Beast Blog

Tim Hinton, the Beast of the Marching Arts, shares his thoughts from a lifetime in the activity. Presented in both text and video formats, this resource is shared in the hopes that these words continue his mission to help our activity have productive, healing, and thoughtful conversations, bringing education and inspiration to educators, designers, and marchers.
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Beast Blog: Feel Good or Feel Bad
Misery does love company, but who wants to wallow in a bunch of misery all life long?
Beast Blog: Make More Of What You DO Have
Don't look at the few number of students you are working with, but lean into all that the students are bringing to the table
Beast Blog: Be The Light
Perhaps I am living at this moment in history to be one of those who bring the light.
Beast Blog: Choose Your Hard
Living is work. It requires effort and we can't avoid it. But we get to choose what is difficult.
Beast Blog: Bring the Love
Instead of trying to GET love, you should GIVE the love. Be a love bringer instead of a love seeker!
Beast Blog: We Need Empathy
It's a monumental lack of imagination happening right now. We can't be so arrogant as to think that we can understand someone by making assumptions based on what we see...or the stereotype that we lazily apply to someone based on how they look or act.
Beast Blog: Lighten Up!
Douglas Young did a masterful job of helping us keep things in perspective and not take things quite so seriously.
Beast Blog: Being Polite
You open a door for someone. You say thank you whenever possible. "Please" and "Thank you" are just the right thing to do.
Beast Blog: Changing the World One Interaction At A Time
Whoever you are, be your authentic self out there in the world. Let's all be who we are, creating positive interactions in the world, and expand how people view the world!
Beast Blog: Watch It Again Today
Scott Chandler suggested I rewatch a Blue Devils show that had challenged me. I'm glad I did!