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Homework for Directors on Internet 2.0

Directors,
Those wishing to do homework for the profession, here are the assignments:
1. Take the time to organize your top 10 literature lists for each music category and upload these to the forums. This will take time, but is what all directors must do to insure great programs Worldwide.
2. Check out the links on the main page (and forums/videos), remember that the pdf's are "stacks" and after looking through the stacks, decide if you have a better or complimentary handout and upload it. It will be added to the stack for everyone's use.
3. Shop for new literature by visiting both the collaborative lists and the composer pages on the network. Ask the composers for program notes and insight to their pieces as you listen to their music!
4. Upload your handbook to the forums to share with all. Comparative research.
5. Upload some professional pictures of your program.
6. Invite some more professionals to join the network.
7. If you use one the videos with your students, rate it and upload materials to go with it.
8. Interact and use MSBandDirector.com as your professional "facebook."
9. Create videos that will help learners and increase quality worldwide.
10. Set MSBandDirector.com as your browsers homepage at school.
 

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Existing discussions that have not been assigned a category. Directors can add a discussion, ask questions, ask for help etc.

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MSBandDirector.com BEST practices compilations.

Lists in this area reflect the BEST practices that have come from the hundreds of forum postings. These lists change as new material is added. Created by band directors, for band directors. This is also very new and is a work in progress, be patient.

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Concert Literature - Grades 1 to 3

Directors discuss the finest concert material available at this performance level

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Concert Marches - Grades 1 to 3

Directors discuss the finest marches available at this performance level

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