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The Best Unique Gifts for Band Directors (Practical gifts they will love!)

15 Nov
Here are a variety of our best, unique gift ideas for band directors.
Practical gifts they will love and use for years.

 

  • For the band director who loves coffee during the day: Single serve coffee maker
  •        And this one will keep it warm until they can actually drink it: Mug warmer with auto shut off 
  • For the band director who has a concrete or linoleum band hall floor: Standing pad
  •        And this one for the end of those 16 hour days: Foot massager
  • For the band director who is rehearsing outside or covering outdoor duty in 100 degree weather: Portable neck fan
  •        And for the one who teaches in a freezing cold band hall: Rechargeable portable hand warmers
  • For the directors who needs to move around the band hall but needs all their stuff: Adjustable rolling standing desk
  •        And to give them more space on their desk under their laptop: Laptop Stand
  • For those long long days and even longer band trips: Phone portable charging block
  •        And for when something breaks on those band trips: Mini repair kit/screwdriver set
  • For the band director who needs some sunlight & fresh air Waterproof picnic blanket
  •        And one of these for some quality family time: Family card game – Coyote or Happy Salmon
  • For the band director who loves to read but doesn’t have time: Audible subscription or gift card
  • For the band director who needs to pull a mouthpiece…again (If you know, you know): Bobcat mouthpiece puller

Don’t forget to include a personalized card telling your director why you love band and why you appreciate having them as a director!

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