by Joseph Hermann | Sep 14, 2020 | Bandroom Tips, Motivating Students
It’s about time for you to consider inviting student teachers to join you and your students at your school for their student teaching requirement. Here are some reasons why!You became a teacher. You did it to help others. You’re a professional in music. You are an...
by Get Banded | Jun 17, 2020 | Bandroom Tips, Building Support / Advocacy
Many directors are facing an uphill battle when it comes to returning to marching band camps. Directors Tony Cox, Sherie Grossman, and Weston Demonbreun, of Mt. Juliet High School, in Mt. Juliet, TN share some of the successes that they have had with their...
by Carol Strayer | Mar 16, 2020 | Bandroom Tips
It’s that time of the year again, and the flu, among other things, is in full force. The best way for both you and your students to stay healthy this season is to make sure the area you teach in is as safe and sanitary as possible. I know – easier said than...
by Greg Snyder | Mar 2, 2020 | Bandroom Tips
We all know that being a band director is often not what we expect. Many times, we can feel like we’re a “conductor” of a different sort: event planner, scheduler, repairman, counselor, etc., rather than a music teacher. Well, here’s a Step-By-Step Assessment Survival...
by Lance LaDuke | Jul 6, 2015 | Bandroom Tips, Motivating Students
Knowing where you are going is only part of the story. What’s your plan for getting there? If you find this useful, share with another musician! About the Author LANCE LADUKE is internationally known as an educator, performer and creator. He teaches at Carnegie...
by Lance LaDuke | Jun 16, 2015 | Bandroom Tips, Motivating Students
Lance has a comical way to share some great lessons on how to get the most from your practice time. Check this out. About the Author LANCE LADUKE is internationally known as an educator, performer and creator. He teaches at Carnegie Mellon University as Artist...