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This special episode is part 1 of 5 of a series of podcasts recorded on-site in June 2025 at the Sweetwater Director Academy at the Bands of America Summer Camp, presented by Yamaha.
In this episode, David speaks with two wonderful Director Academy Assistants: Garrett Coffer, Assistant Director of Bands at Vincennes Lincoln H.S., IN; and Stephanie Aarons-Dennison, Director of Bands at Centralia H.S., IL. Plus, hear some great tips from Sweetwater's Craig Edgar!
Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.
Watch this episode with video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mG1idt4lN4Y?feature=shared
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This special episode is part 1 of 5 of a series of podcasts recorded on-site in June 2025 at the Sweetwater Director Academy at the Bands of America Summer Camp, presented by Yamaha.
In this episode, David speaks with two wonderful Director Academy Assistants: Garrett Coffer, Assistant Director of Bands at Vincennes Lincoln H.S., IN; and Stephanie Aarons-Dennison, Director of Bands at Centralia H.S., IL. Plus, hear some great tips from Sweetwater's Craig Edgar!
Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.
Watch this episode with video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mG1idt4lN4Y?feature=shared
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