Tips for young music educators. Tid-bits on rehearsal planning, execution, marching and wind band techniques, and more! Tweet us with your tips.
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27 Jul 2013
Class behaving poorly? In place of correcting the entire class, compliment the student/s who are acting appropriately.
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22 Jul 2013
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22 Jul 2013
Making t-shirts for your group? By using the same shirt color and design, year to year, you will cut down on member costs.
10 Jul 2013
Plan an item that the students can be successful with at the end of each lesson. The students will leave feeling accomplished and positive.
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10 Jul 2013
Students not in time or on pulse? Instead of counting or clapping for them, ask the students to count/count-sing/clap the segment out loud.
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10 Jun 2013
A little encouragement and positive reinforcement goes a long way.
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15 May 2013
A professional relationship with your custodian can hold the keys to success... literally. Treat them well and your program will benefit.
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23 Feb 2013
When faced with an unknown student situation, remember that you are the always the adult. Take charge and do not be afraid to say "No."
29 Jan 2013
Students will happily give responsibility back to their instructor. Keep responsibility in the student's court.
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29 Sep 2012
Take the high road in all aspects of your professional and personal life. Low roads flood, the high road never washes out.
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17 May 2012
Job interview? Talk about the way your experience will help the students and the band. Avoid talking only about yourself.
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16 Dec 2011
Last full day of #midwest11 with some Mahler 6 in the middle of the day. Many inspiring clinics and ensembles!
13 Dec 2011
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9 Sep 2011
"If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." — Albert Einstein @goodreads @MusicEdTips
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10 Nov 2011
Grand National Championships preliminary performances are under way! Come check out the bands at Lucas Oil Stadium. #grandnationals
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2012 Marine Band Concerto Competition 1.usa.gov/tHE4T8 Application packets must be postmarked by Nov. 15, 2011.
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2 Nov 2011
Let your students know that you expect them to follow through with what you say by following up every time. It can be short, but check them.