Band directors, here are some tips for keeping school-owned instruments in top condition in order to help your students and band program have more success. Links to videos, charts and other resources here!
Jazz - it's alluring and fun to play, but challenging to learn, let alone teach. Click here for a great article about the basics of jazz!
Learn how to play "would you rather- band version!" perfect for concert bands and large classes. It's non-competitive and sure to have your students smiling if not laughing throughout rehearsal!
Band directors, this article is about how to host a "bring a parent to band" day. If you are looking for ways to get your students AND parents excited about what your school band program has to offer, you will love this idea!
Click here for 50+ tips on teaching intonation from band directors around the country! Learn phrases to use and exercises for students to improve tuning.
This article gives details about scale clubs and their motivation and musical benefits for young band and music students.
We can always turn to other directors around us for valuable tips and strategies. In this article, 5 organizational tips are discussed.
Going from college student to real-life band director can be extremely challenging. Click for tips on becoming an effective band director!
Click here for 3 FREE resources for band directors and music teachers! From grants to website recommendations, this article is awesome!
Help your developing trumpet students progress smoothly and successfully by checking out these key tips for daily practice!
Band directors, choosing literature wisely for every performance matters for the success of your band. Click here for some tips!
Band Performance Day gives students an opportunity to perform in a positive, non-competitive environment. It challenging the leaders and encourages all. Click here to find out how to implement one!
We have found that teaching students the parts of instruments before they learn how to put it together is highly effective. Less time is wasted when you put the instrument together because students can already quickly identify all the parts.
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In the realm of beginning band, there are many different forms the first school year of instruction can take. How can we make that vital foundation best suit our students, given the high level of variation in our programs? Clearly, the most important tool in your collection is your knowledge and how you express and ... Read More about The Ringmaster: Programming, Rehearsing, and Conducting the Beginning Band
Building intrinsic motivation in the music ensemble can make a huge difference in the success of your program. Read more here!
We can always turn to other directors around us for valuable tips and strategies. In this article, 5 organizational tips are discussed.
Great tips for implementing change in your band program. For more great articles by experienced band directors, visit banddirectorstalkshop.com!
If you're storing school instruments without a maintenance plan it could cost you. Here are tips to help you keep them working great for when they are needed.
Looking for a fun Halloween-Themed activity that still reinforces concepts? Here’s an idea! You will need helpers at each station for this to work. We use band assistants (read more HERE), but you could use student leaders, other band directors, or parent volunteers. (If you have a very small class/lessons you could move each group ... Read More about Band Hall -oween
Band directors, join us in an effort to connect to our students and our communities with Porch Concerts. Music connects us -Click here for the full article!
