I'm thinking about getting my band teacher a nice gift thanking him for all he's done for me in the past four years... but I don't know what to get him. He's not a suit and tie kinda guy and he doesn't drink coffee. I don't really want to get him like music pencils or a mouse pad with a treble clef on it or something "normal". He plays the trumpet. Maybe you can give me some ideas.

Perhaps there is a favorite snack or candy of some sort, or a collection that he has... May I even be so bold as to mention hair care products?

haha... my band teacher doesn't have to much hair, so I don't think hair care products would suit him. I know he likes pizza, but I don't know what else he snacks on. Today, he just gave me this "Honorable Band Student" award.

If you really want to do something you might get him a gift card at any place.

A Restaurant or something.
Typically I would discourage anything other than a group gift. A personal gift, as much as you like, can give off the appearance of inpropriety.

does he still play an instrument, perhaps you can buy him some really nice reeds, but I agree w/ john that it migh give an improper impression, so think your situation through, ok!

You could give him something music related.....

Does he record concerts? If he doesn't, have someone record a concert, then give him a boot.

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What else is he interested in? My band director ia golf freak -even though he stinks- *Cough cough*- and for christmas, my friend actually gave him a 12-pack of costomized golfballs.

If it's not music related, just get him a gift like you would any other teacher. You can't go wrong with gift cards.

Your band director is the exact opposite of mine. Maybe I'll start a post asking everyone about their band directors. I think I will.