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The Growing Band Director — 452 episodes

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375 Keys to Success for New Teachers with Jacob Lamontagne

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216 Customize Music for Your Students with Mike Collins-Dowden

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361 Developing Your Podium Ears with Mike Perez

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376 I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now with Rob Westerberg

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357 One Liners That Work in Your Band Room with William Kilgore and Holly Lloyd

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371 Setting Up Your Beginners : A Follow Up with Krystle Smith, Erin Folk and Daniel Fitzgerald

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360 Staying in the Profession with Mike Perez

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373 How To Use a Solo and Ensemble Program to Help Your Students Thrive! with Philip Walters

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211 Conduct Your Students Effectively with Trae Blanco

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356 Achieving Balance Ten Minute Tips with William Kilgore and Holly Lloyd

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370 Jazz Lessons for You and Your Students with Tom Snow

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210 The Bandwagon Crossover with Rob Hammerton

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355 Why You Should Manage an Honor Band Ten Minute Tips

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369 Behind the Baton Crossover with Shawn Knopp

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209 Teaching for Musical Independence with Scott Jones

16

354 Ten Minute Tips on Music Selection with Laura Estes and Holly Lloyd

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368 We Have More In Common Than You Think with Sam Johnson

18

208 The Voice of Clark Terry with Chris Humphrey

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351 Being a Band Director Will Be Hard Ten Minute Tips

20

372 Lessons From a Lifetime and Still Growing! with William Kilgore

21

207 Guitar for Band Directors with Brian Rabuse

22

353 Ten Minute Tips on Music Selection with Holly Lloyd and Laura Estes

23

The Lessons from Math and Lessons from Band Are the Same with Bill Chabot

24

206 1% Better - Creating Small Habits for Better Results with Tim Hendrix

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350 Ten Minute Tips Teach the Background of your Pieces

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366 F Around the Room and Other Band Room Reflections with Mark Casperson

27

246 Field Show Design with Brian Joyce and Mark Waymire

28

352 Ten Minute Tips on Teaching Split Classes with Holly Lloyd and Laura Estes

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364 Living and Leading in Harmony with Matthew Arau

30

204 Creating a Perennial Culture of Excellence in an Annual World with Joel Denton

31

349 Ten Minute Tips Stop Chasing Perfection

32

359 Two Chord Jams and the Music of Peter Sciaino

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203 Teaching and Parenting with Anne and Ben Chambers

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347 Ten Minute Tips on Posture with Elizabeth Taylor and Holly Lloyd

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358 Practical Ways to Sustain Effectiveness with Dr Shawn Knopp

36

202 Middle School Band with Make Music Cloud - Philip Walters

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344 Ten Minute Tips on Friday Rehearsals

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348 Training Your Eyes To Hear - Selecting Repertoire for Your Band with Larry Clark

39

288 Mastering Ensemble Techniques and Timing in Outdoor Marching Ensmbles with Marc Whitlock

40

343 Ten Minute Tips on Prioritizing Sleep

41

347 Rhythm Section Ideas for Your Band with Tom Snow

42

200 Mentor, Composer, Friend with Craig Skeffington

43

340 Ten Minute Tips Balancing Your Band

44

345 Program Growth Through Connecting, Planning and Musical Experiences with Lincoln Rowe

45

199 Encouraging Others with Travis Weller

46

342 Ten Minute Tips on Rehearsal Pacing

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339 That Mrs. Allen Knows Her Stuff with Rachel Allen

48

247 Design for Impact with Key Poulan

49

341 Ten Minute Tips on Teaching the Rhythm Section

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337 Grade 1/2 - Big Ideas, Small Box of Crayons with Timothy Loest

51

197 Rick Stitzel-The Essence of Swing

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338 Start Where You Are - Aiming to Be Fit In the Band World With Benjamin Taylor

53

335 Practical Teaching Advice for Jazz Drums

54

287 How To Craft Emotional Impact For Your Marching Band Show

55

308 Music Selection - Jazz Education Series with Milas Yoes

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195 Grow Your Teaching with Rob Westerberg

