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Teaching Band in the Small School with Big Success – with the MSSBDA Board

Teaching Band in the Small School with Big Success – with the MSSBDA Board

About this Webinar –

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.

About the Clinicians –

Our clinicians are the current board members of the Missouri Small School Band Directors Association:

  • Daniel Long, current president, is from the Norborne R-8 school district.
  • Douglas Shaffer, the past president, is from the Ralls County R-2 school district, and
  • Sherry Nichols, president elect, is from the Sparta R-3 School District.

To gain the most benefit, please follow these suggested steps:

Step One – Download the Note Page

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.

Step Two –

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.

Step Three – Download the Action Plan Template

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.

Step Four –

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.

Step Five – Review the Follow-up Links and Materials Below

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