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More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 33
This edition of the More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips is written by Don Stinson, Director of Bands, Joliet Central High School.
Apr 25
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How to Make Your School Music Program Special [3 Ideas]
Band and orchestra directors have the power to make a lasting impression. Here are three ideas for kickstarting that impression...
Sep 23, 2024
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Relationships and the Music Classroom [3 Ways to Utilize and Recognize]
Band and orchestra directors can both utilize and recognize the relationships they have to find success in the classroom. Our thoughts...
Sep 23, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 30
This issue of the More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips comes from Edward F. Protzman, director of bands and an assistant professor...
Sep 18, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 29
This issue of the More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips comes from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus of VanderCook College...
Aug 20, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 28
This issue of the More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips comes from Dr. Craig Aarhus, Associate Director of Bands and Associate Professor
Jul 9, 2024


Teacher Feature - Donald Heaton
Donald Heaton (he/him/his) is the Director of Bands at Nogales High School. We asked Donald 6 questions, these are his answers...
Apr 17, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 26
This month's MSFQ tips come from David F. Eccles, Orchestra Program and Upper School Director, The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.
Apr 17, 2024


Teacher Feature - Tom Edelbrock
Tom Edelbrock (he/him) is the Cross Middle School Band Director and Amphi District Music Coordinator. We asked Tom six questions...
Mar 21, 2024


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 24
This month's MSFQ tips come from Yamaha Master Educator and retired director of bands at Hill Country Middle School Cheryl Floyd.
Feb 22, 2024
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Involve Students in Your Recruitment Efforts [3 Tips]
In this article explore how you can involve your current students in your recruitment efforts, and how you can relate to future ones.
Jan 15, 2024


Teacher Feature - Rusty Carle-Ogren
We asked Rusty Carle-Ogren six questions about his life as a musician. Here's what we learned...
Dec 20, 2023


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 21
This month's MSFQ tips come from Marcia Neel, Music Achievement Council Education Advisor and Senior Director of Education for Yamaha
Nov 30, 2023


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 19
This month’s MSFQ tips come from Dr. Sarah Labovitz, the Director of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, at Kent State University
Oct 2, 2023


Teacher Feature - James Attebery
James Attebery (he/him/his) is the Director of Bands and Guitar Studies at Marana High School. “With Mr. Attebery, it isn’t just music...
Aug 11, 2023


Teacher Feature - Shirleen Lee
We asked Shirleen six questions about her life as a musician
May 22, 2023


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 14
This month’s MSFQ tips come from Dr. Sarah Labovitz
May 4, 2023


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 13
Welcome to the second video in the Choose to Teach series! If you missed the first one click here. Today's uplifting message comes from...
Apr 19, 2023


Teacher Feature - Tina Walton
Tina Walton is the Director of Steel Bands and Percussion at Catalina Foothills High School. We asked Tina six questions about her life...
Mar 14, 2023


More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 10
This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Angela Ammerman, author of The Music Teacher's Guide to Engaging English Language Learners
Jan 18, 2023