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312 Heath Wolf and Jeff Jarvis

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327 Keys to Building a Band Program with Aaron Noe

59

189 A Well Rounded Band Program with Eddie Otto

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324 Teaching Jazz with Jerry Tolson

61

336 Keys to Providing a Successful Middle School Band Experience with Christina Huss

62

188 Success in Year One with Reed Bailey

63

323 Paul Baker and Jackson Smith

64

334 Ways to Improve Student Proficiency Through a School Lesson Program with Jackson Smith, Colt Maichle, Dr. Jessica Jensen and Mike Malone

65

257 Why You Should Program Transcriptions Part One

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322 Doug Beach and Aaron Noe

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330 Introducting Habits Jazz with Todd Campbell and Heath Wolf

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186 Young Band with Quincy Hilliard

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321 Terry White and Dan Austin

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331 Listen with Chris Oberholtzer

71

185 Conducting, Composing and Connecting with Timothy Mahr

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320 Tim Hendrix and Heather Hastings

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329 Building A Culture of Excellence in a Rural Setting with Jeffrey Priest

74

182 Ellington for Young Band

75

319 Travis Weller and Stephen Sholey

76

328 Finding Solutions with Rob Wheeler

77

181 Basie for Young Band

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318 Colonel John Bourgeois

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326 Setting Goals for Your Program with Aaron Noe

80

174 Rhythm Section Techniques with Anthony Susi

81

317 Michael Sweeney and Brian Rhodes

82

325 Effective Ways to Conduct and Inspire Your Students with Frank Ticheli

83

187 Habits of a Successful Band Director with Scott Rush

84

316 Dennis Llinas and Mark Casperson

85

333 Festival Prep with Krystle Smith and Mike Perez

86

251 Festival Repertoire for Concert Band Part One with Melissa Shabo

87

315 Chrstina Huss and Tyler Reese

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307 Teaching the Rhythm Section - Jazz Education Series with Milas Yoes

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179 Weapons of Brass Destruction with Aaron Rex and Johnnie Green

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314 Warming Up the Young Band with John McAllister

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306 Teaching Swing Style- Jazz Education Series with Milas Yoes

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176 Making Joy Your Tonal Center with Matthew Arau

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313 Mike Perez and Kameron Durr

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305 Teaching Improv - Jazz Education Series with Milas Yoes

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161 Of Endless Miles and Empty Rafts Rehearsal Strategies with Michele Fernandez

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304 Composer Spotlight Andrew Boysen Jr

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332 The Origin of the Young Band Composers - Quincy Hilliard with Andrew Balent

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(105) Craft Your Rehearsals for Student Success Throwback with Laura Estes

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302 Sight Reading Success at Assessment with Christy Stump

100

(162) Beginning Band Adaptable Series Throwback with Mary Cogswell and Ron Stary

101

311 - Midwest Clinic Day Three - Colonel John Bourgeois

102

310 Midwest Clinic Day 2 - 2025

103

Midwest 2025 Day 1

104

Ep 301 Successful Beginner Practices with Mike Perez

105

(166) Arranging with a Full Band Throwback with Jake Sturtevant

106

300 Carol Brittin Chambers - Composer Spotlight

107

(59) Six Stellar Pieces of Music YOUR Students Should Know Throwback

108

303 Midwest Preview with Tim Hendrix of Bentonville HS (AR)

109

(156) Commissioning Music for Beginning Band Throwback with Del Hubers and Ron Stary

110

299 Band BFFs Crossover with Laura Bell and Katie Lewis

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(175) Edge of Your Seat Rehearsals Throwback with Matthew Arau

112

298 Success In the Interview Process with Steve Nendza

113

(92) When Students Don’t Seem to Want to Improve Throwback with Tyler Ehrlich

114

294 The Pursuit of Excellence-A Band Director's Guide to Success with Sally Wagner

115

(67) Concert Programming for Success Throwback with Dr. Onsby Rose

116

293 Composer Spotlight with Dan Austin

117

(80) Improve Your Sax Section Now Throwback with Clayton Hamilton

118

285 Band Room Podcasting and Culture with Mark Connor

119

(78) Andrew Boysen Jr Music for Younger Bands Throwback

120

292 Grade 3-4 Flex Band Music with Nick Pierce

121

291 Grade 1-2 Flex Band Music with Nick Pierce

122

(84) Rehearsal Techniques - Focus on Feedback Throwback with Dr Philip Edelman

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290 Connecting Your Students With a Larger Audience with Michael Levine

