When a student drops band…
A director who handles this situation with grace, respect, empathy, and understanding will last longer in the memory of a student than the music they played in the ensemble.
Band Director Survey
Hello band directors! I am working on a survey regarding attrition/retention in band across all grade levels. I would appreciate your help on this survey by clicking on this ridiculously long link! Thanks in advance for sharing your perspective and experiences!
Play it again….in all 12 keys!
Small steps forward are still a small step forward, and before too long students will be stepping forward in all 12 keys!
So…How Are We Doing?
At the end of the day, I see persistence, creativity, and positivity in many band directors for the good of their programs. I hear encouragement, I see collaboration, and feel pride students are taking in their bands.
Toccata for Band: Another Look
Erickson proved an axiom that bears mention for all composers: Great music doesn’t have to be hard; Great music needs to be great.
