Lisa was hired as the MS director, but in the last year transitioned to a 100% online instructor for the district. In this episode, she shares some of her Unit lesson plans for Middle School, plus tips on effective virtual teaching ideas!

Matt does a terrific job demystifying jazz improve education. If you are a director with a jazz program you will find this so helpful, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE NOT AN IMPROVISER YOURSELF.

We also touch on tips for how directors can better inspire students, the effects you have on student’s lives, and so much more! Truly, a fun episode!

What a great idea! Have your older students recruit your future students! Christian and Tyler share what they are doing at Seneca.

In addition to their recruitment strategies, Sal shares what might be one of my favorite recruiting pitches of all time!

Dave shares some of the things they do at Perryville (MO) to make it where kids want to be a part of the program. Plus, why it’s so crucial to get the school counselors involved!

What a great episode to kick this podcast off! Tim shares some of his favorite things that they do in St. Clair, MO to increase the enrollment for beginning band, and keep those kids in it for the long haul!