In this episode, David speaks with Annie Ray: Orchestra Director, Annandale H.S., VA, and Adam Chitta: Founder & Owner, The Chitta Sound, LLC!

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: https://www.youtube.com/live/iYmonwQuod4?feature=shared

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Hosted and produced by Bands of America’s ⁠Dan Potter⁠, Break Ranks brings you the latest about the BOA Championship season. Tune in to explore every angle of marching band with a variety of guests and get an insider glimpse at the activity through exclusive interviews with educators, designers, judges and more. With something for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike, don’t miss the action and tune into Break Ranks today!

This week, Dan is joined by current COO for the Bloomington-Normal YMCA (IL) and former high school assistant principal and band director, Patrick Mainieri.  

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In this episode, David speaks with Scott Casagrande: Director of Bands (Retired), John Hersey H.S., IL and Music for All Educational Consultant!

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: https://www.youtube.com/live/QVXhXYtto1s?feature=shared

Learn more about our podcasts and view all episodes at musicforall.org/podcasts.

Hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, Break Ranks brings you the latest about the BOA Championship season. Tune in to explore every angle of marching band with a variety of guests and get an insider glimpse at the activity through exclusive interviews with educators, designers, judges and more. With something for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike, don’t miss the action and tune into Break Ranks today!

To kick things off, Dan is joined by Director of Bands, Matt Harloff, and Drum Major Luke Sharp, both of Avon H.S., IN. 

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In this episode, David speaks with Dr. John J. Gallagher: Director of Music & Fine Arts, Longwood School District, NY!

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: https://www.youtube.com/live/QVXhXYtto1s?feature=shared

Learn more about our podcasts and view all episodes at musicforall.org/podcasts.

GO ON, Tell Your Story! Voices of Women Band Directors: https://giamusic.com/resource/go-on-tell-your-story-book-11014

Survey for GO ON, Tell Your Story! Voices of LGBTQIA+ Musicians: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRiuGRzCrneudAmeRAOL3sgPL_i7CPHec-d-SrhtIRi_ZSbg/viewform

In this episode, Scott speaks with Dr. Julia Baumanis and Dr. LaToya Webb about their book series "GO ON, Tell Your Story!"

Music IS social. Music IS emotional. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the music classroom capitalizes on the power of music education to help our students build the competencies of IDENTITY (self-awareness & self-management), BELONGING (social-awareness & relationship management), and AGENCY (responsible decision-making). SEL must be intentionally embedded in musical instruction. It should never feel like “one more thing” or a box to check; it should simply feel like great music teaching meeting our students’ needs. We put SEL center stage!

In this episode, David speaks with Ramon Rivera: Mariachi & Folklorico Director, Mt. Vernon H.S., WA!

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.

In this episode, David speaks with Laura Shepherd: Band Director at Donelson M.S., TN!

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.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Scott Sheehan about the methodologies and importance of connecting with our students!

Music IS social. Music IS emotional. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the music classroom capitalizes on the power of music education to help our students build the competencies of IDENTITY (self-awareness & self-management), BELONGING (social-awareness & relationship management), and AGENCY (responsible decision-making). SEL must be intentionally embedded in musical instruction. It should never feel like “one more thing” or a box to check; it should simply feel like great music teaching meeting our students’ needs. We put SEL center stage!

In this episode, David speaks with Katie Ebert, Director of Bands at Cuthbertson M.S., NC and Todd Ebert, Director of Bands at Cuthbertson H.S., NC!

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.