My blog posts. I hope to write a post every week. Generally you can find a new post on Sundays.
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First year of teaching
My 36th year of teaching is coming to a close and I thought today would be a good day to give educators some encouragement from my first year of teaching. And, yes, I can remember that far back. Keep your sense of humor If you are going to stay in teaching for more than a…
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Planning a Concert
Planning a concert is something that every band and chorus teacher has to do. For the most part, your university education doesn’t prepare you for what needs to be done. What follows is my approach to concerts that I have developed over the last 30+ years. When and where You want to do a concert,…
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Buying a new car
I hate buying a new car. But, unfortunately, a car isn’t going to last forever. So, at some point you’ve got to plunge into the car market. That is where I found myself for the past several months. Which car? The first thing to figure out is what car you want. Our last car was…
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Marching band teaches focus
Marching band teaches focus though unique elemental skills that must be simultaneously mastered during a performance. Getting started The foundation of marching band is learning to be still while maintaining excellent posture. This is the “attention” position. Every motion is detailed and dictated to the performer. Being still is like starting with a white canvas…
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Studying the Bible
Studying the Bible can be a rewarding activity. The book is thousands of years old and offers life changing information. Here are some Bible study tips to help you get started. Bibles You’re obviously going to need a Bible. This might seem simple, but the Bible was not originally written in English. The first section…