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!
New Music for 2023
Dear Band Director Friends, I hope you are well and are enjoying a well-deserved summer break. As August is upon us, I would like to take a few minutes to share some works with you to consider for your ensembles to study and perform this year. In addition to four new works, there are older pieces that groups continue to […]
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.
Getting out of the Rehearsal “Rut-tine”
As directors are responsible for both individual and ensemble growth, developing an awareness for the signs of “rut-tines” and how to get out of them are vital for the band to mature and flourish.
