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Read More...Here are eight things you should be fitting into every rehearsal. If you keep things moving, it’s amazing how much you can accomplish in a 45 minute class.
Read More...School music booster organizations can be a tremendous asset to a school music program. These groups can also become a director’s worst nightmare. Booster organizations, like any group or business, must be well-planned and organized.
Read More...We can all remember the excitement of our first performance—dressing uniformly being the center of attention yet within the security of a group setting, and especially hearing the rousing applause of an excited and supportive audience! Developed by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, the First Performance National Day of Celebration (FPNDoC) is a turnkey demonstration concert designed to recognize and celebrate beginning band and orchestra students for their achievements.
Read More...Let’s be honest, some of our concerts are not very exciting. The music might be performed with precision, the students might look great in their uniforms, but if our audiences can’t wait to hit the parking lot, then we’ve missed an opportunity to help them learn about music and get excited about music education.
Read More...Attendees at the 2017 Midwest Clinic experienced a unique performance this past December.
Read More...Seasoned music educators know that networking within the school is something that must be cultivated over the long term.
Read More...Yes, the school year just got going, but it’s already time to start thinking about enrollment for next year.
Read More...Teacher – I cannot think of any other word in our language that carries with it more importance than the word teacher.
Read More...When considering the components of a successful music program, the development of a Music Booster Organization counts as one of the most vital.
Read More...Directors are entrusted with thousands of dollars of instruments and equipment, yet along the way, few have ever had a course in business management.
Read More...The more I teach the more I realize that any success we experience in the music program is due to several key factors which include: the ability to model a strong vision, the ability to model musicianship, and the ability/confidence to let the students do the work and own the program.
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