Jonathan Grantham's guest appearances

Jonathan Grantham

AMusEd

Everything Band Podcast

The Band Room Podcast

Leading Band Through Covidland

Changing Your Pattern | A Conducting Leadership Podcast

Jason Nam

Alex Shapiro

Peter Meechan

Scott Edgar

Kaitlin Bove

Jacquie Dawson

Dale Trumbore

Cynthia Johnston Turner

Cait Nishimura

Jodie Blackshaw

Giovanni Santos

Aaron Perrine

Keith Kelly

Nicole Piunno

John Mackey

OwlTail

We are excited to welcome conductor and educator extraordinaire, Jonathan Grantham to Changing Your Pattern! Dylan and Jonathan talk about being vulnerable as a leader, creating spaces that students can be creative, the importance/difficultly of reflection and so much more!  Music Used in This Episode BRP Theme Music: Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura Arranged and performed by Brian Barber  Episode Links Jonathan's Blog https://accidentalexpertise.wordpress.com/author/enobmort1974/  Amador Valley High Bands https://www.amadormusic.org/  Jonathan's Ted Talk | The Power of Staying https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qhnVDoNV0&amp;t=670s&amp;ab_channel=TEDxTalks

We are excited to welcome conductor and educator extraordinaire, Jonathan Grantham to Changing Your Pattern! Dylan and Jonathan talk about being vulnerable as a leader, creating spaces that students can be creative, the importance/difficultly of reflection and so much more! Music Used in This Episode BRP Theme Music: Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura Arranged and performed by Brian Barber Episode Links Jonathan's Blog <a href="https://accidentalexpertise.wordpress.com/author/enobmort1974/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://accidentalexpertise.wordpress.com/author/enobmort1974/</a> Amador Valley High Bands <a href="https://www.amadormusic.org/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amadormusic.org/</a> Jonathan's Ted Talk | The Power of Staying <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qhnVDoNV0&amp;t=670s&amp;ab_channel=TEDxTalks" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qhnVDoNV0&amp;t=670s&amp;ab_channel=TEDxTalks</a>

CYP 4 | Jonathan Grantham

We welcome award-winning music educator, conductor and all around wonderful human, Jonathan Grantham to The Band Room! We spoke about his musical journey, celebrating 20 years at Amador Valley High School with a commission from past BRP guest John Mackey, the power of staying with it, his contributions to the Horizon Leans Forward, what he defines as a successful band program and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Storehttp://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this episodeBRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR HammellPerforming Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind EnsembleDr. Gillian MacKay – ConductorLake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay &amp; Pukaskwa by Cait NishimuraPerforming Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind EnsembleDr. Gillian MacKay – ConductorChasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait NishimuraArranged and performed by Brian BarberEpisode LinksAmador Valley Musichttps://www.amadormusic.org/homeJonathan's Blog - The Accidental Experthttps://accidentalexpertise.wordpress.com/author/enobmort1974/A deep reverberation fills with stars by John Mackeyhttps://www.johnmackey.com/music/deep-reverberation/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR4N3pSVgiMThe Staying Power of Staying | Jonathan Grantham | TEDxAmadorValleyHighhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qhnVDoNV0&amp;t=670sThe Horizon Leans Forward https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-horizon-leans-forward-book-g10369BRP is Supported ByCanadian Band Associationhttps://www.canadianband.org/Interprovincial Music Camphttps://www.campimc.ca/Kaleidoscope Adventureshttps://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/Support the show

We welcome award-winning music educator, conductor and all around wonderful human, Jonathan Grantham to The Band Room! We spoke about his musical journey, celebrating 20 years at Amador Valley High School with a commission from past BRP guest John Mackey, the power of staying with it, his contributions to the Horizon Leans Forward, what he defines as a successful band program and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod</a> Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store <a href="http://www.bandroompod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bandroompod.com/store</a> Music used in this episode BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay &amp; Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura Arranged and performed by Brian Barber Episode Links Amador Valley Music <a href="https://www.amadormusic.org/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amadormusic.org/home</a> Jonathan's Blog - The Accidental Expert <a href="https://accidentalexpertise.wordpress.com/author/enobmort1974/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://accidentalexpertise.wordpress.com/author/enobmort1974/</a> A deep reverberation fills with stars by John Mackey <a href="https://www.johnmackey.com/music/deep-reverberation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.johnmackey.com/music/deep-reverberation/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR4N3pSVgiM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR4N3pSVgiM</a> The Staying Power of Staying | Jonathan Grantham | TEDxAmadorValleyHigh <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qhnVDoNV0&amp;t=670s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qhnVDoNV0&amp;t=670s</a> The Horizon Leans Forward <a href="https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-horizon-leans-forward-book-g10369" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-horizon-leans-forward-book-g10369</a> BRP is Supported By Canadian Band Association <a href="https://www.canadianband.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.canadianband.org/</a> Interprovincial Music Camp <a href="https://www.campimc.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.campimc.ca/</a> Kaleidoscope Adventures <a href="https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

