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Music Sub Plans for Non-Music Sub: Band / General Music Middle School Substitute
Music Sub Plans for Non-Music Sub: Band / General Music Middle School Substitute
Music Sub Plans for Non-Music Sub: Band / General Music Middle School Substitute
Music Sub Plans for Non-Music Sub: Band / General Music Middle School Substitute
Music Sub Plans for Non-Music Sub: Band / General Music Middle School Substitute
Music Sub Plans for Non-Music Sub: Band / General Music Middle School Substitute
Music Sub Plans for Non-Music Sub: Band / General Music Middle School Substitute
Music Sub Plans for Non-Music Sub: Band / General Music Middle School Substitute
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What others say

"These sub plans have been very helpful. I have only used the John Williams so far, but it sounds like it worked well and the students enjoyed understanding learning more about some of the pieces they were familiar with."
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Jennifer L.
"This had a variety of activities so I have things for my emergency sub folder as well as for when I know I'm going to have a non-music sub."
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Sue B.

Description

This Music Sub Plans for a Non-Music Sub BUNDLE is perfect for middle school sub plans.  Band, choir, orchestra or general music substitutes don’t need any music knowledge and you will be confident that your middle school or upper elementary students are engaged in fantastic music lessons while you are away! This bundle is a top seller on TPT for a reason!

This bundle will give you peace of mind so you can be prepared for any unplanned absences. This bundle includes 6 ready-to-print music lesson plans for music teachers and band directors, as well as a substitute prep pack and bonus instructions on how to have a “Student Led Band Class.” While these were designed as band sub plans, we have gotten outstanding reviews from choir directors, orchestra directors and elementary music teachers as well.

All lesson plans are easy to follow and the sub instructions are EDITABLE for those that want to tweak or change the plans to meet your personal needs.

What’s included: (click on the PREVIEW button to get a preview of each lesson)

  • Emergency Sub Plan #1
  • Emergency Sub Plan #2
  • “Meter” Substitute Lesson Plan
  • “Careers in Music” Substitute Lesson Plan
  • "The Marine Band and John Philip Sousa" Substitute Lesson Plan
  • "John Williams" Substitute Lesson Plan
  • Music Substitute Preparation Pack

The prep pack is great for organizing your substitute teacher binder. Be prepared for last minute absences! All templates are editable to meet your classroom needs.

Feedback from happy customers:

⭐"My non-music subs left me great feedback after doing these lessons with my classes. Can't wait to use them again!"

⭐"Enjoyed using these sub plans last year. Very thorough, even for non music subs. Thanks!"

⭐"Awesome sub plans - very helpful, and very useful! My sub loved them! Thanks!"

⭐"Great resource to keep my sub plans new and fresh!"

FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES ON NEW PRODUCTS, SALES & FREEBIES!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email BandDirectorActivities@gmail.com - we are happy to help! Your feedback is important! Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment and earn credits towards future purchases from any TPT store!

Terms of Use:

This product is intended for personal classroom/band hall use only. Buyer does not have rights to share or distribute. The clip art in this document is copyrighted and may not be copied, removed or altered. Additional licenses will always be 50% off (purchase them in the TpT store). If you like this product and want to share it, please purchase the additional license, or purchase an additional license and split the cost of the total with a friend!

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Music Sub Plans for Non-Music Sub: Band / General Music Middle School Substitute

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What others say

"These sub plans have been very helpful. I have only used the John Williams so far, but it sounds like it worked well and the students enjoyed understanding learning more about some of the pieces they were familiar with."
star
Jennifer L.
"This had a variety of activities so I have things for my emergency sub folder as well as for when I know I'm going to have a non-music sub."
star
Sue B.

Description

This Music Sub Plans for a Non-Music Sub BUNDLE is perfect for middle school sub plans.  Band, choir, orchestra or general music substitutes don’t need any music knowledge and you will be confident that your middle school or upper elementary students are engaged in fantastic music lessons while you are away! This bundle is a top seller on TPT for a reason!

This bundle will give you peace of mind so you can be prepared for any unplanned absences. This bundle includes 6 ready-to-print music lesson plans for music teachers and band directors, as well as a substitute prep pack and bonus instructions on how to have a “Student Led Band Class.” While these were designed as band sub plans, we have gotten outstanding reviews from choir directors, orchestra directors and elementary music teachers as well.

