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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Jan 28, 2021 • 25min
Episode 74: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 2
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.
Jan 14, 2021 • 30min
Episode 73: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 1
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.
Dec 22, 2020 • 26min
Episode 72: Jerry Junkin - Part 2
Our second episode with the incomparable Jerry Junkin, where he shares his insights and thoughts on directing bands.
Dec 10, 2020 • 36min
Episode 71: Jerry Junkin - Part 1
Jerry Junkin, famous wind band conductor, joins us to talk about mentorship and teaching expression (among other things).
Nov 12, 2020 • 23min
Episode 70: Dan Morrison - Part 2
Dan Morrison, an expert in building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works, shares tips for running a successful marching band, the value of observing successful bands, challenges and strategies for adapting music instruction during COVID-19, advice for new teachers, and developing as an assistant band director.
Oct 22, 2020 • 28min
Episode 69: Dan Morrison - Part 1
Band director Dan Morrison discusses building a culture of positivity in music education, the importance of open-mindedness and learning, effective communication and collaboration in a management team, mentorship, and proactive communication with parents and students.
Oct 8, 2020 • 31min
Episode 68: Melodianne Mallow - Part 3
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.
Sep 24, 2020 • 32min
Episode 66: Melodianne Mallow - Part 2
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.
Sep 10, 2020 • 27min
Episode 66: Melodianne Mallow - Part 1
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.
Aug 13, 2020 • 32min
Episode 65: COVID-19 Thoughts - August 2020
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.
