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The Secret to Success. There is no secret…. just hard work. A Typical Day. 7-7:15AM Go to school 7:30 kids! 8:00 LHS band 9:00 Plan time 9:30 Beginning Band 11:30 Lunch 12:00 Plan time part deux. 12:45 WMS band 2:05 leadership 3:25 school’s out, time to get to work!
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There is no secret… just hard work.
A Typical Day 7-7:15AM Go to school 7:30 kids! 8:00 LHS band 9:00 Plan time 9:30 Beginning Band 11:30 Lunch 12:00 Plan time part deux 12:45 WMS band 2:05 leadership 3:25 school’s out, time to get to work! 4PM still at school 5:00 Still at school 6:00 Home 9:00 bedtime
Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance P5
Yearly, monthly, weekly, daily plans Allows you to work on developing each lesson mentally and phsyically Come early stay late – no one actually gets stuff done consistently after they get home or on the weekends Clear your desk – be organized so you can get to work the next day Tips for Effective Work Habits
Being a band director never becomes less work or gets any easier Solo Ensemble Judge Quote
Help! Yourself Mentors are hard to come by: • Kansasbands listserv • Videotape • Facebook/email • Dr. Burrack, Dr. Tracz, Applied lesson instructors • Books • KMEA • Guy next door -- be wary of complaining • Observe others • New teacher handbook
New Teacher Handbook Beginning the Year Calendar Checklist Sample Handbooks Classroom Strategies Lesson Planning Curriculum – Assessment Important KMEA Dates KMEA Mentoring Program KSHSAA Information Festivals and Contests New Music Reading Sessions Advocacy Professional Organizations Related Links and Resources KMEA 911 ITS ALL ESSENTIAL
Persistence Franklin D. Roosevelt: When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
Dale Carnegie: Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
Being a music teacher takes leadership Persistence Vision Everyday choice Others over selfGotta do the time if you want to do the crime Dr. Tracz perspective
Recommended Books Instrumentalist Music Educator’s Journal InTune Magazine Dr.Timsleadership workbook 7 habits of highly effective people Bill Snyder??