
Resources for E-Learning in Band
If you teach at a school that has recently instituted e-learning days, here’s a list of online resources and tools to design and create...

Ten MORE Strategies for an Effective Middle School Band Rehearsal
Building on the popular Ten Strategies for an Effective Middle School Band Rehearsal I wrote in 2017, here's ten more strategies you can...

Favorite Band Works by Practicing Directors featuring Stacey Larson Dolan
Thank you for reading Top 3 by Three, a series promoting great band repertoire. The series features three outstanding band directors and...

UPDATED! The First Week of Band - Setting the Stage for Success
22 years of teaching middle school band and I still get excited about beginning a new school year. Seeing eager new and returning...

Favorite Band Works by Practicing Directors featuring Chip De Stefano
Thank you for reading Top 3 by Three, a series promoting great band repertoire. The series features three outstanding band directors and...

Concert Programming Hacks Presentation
As part of the Music for All Summer Symposium Director's Academy, I was fortunate to present with my good friend and fellow Middle School...

Favorite Apps & Online Resources - Part I
Communication Smore - create online newsletters, flyers, and even websites. Canva - easily create beautiful designs & documents. Great...

Flipping Out with Flipgrid – How to Create a Personalized Concert Welcome
For our Winter Band Concert, my students recorded a personalized concert welcome for their parents and relatives to view before the concert.

Top 3 by Three - Favorite Band Pieces by Practicing Directors featuring Tiffany Hitz
Part III Welcome to the Top 3 by Three, a series that promotes great band repertoire. Each segment features three excellent band...

Top 3 by Three - Favorite Band Pieces by Practicing Directors featuring Greg Scapillato
Part II Welcome to the Top 3 by Three, a series that promotes great band repertoire. Each segment features three excellent band directors...