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A Strategic Approach to Literature Selection

July 10, 2025
By Katie Lewis

Successful music programming is the key element to year long success and growth. With thoughtful strategy, deep knowledge of your students, and intentional teaching, you can create an…

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Why Aren’t We Singing?

June 20, 2025
By Aline Moore

I’ve come to realize that something vital is missing from many instrumental music classrooms in the U.S. — something I took for granted growing up. It’s simple, powerful, and free: singing…

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Balancing Life with the Demands of Leading a Successful and Competitive Marching Band Program

May 30, 2025
By Scott Coulson

Let’s talk marching band. As many of you know, I had a pretty successful tenure at Mesquite: Poteet High School. As Director of Bands, in particular director of the marching band, I know…

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Surviving Your First Year as a Music Educator

March 30, 2025
By Ashley Westgate

As I recently found myself called back into music education after taking a long sabbatical to raise my young children, I was reminded of the difficulties of “starting over” in our…

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Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

March 1, 2025
By Trevor Ousey

If you walk into the band hall of any program with a long history of success, you’ll notice several similarities: engaged students, masterful teaching, and a well-organized rehearsal…

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Recruiting with Rizz!

February 3, 2025
By Katie Lewis, Laura Bell

Are you seeking new ways to add some RIZZ into your band program? Are students chomping at the bit to be a part of your organization? Our goal is to provide specific ways to help address…

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