Latest Banddirector Podcast Episodes
Episode 82: Jason Prasifka - Part 1
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - September 09, 2021 17:12 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsI'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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - July 29, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsThis 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - June 10, 2021 15:14 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingshttp://programnotespodcast.com/2021/06/10/episode-80-carter-biggers-part-2
Episode 79: Carter Biggers - Part 1
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - May 13, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsCarter Biggers joins me for this series to talk about programing, score study, and general band stuff.
Episode 78: Liz Love - Part 3
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - April 22, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsThe 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - April 08, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsOn 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - March 11, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsOn 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - February 25, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn our final episode with Tiffiny Reckley we discuss her advice to young music educators and being a lifelong learner.
Ep. #006 Part 2 Willie Murillo AS YOU GO, SO DO THEY | How to be Inspired | ThePracticeApp
Band Director Blueprint - February 16, 2021 09:46 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHaving a great artist teach and perform with your bands can be daunting, scary, and intimidating, but our guest Willie Murillo makes approaching professional musicians easy! In this episode, Willie explains "AS YOU DO, SO DO THEY". We also talk about Inspiration. It is not the WHAT, but the HOW....
Episode 74: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 2
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - January 28, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - January 14, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - December 22, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsOur second episode with the incomparable Jerry Junkin, where he shares his insights and thoughts on directing bands.
Episode 71: Jerry Junkin - Part 1
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - December 10, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsJerry Junkin, famous wind band conductor, joins us to talk about mentorship and teaching expression (among other things).
Episode 70: Dan Morrison - Part 2
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - November 12, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsPart 2 with Dan Morrison as we talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.
Episode 69: Dan Morrison - Part 1
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - October 22, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - October 08, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsOur 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - September 24, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsThe 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - September 10, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - August 13, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsI 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.
Ep. #006 Part 1 Willie Murillo | 3 Tips For Band Directors And Music Education Majors, And Bridging The Gap With Guest Artists
Band Director Blueprint - August 11, 2020 01:07 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHaving a guest artist teach and perform with your bands can be daunting, but our guest makes approaching professional musicians easy! As a Grammy Award Winner, LA studio musician, producer, writer, and educator, Trumpet player Willie Murillo packs a powerful interview! Enjoy episode #006 Pt.1/2....
Ep. #005 Tony Mazzaferro | How To Structure Your Rehearsal Process, How Teaching Philosophies Change, and 2-Year vs. 4-Year Music Schools
Band Director Blueprint - July 30, 2020 02:26 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHey everyone, and welcome to episode number 5 of the Band Director Blueprint Podcast! My name is Taylor Smith, with co-host Eric Villalobos. We appreciate you for joining us today. For our listeners that are new to the community, the Band Director Blueprint podcast is a place for current and fut...
Episode 65: Bobby Lambert - Part 3
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - July 23, 2020 14:37 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn our final episode with Bobby Lambert, head director at Wando High School, we discuss literature, fundamentals, and chamber ensembles.
Burdett Interview FINAL AUDIO
Band Director Blueprint - July 23, 2020 08:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Band Director Blueprint, hosted by Taylor Smith and Eric Villalobos, will spotlight music educators from across the country on short helpful tips on building music programs, as well as long form interviews/discussions on topics presented by you the viewer. The goal of the podcast is to create...
Ep. 003 Building A Positive Culture and Understanding The Difference Between Heroes and Teachers: Justin Padilla
Band Director Blueprint - July 14, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHey everyone, and welcome to Episode number 3 of the Band Director Blueprint Podcast! My name is Taylor Smith, with co-host Eric Villalobos. We appreciate you for joining us today. For our listeners that are new to the community, the Band Director Blueprint podcast is a place for current and fut...
Episode 64: Bobby Lambert - Part 2
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - July 09, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsOur 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.
Ep. 002 Putting People First: Eric Villalobos
Band Director Blueprint - July 08, 2020 03:46 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHey everyone, and welcome to episode number 2 of the Band Director Blueprint Podcast! My name is Taylor Smith. I appreciate you for joining me today. For our listeners that are new to the community, the Band Director Blueprint podcast is a place for current and future music educators to contribu...
Episode 63: Bobby Lambert - Part 1
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - June 25, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsBobby 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - June 11, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn 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
Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - May 21, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn 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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Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast - April 23, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsJoin Gary Williams for part 2 of our chat about honor band, encouraging students, and general band talk.
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