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An Open Letter to Band Parents Regarding Step-Up Instruments

An Open Letter to Band Parents Regarding Step-Up Instruments

If you would like a printable version of this article to share with parents, please click here. Dear Band Parent,…
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Preparing Your Non-Varsity Band for Spring Contest and Beyond

Preparing Your Non-Varsity Band for Spring Contest and Beyond

Looking forward to the spring semester the non-varsity band presents many unique challenges. What are your priorities?  Is success at the…
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15 Music Education Resources to Follow

15 Music Education Resources to Follow

BandDirectorsTalkShop.com often links to interesting articles from other music education communities on our Facebook page. We find these by following…
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Working With District Initiatives, Not Against

Working With District Initiatives, Not Against

A great number of decisions are made without us music teachers in mind, both at the district and campus levels. …
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Be the Tortoise (a story to share with your band)

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

Once there was a hare who, bragging how he could run faster than anyone else, often teased a tortoise for…
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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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Choosing Literature for Success at Contest: Every Concert Has a Purpose

Choosing Literature for Success at Contest: Every Concert Has a Purpose

Much of a band’s success at UIL hinges on the band director’s programming choices. And while many directors will put…
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