After Hours: Conversations for Music Educators
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -After Hours: Conversations for Music Educators is a music education podcast from Amro Music Stores, Inc. Our After Hours podcast host, Nick Averwater, facilitates engaging conversations each week with band directors, private music teachers, general music educators, orchestra directors, and other music industry professionals just like you. Each podcast guest shares practical advice on things like classroom management in your band program, placing beginners on instruments, band and orchestra recruitment strategies, band boosters, fundraising, and more. The goal of After Hours is to provide a podcast for band directors, orchestra directors, and music educators with strategies for both "on-podium" and “off-podium” skills that can help create a school music program that you can be proud of. If you can't find what you're looking for in our current episodes, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email with questions or topics you'd like to see addressed in the podcast.
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Episodes
Being Positive And Proactive When Advocating For Your Music Program
March 30, 2024 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Dr. Emily Williams Burch, Professor of Music at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA. Dr. Burch was also named to the 2023 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of Music Educators. In this episode we'll learn about the work she has done with the American Choral Directors Association to provide advocacy resources to fellow educators. Our conversation was recorded in November, 2023. We've broken it up into two episodes, and this is par...
Looking At The Business Of Choir To Build And Maintain A Successful Choral Program
March 11, 2024 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Dr. Emily Williams Burch, Professor of Music at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA. Dr. Burch was also named to the 2023 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of Music Educators. In this episode we'll learn about the book that she co-authored with Alex Gartner called The Business Of Choir, A Choral Leader's Guide For Organizational Growth. Our conversation was recorded in November, 2023. We've broken it up into two episodes, and this is part one.
Focusing On Potential And Progress (Not Perfection) To Maintain A Successful Band Program
February 06, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Dr. Timothy Sexton, Associate Director of Bands for Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory For The Arts in Tarpon Springs, Florida, a city of around 25,000 located 25 miles northwest of Tampa. Dr. Sexton has also recently been named to the 2023 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of Music Educators. In this episode we'll learn about the music educators and performing opportunities that influenced him as a student musician, his individualized approach to teaching stud...
Successfully Recruiting Students For Your Orchestra Program
January 20, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThis week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Johanna Kitchell, Orchestra Director for Riverside Intermediate and Junior High Schools in Fishers, Indiana, a northeastern suburb of Indianapolis with a population of nearly 100,000. Johanna is also a conductor with the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra, and has been named to the 2023 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of Music Educators. In the last episode we learned about how being an athlete has influenced her as a music educator, and the way th...
Effectively Coordinating Schedules For Students Who Participate In Both Athletics And Music
January 02, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Johanna Kitchell, Orchestra Director for Riverside Intermediate and Junior High Schools in Fishers, IN, a northeastern suburb of Indianapolis with a population of around 95,000. Johanna is also a conductor with the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra, and has been named to the 2023 Yamaha 40 Under 40 List of Music Educators. In this episode we'll learn more about her early years as a musician in upstate New York, the way being an athlete has influenced her as a ...
Ways That Music Education Has Changed (Often For The Better) After The Pandemic
November 29, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Dr. Matthew Arau, Chair of the Music Education department at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Arau was our guest on two episodes in April 2023, but we realized that there was much more to talk about that we couldn't fit into those two episodes, so we've invited him back to share his thoughts about the state of music education after the pandemic, and why kindness, encouragement and support in the classroom is more important than ever.
Teaching Trombone For The Non-Trombonist, Part 2
November 05, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Dr. Bruce Faske, Associate Professor of Trombone at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. In the last episode Dr. Faske shared ideas for band directors who are non-trombonists, but are teaching the instrument at the beginning and middle school levels. This week we'll have a similar conversation, but we'll focus on musicians and band directors at the high school level. Dr. Faske will also have some helpful advice for keeping a trombon...
Teaching Trombone For The Non-Trombonist, Part 1
October 26, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Dr. Bruce Faske, Associate Professor of Trombone at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He has taught at the University since 2014, and in this episode we'll learn more about the path that brought him to Northeast Arkansas, and he'll also share some helpful tips for band directors at the middle school level who have little or no experience playing the trombone. We've broken up our conversation into two episodes, and this is part one.
Ideas To Build Strong Connections Between Music Programs And Communities
October 09, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Franklin Willis, Community Impact Director for the Country Music Association Foundation. He has been with the foundation since August of 2022 after 13 years as a music educator. In this episode we'll learn more about his early influences as an educator, the foundation's Music Teachers of Excellence Program, and some of the ways a music program can have a positive effect on a community. Our conversation was recorded in September, 2023.
