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).
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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.…
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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.بقلم John M. Denis
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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.بقلم John M. Denis
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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 det…
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In this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience.بقلم John M. Denis
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In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD.بقلم John M. Denis
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In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 97: Caroline Beatty - Part 2
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In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 96: Caroline Beatty - Part 1
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In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 95: Matthew McInturf - Part 2
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In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 94: Matthew McInturf - Part 1
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In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 93: Beginning Band Crash Course
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In this episode, I talk about tips for having a successful year with your beginning band students.بقلم John M. Denis
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The second part of my chat with Fred Allen.بقلم John M. Denis
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Part one of my chat with Fred Allen, retired band director and university professor.بقلم John M. Denis
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The final part of my chat with Lynne Jackson, touching upon tuba, percussion, and what young teachers need to know.بقلم John M. Denis
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We continue our discussion with Lynne Jackson about starting beginners, focusing on trumpet and horn.بقلم John M. Denis
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In the first of this series of episodes, Lynne discusses key concepts for flute and clarinet that lead to beginner's success.بقلم John M. Denis
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A quick chat about maintaining a good balance between work and the rest of life.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 86 - Getting the Most Out of Conferences
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In this episode, I offer 7 tips for making the most of conferences this year.بقلم John M. Denis
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In our second episode, Cindy Lansford talks about planning, mentoring, and successful teaching.بقلم John M. Denis
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In this series, we have Cindy Lansford on to talk about the importance of tone, careful instruction, and helping students learn.بقلم John M. Denis
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Part two of my talk with Jason Prasifka about the importance of instrumental pedagogy and fundamental instruction.بقلم John M. Denis
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I'm joined by Jason Prasifka, high school band director in the North Dallas area to talk about the importance of instrumental pedagogy and fundamental instruction.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 81 - Starting over in a Pandemic
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This is a standalone episode where I share my thoughts about starting over after the fun that has been COVID. I discuss culture, instruction, classroom management, and mental health as all important considerations for our return to rehearsals.بقلم John M. Denis
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Carter Biggers joins me for this series to talk about programing, score study, and general band stuff.بقلم John M. Denis
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The final episode of this series with Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire where we talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.بقلم John M. Denis
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On this series of episodes, I'm joined by Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire to talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.بقلم John M. Denis
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On this series of episodes, I'm joined by Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire to talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 75: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 3
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In our final episode with Tiffiny Reckley we discuss her advice to young music educators and being a lifelong learner.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 74: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 2
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In this series of episodes, Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards, and challenges as well as tips for having success.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 73: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 1
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In this series of episodes Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards and challenges as well as tips for having success.بقلم John M. Denis
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Our second episode with the incomparable Jerry Junkin, where he shares his insights and thoughts on directing bands.بقلم John M. Denis
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Jerry Junkin, famous wind band conductor, joins us to talk about mentorship and teaching expression (among other things).بقلم John M. Denis
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Part 2 with Dan Morrison as we talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.بقلم John M. Denis
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In this series of episodes Dan Morrison joins me to talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 68: Melodianne Mallow - Part 3
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Our final episode with the amazing Melodianne Mallow, where we wrap up her thoughts on the most important things for a beginning band director to know.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 66: Melodianne Mallow - Part 2
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The second part in our series with Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, where we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 66: Melodianne Mallow - Part 1
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In this series we welcome Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, and we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 65: COVID-19 Thoughts - August 2020
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I wanted to take some time and discuss what we no about COVID and how we can be safe in the band hall in the 2020-2021 school year. This is not medical/legal advice, but just my attempts to report on research with some commentary thrown in there.بقلم John M. Denis
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In our final episode with Bobby Lambert, head director at Wando High School, we discuss literature, fundamentals, and chamber ensembles.بقلم John M. Denis
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Our second episode in the series with Wando High School head director Bobby Lambert. In this episode we talk about the selecting literature and the importance of fundamentals.بقلم John M. Denis
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Bobby Lambert is the head band director at Wando High School in South Carolina. His groups have performed at the Midwest Clinic and various BOA events. In this episode we discuss learning from mistakes and finding success as a young director.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 61: Perspectives with Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski - Part 2
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In the second part of our annual perspectives series, Peyton and Shane talk about distance learning, student independence, and the importance of relationships in band directing.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 61: Perspectives with Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski
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In our annual Perspectives series, we have Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski, two first year teachers in Texas with some great insights into their success during a challenging first year.بقلم John M. Denis
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Join Gary Williams for part 2 of our chat about honor band, encouraging students, and general band talk.بقلم John M. Denis
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Join Gary Williams, fantastic head band director from Cockrill Middle School, as he talks about creating a healthy band culture, building relationships, and general band talk.بقلم John M. Denis
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Episode 58: Remote Instruction Round Table
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In this episode I invited several skilled directors to a round table discussion about teaching ensembles remotely. We discuss ways they have already used technology to reach beyond their classrooms, ways to handle the upcoming challenges, and philosophical foundations for teaching through the COVID challenge.…
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Episode 57: Percussion Basics - Part 2
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Episode 56: Percussion Basics Part 1
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