All lesson plans are easy to follow and the sub instructions are EDITABLE for those that want to tweak or change the plans to meet your personal needs.

What’s included: (click on the PREVIEW button to get a preview of each lesson)

  • Emergency Sub Plan #1
  • Emergency Sub Plan #2
  • “Meter” Substitute Lesson Plan
  • “Careers in Music” Substitute Lesson Plan
  • "The Marine Band and John Philip Sousa" Substitute Lesson Plan
  • "John Williams" Substitute Lesson Plan
  • Music Substitute Preparation Pack

The prep pack is great for organizing your substitute teacher binder. Be prepared for last minute absences! All templates are editable to meet your classroom needs.

Feedback from happy customers:

⭐"My non-music subs left me great feedback after doing these lessons with my classes. Can't wait to use them again!"

⭐"Enjoyed using these sub plans last year. Very thorough, even for non music subs. Thanks!"

⭐"Awesome sub plans - very helpful, and very useful! My sub loved them! Thanks!"

⭐"Great resource to keep my sub plans new and fresh!"

FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES ON NEW PRODUCTS, SALES & FREEBIES!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email BandDirectorActivities@gmail.com - we are happy to help! Your feedback is important! Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment and earn credits towards future purchases from any TPT store!

Terms of Use:

This product is intended for personal classroom/band hall use only. Buyer does not have rights to share or distribute. The clip art in this document is copyrighted and may not be copied, removed or altered. Additional licenses will always be 50% off (purchase them in the TpT store). If you like this product and want to share it, please purchase the additional license, or purchase an additional license and split the cost of the total with a friend!

Keywords - band director, teaching band, music education, music ed, teaching theory, instrumental music, elementary music, middle school band, music sub plans, band sub plans, choir sub plan, orchestra sub plan, general music sub plan, choir substitute lesson plans, orchestra substitute lesson plans, general music substitute lesson plans, band substitute lesson plans, band director sub plans, band games, band songs, band music, band sub plans, band activities, beginner band, beginning band worksheet, concert band, beginning band lesson, music activities, music sub plans, music substitute lesson plans, elementary music sub plan, band sub plan, beginning band sub plan, band director sub plans, band class, band classroom, end of the year music activities, end of the year music lessons, instrumental music, elementary music sub plans, music worksheets, band large bundle, music worksheets for sub, beginner band resources, back to school music, instrumental music, music lesson plans, music sub plans middle school, music lesson plans bundle, music lesson plans gr. 6-8, music sub plans elementary, music sub plans for a non music sub, non music sub plans, middle school music lesson plans, beginner band, elementary music lesson plans, elementary band lesson plans, choir sub plans, choir substitute lesson plans, orchestra sub plans, orchestra substitute lesson plans, general music sub plans, general music substitute lesson plans,

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Rated 5 out of 5
April 16, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
These sub plans have been very helpful. I have only used the John Williams so far, but it sounds like it worked well and the students enjoyed understanding learning more about some of the pieces they were familiar with.
Jennifer L.
491 reviews • North Dakota
Grades taught: 6th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Thanks!
Rated 5 out of 5
January 7, 2026
Thanks!
Jordan D.
63 reviews • Colorado
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Great sub resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
December 11, 2025
Perfect sub resource for my upper elementary and junior high band students.
108 reviews • Illinois
Grades taught: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Exactly what I needed
Rated 5 out of 5
November 3, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
This had a variety of activities so I have things for my emergency sub folder as well as for when I know I'm going to have a non-music sub.
Sue Bridgman
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156 reviews • Missouri
Grades taught: 7th, 8th
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 28, 2025
Just what our school was looking for! Easy to print and set up.
FCA F.
473 reviews • Florida
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 21, 2025
Amazing group of resources for sub plans. Subs found them easy to use and kids enjoyed the activity
Joshua A.
290 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 16, 2025
This is my go-to sub resource for my music classes! I love the choice and flexibility of the activities included.
Leigh A L.
89 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
June 25, 2025
Our district is short on music subs, so I was looking for some easy sub plans to leave for non-music subs for 5th grade band. This is perfect!
Megan B.
47 reviews
Grades taught: 5th

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