Little Bandology

Josh and Michelle talk about the importance of the pencil in your rehearsals from beginner to senior year. They also share about their upcoming presentation at The Total Band Director's Workshop in Maple Grove, MN.

Josh and Michelle discuss accountability and how it applies to a successful small-school band program.

Josh and Michelle talk programming for your band, all while during the aftermath of the East Texas Ice Storm!

This year admin, and author, Dr. Nikki Driver decided to do something she had never done in her years of education, try beginning band! The Kings ask the hard-hitting questions as we explore the facets of an assistant principal picking up the trumpet at the ripe age of...29.

Josh and Michelle (along with special guest Noah), talk about their SMC journey. Find out how Beckville students kept a little bit of Mr. King with them on the field and how Noah earned the title of "Best Air Mace".

Josh and Michelle talk beginning trombone and everything that could go wrong, including broken bones!

Michelle and Josh talk beginning flutes, rhythmic marathons, and Benson Boone.

Josh and Michelle talk about homecoming week and 6th grade beginning band universal truths.

Josh and Michelle talk about celebrating small victories, dealing with grief in our program, and more band hall updates!

Josh and Michelle are excited to be back at the mics and are ready to catch you up on what we've been up to! We talk new band hall, summer exploits, and getting started with a few NEW tools to help you be successful!!

Josh and Michelle travel to Lindale to interview Weston and Melissa Fisher from Lindale ISD. The discuss family dynamic, beginner philosophy, and provide some advice for early teachers!

Josh and Michelle discuss the '5 Steps to Literacy Success' and how it helps their students become independent readers in addition to their post-holiday 'Bootcamp' that helps review in order to continue to build better musicians!

Josh and Michelle come to you from Chicago and the Midwest Clinic! Today local advocacy is on the menu!

Josh and Michelle talk about early years of teaching, classroom management, and the importance of mentors! Also, a special announcement!

It's the night before UIL contest! Why not talk about the importance of mental health and marching band!

Josh and Michelle talk band culture! Take your band's different personalities and create the culture you want!

Sharing students is something that is paramount to a small band's success. Josh and Michelle talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of sharing students and how to help give your students the best possible outcome!

Josh and Michelle discuss the steps they take at the beginning of the year to ensure student success.

Meet hosts Josh and Michelle King and the small band they teach in Beckville, TX.