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Rationalizing the need for the irrational. Band is a life-altering, important and wholly unique activity.

Joined August 2015
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Another great resource for teachers -- we can only do so much in the classroom. We've all thought at some point... fb.me/7EVCamOjo
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We work so hard to recruit our students in, but some of the pressure lies on us, the teachers, to really make... fb.me/85Z1OEVfv
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Having trouble waking up? Activities & Warm-Up Ideas to (Literally) Wake Up Your Class: ow.ly/Xnjpy
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Happy Tuesday! Here are some Tuesday Tunes to get you through the day! We hope you enjoy legend Frederick... fb.me/7ZHwa65Sb
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How to improve #music classes in a new era of #education: ti.me/20p4EFV by @tastoll via @TIMEIdeas
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#ESSA Fact Sheet and Key Terminology: What You Need to Know ow.ly/XjQnX #MusicStandsAlone
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Vandoren joins Be Part of the Music! tinyurl.com/jfvy7ft
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Outside of improving musical abilities, students learn an immeasurable amount of life lessons through music #WhyBand teapaw.org/musicdrivesus/status/6…
Lessons learned in music carry over to all aspects of life. Keep music in our schools! bit.ly/1J0l9Qz
"Play music with passion, love & honesty. It will nourish your soul, heal your wounds & make your life worth living." - @OfficialSting
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The inner workings of music, known as music theory, can truly give anyone's brain a workout. Here are a few ways... fb.me/44dBKXu25
Along with developing creativity, music helps students grow emotionally #WhyBand teapaw.org/musicdrivesus/status/6…
"Music brings people together & gives children the tools to cope w/ many of life's challenges" huff.po/1QntQWA
Educate yourself! A must read #WhyBand teapaw.org/nafme/status/691678413…
What the Every Student Succeeds Act means for music teachers, students: bit.ly/NCLBends #MusicStandsAlone
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Help us wish a happy 94th birthday to The United States Army Band, established on this day in 1922!
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Music education and band are becoming even more crucial to young people's development. Tony Mazzocchi dives... fb.me/28jB4lnP5
Does music education prepare you for the real world? You tell us! #whyband
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A sense of community, self esteem, creativity, pleasure. I've seen a positive impact on my 3 boys. Love it @whyband1 teapaw.org/whyband1/status/690977…
The investment pays back unimaginable dividends. teapaw.org/NAfME/status/690893137…
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What are the most important qualities you acquired from band? #WhyBand
The investment pays back unimaginable dividends. teapaw.org/NAfME/status/690893137…
"Your child’s experience w/ music will shape their adult lives more than you'll ever know." ow.ly/XnhMI
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