Jeff and Bobby talk with Taylor Watts, Associate Director of Bands at Kell High School about strategies for preparing and selecting drum majors for your high school marching band.

#51  Preparing and Selecting Drum Majors

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Jeff and Bobby talk with the amazingly talented composer and arranger, Jay Bocook! That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and students.Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators.
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#66 Jay Bocook

Jeff and Bobby talk with the one and only Michael Gray about the big picture of designing marching band shows that are educational AND entertaining! That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and students.Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators.
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#65 Design that is Educational and Entertaining- with Michael Gray

Jeff and Bobby discuss applying for, practicing for, and performing in the 2 biggest parades for marching band - the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade. That Band Life
Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED
Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator
Improve relationships with parents and students.
Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.
Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators. Intro Music
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#64 Marching Band Guide to the Big Parades (Macy's and Tournament of Roses)

Jeff and Bobby discuss what to expect at the 2023 Midwest Clinic. That Band Life
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Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator
Improve relationships with parents and students.
Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.
Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators. Intro Music
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#63 Midwest Clinic Preview

That Band Life
Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED
Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator
Improve relationships with parents and students.
Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.
Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators. Intro Music
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#51 Preparing and Selecting Drum Majors

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