Join Kyle and Dirkjan van Groningen (Netherlands) for a discussion around using backing tracks to improve the skills of your percussion students. Band Music Center Audio Stretch The Benefits of Preparing Percussion Music with Recordings Dirkjan's Youtube Channel Stormbreak-Jim Casella...
Jake Sturtevant is a seasoned band director and professional piano player. In this session we go through exactly what to have your kids play, and what to ignore in those jazz band charts! It is quite simple! Complete with demonstration....less is more - and you really only need two notes! https://Jakesturtevant.com To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector....
Matt Klohs is a conductor and musician with a rich and deep history of musical excellence worldwide. Based out of Perth, Australia, he joins the show as part 2 of this rich discussion around all things band! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter y...
Knowing the music at a deeper level gives you energy and excitement, which will show in your teaching and transfer to your students. Using four examples we show you some possible ways to include score study in your teaching! Down a Country Lane - Copland/Patterson (Gr. 2.5) Cenotaph - Jack Stamp (Gr. 3.5) On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss - David Holsinger (Gr. 3) American Salute - Morton Gould/Wagner (Gr. 3.5) To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast...
Michael Antmann (Freedom HS, Orlando, Fla) has experience as a music administrator, as well as a middle school and high school band director. Fresh off of his Florida Music Educators Association presentation on classroom management - he joins the show to share tips with us to help in our own classrooms. FMEA Presentation Handout Survive and Thrive - Classroom Management in the Music Room To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the ...
You can be a great band director and a great parent! Learn from an experienced, and very successful junior high band director! You can also follow this five-step process to help ensure your clarinet players are successful as they navigate the break. Christine's Make Music Blog Power Up! We also discuss some great literature for bands with excellent clarinet sections, and recommendations for balancing parts, reeds, mouthpieces, and so much more! Christine Wolf is the Director of Bands at Central ...
Matt Klohs is an Australian conductor with a rich history in the band world! Join for this first part of a two part episode from such a gem of a teacher! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education stude...
Michael Sweeney has changed the landscape of music education by his accessible arrangements of master works for Concert Band and Jazz Band. Editor at Hal Leonard since 1982 - Michael Sweeney spends time with us for this first part of a two-part series on all things band - including some highlights of his music. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Ou...
Check out the conversation between two experienced middle school band directors around solutions to recruiting students from elementary school to middle school, and finding best practices. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience leve...
One of the nation's top leadership coaches, Bobby Lambert sits down to discuss leadership, and how to start your students on the leadership journey; what to look for when choosing leaders, characteristics of a good leader, and so much more. Detailing his work at two of the nation's premiere high school bands - Marian Catholic HS (Ill.) and Wando HS (SC) - and the mentorship he received along the way, listeners will take away many practical concepts to improve as a leader, and help others around ...
Chris Marro is a long time percussion educator and owner of the Midcoast School of Music. He joins the show to share his story as a husband and father seeking work-life balance. He also dives into the was to teach the drum set for your jazz band students. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics...
Recently retired Director of Bands and Vista Ridge (TX) High School Bryan Christian joins us to discuss SLAM (Servant Leadership Association for Music) and how to create a Culture of Service, Excellence and Family in Your Band Program this coming year. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics th...
Geoffrey Richards is the inventor of Thumb Gummi - an innovative product that helps trumpet, trombone and clarinet students with their right hand position. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education stu...
Every band director has a slightly different career story - and being a head director - though very important - is not the end all and be all. Cathy Benford from Round Rock ISD joins the show to give advice for following the path that is right for you as your career progresses. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical ad...
A step by step, fundamentals based approach to making your band sound amazing! With 31 years of proven experience, Rachel Maxwell (Traughber MS, Oswego, Ill.) shares her approach that has helped countless teachers improve their ensemble's sound. Now brought directly to you! Developing Your Ensemble's Sound Slide Deck To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirect...
William Owens is one of the most prolific composers in the world for school bands. He has a knack for writing accessible music for students at any experience level. He is also one of the busiest guest conductors. He joins the show to share his wisdom for band directors and other composers - and we also listen to some of his music! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowin...
Educator and Composer Matt Neufeld joins the show to discuss topics in the band classroom, as well as five of his great works for younger bands! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who a...
There are positives, negatives and everything in between when you teach in a small school! Hear about some of the secrets to a sustained career and quality band program in a small school setting from a veteran teacher with tons of insight to share! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that w...
Tyler Arcari joins the show to discuss ways to help your students improve at sight reading! Better By Sight The Complete Warm Up for Band The Adaptable Ensemble Series To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music e...
Mike Tomaro is one of the leading jazz educators and composer/arrangers in the world - and he joins the show to share his insight on all things jazz education! We also listen to 7 of his amazing charts! Rhythm Sheet for Jazz Improvisation To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help e...
Meet one of the most popular composers, hear his story, and study 5 of his selected works with him! Teaching Tone Playlist Tyler's Website Tylersgrant.com To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education ...
During Midwest 2024 Kyle had a chance to sit down with Chris and Peter from the Beyond Artless Podcast. Enjoy their conversation! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to j...
Learn ways to help your small band sound their best, with Chris DeVona from James Madison University. "Small Band - Big Sound" is available from GIA Publications To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music educati...
Peter Boonshaft is a mainstay and inspirational figure in the field of music education, with a wide ranging conducting history around the world, as well as the author of a very popular series of books for band directors- "Teaching Music With Passion" "Teaching Music with Purpose" "Teaching Music With Promise" To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.co...
In January 2025 Kyle was a guest with the Music for All Podcast Network show - "Culture Before Content" with David Duarte. Check out the conversation! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students...
Fresh off his February 2025 FMEA presentation "Tips for Growing Your Program" Joshua Williams joins the show to help us learn ways to improve student recruitment and retention. Practice With Mr Williams You Tube Channel To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director,...
In a wide ranging discussion around mentorship, buzzing, whistling, solfege, connection, empowering students and much more, we unlock the most important of all - you need to continue to learn throughout your life. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no ma...
Selection of repertoire for your jazz band is essential for a successful festival season. In this 3 part series hear 27 charts for grades 1-3 that work tremendously. Each chart is discussed and an audio sample is provided, as well as background and teaching tips for each chart. Each episode includes: 3 charts as a Grade 1 set 3 charts as a Grade 2 set 3 charts as a Grade 3 set To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Pat...
A well designed marching band show is the vehicle every student deserves - yet is one of the hardest tasks a band director undertakes - and are usually underprepared to accomplish! Veteran show designer and music educator Key Poulan joins the show to help teach methods of show design to maximize student achievment. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.co...
Learn from a seasoned educator about her approach to teaching beginning band, and how it helps with engagement, knowledge and achievement! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are wor...
