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Be on the lookout for the return of the Band Hacks Podcast with Doug Fulwood and myself coming in the summer of 2026!

Check out my episode on the Band Yap Podcast!

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by CHRIS MCLELLAN AND TINA PARR

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ARTICLE FEATURED ON THE BAND DIRECTORS TALK SHOP

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Unconventional Approaches: Keeping Band Students Engaged and Prepared for Performance when other Commitments Prevent them from being in Rehearsal

Unconventional Approaches: Keeping Band Students Engaged and Prepared for Performance when other Commitments Prevent them from being in Rehearsal

Unconventional Approaches: Keeping Band Students Engaged and Prepared for Performance when other Commitments Prevent them from being in Rehearsal

Sep 24, 20253 min read

Fostering Excellence: Building a Resilient Culture in High School Band Programs

Fostering Excellence: Building a Resilient Culture in High School Band Programs

Fostering Excellence: Building a Resilient Culture in High School Band Programs

Aug 3, 20254 min read

Captivating 5th Graders: Innovative Strategies to Recruit for 6th Grade Beginning Band

Captivating 5th Graders: Innovative Strategies to Recruit for 6th Grade Beginning Band

Captivating 5th Graders: Innovative Strategies to Recruit for 6th Grade Beginning Band

May 14, 20254 min read

Maximizing Your Marching Band Competition Season: The Impact of a Structured Marching Fundamentals Routine

Maximizing Your Marching Band Competition Season: The Impact of a Structured Marching Fundamentals Routine

Maximizing Your Marching Band Competition Season: The Impact of a Structured Marching Fundamentals Routine

May 11, 20256 min read

The Advantages of Establishing a Texas Future Music Educators Chapter in Your High School

The Advantages of Establishing a Texas Future Music Educators Chapter in Your High School

The Advantages of Establishing a Texas Future Music Educators Chapter in Your High School

Apr 9, 20254 min read

Navigating Post-UIL Concert and Sightreading: Strategies for a Strong Finish and a Seamless Transition to the Next Year

Navigating Post-UIL Concert and Sightreading: Strategies for a Strong Finish and a Seamless Transition to the Next Year

Navigating Post-UIL Concert and Sightreading: Strategies for a Strong Finish and a Seamless Transition to the Next Year

Mar 19, 20254 min read

Unlocking the Power of Servant Leadership: Transforming Student Leaders in the HS Music Ensemble

Unlocking the Power of Servant Leadership: Transforming Student Leaders in the HS Music Ensemble

Unlocking the Power of Servant Leadership: Transforming Student Leaders in the HS Music Ensemble

Mar 16, 20254 min read

Mastering the UIL Band Sightreading Evaluation with These Proven Helpful Hints

Mastering the UIL Band Sightreading Evaluation with These Proven Helpful Hints

Mastering the UIL Band Sightreading Evaluation with These Proven Helpful Hints

Mar 16, 20254 min read

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