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Directing small bands
When I decided to become a band director, I never saw myself directing small bands. But, for 35+ years, that is what I have been doing. Directing small bands requires a shift in thinking and approach for the director. This post will look at four B’s to improve your small band directing. Be yourself It’s…
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Football, Band and I
Last night was our first home football game of the year at Somerset Academy Canyons. This means football, band and I are spending time together again. Football, band and I have a long relationship and if you are a band director, you better like working long Friday’s in the fall. But, why spend all this…
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Making new habits stick
Making new habits stick can be difficult if you don’t have a system with a proven track record. Most of us fail before we even start. In 2019 I began adding a new habit to my life each year and I’ve seen great success. I followed techniques that I found in James Clear’s book, “Atomic…
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Avoid burnout
Look around you and you’ll see people that are burned out. But, how do you avoid burnout? Most of our troubles come from our own decisions. The tortoise and the hare We’ve probably all heard the story of the tortoise and the hare. That epic race is told to our children and they smile. We…
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30 years of marriage
July 3rd 2023 marks 30 years of marriage for my wife and I. I love my wife more every day. She is the best part of my life. I’m often asked the secret to a long and happy marriage. Foundational beliefs matter I know that we are all told that we need to be open…
