by Tonia Kaufman | Jul 10, 2015 | Arts Integration / STEAM
At some point, band directors are asked to embrace a curriculum mandate that is not easily implemented within the teaching style of a band class. When faced with these situations, my personal philosophy is to try to find a way to integrate the mandate in a manner that...by Tonia Kaufman | Jul 10, 2015 | Motivating Students
Drum Corps and marching bands come in all different shapes, styles, sizes but when it boils down to it most of them share commonalities. Those similarities have less to do with performance and more to do with life skills such as teamwork, commitment, dedication,...by Tonia Kaufman | Dec 15, 2014 | Building Support / Advocacy, Motivating Students
Many music departments are looking for new methods to build support, motivate students andimprove recruitment and retention. One educational and entertaining way is to perform an annual “Pops Concert.” Carefully selected pops repertoire can provide appropriate...We will contact you soon.