The Growing Band Director

Jeff and Kyle get together with John Mastroianni, master teacher and Professor at UCONN.  In this episode they discuss : Playing by ear - creativity and tapping into the soul of students - overcoming the fear of improvisation - helping "non-jazz" teachers teach improvisation - and the steps to being a good jazz musician. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the...

Part 2 - Join Kyle and Jeff as they meet with a great band director - Scott Kroll from Georgia!  Scott walks us through the journey in developing a band program in a small rural school, and ways to make it happen with success! 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 growingban...

Join Kyle and Jeff as they meet with a great band director - Scott Kroll from Georgia!  Scott walks us through the journey in developing a band program in a small rural school, and ways to make it happen with success! 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...

We talk with Percussion specialist and amazing Band Director Chris Rivera of Norwalk High School in Norwalk, CT.  A great insight into the nuts and bolts of how to develop and run an indoor percussion program within the confines of a complete 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 b...

We talk with Percussion specialist and amazing Band Director Chris Rivera of Norwalk High School in Norwalk, CT.  A great insight into the nuts and bolts of how to develop and run an indoor percussion program within the confines of a complete 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 b...

In part two of this interview with Aaron Bush from Foxboro High School (Mass.) you will learn many ways to build a top level jazz program!  A Can't Miss! 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 t...

In part one of this interview with Aaron Bush from Foxboro High School (Mass.) you will learn many ways to build a top level jazz program!  A Can't Miss! 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 t...

The Humanity Within the Music Itself - Embracing Student Emotion to Immediately Transform Student Performance. 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 Our mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter yo...

How building a supportive and humanely connected community within your classroom can transform your program in vital areas! 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 Our mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band director,...

A chance to learn from a historically great teacher! In this episode we hang with a world class band director - John Mastroianni!  We learn how to create a culture of excellence in a band program, as well as how to build a strong jazz program, even as a "non-jazz" teacher.   To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show...

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 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. Connec...

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 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. Connec...

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 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. Connec...

An instant classic!  In this episode Kyle sits down with Lyndsay and Andrew Boysen Jr. to discuss a great new method for improving how you detect errors in your band rehearsals, choosing music for your band, preparing your band for festival and so much more! Developing Rehearsal Techniques Through Active Listening- Andrew Boysen Jr. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subs...

In this episode Jeff and Kyle sit down with Fred Ford, legendary Percussion Judge, Instructor, and Performer, to help get a better understanding on how to set our students up for their best chance for success, specifically in the marching arts. 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...

Tom Lizotte joins Kyle and Jeff for a recap of the Colts top 12 final placement at DCI finals, and have a great discussion about the process of designing an effective marching band show that audiences, judges will love, and will help your kids reach their full potential! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreaon -...

In this short episode we share an extremely easy way to get pep band music for your band to play that is: Easy, Fun, and Current! 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 Our mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band dir...

Kyle had the distinct PLEASURE of sitting down with Nick Mainella from the Ten Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast and had a discussion about what makes great band directors, an approach to soloing over the blues that ISN'T the blues scale, getting students to feel comfortable improvising, the importance of listening to music with your students and much, much more. New Orleans Jam Book - as discussed on th...

We are very thankful for all of our amazing beginning band teachers!  Please share this episode with any beginning band teachers in your district!  In this episode we share some quality literature for our youngest band students! 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 gr...

Share this with your Middle School teachers!  In this final part of our three part series, you will hear some amazing music that your students should have a chance to play! 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 Our mission is to share practical  advice...

This episode is part two of a three part series dedicated to playing you some great pieces for your Grade 1 and 1.5 Band!  Be sure to check out the first part of this series, which is already available! 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 Our mission is to shar...

In this episode we let you in to an exclusive clinic that Mike Sakash gave at the District 2 Jazz Festival this spring! He spends time teaching over 75 students how to approach improvising on Summertime. This is an instant classic - be sure not to miss it! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreaon - using the butto...

Check out some of the new things happening at The Growing Band Director Podcast! 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 Our mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as mus...

Improve your FLUTE SECTION! In this Episode we did our first crossover Episode with the Flute 360 Podcast!  We got a chance to hang with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay and discuss many topics that will improve your flute section right away!   Show links: Kathy Blocki Website Pneumo Pro Flute Tool Recommended text : Julie Stone - Notes on the Flute - a Resource for the Music Educator, Adult Learner, and Woodw...

Learn from two MASTER TEACHERS!   In this Episode we hang - Middle School style!   Two of the best middle school teachers you can find, Krystle Smith and Jean Quinn, are the life of the party and we born to teach middle school band!   You will love their stories, tips for teaching, and real life lessons they learned and want to pass on to you! This is definitely the most fun The Growing Band Direc...