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How to Have a ‘Student Led Band Class’ When You Have a Substitute

How to Have a ‘Student Led Band Class’ When You Have a Substitute

We all know that finding band substitutes that know how to teach band (correctly) is a rare thing.  When you…
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Teach Sight-Reading with TAKES (Quick Tip)

Teach Sight-Reading with TAKES (Quick Tip)

This time of year, many people are thinking about how to teach sight-reading skills.  I wanted to find a way…
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