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 podcast currently has 252 episodes available.

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March 10, 2025 240 Music Administration with Philip Walters and Nathan Coronado
What are the most enjoyable parts of being a music administrator? What are the greatest challenges?
What are administrators looking for in quality teachers and how do they help teachers who are struggling?
If someone is looking to become a music administrator, what steps can they take along that path?
Enjoy this conversation between Philip Walters and Nathan Coronado from by far the largest state in the United States!

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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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1h
March 08, 2025 (68) Classroom Management for the Modern Middle School Band Throwback with Dr. Robert Grogan
Supreme practice advice for band directors! In between Dr. Grogan's presentations at conventions in Georgia and Utah, he made time to bring his methods and materials to us to share with you.
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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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Follow the show:
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1h 7min
March 06, 2025 251 Festival Repertoire for Concert Band Part One with Melissa Shabo
Join Kyle and Melissa Shabo (Cape Elizabeth Middle School) for a journey through three sets of Grade 1-3 Festival music that are worthy of your contest set in the future! Each program is segmented into 3 pieces at each grade level that would work as a stand alone concert set!
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:
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43min
March 03, 2025 237 Improvisation in the Big Band Setting and HS Jazz Repertoire with Mike Sakash
MIke Sakash joins the show to give ways to work on improvisation with your students in the full jazz band rehearsal, and discusses some amazing repertoire you might want to play with your HS jazz ensemble.
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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56min
March 01, 2025 (66) Preventing Hearing Loss for Band Directors Throwback with Dr. Doug Owens
Dr. Doug Owens joins the show to share the research, problems, and solutions around music induced hearing loss for band directors.
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
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If you like what you hear please:
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58min
February 27, 2025 239 Band Music with Audio Tracks with Benjamin Taylor
Dr Benjamin Taylor is a composer and has tons of great music for bands of all levels. In this episode we talk composition, band music with audio tracks, exercise routines for band directors, and much more!
Teaching Music Creatively : A Practical Guide for Music Director.
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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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1h 3min
February 24, 2025 238 Achieving Sonority with Alex Kaminsky
Alex Kaminsky is the Director of Bands at Vandercook College of Music, and and experienced high school band director from Florida. He joins the podcast to share tips to help your band achieve sonority!
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
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If you like what you hear please:
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50min
February 22, 2025 (62) Creative Ways to Improve Your Band Throwback with Jeff Priest
Learn some creative ways to improve your band with legendary band director, Jeff Priest!
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 7min
February 20, 2025 236 The Secret to Improved Woodwind Tone and Jazz Pedagogy with Aaron Henry
Learn how to grow the tone of your woodwind section, and hear some ideas to help your improvisers too! Aaron Henry is the Director of Instrumental Music at Yarmouth High School, ME and Artist Faculty in Jazz Saxophone at The Osher School of Music at the University of Southern Maine.
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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41min
February 17, 2025 235 Teaching Band in a Rural Setting with Brandon Halberg
Brandon Halberg is the Director of Instrumental Music at Independence Community College in Kansas. He joins the show to share his experiences teaching in a rural setting.
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!

...more
30min

FAQs about The Growing Band Director:

How many episodes does The Growing Band Director have?

The podcast currently has 252 episodes available.

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