Category Archives: Teaching Band

My TpT Resources

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lady Fair

If you haven’t visited the Teachers Pay Teachers website, you’re missing out. There you will find TONS of printable resources, lesson plans, activities, and so much more that you can use in your classroom, or even with your own children … Continue reading →

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Recital Programs!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Lady Fair

As a creative person, I do enjoy making an attractive product like a recital program, but sometimes they are a pain. Below you will find a link to purchase some I have created, if you do not want to go through … Continue reading →

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Colorful Clef Mnemonics

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Lady Fair

I know what some of you will say: “Don’t use mnemonics! It’s terrible!” While I do try to get students to memorize each note, or at least one starting note, sometimes a student needs the mnemonic to help them remember. … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Clarinet Embouchure (VIDEO)

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Lady Fair

Correct embouchure is EXTREMELY important for getting a good sound on any instrument, but the clarinet is particularly difficult. One of the pitfalls that young clarinetists fall into is thinking that they are right simply because they can get a … Continue reading →

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Music Curriculum Standards and Pacing Guide

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Lady Fair

Hi all! I’m currently sitting in a chorus/band summer training institute for teachers and we are discussing music standards, and how to work with them. Some useful websites for planning lessons and exploring standards are: 1. http://www.CPALMS.org, the site for … Continue reading →

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Don’t Do That! (Try This Instead!)

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Lady Fair

By Dr. Matthew McCutcheon This is a list of common pitfalls that many school ensemble directors unknowingly fall into. While directed more toward wind ensembles, these can be applied just as easily to chorus or strings. The basic concepts are … Continue reading →

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Middle School Composition Assignment

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Lady Fair

This is an assignment given to me by a teacher when I was substituting her orchestra classes for two days. I don’t think she’s mind if I shared this basic composition assignment. I also have some rules for composing floating … Continue reading →

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Clarinet How-To: Putting it Together

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Lady Fair

Some basic instructions for putting a clarinet together. Clarinet Couch Coach Episode 1: Putting it Together

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Focus: Clarinet

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Lady Fair

In searching for various information and study sheets for my clarinet students I came across some useful websites, and decided to write a clarinet focus blog for you. Enjoy! General Informational Websites Clarinet Major Scales Sheet Clarinet Fingering Chart The … Continue reading →

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Music and Autistism

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Lady Fair

I found an article today about how music helped one autistic student to find confidence, feel more socially secure, and improve in verbal skills. I have taught several autistic students, and I have seen them do wonderful things through music. … Continue reading →

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