Survival 101

July 6, 2009

As part of our survival issue, SBO spoke to experienced band directors and music education professionals to get their advice and tips on surviving that exciting and, at times daunting, first year of teaching. What are the toughest challenges a music educator will face in their first year of teaching?Heath Wolf: Narrowing the gap between [...]

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COMMENTARY: AN ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

November 1, 2002

Do you ever wish for a different kind of Christmas program? Are you concerned that your students may already be saturated with traditional Christmas music after hearing it almost nonstop on the radio and at the supermarket since late October? Do you feel awkward asking non-Christian students in your band or orchestra to play Christmas [...]

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