with them. That sounds like a very ineffi- cient way of doing things, and inhibits the students’ growth. (Anyone got a soap-box? I could go on and on about this). This type of festival provides directors a great chance to steal some ideas and modify them to use in their own classrooms. It also is yet an- other venue for camaraderie. We all need to reach out to others at times; sometimes just to vent, sometimes to get advice and sometimes to give advice. When you attend this sort of event take the time to observe re- hearsals. Build some relationships with your fellow directors. Find even more ways to help your students develop into musicians and good people. As you are visiting with other direc- tors take the time to recommend valuable resources. Is there a class offered somewhere that is especially worthwhile? Was conven- tion a good experience? Would our Band- masters Rendezvous be of benefit? The most effective way to spread the word about a
useful event is word of mouth. There can be nice fliers, there can be informative emails, there can be magazine articles. And all of these are useful. But nothing is as effective as word of mouth. That is the way to help the largest number of students. That is the way to help make the world a better place! After all, it is all about the kids. As we continue to improve our teach-
ing and adding to our teaching “toolboxes,” we need to remember to take care of our- selves. I recently helped accompany a stu- dent group and had one of my students ask if I was regaining some of my youth. As I think about that question, the answer needs to have something to do with the enjoy- ment of performing. With time constraints and distances to performing opportunities it can be a real struggle to play in a perfor- mance. Most of us enjoy performing. We would not have stayed in band this long if that was not the case. Be on the lookout for opportunities to do some performing. Take
the time needed to perform somewhere. It could be as simple as singing in a church choir or playing a simple piece for church or at a senior center. Many get involved in Tuba Christmas events during December. As band directors most of our performances will be as leaders, not instrumentalists. Our major instrument has become the band we lead. Still, it can be rejuvenating to perform on that old instrument we have come to know and love so well, even if we need to temper our expectations. Regain some of that youth!
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t shall be the purpose of this organization to: make available o members opportunities for professional development; ac quaint students with the privileges and responsibilities of the music education profession; provide all members with the op portunity to become acquainted with leaders in the music ed ucation profession through participation in programs, demon strations, discussions, workshops, and performances planned y this chapter, the state music educators association, and the
Why Start a Collegiate NAfME Chapter? Membership can help your students succeed.
Membership in the National Association for Music Education provides:
National Association for Music Education;assist the school in various projects throughout the year; and provide the oppor tunity to have contact with Collegiate members from other schools.
• Professional credibility • Network of students and educators • Tools & Resources • Professional development • Leadership opportunities
the professional interests of members involved in the lo cal, state, division, and national levels; the music industry
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