The Young Person's Guide to Band Directing

In today’s episode my guests are Chad Anderson, Kendra White, and Sarah Shelton Martin.  In this episode we discuss our experience being on the Bassett High School Marching Band Staff.  We talk about what a great staff environment looks like, how to begin to grow that culture, and we reminisce through some of our favorite memories.  You won’t want to miss these conversations with this awesome team! Enjoy!

In today’s episode my guest is Cameron Coday, the assistant Director of Bands at Deer Park Junior High School in Deer Park, Texas. In this episode we discuss the experience of being a young middle school band director. Cameron gives us insight into the importance of a healthy and happy work environment in addition to a healthy band director lifestyle! Her creative ideas, and joy towards her job and students is contagious! Sit back and enjoy! Link to Cameron’s Band Intro Video: https://youtu.be/upA5BxSrO7k

In today’s episode my guest is Kendall Stevenson, one of the band directors at Cedar Park High School in Cedar Park, TX.  In this episode we discuss and compare how we got our start in band directing: everything from interviews and early success, to stumbling blocks and even some of our favorite memories thus far.  We also give our advice for the next generation of band directors and talk a bit about how band is done in Texas.  Sit back and enjoy!

In today’s episode, my guest is Trey Harris, the band director at Bassett High School in Bassett, VA.  Mr. Harris was my high school band director, and is now my mentor, colleague, and friend. In this episode we discuss how to build a great band program and his advice for young and upcoming directors who want to succeed just as he has. You won’t want to miss this one!  Enjoy!

In this episode, Rocky Ankeny and Zach Sullivan sit down and discuss all things related to their college education -- from what they actually use in the band room to what they found kind of pointless!  Sit back and enjoy!  (Our deepest apologies for the mic. malfunction toward the beginning introductions of the podcast).