The Growing Band Director

By Kyle Smith

Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the c... more

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The Growing Band Director episodes:

December 19, 2024 222 Using Holiday Music to Teach Time Signatures
Whatever your teaching situation, exposing your students to time signatures other than 4/4 is essential. In this episode we explore five 6/8, cut time and multi-meter pieces that do just that, in a fun and audience-friendly way that your students will love!
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Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
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December 16, 2024 215 Composer Connection with Chris Sharp
Chris Sharp is a composer and arranger out of Virginia and has works for concert and jazz band published with many companies. He also has his own company, Csharpmusic.net and he joins the show with advice for band directors and to discuss 5 of his works for Grades 2-4.
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
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Follow the show:
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On Youtube The Growing Band Director
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59min
December 09, 2024 221 Midwest Jazz Preview with Don Zentz
Don Zentz has been teaching for 40 years and is taking Douglas Anderson School for the Arts to Midwest in 2024. He also serves on the Midwest Clinic Board, so he is the perfect guest to have on leading up to Midwest 2024!
Check out zentz.org - where you will find his full repertoire list, and many other resources for teachers, including presentations he has done at midwest and other conferences over the years.
Don's Grade 1-2 Big Band Charts Quick Links
On A Misty Night - Terry White
Fat Cat - Doug Beach
Big Band Theory - Vince Gassi
Soft and Easy - Terry White
Jive Samba - Terry White
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Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
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If you like what you hear please:
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57min
December 02, 2024 220 Midwest Preview - Rouse HS with Ryan Johnstone
Ryan Johnstone is the Band Director at Rouse High School in Leeander ISD, TX and he joins the show to discuss the upcoming performance at Midwest with his students. He gives insight to the selection process, the requirements of a progam that might participate in Midwest, as well as the program his students will be performing on Thursday, Dec 19 at 3pm.
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
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Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
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If you like what you hear please:
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1h 4min
November 30, 2024 Ep 222 - Holiday Jazz Repertoire Grades 1-3
A re-release from a 2023 episode - we share charts that you can use during the holiday season - now or in the future to help your group swing!
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
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35min
November 28, 2024 214 Japanese Wind Band Music with Nick Pierce
Nick Pierce joins the show as we discuss some of the history of Japanese wind band music, as well and aspects of the Japanese culture that helps them excel. We also listen to five pieces from the Japanese wind band canon you could do with your school band! Grades 1-5
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
Instagram @thegrowingbanddirector
Tik Tok @thegrowingbanddirector
If you like what you hear please:
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43min
November 25, 2024 213 Bass-ics from a Self Taught Bass Player with Nick Pierce
Ever wonder what traits would make a great bass player for your band? Ever wonder what tools would help YOU teach your bass player at a higher level, even if they are a total beginner? In this episode Nick Pierce give valuable advice on what to look for in a bass player, methods to help them develop, brands of basses and amps for every program, and much more!
Full Bass-ics From the Self-Taught Bassist Presentation
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
Instagram @thegrowingbanddirector
Tik Tok @thegrowingbanddirector
If you like what you hear please:
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34min
November 18, 2024 212 Young Jazz Band with Zachary Smith
Hear from one of todays best composers for young jazz band. We talk about ways to have a successful jazz program including advice on set up, improvisation, music selection and much more! We also hear 5 of his amazing charts with score and sound!
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
Instagram @thegrowingbanddirector
Tik Tok @thegrowingbanddirector
If you like what you hear please:
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Share us with another band director!

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1h
November 14, 2024 218 The Effect Made by One Person
Band directors have a tremendous amount of influence on their program. This episode is an in detail story of how Kyle and Jeff got connected, and the impact one person can have on a career.
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
Instagram @thegrowingbanddirector
Tik Tok @thegrowingbanddirector
If you like what you hear please:
Leave a Five Star Review and
Share us with another band director!

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28min
November 11, 2024 211 Conduct Your Students Effectively with Trae Blanco
Trae Blanco is the Director of Bands at Butler University, and joins the show to discuss some practical conducting challenges and solutions to help you become the best conductor for your students.
Look Like Their Sound - Presentation
Carl St. Clair Ted Talk - Innovation Whispers
To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com
Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.
Connect with us with comments or ideas
Follow the show:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
Instagram @thegrowingbanddirector
Tik Tok @thegrowingbanddirector
If you like what you hear please:
Leave a Five Star Review and
Share us with another band director!

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59min

FAQs about The Growing Band Director:

How many episodes does The Growing Band Director have?

The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.

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