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The end of the school year is in sight. But a whirlwind of wrapping up with final assessments, report cards, banquets, and administrative duties can easily leave you drained and depleted.  Summer break offers a much-needed respite, a chance to s...

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Let’s face it—getting middle schoolers excited about music history can be… a challenge. You know the value of teaching your students where music came from—how blues laid the groundwork for rock, or how hip-hop grew from spoken word poetry and street ...

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Concert attire is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the growing recognition that outdated dress codes often fail to meet the practical needs of musicians. For decades, performers have struggled to balance the demands of formality, comfo...

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In a recent Facebook Post, we asked our Band Directors Talk Shop readers to share sentiments and rehearsal quotes that they’ve found helpful with their bands. We received so many great responses and organized them into these categorized lists. Thanks...

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If you’ve ever thought about taking your band on a trip, you’ve probably imagined epic performances, your students making core memories, and the pride of representing your school in a new place.  But let’s be real: band trips don’t always go as ...

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