More Helpful Information From The State Of Music Education Survey, Version 4
September 22, 2023 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with author & educator Scott Lang about the fourth version of the State Of Music Education Survey. The survey started in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, and version 5 expected later in 2023. Version 4 is broken up into six categories. Last week Nick and Scott talked about three of those categories: instructional time, student learning, and enrollment. This week they'll be talking about budget, administrative support, and state of mind. O...
The State Of Music Education After The Pandemic
September 13, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with author & educator Scott Lang. We last spoke with Scott in December 2020 about the State of Music Education survey, which started as a result of the pandemic. The survey is now in its fourth version, with version 5 expected later in 2023, so we thought it was time to check back in to see what has changed in the music education world, post-pandemic. Our conversation is broken up into two episodes, and this is part 1.
Maximizing The Start Of The School Year
August 19, 2023 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week Nick Averwater hosts a Back-to-School conversation focusing on maximizing the start of the school year. Our three guests include Lindsey Williams from Paducah Middle School in Paducah, KY, Lauren Duncan from Lafayette Middle School and High School in Oxford, MS, and Evan Burton from Page Middle School in Franklin, TN. Our conversation was recorded on August 2, 2023.
Amro Music's Back-To-School Recruitment Webinar
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBThis week Nick Averwater hosts a Back-to-School webinar focusing on recruitment and retention. Our guests include Kaitlin Roll from Annie Camp Junior High School in Jonesboro, AR, Vanessa Cobb from Montgomery Central High School in Cunningham, TN, and Dr. Mike Yopp from Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN. The conversation was recorded August 1, 2023.
Learning Life Skills While Playing In The Orchestra
July 28, 2023 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week, Nick Averwater talks with Cody Price, Orchestra Director at Arlington Middle School in Arlington, TN, a town of around 15,000 people located just northeast of Memphis. In this episode we'll learn more about Cody's approach to teaching, which is based on the idea of teaching life skills through music. She'll also share some tips for getting string players to properly tune their instruments and develop proper posture so they can play at the highest level possible. Our conversation ...
Promoting Individual Musicianship In An Ensemble Setting
July 10, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Glen Schneider, an instructor at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, and creator of musicmastery.band, a personalized online teaching resource designed for students for whom private lessons aren't an option. Glen has over 20 years of experience as a band director, and in the last episode we learned all about musicmastery.band, but this week we're going to learn much more about his personal philosophies and techniques for promoting...
When Private Music Instruction Isn't An Option, This Online Resource Can Help
June 26, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Glen Schneider, an instructor at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, and creator of musicmastery.band, a personalized online teaching resource designed for students for whom private lessons aren't an option. Our conversation was recorded in January 2023. It's broken up in to two episodes, and this is part 1.
Promoting Advocacy And Recruitment At The National Level With Lessons Learned At The Local Level
June 12, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Dr. James Weaver, Director of Performing Arts and Sports for the National Federation of State High School Associations, an organization based in Indianapolis that serves more than 19,000 high schools. In this episode we'll learn about how the NFHS works to advocate for arts education at the national level, and as a former orchestra director at schools in Minnesota and South Dakota, James will share some ideas for advocacy and recruitm...
How The National Federation of State High School Associations Supports Music Educators
June 02, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Dr. James Weaver, a former band director, and Director of Performing Arts and Sports for the National Federation of State High School Associations, an organization based in Indianapolis that serves more than 19,000 high schools. In this episode we'll learn about NFHS's leadership role in the International Coalition Performing Arts Aerosol Study at the beginning of the pandemic, and find out more about other resources that the organization makes available ...
More Helpful Recruiting Ideas From A Band Director Who Has Built Seven Programs
May 13, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week, Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Dr. Mike Yopp, Director of Bands at Middleton High School in Middleton, TN, a town of just a few hundred people in the southwestern part of the state. The high school serves Middleton and several surrounding communities as part of the Hardeman County School District. In March of 2023, a few weeks after this conversation, it was announced that, in the Fall, Dr. Yopp will be relocating to Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN where...
When Recruiting For Band, This Director Focuses On "The Equal Thirds"
April 27, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week, Nick Averwater talks with Dr. Mike Yopp, Director of Bands at Middleton High School in Middleton, TN. Middleton is a town of just a few hundred people in the southwestern part of the state, but the high school serves several surrounding communities as part of the Hardeman County School District. In March of 2023, a few weeks after this conversation, it was announced that Dr. Yopp will be taking on a new role as a professor and Director of the jazz band at Freed-Hardeman University...
