The Growing Band Director

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 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 Companion Guide Example...

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! 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...

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...

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! 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 exp...

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 m...

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...

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...

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 an...

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 h...

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 matte...

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! 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 e...

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. 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 exp...

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. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon -...

Joining Kyle are guests Trevor Frost and Joey Hendricks! Check out this lively discussion between a couple college roomates! Great help for your teaching! 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...

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. 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 th...

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...

Learn some amazing ways to start your beginners off with a chance to sound amazing in their first year! 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...

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. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the sh...

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 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...

Follow the steps outlined in this session and your sax section will improve quickly! 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...

Many stories from the life and legacy of the great Clark Terry - plus a great American company - Austin Custom Brass - and much more! Cut and Paste into each show after episode description 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  ad...

Hear from one of the countries leading composers, Andrew Boysen Jr. about some of his pieces that are attainable by younger students. 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 direc...

Join Kyle and Caitlin Ramsey as they meet with one of America's finest middle school band directors, Chip Destefano, and learn some of the pillars of what make a successful 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 ...

Join Kyle and Jeff as they learn from Dick Dunscomb, and giant in the Jazz Education Field! 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 w...

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...