Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast

So, you're finishing school or you've signed a contract. While other new band directors are just trying to survive that first year, what can you do to thrive? Each episode will give you direct, usable information based on actual experiences relevant to your needs as a future or beginning band director. So grab your earbuds or turn up the car stereo, and let me give you some great program notes for success. Episodes release on either the 2nd or 4th Thursdays of each month (sometimes both).

Episode 104: Lynn Brinckmeyer

On this episode I'm joined by Lynn Brinckmeyer to talk about getting through the early stages of your career and making the switch to cover vocal music in the classroom. She's asked me to share her contact info here, so you can reach her at either lynnbrinckmeyer@gmail.com or lbrinckmeyer@txstate.edu.

12-07
58:23

Episode 103: Jeff King

In this episode I'm joined by Jeff King, extremely successful band director, fine arts administrator, and author of the popular Foundations for Superior Performance in Band books to talk about what administrators look for in a new employee, rehearsal strategies, and more.

11-16
01:06:25

Episode 102 - Kyle Smith

On this episode Kyle Smith and I have a great chat about band, and tips for young teachers. Kyle is an excellent band director and fellow podcaster out of Maine. 

10-12
01:02:39

Episode 101: Adam Chitta

In this episode Adam Chitta talks about working with deaf and hearing impaired students in band. Personal email: adamchitta@gmail.com Facebook Group link (Music is for ALL in our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community): https://www.facebook.com/groups/3543764315895855/ Soundbrenner Metronome referral link: https://snbr.io/adam-chitta  Midwest Clinic details: https://www.midwestclinic.org/2023_clinician_Edward_Ercilla Texas Health and Human Services - Deaf Tuition Waiver: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/tuition-waiver

09-07
54:01

Episode 100: Student Teaching

In this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience. 

01-19
44:00

Episode 99: Jarrett Lipman - Part 2

In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD. 

12-15
35:20

Episode 98: Jarrett Lipman - Part 1

In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD. 

12-01
32:08

Episode 97: Caroline Beatty - Part 2

In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire. 

11-10
39:27

Episode 96: Caroline Beatty - Part 1

In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire. 

10-27
27:00

Episode 95: Matthew McInturf - Part 2

In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.

10-13
41:48

Episode 94: Matthew McInturf - Part 1

In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.

09-29
33:51

Episode 93: Beginning Band Crash Course

In this episode, I talk about tips for having a successful year with your beginning band students.

09-15
38:51

Episode 91: Fred Allen - Part 2

The second part of my chat with Fred Allen. 

09-08
44:18

Episode 91: Fred Allen - Part 1

Part one of my chat with Fred Allen, retired band director and university professor.

08-25
46:34

Episode 90: Lynne Jackson - Part 3

The final part of my chat with Lynne Jackson, touching upon tuba, percussion, and what young teachers need to know.  

02-25
21:00

Episode 89: Lynne Jackson - Part 2

We continue our discussion with Lynne Jackson about starting beginners, focusing on trumpet and horn. 

01-27
29:37

Episode 88: Lynne Jackson - Part 1

In the first of this series of episodes, Lynne discusses key concepts for flute and clarinet that lead to beginner's success.

01-13
32:14

Episode 87 - Work-Life Balance

A quick chat about maintaining a good balance between work and the rest of life.

12-09
30:52

Episode 86 - Getting the Most Out of Conferences

In this episode, I offer 7 tips for making the most of conferences this year.

11-11
24:31

Episode 85: Cindy Lansford - Part 2

In our second episode, Cindy Lansford talks about planning, mentoring, and successful teaching.

10-21
30:37

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