Michael Pote
High school band director at Carmel High School (Indiana) and co-author of 'Ensemble: An Integrated Approach to the Yamaha Harmony Director', known for leadership in a top U.S. band program and expertise in ensemble tone and pedagogy.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
(149) Teaching from the Light, The Yamaha Harmony Director and The Carmel Band Program Throwback
Michael Pote, Carmel High School band leader known for ensemble tone and pedagogy, and Kyle Young, Carmel associate director and Harmony Director co-author, discuss teaching from the light and student-centered rehearsal culture. They explore the Yamaha Harmony Director and practical exercises for tone, tuning, overtone training, and sustaining a top-tier program through leadership transition and daily ensemble habits.
