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7 Ideas to Reinvent-Revitalize-Rejuice Your Program’s Handbook

Handbooks. An absolutely ‘necessary tool’ for classroom success or a completely ‘antiquated practice’ you’d sooner just skip? I’m guessing you’ve probably identified with both of these camps at some point in your teaching career. On the one hand, a program handbook is truly ground zero for communicating your expectations and procedures in and outside the ... href="https://...

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From Small Ensemble to Large Ensemble: Elevating Your Band Through Student-Led Interpretation

One of the most powerful ways to help students grow as musicians is to give them ownership of the music-making process. In a traditional concert band setting, this can be difficult. Much of the repertoire comes fully notated, with expressive markings, tempo, and dynamics already decided by the composer or arranger. While this ensures consistency ... href="https://banddirec...

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

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  ... href="https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/the-best-unique-gifts-for-ban...

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How I (Easily) Read 40+ Books a Year as a Full Time Band Director

One of my favorite quotes is,“You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” It’s sometimes hard for people to believe that I read well over 40 books a year while teaching full time, raising a family and staying involved ... href="https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/how-i-easily-read-40-books-a-year-as-a-ful...

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Flexible Flutes, Stronger Bands: How to Build Tone, Control, and Confidence through Daily Fundamentals

In many band warmups that I’ve seen, brass players begin the daily routine with exercises that encourage control and flexibility, while flutes and other woodwinds are stuck drilling articulation patterns and chromatic scales. Sound familiar? As a flutist and a band director, I have seen this imbalance play out rehearsal after rehearsal. Then come the ... href="https://band...

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