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“Out of the Box” Rhythm Exercises

“Out of the Box” Rhythm Exercises

It’s not uncommon for band directors to focus on counting with their students during their beginner year, then struggle to…
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Lines & Spaces Chant – Quick Tip

Lines & Spaces Chant – Quick Tip

Quick Tip! Use the Lines & Spaces Chant to help your students learn the lines and spaces…in a FUN way!…
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Sightreading Room Hints for Young Teachers

Sightreading Room Hints for Young Teachers

The following article os based on the UIL sightreading rules in Texas up through 2022. Those rules have since been…
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Getting Band Students to Look Up!

Getting Band Students to Look Up!

The most effective way that we as band directors have to communicate with our band members, especially when performing, is…
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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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Teaching Rhythm Logically

Teaching Rhythm Logically

Rhythm as a Fundamental We are all aware of the importance of the almighty Concert F. We understand the gravity…
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Motivate Your Band – The Band Puzzle

Motivate Your Band – The Band Puzzle

Share this story of the “Band Puzzle” with your students to help them understand how their individual piece fits into the…
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