by Richard House | Nov 24, 2014 | Bandroom Tips
As a band director, I am sure you are aware that sometimes students don’t play their instrument in band class. There can be a myriad of reasons for this: 1) they forget to bring their instrument, 2) they are too ill to play, 3) they don’t have a good reed, 4) their...
by Richard House | Nov 24, 2014 | Motivating Students
Let’s face it, getting good grades can effectively motivate some students to practice, but many students, especially those at the secondary level, are more highly motivated through peer and social interactions. A systematic, well-administered challenge...