Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast

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So, you're finishing school or you've signed a contract. While other new band directors are just trying to survive that first year, what can you do to thrive? Each episode will give you direct, usable information based on actual experiences relevant to your needs as a future or beginning band director. So grab your earbuds or turn up the car stereo, and let me give you some great program notes for success. Episodes release on either the 2nd or 4th Thursdays of each month (sometimes both).

Episode List

Episode 104: Lynn Brinckmeyer

Dec 7th, 2023 11:00 AM

On this episode I'm joined by Lynn Brinckmeyer to talk about getting through the early stages of your career and making the switch to cover vocal music in the classroom. She's asked me to share her contact info here, so you can reach her at either lynnbrinckmeyer@gmail.com or lbrinckmeyer@txstate.edu.

Episode 103: Jeff King

Nov 16th, 2023 10:00 AM

In this episode I'm joined by Jeff King, extremely successful band director, fine arts administrator, and author of the popular Foundations for Superior Performance in Band books to talk about what administrators look for in a new employee, rehearsal strategies, and more.

Episode 102 - Kyle Smith

Oct 12th, 2023 10:00 AM

On this episode Kyle Smith and I have a great chat about band, and tips for young teachers. Kyle is an excellent band director and fellow podcaster out of Maine.

Episode 101: Adam Chitta

Sep 7th, 2023 10:00 AM

In this episode Adam Chitta talks about working with deaf and hearing impaired students in band. Personal email: adamchitta@gmail.com Facebook Group link (Music is for ALL in our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community): https://www.facebook.com/groups/3543764315895855/ Soundbrenner Metronome referral link: https://snbr.io/adam-chitta Midwest Clinic details: https://www.midwestclinic.org/2023_clinician_Edward_Ercilla Texas Health and Human Services - Deaf Tuition Waiver: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/tuition-waiver

Episode 100: Student Teaching

Jan 19th, 2023 6:41 PM

In this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience.

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