September / October 2022

Our International Board created the Educational Outreach Project at the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic as a means of service to directors. Articles cover areas of  “Teaching Tips”, “The Profession” and “Repertoire” fitting the seasons of the teaching school year.  Several of our members from a variety of chapters have reached out to share helpful

June 2022

Greetings… it’s summer!  This submission for the Educational Outreach project aims to provide you with several resources to explore over the summer months. Veering off course from our usual outline, we will highlight a few of our PBM chapters, corporate instrument company resources and a state band association website. These resources are deigned to benefit

September / October 2021

The International Board created the project at Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic and this is the ninth series of articles under “Teaching Tips”, “The Profession” and “Repertoire” topics. A big THANK YOU to the Alpha chapter members & Texas directors who share their knowledge with us this series! All the articles will remain on the

May / June 2021

The International Board created the project at Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic and this is the eighth series of articles under “Teaching Tips”, “The Profession” and “Repertoire” topics. All articles will remain on the PBM International website as a resource for directors, so please share and consult the previous submissions under the EO tab. I

January / February 2021

Mentoring opportunities during the spring semester Students Teaching Students –by Frank Troyka Conn-Selmer Division of Education Organizing your spring band events Defining the TOTAL Middle School Band Program … Let’s Work Smarter, Not Harder 2014 –by retired Texas band directors June Bearden; Cindy Bulloch; Cindy Lansford Alpha Chapter Simple Solutions for Virtual Concerts –by Jason

September / October 2020

Mentoring opportunities during the fall semester – great advice from a mentor Sustain Your Successful Band Program –by Barry Trobaugh, Munford Tennessee Phi Beta Mu, Eta Chapter Organizing your fall band events & video instruction tips Lights, Camera… Learn! Tips for Making Videos for Remote Instruction July 24, 2020 –by Scott Watson Preparing for adjudication

April / May 2020

Mentoring Opportunities during the Spring Semester Tips for Success in Districts with No Central Fine Arts Administrator –by Jim Van Zandt Organizing your Spring Band Events / Online ideas due to Covid-19 Consult music publishers such as JW Pepper, Conn-Selmer, Alfred Music share helpful educational ideas during Covid-19 Creative ideas are being developed using technology

January / February 2020

Mentoring opportunities during the spring semester  Mentoring: It’s Not Just for Kids! The Head Director’s Role in Mentoring Their Assistants 2017 –Gabe Musella, Texas Bandmasters Association The First Years of Teaching – Making the Most! 2019 –Anthony Rivera, Jordan Freeman Organizing your spring band events Choosing Literature for Success at Contest 2016 –Corey Graves, Rylon

September / October 2019

Mentoring opportunities during the fall semester Mentors Help Lead the Way to Success 2019 –by Lynn Jackson Organizing your fall band events Staying the Course: A Navigation Guide for Head Band Directors 2016 –by Alama Beach, Kathy Johnson, Darla McBryde, Carol Turner Preparing for adjudication for marching contests Texas UIL Marching & Music Rubrics Area/State

April / May 2019

Mentoring tips Normal Struggles of Young Band Directors April 2019 −by George Little Organizational tips Planning for Final Days of the School Year −by Rho Chapter Alabama Preparing for adjudication Thank You for All the 2s April 2019 −by Darcy Vogt Williams