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Have your ever played the game Scoot with your band classes? There is little to no prep involved and it works for all class sizes!

Young band directors and first year music teachers, this article is for you! Learn about the top 10 mistakes that young band directors make such as poor programming, lack of planning, not establishing relationships, rushing the fundamentals, marketing your music program, making excuses, fixing your ego and more! Valuable lessons for beginning band teachers, middle school band directors, and high school band directors! #banddirectorstalkshop #banddirector

Question: What type of music technology activities can I do with my middle school students? This question has been popping up […]

Looking for a new way to challenge your high achieving middle school band students? Select band is a fun, motivational program to implement at your school. Select Band is an honor that beginning band students can earn between January and early March. They pass off every line on the requirement sheet and are officially invited to perform as a Select Band for one song on the spring concert. Read the step-by-step details in this great article by Band Directors Talk Shop!

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Do you want your band students to memorize the 12+ major scales? Well, kids LOVE to see and hear their names and have brag tags. At Tenny...

Looking for a list of tried and true solos for your middle school students? This article has a great list of solos recommended by 30+ band directors. These solos have been played time and time again and have benefited many, many band students over the years. The list has at least 3 recommendations for each instrument--flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, snare drum, and keyboard percussion. Click here to take a look…