Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast

Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast

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Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast episodes

  • Episode 46: Perspectives with Mark Connor - Part 1

    Mark J. Connor is a composer, conductor, and educator whose main focus is writing for concert band, with works appearing on several state lists. He also hosts an amazing podcast (Everything Band). Join us for our discussion about his perspectives in going back into the band directing world.

    ©2019 John M. Denis

    23 min
  • Episode 42: Heterogeneous Beginners with Erin Cole - Part 2

    Part 2 of my discussion with Erin Cole about challenges and solutions for heterogeneous beginner instruction. Erin was the band director at Tapp Middle School in Cobb County, Georgia from 1995-2017 and was named "Teacher of the Year" in 2016. Her bands have had a national reputation for excellence, and she is currently a Conn-Selmer Senior Educational Consultant.

    ©2019 John M. Denis

    34 min
  • Episode 41: Heterogeneous Beginners - Part 1

    Join us as Erin Cole and I discuss challenges and solutions for heterogeneous beginner instruction. Erin was the band director at Tapp Middle School in Cobb County, Georgia from 1995-2017 and was named "Teacher of the Year" in 2016. Her bands have had a national reputation for excellence, and she is currently a Conn-Selmer Senior Educational Consultant.

    ©2019 John M. Denis

    23 min
  • Episode 40: Recruitment and Retention - Part 2

    This episode is a live recording of a clinic presented by Dr. Marta Frey-Clark and myself at TMEA 2019. In this presentation we discuss both general theories underlying recruitment and retention as well as specific strategies to help directors grow their programs.

    ©2019 John M. Denis

    34 min
  • Episode 39: Recruitment and Retention - Part 1

    This episode is a live recording of a clinic presented by Dr. Marta Frey-Clark and myself at TMEA 2019. In this presentation we discuss both general theories underlying recruitment and retention as well as specific strategies to help directors grow their programs.

    Slides can be found on http://programnotespodcast.com/2019/04/25/episode-39-recruitment-and-retention-part-1/

    ©2019 John M. Denis

    25 min
  • Episode 38: Dr. Tim - Part 2

    Part 2 of our series with the incomparable Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser talking about becoming a successful band director. Dr. Tim is well known in music education for his expertise and uplifting attitude, and has been involved in a variety of successful publications, programs, and schools during his storied career

    ©2019 John M. Denis

    29 min

About Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast

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So, you're finishing school or you've signed a contract. While other new band directors are just trying to survive that first year, what can you do to thrive? Each episode will give you direct, usable information based on actual experiences relevant to your needs as a future or beginning band director. So grab your earbuds or turn up the car stereo, and let me give you some great program notes for success.