124

(48) The Rural Band Director Throwback with Scott Kroll

125

289 Middle School Band and Orchestra with Andrea Cameron and Philip Walters

126

(149) Teaching from the Light, The Yamaha Harmony Director and The Carmel Band Program Throwback

127

276 Ideas for Percussion Class with Alex Castro

128

(81) Have a Better Day, Creating Band Culture, and Leadership Development Throwback with Dr. Matthew Arau

129

283 Megan Vinther

130

(55) Jazz Charts for YOUR Band Throwback with Terry White

131

297 Classroom Management - How to Control What You Can Control with Chris Holloway

132

286 Being A Lifelong Learner with Dr Tim Oliver and Mark Bligh

133

(83) Beginning Band Throwback with Larry Jackson and Krystle Smith

134

296 Ignite the Fire and Teach Fundamentals - A Career Building Bands with Dave Phillips and Christian Garnes

135

284 There Are Never Any Problems, Only Opportunities with Mark Caspersen

136

(98) Teaching Analytically Throwback with Rob Westerberg

137

295 Beginning Band Problem Solving Q and A with Krystle Smith

138

288 Mastering Ensemble Techniques and Timing in Outdoor Marching Ensmbles with Marc Whitlock

139

(53) Tips for Improving Your Jazz Ensemble Throwback with Terry White

140

279 Band Music With Anthony O'Toole

141

281 Jazz Education in Schools with Rich DeRosa

142

(71)Dennis Llinas on Conducting, Rehearsing and "The Workshop" Throwback

143

280 Asking For Help Through Mentorship with Meghan Fay Olswanger, Vanessa Abernathy Perala and Phil Hartman

144

(44) Do you Have or Want a Jazz Program? Throwback with Aaron Bush

145

282 Jazz Band Repertoire with Rich DeRosa

146

278 Understanding the Piece - A Guide To Score Study for Band Directors with Anthony O'Toole

147

(77) Chip DeStefano and Caitlin Ramsey - Focus on Tone, Pitch and Starting Beginners Throwback

148

277 Relating To Your Administrators with Nick Atchley

149

(147) How to Insure Your Band Sounds Mature Throwback with Krystle Smith

150

287 How To Craft Emotional Impact For Your Marching Band Show

151

(25) Craig Skeffington - Jazz charts, Rehearsing the Jazz Band, and Arranging for Your Band Throwback

152

275 Melodies From the Pacific - Teaching Band in Hawaii with Chadwick Kamei

153

(172) Programming Substance for Festivals Throwback with Julius Tolentino

154

274 Speaking Admin Language for Band Directors with Steve Nendza

155

(171 )Setting Up Your Beginners Throwback with Krystle Smith

156

273 Improving Percussion Skills with Dirkjan van Groningen

157

(167) Jazz Piano For Band Directors Throwback with Jake Sturtevant

158

271 Making Time for What Matters with Matt Klohs

159

(159) You Can Gain Energy Through Score Study Throwback

160

272 The Engaged Classroom with Michael Antmann

161

(153) Parenting Tips and Helping Your Clarinets Over the Break Throwback with Christine Wolf

162

268 Practical Flute and Conducting Advice with Matt Klohs

163

(152) Young Jazz Repertoire Throwback with Michael Sweeney

164

269 Recruitement and Pre-Band Q & A with Krystle Smith and Dave Tromba

165

(143) The Promise of Mentorship Throwback with Bobby Lambert

166

267 Work-Life Balance, Jazz Drums for Band Directors and Musical Entrepreneurship with Chris Marro

167

(133) Creating a Culture of Service, Excellence and Family in Your Band Program Throwback with Bryan Christian

