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.
Were the good old days that good?
Episode 7 of Season 3 gets at the question: Were the good old days that good? They may have been, but directors need to mindful of the inherent trap as they work with this year’s group!
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.
