The Growing Band Director

Want to learn about 3 amazing music education technologies that will revolutionize your classroom?  Here they are!  UDB, STRIDE and BEAM!  Kyle and Jeff hang out with Josh Gall to learn all about these amazing opportunities for music educators. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the but...

Kyle is joined by three wonderful band directors - Hailey Francoeur, Joey Hendricks and Adam Newton - to reflect on their take aways from Midwest, and their Band Director New Years Resolutions!  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 pr...

Six pieces of music (Three for Concert Band and Three for Jazz Band) that your students would benefit from working on and performing! 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...

William Mason HS (OH) is performing at Midwest this year, and made top 5 at BOA Finals - all within a 5 week period!  In this episode Kyle meets with Ed Protzman, the Director of Bands at Mason, and discusses everything surrounding the Midwest performance, Bands of America and what when into their 2022 show, as well as many other tips for band directors who teach bands of every size and level...

In part 2/2 of our conversation with John McAllister of JohnMcAllistermusic.com - we hear the best ways to use his resources to help our students improve in their fundamentals.  Wise words from an experienced educator and innovating creator in the music education space! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon...

John McAllister is the man behind the great JohnMcAllistermusic.com where you can find backing tracks and free resources to make your job as a band director easier!  From beginner exercises to more advanced music, the play along videos are something that students LOVE! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon...

In Part 3/3 with Terry White, Kyle and Terry share tons of their favorite charts for Jazz Ensemble, from beginning level to advanced.  A must listen for any jazz teachers, and a great close to this three-part series! Don Zentz Jazz Literature List 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...

In Part 2/3 of this great conversation Kyle and Terry dive into some very practical ways band directors can help their students succeed in Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble. Don Zentz - Best Charts to use with your band Master List! 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....

Learn from one of the best Jazz Writers and Clinicians out there!  This is the first part of a THREE part series to take your Jazz Ensemble to the next level! A can't miss!   Don Zentz - Best Charts to use with your band Master List! 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 o...

In this episode Kyle and Jeff show you how they reflect on their teaching, and keys to improving your program each day though this process.  Valuable for every band/choir/orchestra teacher!  Through refinement, improvement, artistry, mastery and planning your students can achieve at the highest of levels! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast an...

In this episode Kyle, Jeff and John talk about the best types of tunes for beginning improvisers: Major Blues, Minor Blues, Modal Tunes, and Rhythm Changes And they discuss many tunes you can use with your students in each category! 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 growingba...

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...