168

270 Fix Right Hand Position

169

266 Strive For Balance - Trusting the Right Career Path for You in Your Career with Cathy Benford

170

(132) Developing Your Ensemble's Sound Throwback with Rachel Maxwell

171

265 Composer Spotlight with William Owens

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263 Beginners, Curriculum, Repertoire and Dissonance with Matt Neufeld

173

(125) Teaching Band in a Small School Throwback with Lonnie Wescott

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262 Better By Sight with Tyler Arcari

175

261 Jazz Education and Charts with Mike Tomaro

176

(123) Teaching Tone Throwback with Tyler S. Grant

177

260 Beyond Artless Crossover from The Midwest Clinic

178

249 Small Band, Big Sound with Chris DeVona

179

(116) Teaching Music With Passion, Purpose and Promise Throwback with Dr. Peter Boonshaft

180

259 Culture Before Content Crossover with David Duarte

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248 Tips for Growing Your Program with Joshua Williams

182

(108) Experienced Teachers Can Grow Throwback with Tom Lizotte

183

256 Gr 1-3 Jazz Festival Rep with Julius Tolentino Part 3

184

247 Design for Impact with Key Poulan

185

(103) Getting to the Music Faster with Strong Fundamentals Throwback with Laurie Zentz

186

255 Festival Repertoire for Concert Band Part Three with Melissa Shabo

187

246 Field Show Design with Brian Joyce and Mark Waymire

188

(107) Creating a Jazz Culture at Beloit HS, and Essentially Ellington Throwback with Chris Behrens

189

258 Why You Should Program Transcriptions Part Two

190

245 Using Folk Songs in Band Repertoire with Gene Milford

191

(102) Planning your Students Year Throwback with Tiffany Hitz

192

254 Gr 1-3 Jazz Festival Rep with Julius Tolentino Part 2

193

244 Replacing a Legendary Teacher with Patrick Towey

194

(87) Advanced Rehearsal Techniques for Wind Band and Jazz Band Throwback with Jeff Leonard

195

253 Festival Repertoire for Concert Band Part Two with Melissa Shabo

196

242 What is on the Page is a Lie with Penelope Smetters-Jacono and Paul Corn

197

(82) Building Confidence in Rhythm Section Students Throwback with Mike Kamuf

198

257 Why You Should Program Transcriptions Part One

199

241 How Playing in a Big Band Prepares Students for Life with Tatum Greenblatt and Julius Tolentino

200

(76) Rhythm Section and Jazz Articulation Throwback with Dick Dunscomb

201

252 Gr 1-3 Jazz Festival Rep with Julius Tolentino Part 1

202

240 Music Administration with Philip Walters and Nathan Coronado

203

(68) Classroom Management for the Modern Middle School Band Throwback with Dr. Robert Grogan

204

251 Festival Repertoire for Concert Band Part One with Melissa Shabo

205

237 Improvisation in the Big Band Setting and HS Jazz Repertoire with Mike Sakash

206

(66) Preventing Hearing Loss for Band Directors Throwback with Dr. Doug Owens

207

239 Band Music with Audio Tracks with Benjamin Taylor

208

238 Achieving Sonority with Alex Kaminsky

209

(62) Creative Ways to Improve Your Band Throwback with Jeff Priest

210

236 The Secret to Improved Woodwind Tone and Jazz Pedagogy with Aaron Henry

211

235 Teaching Band in a Rural Setting with Brandon Halberg

212

(56) Tools for Making Fundamentals Fun! Throwback with John McAllister

213

234 Lighting a Fire in Students with Chris Gleason

214

243 Adjudication, Assessment and Contest - Oh My! with Travis Weller

215

(42) Creating a Culture of Excellence and a Strong Jazz Program with John Mastroianni

