The First Six Notes with Classroom Composers
Classroom ComposersThe First Six Notes Podcast helps music educators build stronger programs, improve rehearsals, and make teaching more manageable.
Hosted by Kevin Hoff and Jessica Frank of Classroom Composers, each episode features practical, classroom-tested conversations about beginning band and orchestra, classroom management, curriculum, rehearsal strategies, recruitment, retention, program growth, and the ev... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsMusic | |||
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Classroom management in beginning band can be especially challenging. Students are learning new instruments, new routines, and how to function as an ensemble all at the same time.
In Episode 39, Kevin Hoff and Jessica Frank discuss... more
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As music educators, it is easy to keep doing things simply because that is how they have always been done. But every rehearsal activity, performance, tradition, and expectation should have a clear purpose.
In Episode 38, Kevin Hoff... more
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Music education has changed, but many rehearsal techniques still rely on the same teacher-directed approach that has been used for decades.
In Episode 37, Kevin Hoff and Jessica Frank discuss modern teaching strategies that can mak... more
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More music does not always mean a better concert. When music educators program too much or choose repertoire that requires every rehearsal just to survive the notes, there is less time to actually teach musicianship.
In Episode 36,... more
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This show centers on practical, classroom-tested approaches for music programs, with a strong focus on starting and sustaining beginning band and ensemble work. Episodes consistently offer tactical guidance on planning, budgeting, classroom management, instrument checkouts, and student engagement—targeted to music educators who juggle curriculum, rehearsals, and program growth. Listeners can expect real-world tips, checklists, and step-by-step workflows that can be implemented immediately in schools, along with strategies for recruiting, retaining students, and communicating outcomes to stakeholders. A standout attribute is the emphasis on low-friction, repeatable routines (from instrument setup to daily management) delivered by seasoned mu... more
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