A clever figurine of a band conductor is a fun piece of decor for a band director. Occupationgifts.com features a variety of figurines, varying in design from abstract to whimsical. The Conductor Metal Figurine is made from wires and bolts, while the Frog Conductor Lamp features a fanciful frog with a lily-pad music stand.
Music-themed accessories abound at a variety of online stores, including ArtistGifts.com and AllMusicGifts.com. A visit to your local music store may also yield some promising results. A female band teacher may enjoy a necklace, a bracelet or earrings. A simple treble clef or music note is a safe bet. If your teacher plays a specific instrument, you can also select a piece which features the instrument, such as clarinet earrings or a piano necklace. For men, a tie with music notes or band instruments makes a great gift. This may be especially welcome if the band director wears a tie to school every day.
A gift card is always a welcome present because it allows the recipient to select the item that he most wants. For a band director, a gift card for a local music store will be appreciated. While it can be difficult to know what new books or pieces of music in which he is interested, chances are good that he has his eye on something. A gift card for a book or music store is a good choice too. Buying a CD for a band director can be challenging, as he probably has an extensive collection. However, with a gift card in hand he can surely find a new selection.
Music-themed decor abounds through specialty shops. ShakespearesDen.com has a Composer Suite Coaster Set that is a distinct piece of musical decor. Magnets and wall hangings for musicians abound as well. OccupationGifts.com has a charming Music Teacher Cartoon Print. Items such as notepads and pencils are consumable and can be used throughout the year, so as not to add clutter to an already overwhelmed office.
In many cases, the band may wish to get together to present the band teacher with one gift from the entire group. This allows for nicer and more collaborative gifts. The band can get a picture of the group with their instruments in hand and print it out in a large size. The students can each autograph the gift, along the matting that surrounds the picture, and all pitch in for a nice frame. The group as a whole may also be able to purchase more expensive gifts such as a new stereo (an especially appropriate gift for a class that had been working with an old boom box all year).