The First Six Notes with Classroom Composers

25. Setting up for Success: The First Weeks of School

Are you feeling overwhelmed thinking of all you have to do to get ready for the start of another school year? No need to stress! We've got you covered with all the tips and tricks you need to start off your music classes on the right note! We are sharing everything you need to know about what to do during teacher prep week and in the first few weeks of the school year. From recruitment strategies to setting up classrooms and instrument distribution, we’re covering it all. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable tips to help you navigate back to school season with confidence. Be sure to join us inside our Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047791359529243] and share what your favorite back to school tips are! Show notes: www.classroomcomposers.com/first-weeks-of-school/ [https://classroomcomposers.com/first-weeks-of-school/] Website: www.classroomcomposers.com [http://www.classroomcomposers.com] TpT Store: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers [http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers]

24. The Band Director Teaching Strings

How can you successfully teach beginning strings when your background is in band? Teaching beginning strings requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. If you’re a band teacher teaching beginning strings, tune in as we dive into the world of teaching beginning strings. In this episode, we are breaking down the pros of teaching beginning strings, the 7 prerequisite skills you should have before teaching beginning strings, tips we’ve learned along the way, and what a typical rehearsal for middle school strings looks like. If you have questions about teaching beginning strings, be sure to join us inside our Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047791359529243]! We’ll be happy to help! Show notes: www.classroomcomposers.com/teaching-strings/ [https://classroomcomposers.com/teaching-strings/] Website: www.classroomcomposers.com [http://www.classroomcomposers.com] TpT Store: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers [http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers]

23. Connecting Sheet Music to Daily Warm-Ups and Drills

Are you using warm-ups and drills as a way to prepare your students to play sheet music? If not, you may be missing out on an incredible opportunity to help your students be more successful in band! Join us as we dive into the importance of utilizing warm-ups and drills to effectively teach and practice new concepts and skills. Hear how we use backwards planning to craft our warm-ups and how warm-ups can be strategically used to teach important concepts needed to successfully play sheet music! If you want to chat more about using warm-ups effectively, join us inside our Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047791359529243] and let us know what is working for you! Show notes: www.classroomcomposers.com/daily-warm-ups/ [https://classroomcomposers.com/daily-warm-ups/] Website: www.classroomcomposers.com [http://www.classroomcomposers.com] TpT Store: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers [http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers]

22. Taking What Didn't Work This Year and Making it Work Next Year

All over, teachers are seeing challenging behaviors that we have not seen previously. We know that in order to best serve our students and run a successful band program we need to reflect on what is working and what is not working and adapt as needed. In this episode, we are diving into the 7 main issues we saw this past school year, what our updated rules and expectations will be going forward, and how we are presenting them to students and parents to ensure there is no misunderstanding about expectations and consequences. This may be a controversial topic but it is one we feel is important to discuss so we can all continue to improve our programs. Show notes: www.classroomcomposers.com/taking-what-didnt-work-this-year/ [https://classroomcomposers.com/taking-what-didnt-work-this-year/]  Website: www.classroomcomposers.com [http://www.classroomcomposers.com] TpT Store: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers [http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers]

21. A Deep Dive Into Beginning Band with the Quarter Note Companion

We’ve all gotten frustrated with method books or curriculums that move too quickly or aren’t easily understood by students. We knew there was a gap between what options were out there for beginning bands and what beginning band students and their teachers actually needed. In this episode, we are diving into how the Quarter Note Companion helps set beginning band students up for success. We are sharing the research the curriculum is founded in, a look inside the 5 components of the curriculum, and how you can use this curriculum with beginning bands or middle school bands. Show notes: www.classroomcomposers.com/quarter-note-companion/ [https://classroomcomposers.com/quarter-note-companion/] Website: www.classroomcomposers.com [http://www.classroomcomposers.com] TpT Store: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers [http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers]