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Effective Band Director Leadership: Moving from Busy to Intentional
When you look at social media, it almost seems the culture of band directors is busyness. We read about directors moving from rehearsal to rehearsal, barely keeping up with email, juggling logistics from concert to concert. "Busyness" has almost become a badge of honor. Sharing how busy we are seems to be a sign of how great a job we are doing. However, as we scroll further, we see signs of burnout. We hear about trouble at home. Or worse, we hear about a talented band direct
How a Long-Term Vision Can Transform Your Band
Creating a long-term vision is the first step to truly transforming your band and leading them into the next phase of your band’s journey.
Taking the time to develop a long-term vision, moves you from being reactive in your planning process to truly being proactive in the development of your program.
Bands are NOT the Same. And that's okay!
No two bands are the same. And that’s a good thing!
It’s easy to get into the comparison game especially after marching season as we begin to reflect on the successes and short comings of the fall season. Reflecting on the successes of other bands and other band directors can be a good thing…
…until it isn’t.
Progress in Band doesn’t happen instantly. It happens measure-by-measure
By Aaron Noë Progress in Band happens measure-by-measure We live in a society that craves instant results. As we scroll through reels and...
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore: The Prince of Bandmasters
Patrick Gilmore, the "Prince of Bandmasters," shaped American music with grand concerts & iconic tunes like When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving, more than other holidays, causes many of us to pause and ‘Count our blessings.’ It falls at the perfect time for band director
THE FUTURE OF THE WIND BAND, Pt. 1 (Summer Reading Project)
In Part 1, we discuss the Introduction to William Perrine's The Future of the Wind Band, as well as the section on REPRTOIRE.
Setting Goals in the Wind Band Classroom
The New Year is a time when most people look at where they are and make plans for the future. This is an important step in developing a stro
Fun Facts about Leroy Anderson
As you program Leroy Anderson's music this season, share some fun facts with your students and audiences.
Thankful.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate a National Day of Thanksgiving. Yes, I love the turkey, the mashed potatoes, the green bean cassero
