Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast
John M. Denis
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).
Episodes release on either the 2nd or 4th Thursdays of each month (sometimes both).
Episodes
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Oct 7, 2021 • 24min
Episode 84: Cindy Lansford - Part 1
In this series, we have Cindy Lansford on to talk about the importance of tone, careful instruction, and helping students learn.
Sep 23, 2021 • 26min
Episode 83: Jason Prasifka - Part 2
Part two of my talk with Jason Prasifka about the importance of instrumental pedagogy and fundamental instruction.
Sep 9, 2021 • 28min
Episode 82: Jason Prasifka - Part 1
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.
Jul 29, 2021 • 35min
Episode 81 - Starting over in a Pandemic
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.
Jun 10, 2021 • 37min
Episode 80: Carter Biggers - Part 2
http://programnotespodcast.com/2021/06/10/episode-80-carter-biggers-part-2
May 13, 2021 • 24min
Episode 79: Carter Biggers - Part 1
Carter Biggers joins me for this series to talk about programing, score study, and general band stuff.
Apr 22, 2021 • 28min
Episode 78: Liz Love - Part 3
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.
Apr 8, 2021 • 26min
Episode 77: Liz Love - Part 2
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.
Mar 11, 2021 • 26min
Episode 76: Liz Love - Part 1
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.
Feb 25, 2021 • 21min
Episode 75: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 3
In our final episode with Tiffiny Reckley we discuss her advice to young music educators and being a lifelong learner.
