
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. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreaon - using the button at the top of growingband.com
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 338 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Sally Wagner taught band for 40 years, including 34 years at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Maryland. She joins Kyle to discuss :
Motivation - Your Best Feeder System
The Adjudication Checklist
Common Things Adjudicators Say
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90% of success happens before the first note of the first rehearsal, because of the literature you select for your students. Dr. Onsby Rose joins Kyle for a discussion about programming for your band.
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Canadian Band Director/Composer Dan Austin joins Kyle for a discussion around growing as a band director, and discussing some of his works for band Grades .5-3
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Follow the steps outlined in this session and your sax section will improve quickly!
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This show already has a legacy that is encouraging, thoughtful, and engaging. What a gift that you can quickly search and be inspired and motivated with experienced helps from educators that are addressing the same topics you are encountering. As the show has shifted a bit after Jeff’s passing, Kyle remains steadfast. For a quick overview of the show, see episode 144 from the Pass the Baron podcast. Otherwise, it is fun to explore what they created together as they have built a wonderful commu... more
Best podcast I’ve found for instrumental music education. I look forward to each episode!
Thank you Kyle for taking a risk and putting out a super helpful podcast. Always enjoy listening and have exposed myself and program to a lot of new material and ideas because of this podcast!
Thank you for continuing to put out such a thoughtful podcast. You, and Krystal were some of the teachers that were pillars in my childhood and young adult life. Some of my favorite memories were winning Gold in 2011 for marching band, with Kyle and Emily as drum majors. And thusly becoming woodwind leader in my senior year of 2012.
I’ll also never forget our time with the SoPo high school Wind Ensemble where we got to play a collection of Sam Hazo songs, my favorite being Arabesque. Having Ha... more
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Offering a wealth of practical advice and insights, the content centers around enhancing the experience for band directors and music educators at all levels. Episodes tackle a range of pivotal topics, including classroom management, teaching strategies, professional growth, and the integration of innovative methods in music education. Conversations with experienced educators and music students provide listeners with a diverse array of perspectives and knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for both seasoned professionals and those entering the field of music education. Unique features include personal anecdotes and success stories that highlight the importance of mentorship and collaboration in nurturing the next generation of musician... more
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