Creating An Upbeat Mindset In The Classroom
April 12, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Dr. Matthew Arau, Chair of the Music Education Department at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and author of the book, Upbeat! Mindset, Mindfulness and Leadership in Music Education And Beyond, pubished by GIA Publications. In the last episode we looked at the first part of the book entitled Ignite, and we encourage you to listen to that episode before listening to this one. This week we'll learn more about the rest of the b...
The Power Of G.E.T. (Gratitude, Enthusiasm, Treasure) In Music Education And Beyond
April 04, 2023 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Dr. Matthew Arau, Chair of the Music Education Department at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and author of the book, Upbeat! Mindset, Mindfulness and Leadership in Music Education And Beyond, pubished by GIA Publications. Our conversation was recorded January 24, 2023. It's broken up in to two episodes, and this is part 1.
Building Strong Community Relationships And Creating A Positive Environment In A New School
March 19, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Adrian Gordon, Orchestra Director at Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC, and author of the new book, Note To Self: A Music Director's Guide For Transitioning to a New School and Building a Thriving Music Program. In this episode Adrian talks about the importance of mental wellness and a balanced life for educators, building and maintaining relationships with the community outside of the school, and creating a welcoming and positiv...
New Book Provides Practical Advice For Building A Successful Music Program In A New School
March 11, 2023 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Adrian Gordon, a longtime music educator and author of the book, Note To Self: A Music Director's Guide For Transitioning to a New School and Building a Thriving Music Program. Adrian is also Orchestra Director at Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC. In this episode he'll tell us about his early experiences that inspired him to become a music educator, why he decided to write the book, and more. Our conversation was recorded December 27, 2022. We've bro...
Achieving Excellence In A Small School District
February 27, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Michael Wells, Principal at Clinton Junior High School in Clinton Arkansas, a town of around 2,600 located 70 miles north of Little Rock. For many years Michael was a band director in several small school districts, and in this episode we'll get his perspective on how band programs can achieve excellence, no matter the size of the district. Our conversation was recorded December 20, 2022. It's broken up in to two episodes, and this is...
Tips For Building And Maintaining A Strong Relationship With Your School's Principal
February 19, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Michael Wells, Principal at Clinton Junior High School in Clinton Arkansas, a town of around 2,600 located 70 miles north of Little Rock. Michael is a former band director, and in this episode we'll learn more about the similarities and differences between the two jobs, and also how music educators can build and maintain strong relationships with their school's principal. Our conversation was recorded December 20, 2022. It's broken up into two episodes, a...
Music Education's Unique Role In Preparing Students For Life After High School
February 06, 2023 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThis week, Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Jared Cassedy, K-12 Performing Arts Coordinator for Lexington Public Schools in Lexington, Massachusetts, a town of around 35,000 people located ten miles northwest of Boston. Jared is the 2015 recipient of the GRAMMY Award in Music Education, and in 2022 he was one of 30 teachers who received the CMA Foundation's Music Teacher of Excellence Award. He is in his 20th year as a music educator. This week's episode picks up in the middl...
Using Music To Celebrate Diversity, Community And Acceptance
January 28, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week, Nick Averwater talks with Jared Cassedy, K-12 Performing Arts Coordinator for Lexington Public Schools in Lexington, Massachusetts, a town of around 35,000 people located ten miles northwest of Boston. Jared is in his 20th year as a music educator, and in this episode he talks about how he sees music education as an important component in creating not just good musicians or good students, but good people, and he'll explain the steps he takes with his students to realize this conc...
Introducing Policies And Procedures On Day One Sets The Stage For A Successful Band Program
January 16, 2023 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Kristy White, District Fine Arts Coordinator for the Jackson-Madison County School System in West Tennessee. The district serves around 13,000 students in 22 schools. In this episode, we'll learn more about Kristy's early inspirations that led her to music education, and we'll also get practical tips for establishing policies and procedures at the beginning of the school year that will help to set up a band program for success. Our conversation was recorde...
This Band Program's Success Starts With Kindness, Acceptance, Respect, And Support.
January 07, 2023 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week, Nick Averwater talks with Chris Vitale, Director of Bands at Westfield High School in Westfield, NJ, a town of around 30,000 people located a half hour from New York City. Chris was recently named to the 2022 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of music educators, and in this conversation he talks about the importance of creating a positive environment for students through kindness, acceptance, respect, and support. We'll also learn more about the marching band's success at Westfield, and how...
This School Finds The Right Balance Between Jazz Band And Marching Band
December 22, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week, Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Wes Lowe, Director of Instrumental Arts at The King's Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. Wes grew up as a student at the school, and joined the faculty in 2019. Wes was recently named to the 2022 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of music educators, and directs bands at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. In this episode, Wes talks about the popularity of jazz among the students, and their audiences. We'll also learn about ...
