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May 24, 20164 min read

My Best Concert Ever!!! A Positive Shift in Culture

Okay friends… Seriously… I can hardly contain my enthusiasm for this upcoming concert as I sit here writing this blog post!!! It’s not...

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May 21, 20165 min read

Assessment: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly PART II

As I have reflected upon my experiences with my recent judging, I have been struck by how different the experiences of each ensemble...

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Nov 14, 20154 min read

Hall Duty Horrors: Take a New Spin on Hall Duty and Improve Your Program!

This year we have a new principal at my school. One of the changes brought about included a staff presence in the hallways during the...

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Jul 22, 20153 min read

My 2015 Role Model – Julia Ettie Crane

I have always believed strongly in the power of a great role model to provide some guidance as we navigate our academic, musical, social,...

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Jul 21, 20153 min read

Carrots & Cupcakes & Concerts, Oh My!

I am so happy you are reading this post tonight! This is my 21st post in a row, and they say that it takes 21 days to build a habit. So...

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Jul 17, 20154 min read

THRIVE & Make more Music Makers!

Have you ever seen a mass exodus out of a music program? I see this each year in elementary strings program. The transition between 4th...

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Jul 12, 20154 min read

Enthusiasm, Info, Concern, & Tough Questions = A Recruiting Recipe from Anotha Motha!

As I am gearing up for another article on recruiting, I thought I would write some preliminary impressions here on an article I am...

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