The Growing Band Director

Hear from two members, Laurie Ellis and Jen Fletcher, of the Band Directors Marching Band fresh off their performance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! 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...

There are positives, negatives and everything in between when you teach in a small school! Hear about some of the secrets to a sustained career and quality band program in a small school setting from a veteran teacher with tons of insight to share! 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...

Few people enter your life and alter it's course. Jeff Smith was this for thousands of people, including myself. 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 yo...

Meet one of the most popular composers, hear his story, and study 5 of his selected works with him! Teaching Tone Playlist Tyler's Website 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 b...

Dan's story helps highlight why fitness of all kinds is so important for band directors, and will help you avoid the traps many have fallen into. Recordings help demonstrate some great literature you can play with your band from Canadian Composers - Ryan Meeboer, Matt Neufeld, Bill Thomas, Kenley Kristofferson and Pete Meechan. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe...

Companion Guides 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 ye...

Check out the score and sound on the Youtube page! 10 great charts for your band to play during the holiday season, complete with tips and tricks to have your band sound their best! 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 an...

In this episode Kyle and John Denis (Program Notes Podcast) discuss lifelong learning, teaching in in a less than ideal schedule, rehearsal priorities and strategies, tips to rehearsing a ballad with a young band, music to use for babies when you want to raise good musiciansand so much more! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting th...

View Full Playlist here⁠ Complete with Score and Sound, as well as analysis from one of the top writers - Get ideas for great music for your band to play! 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 wi...

Material Links: Percussion Equipment Assessment Checklist Drums, Keyboard and More Percussion Book Non-Percussionist Band Director One-Sheet by Jackson Smith Companion Guides 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 explo...

View Full Playlist here⁠ Complete with Score and Sound, as well as analysis from one of the top writers - Get ideas for great music for your band to play! 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 wi...

Beam and Stride TV, from the UDB Company, serve as brand new tools for band directors. Josh Gall joins Kyle to discuss both platforms, and how they are helpful for band directors. 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...

View Full Playlist here⁠ Complete with Score and Sound, as well as analysis from one of the top writers - Get ideas for great music for your band to play! 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 wi...

Peter Boonshaft is a mainstay and inspirational figure in the field of music education, with a wide ranging conducting history around the world, as well as the author of a very popular series of books for band directors- "Teaching Music With Passion" "Teaching Music with Purpose" "Teaching Music With Promise" To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Sub...

View Full Playlist here⁠ Complete with Score and Sound, as well as analysis from one of the top writers - Get ideas for great music for your band to play! 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 wi...

Topics ranging from Kris' new CD Perspectives, memorizing pitches, tips for young bass players, helping your band arrange their own chart, and 5 of his Spectacular Charts! 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 expl...

View Full Playlist here⁠ Complete with Score and Sound, as well as analysis from one of the top writers - Get ideas for great music for your band to play! 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 wi...

In a wide ranging discussion around mentorship, buzzing, whistling, solfege, connection, empowering students and much more, we unlock the most important of all - you need to continue to learn throughout your life. 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...

View Full Playlist here Complete with Score and Sound, as well as analysis from one of the top writers - Get ideas for great music for your band to play! 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 h...

As the band director at one of the top HS jazz programs in the country (Beloit HS-Wisconsin), Chris Behrens shares many aspects of building this culture in YOUR school - including a score study session on two Duke Ellington charts, as well as participating in the Essentially Ellington Festival and all the other aspects that go into their top notch jazz program. To gain access to all show notes and...

Your band can sound authentic when playing Latin styles - just check this out! 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...

In this episode Kyle meets with Laura Estes to learn some keys to crafting rehearsals to help your student succeed, and they have a conversation about Laura's switch to being a composer, and finally - feature two amazing compositions of hers. 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 to...

Prioritize your wellness in the amazing profession of music education. 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 educatio...

In response to band director requests, here is a full tutorial on how to use your Dr Beat Metronome to program multiple tempos to allow your band to perform with the metronome through their entire show, with only the press of one button! See Youtube video for full demo Materials Needed Anchor Audio Megavox Wireless Transmitter Bodypack ⅛-⅛ or ¼-⅛ audio cable Dr Beat Metronome To gain access to all...

Learn from a seasoned educator about her approach to teaching beginning band, and how it helps with engagement, knowledge and achievement! 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...