3 Beginner Band Supply Ever

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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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Band Registration Day

BandDirector — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 21:45:24 +0000

Do you feel like you spend the first week of school dealing with paperwork, t-shirts, assigning lockers and updating information? Wouldn’t it be great if you could start teaching on day 1? Try having a band registration day a few days before school starts. Here are some pictures from our recent registration day. Stations (monitored ... Read More about Band Registration Day

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Teaching Students Proper Instrument Care

BandDirector — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 19:47:48 +0000

One of the most important things we teach our students in the first week of school is proper instrument care. Here are some tips to be sure you cover. Remind students of these things throughout the year. Opening the case Many instruments have been damaged because the case was opened upside-down or in a rushed ... Read More about Teaching Students Proper Instrument Care

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Using Student Assistants in Beginner Band

BandDirector — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:09:51 +0000

Inspire Beginners, Create Mentors, and Promote a Culture of Can-Do Learning Starting heterogeneous classes of beginner band students can be tough for even the most veteran of teachers. On average, I start one beginner class of about 65 students at the beginning of the year. Each different instrument must be individually addressed so that students ... Read More about Using Student Assistants in Beginner Band

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Proactive Classroom Management: The Beginning of the Year

BandDirector — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:40:06 +0000

There is no better time to establish a cooperative, well-managed classroom than the first week of school. Everything from how the room is organized to how much time you spend teaching procedures affects the flow of your rehearsals for the entire school year. You must know how you expect your classroom to function at all ... Read More about Proactive Classroom Management: The Beginning of the Year

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