216

233 Bassoon! It's Not That Scary...... with Hunter Holoubek

217

232 Doug Beach on The Power of Articulation and Networking with Mike Richardson

218

(38) The Boysens Throwback Chat

219

231 Connecting with Cathy Benford, Round Rock TX

220

230 YOUR Impact as a Band Director with Laura Estes and Matthew Rodnick

221

(33) Jazz Articulation Throwback with Nick Mainella

222

229 Jazz Education with Peter Blair and Kris Berg

223

228 Helping Students Succeed with William Owens, Mary Cogswell and Travis Weller

224

(5) Band Boosters 101 Throwback with Karen and Matt Stacki

225

227 Better by Sight and Saxophone Pedagogy with Rick Hirsch and Tyler Arcari

226

226 The Rhythm Section Programming with Jerry Tolson and Dan Austin

227

(32) Jazz Education Throwback with Nick Mainella

228

225 Program Ideas with Jackson Smith

229

Love Song (Grade 2) Release

230

219 Teaching Trumpet and Big Band Terminology with Lexie Signor

231

(26) The Middle School Hang Throwback with Jean Quinn and Krystle Smith

232

224 Midwest Connection with Larry Clark, Tony Susi and Steven Rosenhaus

233

217 Programming Repertoire for Your Students with Joshua Wine

234

223 Connecting with Students and the Use of AI with Jared Cassedy and Elisa Janson Jones

235

216 Customize Music for Your Students with Mike Collins Dowden

236

222 Using Holiday Music to Teach Time Signatures

237

215 Composer Connection with Chris Sharp

238

221 Midwest Jazz Preview with Don Zentz

239

220 Midwest Preview - Rouse HS with Ryan Johnstone

240

Ep 222 - Holiday Jazz Repertoire Grades 1-3

241

214 Japanese Wind Band Music with Nick Pierce

242

213 Bass-ics from a Self Taught Bass Player with Nick Pierce

243

213 Bass-ics from a Self Taught Bass Player with Nick Pierce

244

212 Young Jazz Band with Zachary Smith

245

212 Young Jazz Band with Zachary Smith

246

218 The Effect Made by One Person

247

211 Conduct Your Students Effectively with Trae Blanco

248

210 The Bandwagon Crossover with Rob Hammerton

249

209 Teaching for Musical Independence with Scott Jones

250

207 Guitar for Band Directors with Brian Rabuse

251

206 1% Better - Creating Small Habits for Better Results with Tim Hendrix

252

205 Creating a Culture of Excellence in Your Second Ensemble with Will Parker

253

204 Creating a Perennial Culture of Excellence in an Annual World with Joel Denton

254

208 The Voice of Clark Terry with Chris Humphrey

255

200 Mentor, Composer, Friend with Craig Skeffington

256

203 Teaching and Parenting with Anne and Ben Chambers

257

199 Encouraging Others with Travis Weller

258

198 Elementary By Choice with Joe Wright

259

197 Rick Stitzel-The Essence of Swing

260

202 Middle School Band with Make Music Cloud - Philip Walters

261

196 Superior Middle School Band with Linda Gammon

262

195 Grow Your Teaching with Rob Westerberg

263

184 Authentic Afro-Latin Jazz Styles and Charts for Your Band (with rehearsal tips) with Michele Fernandez

264

189 A Well Rounded Band Program with Eddie Otto

265

188 Success in Year One with Reed Bailey

266

182 Ellington for Young Band

267

186 Young Band with Quincy Hilliard

268

187 Habits of a Successful Band Director with Scott Rush

269

185 Conducting, Composing and Connecting with Timothy Mahr

270

161 Of Endless Miles and Empty Rafts Rehearsal Strategies with Michele Fernandez

271

181 Basie for Young Band

272

201 Ballads with Lots of Percussion For Young Band

273

201 Ballads with Lots of Percussion For Young Band

274

176 Making Joy Your Tonal Center with Matthew Arau

275

179 Weapons of Brass Destruction with Aaron Rex and Johnnie Green

276

194 Merengue/Multi-style Teaching Afro-Latin Jazz Series

277

193 Mambo/Son Montuno (Salsa) Teaching Afro-Latin Jazz Series

278

192 Bolero/Rumba Teaching Afro-Latin Jazz Series

279

191 Cha Cha Cha Teaching Afro-Latin Jazz Series

280

