Are you a band director looking to make the most out of your ensemble? Look no further than this episode of the Music Educator Podcast! In this episode, we'll cover everything you need to know about rehearsal planning, from understanding your ensemble to evaluating rehearsal effectiveness. By taking the time to carefully plan out each rehearsal, you can ensure that your students are engaged and motivated to learn, leading to improved musicality and a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Join us as we discuss setting objectives and goals, developing a solid rehearsal plan, and incorporating effective techniques and strategies that will help your students reach their full potential as musicians.

In this episode of The Music Educator Podcast, we're talking all things percussion! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you won't want to miss our tips for brushing up on your percussion knowledge. From understanding different percussion resources online to live experiences, we've got you covered. So grab your headphones and subscribe to The Music Educator Podcast for this exciting episode and more!

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In today's episode we are going dive into the logistics of jazz band set-ups as well as provide a short history of jazz origins. Enjoy.

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MIDI has been around since the the late 1970s to 1980s. This tool has allowed us to grow technologically and musically. Listen to learn more!

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America's music history is interconnected with its overall identity. One particularly important American created instrument is the Banjo. This thrilling five-string instrument was played by many thousands of people and yet, by 1940 many of the secrets of banjo performance had disappeared.

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The Oboe is a beautiful instrument that is adored in the classical world. It requires regular practice and a set of craftsman skills for creating reeds. Unlike most woodwinds, the Oboe is a double reed instrument that comes chalked full of unique problems and challenges. In today's episode we will summarize Mr. Charles West's book, "Woodwind Methods, An Essential Resource for Educators, Conductors and Students" about Common Problems of the Oboe. I have found this book to be invaluable and recommend this book to be in your library of must haves.

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The Bassoon is a unique instrument that is often performed by the few and the brave. It has its quirks and adds a singular quality of sound that contributes to classical music quite well. In today's episodewe will summarize Mr. Charles West's book, " Woodwind Methods, An Essential Resource for Educators, Conductors and Students" about Common Problems of the Bassoon. I have found this book to be invaluable and recommend this book to be in your library of must haves.

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Seasoned educators often provide valuable tips and recommendations for warm-ups. The real challenge is to not allow a daily warm-up to turn into something that is so mundane that the student brain processes start to flat line. Today we are going to introduce ideas for warming up your band starting with the circle of 4ths.

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In today's episode, host Bill Stevens goes unscripted to talk about new teacher week and provides some helpful advice for those just entering the profession.

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Student development occurs as a result of reciprocal give-and-take actions between the teacher and the pupil. This means that the well rounded teacher needs to support his or her students outside of the classroom. Consequently, this simple task of expressed interest in a child reaps benefits within the classroom.

Today's episode summaries Mike Robert's 3rd Hack in his book, " Hacking Classroom Management: 10 Ideas To Help You Become the Type of Teacher They Make Movies About."

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