Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast
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).
Latest episodes
Dec 7, 2023 • 58min
Episode 104: Lynn Brinckmeyer
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.
Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 6min
Episode 103: Jeff King
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.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 102 - Kyle Smith
Band director and podcaster Kyle Smith from Maine shares insights on enhancing music performance through expressivity and connection, active listening, effective teaching strategies, and using a music app for harmonic training. He also discusses empowering music educators for student success and collaboration on a diverse publication with GIA Publications.
Sep 7, 2023 • 54min
Episode 101: Adam Chitta
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
Jan 19, 2023 • 44min
Episode 100: Student Teaching
In this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience.
Dec 15, 2022 • 35min
Episode 99: Jarrett Lipman - Part 2
In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD.
Dec 1, 2022 • 32min
Episode 98: Jarrett Lipman - Part 1
In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD.
Nov 10, 2022 • 39min
Episode 97: Caroline Beatty - Part 2
In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire.
Oct 27, 2022 • 27min
Episode 96: Caroline Beatty - Part 1
In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire.
Oct 13, 2022 • 42min
Episode 95: Matthew McInturf - Part 2
In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.
