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 286 episodes available.

The Growing Band Director episodes:

March 20, 2025 257 Why You Should Program Transcriptions Part One
There are so many pieces of music written for piano or orchestra that have been transcribed for wind band. In this episode we discuss the reasoning for programming transcriptions with your students. We also provide score and sound listening examples of pieces that work well for wind band.
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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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40min
March 17, 2025 241 How Playing in a Big Band Prepares Students for Life with Tatum Greenblatt and Julius Tolentino
Tatum Greenblatt is one of New York City's most in-demand trumpet players. Among many other roles, Tatum teaches at the Julliard School, and runs the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra. He joins the show to discuss how the traits students learn while playing in a big band can prepare them for being successful members of society.
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:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
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53min
March 15, 2025 (76) Rhythm Section and Jazz Articulation Throwback with Dick Dunscomb
The two biggest areas of growth for most jazz band directors lie in the rhythm section and articulation for the jazz band. Legend Dick Dunscomb joins the show to help!
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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58min
March 13, 2025 252 Gr 1-3 Jazz Festival Rep with Julius Tolentino Part 1
Selection of repertoire for your jazz band is essential for a successful festival season. In this 3 part series hear 27 charts for grades 1-3 that work tremendously.
Each chart is discussed and an audio sample is provided, as well as background and teaching tips for each chart.
Each episode includes:
3 charts as a Grade 1 set
3 charts as a Grade 2 set
3 charts as a Grade 3 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:
Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com
On Youtube The Growing Band Director
Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group
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If you like what you hear please:
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47min
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!

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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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.
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 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:
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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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:
Leave a Five Star Review and
Share us with another band director!

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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
Tik Tok @thegrowingbanddirector
If you like what you hear please:
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Share us with another band director!

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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.
Get 50% off with code "Creative50"
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
1h 3min

FAQs about The Growing Band Director:

How many episodes does The Growing Band Director have?

The podcast currently has 286 episodes available.

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