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Joyce Hibser

Lesson plans

I have new administration.  They have decided we need to submit detailed and specific lesson plans relating to Sunshine State Standards and…

Started by Joyce Hibser in General Discussions / Help and assistance areaLatest Reply

Sherry F. Whisnant

Literature Specific Help

Hey all....I have a soon to be really good little 8th grade band (40 members). BUT my strength is in the brass and Low areas. I was wonderi…

Started by Sherry F. Whisnant in General Discussions / Help and assistance areaLatest Reply

Russ Weaver

Sight Reading at Music Performance Assessment

Directors, Here is a very effective way to proceed: Review the necessary academic material for your group's level (road-map, keys, solo se…

Started by Russ Weaver in MSBandDirector.com BEST practices compilations.Latest Reply

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General Discussions / Help and assistance area

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

39 Aug 18
Reply by Brian Balmages

Band Director Clip Art

Public Domain Authentic Clip Art for programs and music posters. Upload your best stuff.

4 Jan 23
Reply by Russ Weaver

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.

2 Aug. 22, 2009
FBA State Best Practices for Middle School Bands
by Russ Weaver

Concert Literature - Grades 1 to 3

Directors discuss the finest concert material available at this performance level

6 Aug 14
Out of Print Scores
by Michael Fraley

Concert Marches - Grades 1 to 3

Directors discuss the finest marches available at this performance level

2 Aug. 16, 2009
Reply by Russ Weaver

Best Middle School Jazz Literature List

Best Middle School Jazz Literature List

1 Jul. 2, 2009
Reply by Rob Buckley

All things Middle School Jazz Band

This category is a place for everyone to upload their worksheets or handouts for middle school jazz band. Topics can range from improvisation to loading the trailer.

7 Feb 18
Jazz Band Techniques for the Non-Jazzer
by Chris Sharp

Educational Games / learning based and just for fun!

Directors Share effective classroom games for Middle School Band Students.

1 Mar. 28, 2009
Reply by Sherry F. Whisnant

Free Quality Band Music / Directors who find links post here

Free Quality Band Music

5 Aug 28
Reply by Kevin Lee

Rebuilding a Band Program

Directors about to walk into an established program or directors about to begin a new program, here are some helpful suggestions.

1 Oct. 22, 2009
Reply by Cilla Green

Percussion Ensemble

Directors upload handouts regarding the teaching of Middle School Percussion Ensemble.

2 May. 25, 2009
Middle School Percussion Ensemble
by Russ Weaver

Equipment

Directors discuss equipment used in middle school bands

10 Aug 19
Reply by Russ Weaver

Advocacy! Directors share great resources

Directors are always in need of great resources in this area. Directors are encouraged to post only the great ones that have actually been used at school board presentations, copied into programs, and/or sent out at parent meetings.

2 Oct. 17, 2009
Rebuilding the Band Blog
by Jon Fulkerson

Band Handbooks / upload yours now for reference

Band Handbooks and Best Practices. Directors can gain ideas here rather than searching google.

1 Aug 19
Reply by Russ Weaver

Effective Middle School Clinicians / concert and jazz

Directors Effective Middle School Clinicians

1 Jan. 31, 2009
Reply by Russ Weaver

Posters! Teacher Generated/BandRoom Tested

Directors, When we are finished, this should be the largest collection of posters for the Band Room anywhere on the web! Please upload your favorite teacher generated poster for use by everyone! PDF if it is generic to music, word.doc if not so that others can customize please. Let's go!

1 Nov. 10, 2009
Reply by Russ Weaver

Middle School Fundraising/Creative Ideas!

Directors discuss the art of fundraiser

1 Apr. 7, 2009
Reply by Mike Doll

Online Resources / All types

Find useful tools and information online.

5 May 18
Reply by Richard Powell

Getting to know one another activities

As students come together for the first time it is great to have some activities to allow them to get to know one another.

2 Aug. 18, 2009
Reply by Russ Weaver

Items suggested for main page

Items Directors would like to see on the main page

1 Jan. 28, 2009
Reply by GHN

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