

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
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Jun 21, 2023 • 23min
89- Listener Recommended Repertoire Grade .5-3 Part 1
On Facebook we asked "What is a piece of music band directors should know? Grades .5-3.
So many answers! Here is the first installment - Enjoy!
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Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 4min
88 How to Maximize Your Rehearsal Time with Tony Susi and Jeff Smith
Tips and tricks to maximize the time with your ensemble. This presentation will be at Midwest Clinic 2023! Get a preview here from Tony Susi, experienced educator and composer.
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Jun 10, 2023 • 1h 38min
87 Advanced Rehearsal Techniques for Wind Band and Jazz Band with Jeff Leonard
Hear from one of New England's most legendary band directors. Jeff Leonard spent 35 years in the Lexington Schools as K-12 Coordinator and Band Director. Now teaching at BU and Berklee, hear some of the ways to improve as a teacher in both the classical and jazz realm.
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Jun 2, 2023 • 43min
86 What Makes a Good Band Director and Different Models of Ensemble Playing and Teaching
Joining Kyle are guests Trevor Frost and Joey Hendricks! Check out this lively discussion between a couple college roomates!
Great help for your teaching!
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May 26, 2023 • 54min
85 Vertical Alignment using "The Complete Warm Up for Band" with Carol Brittin Chambers, Tyler Arcari and Andre Wilkins
Guest-hosted by Andre Wilkins - hear from the composers of this new method book. This podcast gives a thorough description of thebook, why it is great for your program and how to use it. Wonderful insight by experienced music educators and composers.
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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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May 20, 2023 • 47min
84 Rehearsal Techniques - Focus on Feedback with Dr Philip Edelman
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May 12, 2023 • 1h 15min
83 Beginning Band with Larry Jackson and Krystle Smith
Learn some amazing ways to start your beginners off with a chance to sound amazing in their first year!
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May 5, 2023 • 1h 24min
82 Mike Kamuf Building Confidence in Rhythm Section Students
From his Alfred clinic "Start Your Engines: Building Confidence with Less Experienced Rhythm Section Players" Mike Kamuf shares amazing information to help your young Rhythm Section thrive! This is also a chance to listen to some great music by one of America's top writers.
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Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 34min
81 Have a Better Day, Creating Band Culture, and Leadership Development with Dr. Matthew Arau
Dr. Matthew Arau is the author of "Upbeat!" and creator of Upbeat Global
-Steps to maximize your band director morning routines
-Creating a culture in your band
-Building a leadership 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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Apr 22, 2023 • 1h 4min
80 Improve Your Sax Section Now with Clayton Hamilton
Follow the steps outlined in this session and your sax section will improve quickly!
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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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