Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSo, you’re finishing school or you’ve signed a contract. While other new band directors are just trying to survive that first year, what can you do to thrive? Each episode will give you direct, usable information based on actual experiences relevant to your needs as a future or beginning band director. So grab your earbuds or turn up the car stereo, and let me give you some great program notes for success.
Episodes release on either the 2nd or 4th Thursdays of each month (sometimes both).
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Episodes
Episode 104: Lynn Brinckmeyer
December 07, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 42.7 MBOn this episode I'm joined by Lynn Brinckmeyer to talk about getting through the early stages of your career and making the switch to cover vocal music in the classroom. She's asked me to share her contact info here, so you can reach her at either [email protected] or [email protected].
Episode 103: Jeff King
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Jeff King, extremely successful band director, fine arts administrator, and author of the popular Foundations for Superior Performance in Band books to talk about what administrators look for in a new employee, rehearsal strategies, and more.
Episode 102 - Kyle Smith
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBOn this episode Kyle Smith and I have a great chat about band, and tips for young teachers. Kyle is an excellent band director and fellow podcaster out of Maine.
Episode 101: Adam Chitta
September 07, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode Adam Chitta talks about working with deaf and hearing impaired students in band. Personal email: [email protected] Facebook Group link (Music is for ALL in our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community): https://www.facebook.com/groups/3543764315895855/ Soundbrenner Metronome referral link: https://snbr.io/adam-chitta Midwest Clinic details: https://www.midwestclinic.org/2023_clinician_Edward_Ercilla Texas Health and Human Services - Deaf Tuition Waiver: https://www.hhs....
Episode 100: Student Teaching
January 19, 2023 18:41 - 44 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience.
Episode 99: Jarrett Lipman - Part 2
December 15, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 27.6 MBIn these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD.
Episode 98: Jarrett Lipman - Part 1
December 01, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 25.5 MBIn these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD.
Episode 97: Caroline Beatty - Part 2
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire.
Episode 96: Caroline Beatty - Part 1
October 27, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire.
Episode 95: Matthew McInturf - Part 2
October 13, 2022 10:19 - 41 minutes - 30 MBIn these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.
Episode 94: Matthew McInturf - Part 1
September 29, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 24.3 MBIn these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.
Episode 93: Beginning Band Crash Course
September 15, 2022 15:42 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, I talk about tips for having a successful year with your beginning band students.
Episode 91: Fred Allen - Part 2
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThe second part of my chat with Fred Allen.
Episode 91: Fred Allen - Part 1
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBPart one of my chat with Fred Allen, retired band director and university professor.
Episode 90: Lynne Jackson - Part 3
February 25, 2022 17:24 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBThe final part of my chat with Lynne Jackson, touching upon tuba, percussion, and what young teachers need to know.
Episode 89: Lynne Jackson - Part 2
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MBWe continue our discussion with Lynne Jackson about starting beginners, focusing on trumpet and horn.
Episode 88: Lynne Jackson - Part 1
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBIn the first of this series of episodes, Lynne discusses key concepts for flute and clarinet that lead to beginner's success.
Episode 87 - Work-Life Balance
December 09, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 23.9 MBA quick chat about maintaining a good balance between work and the rest of life.
Episode 86 - Getting the Most Out of Conferences
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, I offer 7 tips for making the most of conferences this year.
Episode 85: Cindy Lansford - Part 2
October 21, 2021 17:22 - 30 minutes - 20.3 MBIn our second episode, Cindy Lansford talks about planning, mentoring, and successful teaching.
Episode 84: Cindy Lansford - Part 1
October 07, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this series, we have Cindy Lansford on to talk about the importance of tone, careful instruction, and helping students learn.
Episode 83: Jason Prasifka - Part 2
September 23, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MBPart two of my talk with Jason Prasifka about the importance of instrumental pedagogy and fundamental instruction.
Episode 82: Jason Prasifka - Part 1
September 09, 2021 17:12 - 27 minutes - 23.8 MBI'm joined by Jason Prasifka, high school band director in the North Dallas area to talk about the importance of instrumental pedagogy and fundamental instruction.
Episode 81 - Starting over in a Pandemic
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBThis is a standalone episode where I share my thoughts about starting over after the fun that has been COVID. I discuss culture, instruction, classroom management, and mental health as all important considerations for our return to rehearsals.
