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Teaching Students Proper Instrument Care

Teaching Students Proper Instrument Care

One of the most important things we teach our students in the first week of school is proper instrument care….
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Using Student Assistants in Beginner Band

Using Student Assistants in Beginner Band

Inspire Beginners, Create Mentors, and Promote a Culture of Can-Do Learning Starting heterogeneous classes of beginner band students can be…
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Proactive Classroom Management: The Beginning of the Year

Proactive Classroom Management: The Beginning of the Year

There is no better time to establish a cooperative, well-managed classroom than the first week of school. Everything from how…
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Facebook for your Band

Facebook for your Band

While no longer the only game in town, Facebook is still a trusted place to share information. Of the three…
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Surviving Your First Few Years of Teaching (TBA Archives)

Surviving Your First Few Years of Teaching (TBA Archives)

Are you in your first few years of teaching? Do you know someone who is? This is great advice! The…
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Percussion Room Makeover!

Percussion Room Makeover!

Are you wanting to keep percussion equipment from getting lost or damaged? Do you want your percussionists to take more…
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Implementing Change in Your Program

Implementing Change in Your Program

If you are looking to implement change in your band program next year, this post is for you! The TBA Archives…
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