Chase Banks

Chase Banks is the former Education Technology Marketing Manager at Hal Leonard, a former Band Director, and lifelong music educator.

Posts by Chase Banks

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    Finding Methods that Support Your Teaching

    Chase Banks — student, director, now Hal Leonard contributor — walks through what to look for when choosing a method book: solid pedagogical sequencing, an integrated digital component like EEi, repertoire that connects to students' listening lives, inclusive content, and a path that grows from beginner through advanced ensemble playing.

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    Back-to-School Percussion Tips for Band Directors

    Get the percussion section sorted before students walk in. Inventory every instrument and accessory, prioritize critical repairs (timpani pedals that hold tension, working snares) over cosmetic fixes, align with feeder programs, and set storage and handling routines from day one so students learn to take ownership.

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