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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Aug 22, 2019 • 23min
Episode 46: Perspectives with Mark Connor - Part 1
Mark J. Connor is a composer, conductor, and educator whose main focus is writing for concert band, with works appearing on several state lists. He also hosts an amazing podcast (Everything Band). Join us for our discussion about his perspectives in going back into the band directing world. ©2019 John M. Denis
Aug 8, 2019 • 27min
Episode 45: Starting the (Middle School) Year Off Right - Part 3
The final part of our series with Brad and Misty Smith regarding getting off to a great start with your middle school students. ©2019 John M. Denis
Jul 25, 2019 • 25min
Episode 44: Starting the (Middle School) Year Off Right - Part 2
Join Brad and Misty Smith for Part 2 of our discussion of starting off the year successfully. This episode we digress into classroom management and the importance of communication. ©2019 John M. Denis
Jul 11, 2019 • 22min
Episode 43: Starting the (Middle School) Year Off Right - Part 1
Join Brad and Misty Smith, two amazing directors I've worked with off and on for years, as we all chat about how to get your year off to a great start. ©2019 John M. Denis
Jun 13, 2019 • 34min
Episode 42: Heterogeneous Beginners with Erin Cole - Part 2
Part 2 of my discussion with Erin Cole about challenges and solutions for heterogeneous beginner instruction. Erin was the band director at Tapp Middle School in Cobb County, Georgia from 1995-2017 and was named “Teacher of the Year” in 2016. Her bands have had a national reputation for excellence, and she is currently a Conn-Selmer Senior Educational Consultant. ©2019 John M. Denis
May 23, 2019 • 22min
Episode 41: Heterogeneous Beginners - Part 1
Join us as Erin Cole and I discuss challenges and solutions for heterogeneous beginner instruction. Erin was the band director at Tapp Middle School in Cobb County, Georgia from 1995-2017 and was named “Teacher of the Year” in 2016. Her bands have had a national reputation for excellence, and she is currently a Conn-Selmer Senior Educational Consultant. ©2019 John M. Denis
May 10, 2019 • 34min
Episode 40: Recruitment and Retention - Part 2
This episode is a live recording of a clinic presented by Dr. Marta Frey-Clark and myself at TMEA 2019. In this presentation we discuss both general theories underlying recruitment and retention as well as specific strategies to help directors grow their programs. ©2019 John M. Denis
Apr 25, 2019 • 24min
Episode 39: Recruitment and Retention - Part 1
This episode is a live recording of a clinic presented by Dr. Marta Frey-Clark and myself at TMEA 2019. In this presentation we discuss both general theories underlying recruitment and retention as well as specific strategies to help directors grow their programs. Slides can be found on http://programnotespodcast.com/2019/04/25/episode-39-recruitment-and-retention-part-1/ ©2019 John M. Denis
Apr 11, 2019 • 28min
Episode 38: Dr. Tim - Part 2
Part 2 of our series with the incomparable Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser talking about becoming a successful band director. Dr. Tim is well known in music education for his expertise and uplifting attitude, and has been involved in a variety of successful publications, programs, and schools during his storied career ©2019 John M. Denis
Mar 28, 2019 • 23min
Episode 37: Dr Tim - Part 1
On this series we have the incomparable Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to talk about becoming a successful band director. Dr. Tim is well known in music education for his expertise and uplifting attitude, and has been involved in a variety of successful publications, programs, and schools during his storied career. ©2019 John M. Denis
