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Tips for young music educators. Tid-bits on rehearsal planning, execution, marching and wind band techniques, and more! Tweet us with your tips.

Class behaving poorly? In place of correcting the entire class, compliment the student/s who are acting appropriately.


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Making t-shirts for your group? By using the same shirt color and design, year to year, you will cut down on member costs.


Plan an item that the students can be successful with at the end of each lesson. The students will leave feeling accomplished and positive.


Students not in time or on pulse? Instead of counting or clapping for them, ask the students to count/count-sing/clap the segment out loud.


A little encouragement and positive reinforcement goes a long way.


Avoid language that minimizes those around you.


A professional relationship with your custodian can hold the keys to success... literally. Treat them well and your program will benefit.


When faced with an unknown student situation, remember that you are the always the adult. Take charge and do not be afraid to say "No."


Students will happily give responsibility back to their instructor. Keep responsibility in the student's court.


Take the high road in all aspects of your professional and personal life. Low roads flood, the high road never washes out.


Good luck first year teachers!


Job interview? Talk about the way your experience will help the students and the band. Avoid talking only about yourself.


Last full day of #midwest11 with some Mahler 6 in the middle of the day. Many inspiring clinics and ensembles!


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"If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." — Albert Einstein @goodreads @MusicEdTips


Anyone headed to #Midwest today?


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Grand National Championships preliminary performances are under way! Come check out the bands at Lucas Oil Stadium. #grandnationals


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2012 Marine Band Concerto Competition 1.usa.gov/tHE4T8 Application packets must be postmarked by Nov. 15, 2011.


Let your students know that you expect them to follow through with what you say by following up every time. It can be short, but check them.


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