190 Bossa/Samba - Teaching Afro-latin Jazz Series

281

175 Edge of Your Seat Rehearsals with Matthew Arau

282

174 Rhythm Section Techniques with Anthony Susi

283

183 Improving Your Program

284

173 Grade 1-3 Jazz Music of Substance with Julius Tolentino

285

172 Programming Substance for Festivals with Julius Tolentino

286

171 Setting Up Your Beginners with Krystle Smith

287

180 The Music of Pierre LaPlante

288

169 Instrument Repair for Band Directors with Andre Yanniello

289

177 Conversations from All State Conference

290

178 Conducting An All State Band with Christopher White

291

165 Grades 3-5 Concert Repertoire with Tom Lizotte

292

164 Part 2 Grade 3-5 Concert Repertoire with Tom Lizotte

293

163 Part 1 Grade 3-5 Concert Repertoire with Tom Lizotte

294

170 New Jazz Literature with Paul Baker

295

167 Jazz Piano For Band Directors with Jake Sturtevant

296

166 Arranging with a Full Band with Jake Sturtevant

297

162 Beginning Band Adaptable Series with Mary Cogswell and Ron Stary

298

160 Teaching Beginner Strings

299

168 Creating a Meaningful Festival For Students

300

159 You Can Gain Energy Through Score Study

301

158 Band Meets Strings Crossover

302

157 Grammy Music Educator 2024 Annie Ray

303

156 Commissioning Music for Beginning Band with Del Hubers and Ron Stary

304

154 Nicole Piunno

305

153 Parenting Tips for Band Directors and Helping Your Clarinets Over the Break with Christine Wolf

306

152 Michael Sweeney Part 2

307

151 Michael Sweeney Part 1

308

155 Your Percussion Classroom with Alejandro Gonzalez

309

149 Teaching from the Light, The Yamaha Harmony Director and The Carmel Band Program with Michael Pote and Kyle Young

310

144 Pass The Baton Interview

311

148 Commissioning New Music for Band with Kirk Vogel and Andre Wilkins

312

141 Festival Repertoire Grade 2/3- Member Recommendations

313

147 How to Insure Your Band Sounds Mature with Krystle Smith

314

140 Festival Repertoire Grade 1 Member Recommendations

315

146 Building a Music Community with Mike Sakash

316

139 Festival Repertoire Grade 2 Member Recommendations

317

145 Mark Spede on Developing Your Philiosophy, Crafting Culture, and Conducting

318

138 Festival Repertoire Grade 1 Member Recommendations

319

143 The Promise of Mentorship with Bobby Lambert

320

137 Festival Repertoire Grade 2 Member Recommendations

321

134 Recording for Ellington with Aaron Bush

322

136 Festival Repertoire Grade 1 Member Recommendations

323

133 Bryan Christian on Creating a Culture of Service, Excellence and Family in Your Band Program (S.L.A.M.)

324

142 A Strong Mentor with Ronald Secchi, Ted Samodel and Barry Zhou

325

132 Developing Your Ensemble's Sound with Rachel Maxwell

326

131 Band is Everything Crossover Episode with Erin Holmes and Bradley Mariska

327

128 Front Ensemble Mastery with Lee Allman

328

130 Midwest Clinic Prep with Thomas Turpin of Westwood H.S.

329

129 The Band Directors Marching Band Reflections with Laurie Ellis and Jen Fletcher

330

125 Teaching Band in a Small School with Lonnie Wescott

331

127 The Legacy of Jeff Smith

332

123 Teaching Tone with Tyler S. Grant

333

122 Band Director Fitness, Canadian Band Rep (Gr .5-4) and Much More with Dan Austin

334

120 What I Wish I Knew with James Divine of The Music Ed Podcast

335

121 Holiday Jazz Rep for YOUR Band - Grades 1-3

336

119 Program Notes with John Denis

337

114 Jazz Rep Grade 3 Analysis and Tips with Terry White

338

118 Percussion for the Non Percussionist with Jackson Smith

339

113 Jazz Rep Grade 3 Analysis and Tip with Terry White

340

117 Dynamic Tools for Band Directors with Josh Gall

341

112 Jazz Rep Grade 2.5 Analysis and Tip with Terry White

342

116 Teaching Music With Passion, Purpose and Promise with Dr. Peter Boonshaft

343

111 Jazz Rep Grade 2.5 Analysis and Tip with Terry White

