Regarding teaching band in a small, rural school, learn about the advantages of the situation and how to deal with the limitations as well. Find out how the MSSBDA (Missouri Small School Band Directors Association) can help.
Our clinicians are the current board members of the Missouri Small School Band Directors Association:
To gain the most benefit, please follow these suggested steps:
Prepare to either type your notes into the Word.doc or Google Doc and save the changes, or write in your notes by hand into a printed copy.
As you view the webinar, we encourage you to take notes as you go along. Feel free to stop the recording and rewind as needed.
Choose either format; Word Doc or Google Doc. After considering the key points that you wish to implement, describe the point in the ACTION BOX select a date for the initial implementation. Then, select a date that you plan to review and assess the success of the implementation.
An 80% score or better will result in a Certificate of Completion emailed to the address you provide. Those scoring less than 80% will be allowed to retake the quiz. In order to do so, you’ll need to register in the quiz with an alternate email.
You are encouraged to review these links for further study related to this topic.
Missouri Small School Band Directors Association Links
Webinar – Music Educators Mentoring In Missouri – with Steve Litwiller, MMEA Mentoring Chair
Webinar – Successfully Managing Your Music Ensemble Rehearsal – With Kurt Bauche and Joe Pappas
COMING SOON – Webinar – Survival 101, Teaching K-12 Music – Part 1, Instrumental
The following are from The Nottelmann Blog:
Literature Selection for Concert Band – by Joe Pappas
Editor’s Choice – 10 Concert Band Pieces You May Have Missed – Grade 2/Easy – by Ray Benton
Creating Positive Classroom Behavior – with Dr. Tim Lautzenhauser
Your Relationship With Students – by Ray Benton
Cle Elum-Roslyn is a Small District with a Big Sounding Band
Ten Band Room Tips For New Band Directors