Doubling The Size Of The Band Program During A Pandemic
December 13, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Wes Lowe, Director of Instrumental Arts at The King's Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. Wes was recently named to the 2022 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of music educators, and in this episode, he talks about what it's like to direct ensembles at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, and how he has grown the band program at the school in the last few years. Our conversation was recorded July 5th, 2022. It's broken up in to two episodes, and ...
Welcoming Musicians With Physical Exceptionalities To The Marching Band
November 08, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThis week, Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Cody Newman, Director of Bands at Forney High School in Forney, TX, a town located around 20 miles east of Dallas. Cody was recently named to the 2022 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of music educators. In this episode we'll learn about two talented musicians in the school's marching band with physical exceptionalities, and how Cody, his team, and everyone in the band worked together with these students to make sure they were successful memb...
Encouragement, Selflessness And Positivity Are Keys To This Band Program's Success
November 02, 2022 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week, Nick Averwater talks with Cody Newman, Director of Bands at Forney High School in Forney, TX, a town of around 15,000 located 20 miles east of Dallas. Cody was recently named to the 2022 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of music educators. In this episode he'll tell us about his early days as a music educator, and we'll also hear about the band program's unique and effective leadership program that focuses on encouragement, selflessness and positivity. Our conversation was recorded July 1,...
Providing After School Opportunities For Musicians At All Skill Levels
October 25, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week, Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Anastasia Homes, Director of Bands at San Elijo Middle School in San Marcos, CA, a city of 95,000 people 30 miles north of San Diego. Anastasia was recently named to the 2022 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of music educators. In this episode we'll find out more about the school's various after school musical opportunities for musicians at all levels, and we'll also learn about how Anastasia and her students adapted to the pandemic, and how ...
Creating A Successful Mentorship Program In Middle School Band
October 18, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Anastasia Homes, Director of Bands at San Elijo Middle School in San Marcos, CA. Anastasia was recently named to the 2022 Yamaha 40 Under 40 list of music educators. In this episode we'll learn more about the people and ideas that inspired her to be a music educator, and we'll also find out about the unique mentorship program at San Elijo Middle School. Our conversation was recorded July 8, 2022. It's broken up in to two episodes, and this is part one.
Ideas to Inspire High School Students To Pursue A Career In Music Education
October 04, 2022 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThis week, Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Mikaela Littleton, Director of Bands at Mill Creek Middle School in Nolensville, TN. It's part of the Williamson County School System, which is just south of Nashville. Mikaela is in her fourth year as a music educator, and in this conversation she shares stories about lessons and mentors during her high school years that made it clear that she was going to teach music. She also talks about some of the things she does to be a more ef...
Great Mentors Are Essential To A Band Director's Early Success
September 27, 2022 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode, Nick Averwater talks with Mikaela Littleton, Director of Bands at Mill Creek Middle School in Nolensville, TN. It's part of the Williamson County School System, which is just south of Nashville. This week we'll learn more about Mikaela's early influences that encouraged her to become a music educator, some of the lessons she has learned as she begins her fourth year of teaching, and more. Our conversation was recorded July 29, 2022. It's broken up in to two episodes and thi...
Tips For Retaining Most (Or Even All) Of Your Band Students
September 19, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, Nick Averwater continues his conversation with Benjamin Easley, Director of Bands at Nolensville High School in Nolensville, TN. We'll learn more about Benjamin's approach to maintaining high retention rates in the band program at Nolensville, how his approach to teaching has changed as a result of Covid, and more. Our conversation was recorded July 1, 2022. It's broken up in to two episodes and this is part two. In this conversation, Benjamin mentions The Ruthless Eliminat...
Directing A Successful Non-Competitive Marching Band in Middle Tennessee
September 13, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode of the After Hours Director Spotlight, Nick Averwater talks with Benjamin Easley, Director of Bands at Nolensville High School in Nolensville, TN, a town of around 16,000 located a half hour south of Nashville. Benjamin comes from a family of music educators (his father, John Easley, is featured on After Hours episodes from December 31, 2021 and January 7, 2022), so we'll learn more about his early influences, and also learn more about Nolensville's non-competitive marching ...