344

115 Kris Berg Hangin' w/ My Peeps

345

110 Jazz Rep Grade 2 Analysis and Tip with Terry White

346

108 Experienced Teachers Can Grow with Tom Lizotte

347

109 Jazz Rep Grade 1 Analysis and Tip with Terry White

348

107 Creating a Jazz Culture at Beloit HS, and Essentially Ellington with Chris Behrens

349

106 Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Performance Techniques with Michele Fernandez

350

105 Craft Your Rehearsals for Student Success with Laura Estes

351

104 A Lesson Plan For Wellness with Lyndsay Boysen and Krystle Smith

352

Programming the Dr. Beat for a Full Field Show

353

103 Getting to the Music Faster with Strong Fundamentals with Laurie Zentz

354

102 Planning your Students Year with Tiffany Hitz

355

101 The Greatest Gift for Marching Band Instructors

356

100 The Big100!!! Craig Skeffington Interviews Kyle

357

98 Teaching Analytically-Choir and Band with Rob Westerberg

358

96 Teaching in a Low Income School - High Needs, Monumental Success

359

94 Growth Mindset with Music Ed Insights

360

93- Listener Recommended Repertoire Grade .5-3.5 Part 3

361

92 When Students Don’t Seem to Want to Improve with Tyler Ehrlich

362

91- Listener Recommended Repertoire Grade .5-3.5 Part 2

363

90 Servant Leadership with Alan Feirer

364

89- Listener Recommended Repertoire Grade .5-3 Part 1

365

88 How to Maximize Your Rehearsal Time with Tony Susi and Jeff Smith

366

87 Advanced Rehearsal Techniques for Wind Band and Jazz Band with Jeff Leonard

367

86 What Makes a Good Band Director and Different Models of Ensemble Playing and Teaching

368

85 Vertical Alignment using "The Complete Warm Up for Band" with Carol Brittin Chambers, Tyler Arcari and Andre Wilkins

369

84 Rehearsal Techniques - Focus on Feedback with Dr Philip Edelman

370

83 Beginning Band with Larry Jackson and Krystle Smith

371

82 Mike Kamuf Building Confidence in Rhythm Section Students

372

81 Have a Better Day, Creating Band Culture, and Leadership Development with Dr. Matthew Arau

373

80 Improve Your Sax Section Now with Clayton Hamilton

374

79 Trent Austin on Clark Terry, Austin Custom Brass, Improv Tips and What Makes an Inspirational Teacher

375

78 Andrew Boysen Jr Music for Younger Bands

376

77 Chip DeStefano and Caitlin Ramsey - Focus on Tone, Pitch and Starting Beginners

377

76 Rhythm Section and Jazz Articulation with Dick Dunscomb

378

75 David DeJesus - Tips for a Path and Life as Professional Musician

379

74 Paul Baker

380

73 What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Teaching with Katie Spagnolo

381

72 Teaching the Bass and Band Director Health with Larry Williams

382

71 Dennis Llinas-Conducting, Rehearsing and "The Workshop"

383

70 - Uganda Hope Brass Band (Please Help!)

384

69 Marching Percussion for the Band Director with Tom LaPointe plus Mailbag Topics

385

68-Classroom Management for the Modern Middle School Band with Dr. Robert Grogan

386

67 Concert Programming for Success with Onsby Rose

387

66 - Preventing Hearing Loss for Band Directors with Dr. Doug Owens

388

65 - New Directions for Teaching Future Music Educators with Matt Doiron

389

64 - Two Band Directors in a Car (The Underground Episode) with Dean Neal

390

63-A Revolutionary Private Lesson Plan for Your Students, Managing an Honor Band, and Programming

391

62 - Creative Ways to Improve Your Band with Jeff Priest

392

61 - Ultimate Drill Book and More Revolutionary Music Education Technologies with Josh Gall

393

60 - Midwest Takeaways and New Years Resolutions with Hailey Francoeur, Adam Newton and Joey Hendricks

394

59 - Six Stellar Pieces of Music YOUR Students should know

395

58. Midwest Prep and BOA Reflections with Ed Protzman of William Mason High School (OH)

396

Ep 57 - John McAllister Music Part 2

397

56 - John McAllister-Tools for Making Fundamentals Fun!

