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Mar 2024
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132 | Sixth Grade Choir Check-In

Bryson Tarbet, M.M.Ed.
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson takes you on a reflective journey through his experience teaching sixth-grade choir over the past few months. Join him as he shares insights into managing a class of 50 enthusiastic sixth graders, navigating the challenges of classroom management, and incorporating diverse teaching strate ... Show More
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