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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Sightreading
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
The following sightreading room hints are based on the UIL sightreading rules in Texas. Your state may have slightly different…
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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)
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
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
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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