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Thoughts From A Recovering Band Nitwit

Thoughts From A Recovering Band Nitwit

by Lance LaDuke | Jan 10, 2023 | Bandroom Tips, Recruitment and Retention

Full Disclosure: I was “that kid” in the back, planting giggle-worthy ideas in other kids’ heads. It’s the blessing/curse of being a low brass player. I was a decent young player, knew my parts, and often was bored when the conductor had to work with the (x)...
Fast Forward: Student Reflections on School Band | Movement 1: Personal Growth

Fast Forward: Student Reflections on School Band | Movement 1: Personal Growth

by Academic Alliance | Dec 8, 2022 | Recruitment and Retention, Student Stories

Five years ago, Jupiter filmed a commercial with an enthusiastic group of middle school band students. As they neared completion of their senior year in high school, we visited with many of these same students to ask them why band has been important to them. “Fast...
Recruit The Next Generation of Band Members Through Pre-Band

Recruit The Next Generation of Band Members Through Pre-Band

by Brittany Bauman | Apr 5, 2022 | Recruitment and Retention

Imagine that your students in beginning band show up on the first day of class with some basic instrumental skills including embouchure, air support, and knowledge of instrument fingerings. You also notice that your beginning band numbers have grown substantially...
Music Educator Back to School “Toolbox”

Music Educator Back to School “Toolbox”

by Academic Alliance | Aug 24, 2021 | Motivating Students, Recruitment and Retention

Welcome to a new school year; another year to share the gift of music.  If this is your first year teaching, congratulations, and thank you for committing yourself to a profession that is so important in the development of the next generation.  We have compiled some...
A Summer Practice Plan To Launch Your Students Into The Fall

A Summer Practice Plan To Launch Your Students Into The Fall

by Lance LaDuke | May 17, 2021 | Motivating Students, Recruitment and Retention

A note to my favorite people in the world (MUSIC TEACHERS!!!):The guide below is aimed at middle or high school musicians. It is an effort to help them learn to “teach themselves” over the summer and is based on best practices (pardon the pun) for goal achievement,...
3 Reasons Why Now — More Than Ever — America Needs Music in its Schools

3 Reasons Why Now — More Than Ever — America Needs Music in its Schools

by Anthony Mazzocchi | Jan 11, 2016 | Building Support / Advocacy, Recruitment and Retention

For the first time ever, music is now cited in federal statute as a stand-alone subject in schools.The timing could not be better.  After all, provision for the arts in school curricula should be a no-brainer requirement of a well-rounded education....
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