Today's show takes a look at the modern band movement, an increasingly popular force in music education that brings modern styles of music like pop, rock, and hip-hop into the classroom. My guest is Dr. Tom Zlabinger, associate professor of music at New York College, a board member of the Association for Popular Music Education, and the creator of Dr. Tom's Charts, his unique method of notation for modern band ensembles. We talk about his scores, the modern band movement, and the organizations that support it. If you're a music educator interested in bringing these tools into your classroom, then this episode is a great place to start.

Mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Tom's Charts

Music Will

Association for Popular Music Education