How Covid Has Affected The Way Students Learn, And How Educators Teach
September 04, 2022 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode we'll be listening to a webinar hosted by Amro Music on August 6, 2022 looking at how Covid has affected the way students learn, and how educators teach. We were joined by Brittany Jerrell from Stewarts Creek Middle School in Smyrna, Tennessee, Kim Webb from Greene County Tech High School in Paragould, Arkansas, and Ben McLemore from Lewisburg Middle School in Hernando, Mississippi. The discussion was moderated by Nick Averwater.
A Conversation with Grammy Music Educator Award Recipient Mickey Smith Jr.
August 28, 2022 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Nick Averwater talks with Mickey Smith Jr., the 2020 recipient of the Grammy Music Educator Award. He is originally from Mossville, LA, a small town in the southwest corner of the state, and currently teaches at The Greene School in West Palm Beach, FL. He also travels extensively as a guest educator and motivational speaker. This conversation was recorded June 30, 2022.
Amro Music's 2022 Young Directors Bootcamp, Part 2
August 20, 2022 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode we'll listen to the second half of a panel discussion from Amro Music's Young Directors Bootcamp, which is a chance for band directors who are just starting out to hear from educators who are a few years into their careers. The discussion features Reece Gardner from Arlington Middle School in Arlington, TN, Emma Lang from Trenton Rosenwald Middle School and Peabody High School in Trenton, TN, Nathan Anderson from Green County Tech Middle School in Paragould, Arkansas, and Ca...
Amro Music's 2022 Young Director's Bootcamp, Part 1
August 13, 2022 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode we'll listen to the first half of a panel discussion from Amro Music's Young Director's Bootcamp, which is a chance for band directors who are just starting out to hear from educators who are a few years into their careers. The participants include: Reese Gardner from Arlington Middle School in Arlington, TN Emma Lang from Trenton Rosenwald Middle School and Peabody High School in Trenton, TN Nathan Anderson from Greene County Tech Middle School in Paragould, Arkansas, and...
Amro Music's 2022 Young Directors Bootcamp, Part 1
August 13, 2022 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode we'll listen to the first half of a panel discussion from Amro Music's Young Director's Bootcamp, which is a chance for band directors who are just starting out to hear from educators who are a few years into their careers. The participants include: Reese Gardner from Arlington Middle School in Arlington, TN Emma Lang from Trenton Rosenwald Middle School and Peabody High School in Trenton, TN Nathan Anderson from Greene County Tech Middle School in Paragould, Arkansas, and...
How One Music Educator's Videos Have Been Seen More Than 3.5 Million Times
August 02, 2022 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode, Nick Averwater talks with Tyler Swick, a celebrated and award-winning music educator from Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary School in Las Vegas, whose YouTube channel, Swick's Classroom, has over 14,000 subscribers, and has been visited more than 3.5 million times. We thought Tyler's enthusiasm for music education, and his innovative ideas, would be just right as a new school year is about to begin. This conversation was recorded June 27, 2022. Swick's Classroom YouTu...
Successfully Supporting and Engaging Students With Exceptionalities in Band and Orchestra
July 26, 2022 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode Nick Averwater talks with Emily Kelley, Director of Bands at Sylvania Southview High School in Sylvania, OH, and author of the new book Inclusion in Band and Orchestra, which is part of the Maximizing Student Performance series by the Kjos Music Company. Our conversation was recorded July 20, 2022.
Starting The Year On Your Left Foot
July 17, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis week Joel Hurd, one of the producers on the podcast, talks with composer and educator Brady Massey, who spent more than 20 years as a band director in three different school districts in Arkansas (Hoxie, Trumann, and Pocahontas), and is currently Director of Bands at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Joel talked with Brady just after he had given a talk at Amro University, which is a 2-day event in Memphis for college students and new band directors. Brady's talk w...
Sound Reinforcement for Marching Bands: What To Use, and How To Use It
July 04, 2022 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week Nick Averwater talks with Hunter Durham, Director of Bands in the Rivercrest School District in Wilson, Arkansas, a small town near the Mississippi River around 30 miles north of Memphis. He is originally from nearby Paragould, Arkansas. Hunter has written a guide to sound reinforcement for marching bands, and in this episode he'll be sharing his ideas on mic techniques, how to make wise purchasing decisions, and more. This conversation was recorded April 9, 2022. In the Intervie...
Increasing Retention In Your Music Program
June 11, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week Joel Hurd, one of co-producers of the podcast, talks with Dr. Jennifer Hawkinson, Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Central Arkansas. Before joining UCA, Dr. Hawkinson spent 18 years in South Dakota as a music educator in several school districts, including one of the largest schools in the state, Sioux Falls Washington High School. She joined us at Amro Music as part of Amro University, a two-day gathering of college students and new music educators, wh...