Marching to the Beat of Their Own Drum: The Magic of High School Bands
TEACH Magazine talked to leaders at some of the top marching band schools in the U.S., to get a sense of why band matters and what it takes to run a successful program.
TEACH Magazine talked to leaders at some of the top marching band schools in the U.S., to get a sense of why band matters and what it takes to run a successful program.
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These virtual concerts, workshops, and resources are great opportunities to show students all the joys and wonders that music can bring.
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