Education

Christopher Wise Named Band Director of the Month for November

Christopher Wise Named Band Director of the Month for November

Oct 27, 2022
Education  |  News

Iroquois School District Band Director Christopher Wise has been named Band Director of the Month for November. 

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Patricia Hudson Named Band Director of the Month

Patricia Hudson Named Band Director of the Month

Oct 4, 2022

 

Sky Ranch Middle School Band Director Patricia Hudson has been named Band Director of the Month for October 2022. 

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Six vital tips for band camp

Six vital tips for band camp

Jun 12, 2022

Have you made arrangements for band camp yet? Band camp serves several purposes from giving a refresher for returning marching students and a pre-season education prior to the new season for new students, more time to practice to kids making new friends and experiencing new things. Here are our top tips for a great band camp experience for everyone. 

 

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Teach your leadership to teach

Teach your leadership to teach

May 8, 2022

Giving your student leaders some teaching tools can make for a more effective and productive marching band rehearsal. Take time to identify areas of your rehearsals where student leaders can help your band learn or improve faster, and band camp is usually a great time for this.

 

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Brainstorm field show ideas

Brainstorm field show ideas

Apr 25, 2022

Whether you and your staff design a theme and pick music or shop for pre-written shows, giving your students a voice in the decision-making process can enhance engagement during the long stretch of marching season. 

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Teach burgeoning leaders inventory and maintenance

Teach burgeoning leaders inventory and maintenance

Apr 13, 2022

As we approach Earth Day, remember to take care of instruments to keep them out of landfills. And before you toss them, consider some creative alternatives.

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Empower your newly appointed student leaders

Empower your newly appointed student leaders

Mar 28, 2022

Preparing for the end of this school year generally also means preparing for the start of the next school year by selecting student leadership for high school music programs.

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When did you first learn to do the Peggy Spin in colorguard?

When did you first learn to do the Peggy Spin in colorguard?

Mar 18, 2022

We honor Margaret “Peggy” Twiggs for inventing the foundational flag spin.

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Breaking glass ceilings in performing arts

Breaking glass ceilings in performing arts

Mar 15, 2022

Clearly, women have been paving the way, but we can do more because we all know representation matters

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GPG Music designs for excellent student achievement and integration

GPG Music designs for excellent student achievement and integration

Jan 23, 2022

If you don’t have the design experience, or your time is spread too thin, consider adding custom drill to your music purchase.

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