

The Growing Band Director
Kyle Smith
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreaon - using the button at the top of growingband.com
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreaon - using the button at the top of growingband.com
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Aug 4, 2023 • 59min
102 Planning your Students Year with Tiffany Hitz
Through Curriculum Mapping, the use of Companion Guides, and a thorough approach to programming, learn the techniques used by a Master Teacher - Tiffany Hitz from Fairfax County, VA. Tips for Mentoring
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Companion Guide Example (Tiffany Hitz)
Example Curriculum Map (Tiffany Hitz)
Songs in 6/8 Part 1 (Kyle Smith)
Songs in 6/8 Part 2 (Kyle Smith)
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Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 2min
101 The Greatest Gift for Marching Band Instructors
Originally aired in early 2023, Kyle and Jeff meet with Josh Gall from Ultimate Drill Book. This approach with change everything about your marching program!
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Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
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Jul 28, 2023 • 54min
100 The Big100!!! Craig Skeffington Interviews Kyle
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Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 49min
98 Teaching Analytically-Choir and Band with Rob Westerberg
Rob Westerberg is the 2023 Recipient of the Outstanding Music Educator of the Year for the Northeast by the National Federation of State High Schools. Buckle up - we dive deep!
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Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 2min
96 Teaching in a Low Income School - High Needs, Monumental Success
The author of High Needs:Monumental Success, Don Stinson is the band director at Joliet Central HS in Joliet, Ill and has many strategies to be the best educator possible for students who come from low income households.
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of growingband.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
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Visit our merchandise store to purchase exclusive swag from The Growing Band Director Podcast
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Growingband.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
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Jul 6, 2023 • 23min
94 Growth Mindset with Music Ed Insights
In an interview with Alan Feirer and Steve Shanley from Music Ed Insights Podcast, Kyle had the opportunity to share the platform with two very experienced music educators. Learn the music ed trends they are seeing in the country - and what essential elements make a high level band program.
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of growingband.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Visit our merchandise store to purchase exclusive swag from The Growing Band Director Podcast
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Growingband.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
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Jul 3, 2023 • 27min
93- Listener Recommended Repertoire Grade .5-3.5 Part 3
On Facebook we asked "What is a piece of music band directors should know? Grades .5-3.5
So many answers! Here is the third installment - Enjoy!
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of growingband.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
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Visit our merchandise store to purchase exclusive swag from The Growing Band Director Podcast
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Podcast website : Growingband.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
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Jun 29, 2023 • 47min
92 When Students Don’t Seem to Want to Improve with Tyler Ehrlich
As band directors, so many times we come across students who are not as motivated as we were as students. Music Educator and Doctoral Student Tyler Ehrlich has written in "Upbeat" as well as on tylerehrlich.com on just this - and shares many practical tips to helping foster these students in your program.
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of growingband.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Visit our merchandise store to purchase exclusive swag from The Growing Band Director Podcast
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Growingband.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
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Jun 26, 2023 • 23min
91- Listener Recommended Repertoire Grade .5-3.5 Part 2
On Facebook we asked "What is a piece of music band directors should know? Grades .5-3.5
So many answers! Here is the second installment - Enjoy!
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of growingband.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Visit our merchandise store to purchase exclusive swag from The Growing Band Director Podcast
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Growingband.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
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Jun 23, 2023 • 34min
90 Servant Leadership with Alan Feirer
As a music educator and founder of Group Dynamics, Alan Feirer is in a unique position to help us all be better leaders!
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of growingband.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Visit our merchandise store to purchase exclusive swag from The Growing Band Director Podcast
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Growingband.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
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