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Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast

Author: John M. Denis

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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).
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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.
Episode 103: Jeff King

Episode 103: Jeff King

2023-11-1601:06:25

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.
Episode 102 - Kyle Smith

Episode 102 - Kyle Smith

2023-10-1201:02:39

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. 
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
In this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience. 
In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD. 
In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD. 
In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire. 
In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire. 
In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.
In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.
In this episode, I talk about tips for having a successful year with your beginning band students.
The second part of my chat with Fred Allen. 
Part one of my chat with Fred Allen, retired band director and university professor.
The final part of my chat with Lynne Jackson, touching upon tuba, percussion, and what young teachers need to know.  
We continue our discussion with Lynne Jackson about starting beginners, focusing on trumpet and horn. 
In the first of this series of episodes, Lynne discusses key concepts for flute and clarinet that lead to beginner's success.
A quick chat about maintaining a good balance between work and the rest of life.
In this episode, I offer 7 tips for making the most of conferences this year.
In our second episode, Cindy Lansford talks about planning, mentoring, and successful teaching.
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