Episode 80: Carter Biggers - Part 2
June 10, 2021 15:14 - 36 minutes - 30.8 MBhttp://programnotespodcast.com/2021/06/10/episode-80-carter-biggers-part-2
Episode 79: Carter Biggers - Part 1
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBCarter Biggers joins me for this series to talk about programing, score study, and general band stuff.
Episode 78: Liz Love - Part 3
April 22, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 23.7 MBThe final episode of this series with Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire where we talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.
Episode 77: Liz Love - Part 2
April 08, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 22.8 MBOn this series of episodes, I'm joined by Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire to talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.
Episode 76: Liz Love - Part 1
March 11, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBOn this series of episodes, I'm joined by Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire to talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.
Episode 75: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 3
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBIn our final episode with Tiffiny Reckley we discuss her advice to young music educators and being a lifelong learner.
Episode 74: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 2
January 28, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this series of episodes, Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards, and challenges as well as tips for having success.
Episode 73: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 1
January 14, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this series of episodes Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards and challenges as well as tips for having success.
Episode 72: Jerry Junkin - Part 2
December 22, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 20 MBOur second episode with the incomparable Jerry Junkin, where he shares his insights and thoughts on directing bands.
Episode 71: Jerry Junkin - Part 1
December 10, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 28.4 MBJerry Junkin, famous wind band conductor, joins us to talk about mentorship and teaching expression (among other things).
Episode 70: Dan Morrison - Part 2
November 12, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBPart 2 with Dan Morrison as we talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.
Episode 69: Dan Morrison - Part 1
October 22, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this series of episodes Dan Morrison joins me to talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.
Episode 68: Melodianne Mallow - Part 3
October 08, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 24.4 MBOur final episode with the amazing Melodianne Mallow, where we wrap up her thoughts on the most important things for a beginning band director to know.
Episode 66: Melodianne Mallow - Part 2
September 24, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBThe second part in our series with Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, where we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.
Episode 66: Melodianne Mallow - Part 1
September 10, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this series we welcome Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, and we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.
Episode 65: COVID-19 Thoughts - August 2020
August 13, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBI wanted to take some time and discuss what we no about COVID and how we can be safe in the band hall in the 2020-2021 school year. This is not medical/legal advice, but just my attempts to report on research with some commentary thrown in there.
Episode 65: Bobby Lambert - Part 3
July 23, 2020 14:37 - 24 minutes - 21.7 MBIn our final episode with Bobby Lambert, head director at Wando High School, we discuss literature, fundamentals, and chamber ensembles.
Episode 64: Bobby Lambert - Part 2
July 09, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.5 MBOur second episode in the series with Wando High School head director Bobby Lambert. In this episode we talk about the selecting literature and the importance of fundamentals.
Episode 63: Bobby Lambert - Part 1
June 25, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBBobby Lambert is the head band director at Wando High School in South Carolina. His groups have performed at the Midwest Clinic and various BOA events. In this episode we discuss learning from mistakes and finding success as a young director.
Episode 61: Perspectives with Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski - Part 2
June 11, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 26.3 MBIn the second part of our annual perspectives series, Peyton and Shane talk about distance learning, student independence, and the importance of relationships in band directing.
Episode 61: Perspectives with Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski
May 21, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 22.8 MBIn our annual Perspectives series, we have Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski, two first year teachers in Texas with some great insights into their success during a challenging first year.
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April 23, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBJoin Gary Williams for part 2 of our chat about honor band, encouraging students, and general band talk.
Episode 59: Gary Williams - Part 1
April 09, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin Gary Williams, fantastic head band director from Cockrill Middle School, as he talks about creating a healthy band culture, building relationships, and general band talk.
Episode 58: Remote Instruction Round Table
March 19, 2020 21:22 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBIn this episode I invited several skilled directors to a round table discussion about teaching ensembles remotely. We discuss ways they have already used technology to reach beyond their classrooms, ways to handle the upcoming challenges, and philosophical foundations for teaching through the COVID challenge.
Episode 57: Percussion Basics - Part 2
March 12, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBThe second part of my discussion about the basics of percussion with Jordan Stern. © 2020 John M. Denis
Episode 56: Percussion Basics Part 1
February 27, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB© 2020 John M. Denis