398

55. Jazz Charts for YOUR Big Band - with Terry White (Part 3/3)

399

54 - Concert Band/Jazz Ensemble tools for Band Directors with Terry White (Part 2)

400

53 - Tips for Improving Your Jazz Ensemble with Terry White

401

52.Reflecting on Your Teaching

402

51 - Jazz Improvisation (Part 2) Tunes with John Mastroianni

403

50. Jazz Improvisation for Beginners (Part 1) with John Mastroianni

404

48 Part 2 The Rural Band Director - Keys to Developing a Band Program with Scott Kroll

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48 Part 1 The Rural Band Director - Keys to Developing a Band Program with Scott Kroll

406

Part 2 - Indoor Percussion 101 with Chris Rivera of Norwalk High School

407

Part 1 - Indoor Percussion 101 with Chris Rivera of Norwalk High School

408

45.Part 2:Do you Have or Want a Jazz Program? A Must Listen with THE Aaron Bush, aka The Foxboro Way!

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44.Part 1:Do you Have or Want a Jazz Program? A Must Listen with THE Aaron Bush, aka The Foxboro Way!

410

Part Two- The Emotionally In Tune Band Director: The Humanity Within the Music Itself with Michele Fernandez

411

Part One-The Emotionally In-Tune Band Director - A Personal Transformation , with Michele Fernandez

412

Creating a Culture of Excellence and a Strong Jazz Program with John Mastroianni

413

Grade 4 Holiday Concert Repertoire Recommendations

414

Grade 3 Holiday Repertoire Recommendations

415

Holiday Repertoire Recommendations for Young Band

416

Conducting Tips, Preparing Your Band for Festival and much more with Lyndsay and Andrew Boysen Jr.

417

All Things Percussion - With Fred Ford

418

Maximizing Your Show Design Process and Final Outcome with Tom Lizotte

419

Pep Band - A Super Easy Way to Have Your Own Music Kids Love to Play!

420

Jazz Education with Nick Mainella of the Ten Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast

421

Some Amazing Recommended Beginning Band Repertoire

422

Part Three of Our Essential Grade 1 and 1.5 Band Repertoire List

423

Some Amazing Grade 1 and 1.5 Literature Your Ensemble Should Play!

424

A phenomenal Jazz Clinic with Mike Sakash - Learn Summertime!

425

Exciting Announcements!

426

Flute 360 Crossover with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay

427

The Middle School Band Hang! with Krystle Smith and Jean Quinn

428

Craig Skeffington - Jazz charts, Rehearsing the jazz band, Arranging for your band, and much more!

429

Applying to College as a Music Major with UMASS's Nate Gowen

430

Grade 1 Repertoire - Part 1

431

Grade 4 Repertoire - Part 2

432

The Truths About General Effect Judging in Marching Band

433

Grade 4 Repertoire - Part 1

434

How to Improve your Band by Singing with Dean Neal

435

Improvisation - Overcome the Fear and Embrace the Fun!

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Make the Right Friends - Inter-School Communication!

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Amazing Grade 2 Repertoire! Don't sleep on these great pieces!

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Grade 3 Repertoire

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John Wooden Inspiration

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Longevity in your Band Program

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Trae Blanco - Habits of a Successful Teacher

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Randall Standridge

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Brass Solutions!

444

Marching Band Show Design

445

Ten Deadly Sins of Music Making

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Reeds, Reeds, Reeds

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A Band Directors First Job!

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Episode 5 - Band Boosters 101!

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Episode 4 - Branding Your Band

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Episode 3-Emergency Instrument Repair

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Episode 2 - A Bag of Tricks for Your Next Concert band Rehearsal

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Episode 1 - Teaching the Jazz Band