Flying Solo: Fostering Musical Independence in the Middle School Band Room
Avoid the all too easy trap of making your students too comfortable. In this article, learn how you can foster healthy independence, confidence, mastery and...
Advice & Insights
Advice & Insights
Creating Your Ultimate Concert Cycle Roadmap
The race against the performance clock is real, but it doesn’t have to rule your teaching style. In this article, learn how you can balance the short and...
Adjusting to the Ensemble in Front of You
Great tips for pinpointing your fine arts program’s development needs while maximizing your rehearsal time for performance season ahead.
Setting the Stage for a Successful Year: Middle School Edition
Great fine arts careers start early. A person’s middle school experience especially has a profound influence on their dedication and love for the musical...
Discovering the Musical Standards of Your Program
Learn proven methods that measure what is taught, provide administrators and parents information on how it’s graded, and, most importantly, give students...
An Intentional Calendar Leads to a Successful School Year
Looking for a fresh start this coming Fall? Make your calendar your best ally for the year ahead. Our calendaring pro expert Tamarie Sayger shares her...
Inventory Inspections Pay Off with a Methodical Plan
Completing your end of year inventory inspection takes methodical planning in order to pay real dividends for your program. Discover how you can dramatically...
Stolen Dreams: A Cautionary Booster Club Tale
Traditional cash and check payments put your program at risk for fraud. In this cautionary tale, learn why embracing online payments is a must for ensuring...
Summertime is YOU Time
Summer break is YOUR time to relax, reflect and recharge. As a band director, are you really ever able to turn off thinking about or planning for your...