BRP 77 | Jonathan Grantham

Today’s guest is Jonathan Grantham, band director at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California. https://media.blubrry.com/leadingbandthroughcovidland/content.blubrry.com/leadingbandthroughcovidland/Jonathan_Grantham_Final_and_ready_for_publishing.mp3

Today’s guest is Jonathan Grantham, band director at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California. <a href="https://media.blubrry.com/leadingbandthroughcovidland/content.blubrry.com/leadingbandthroughcovidland/Jonathan_Grantham_Final_and_ready_for_publishing.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://media.blubrry.com/leadingbandthroughcovidland/content.blubrry.com/leadingbandthroughcovidland/Jonathan_Grantham_Final_and_ready_for_publishing.mp3</a>

Episode 2: Jonathan Grantham, connecting with our kids

Jonathan Grantham is the band director at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California. The AVHS Wind Ensemble 1 is making its second appearance at the Midwest Clinic this month. Topics:  Jonathan’s background growing up in rural Michigan and the band director who inspired him to a career as an educator. The story of Jonathan’s first job and the story of why he felt compelled to leave that job and take a break from teaching before moving to California. The culture shock of moving from teaching in Michigan to teaching in California and the instrumental program at Amador Valley High School. The process of applying for the Midwest Clinic, the reaction of his students, and the program that his group will play at the conference.  Links:  The Accidental Expert Amador Valley High School Music AVHS Wind Ensemble 1 plays Our New Day Begun by Omar Thomas AVHS Marching Band (2018) Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy  Biography: Jonathan Grantham, director of bands at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California, leads a band program of 350 students involved in five concert ensembles, three jazz bands, a competitive marching band, various chamber ensembles, two winter percussion units, and two winter guards. In his eighteen years at Amador Valley the band program has grown to triple in size and the ensembles have earned consistent superior ratings and high honors. Under Mr. Grantham’s guidance, Amador Valley’s top wind ensemble has performed at the CBDA state conference three times (2007, 2010, 2018), at WASBE in the summer of 2015 and twice at The Midwest Clinic (2013, 2019). Mr. Grantham is active as an adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor. He was an executive board member for NaFME/CMEA Bay Section and the Western Band Association and served for several years on the Special Projects Committee for the California Band Directors Association. Jonathan received his bachelor's degree in music education/trombone performance from Central Michigan University, graduating magna cum laude, and earned his master’s degree in conducting at the American Band College of Sam Houston State University, graduating summa cum laude. Honors include twice earning the Excellence in Education Award from Pleasanton Unified School District (2009, 2016) and being chosen as Pleasanton Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year (2013). Mr. Grantham was honored by the CMEA State Association in 2015 with the Don Schmeer/Byron Hoyt Band Educator Award. In 2018 Jonathan was inducted into the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Bandworld Legion of Honor. He resides in Martinez, California with his partner Ryan.

Jonathan Grantham is the band director at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California. The AVHS Wind Ensemble 1 is making its second appearance at the Midwest Clinic this month. Topics: <ul> <li>Jonathan’s background growing up in rural Michigan and the band director who inspired him to a career as an educator.</li> <li>The story of Jonathan’s first job and the story of why he felt compelled to leave that job and take a break from teaching before moving to California.</li> <li>The culture shock of moving from teaching in Michigan to teaching in California and the instrumental program at Amador Valley High School.</li> <li>The process of applying for the Midwest Clinic, the reaction of his students, and the program that his group will play at the conference.</li> </ul> Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://accidentalexpertise.wordpress.com/author/enobmort1974/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Accidental Expert</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amadormusic.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amador Valley High School Music</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg4AZQqaQ2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AVHS Wind Ensemble 1 plays Our New Day Begun by Omar Thomas</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiNuYizi__c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AVHS Marching Band (2018)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1FDk8__Nv4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy</a></li> </ul> Biography: Jonathan Grantham, director of bands at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California, leads a band program of 350 students involved in five concert ensembles, three jazz bands, a competitive marching band, various chamber ensembles, two winter percussion units, and two winter guards. In his eighteen years at Amador Valley the band program has grown to triple in size and the ensembles have earned consistent superior ratings and high honors. Under Mr. Grantham’s guidance, Amador Valley’s top wind ensemble has performed at the CBDA state conference three times (2007, 2010, 2018), at WASBE in the summer of 2015 and twice at The Midwest Clinic (2013, 2019). Mr. Grantham is active as an adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor. He was an executive board member for NaFME/CMEA Bay Section and the Western Band Association and served for several years on the Special Projects Committee for the California Band Directors Association. Jonathan received his bachelor's degree in music education/trombone performance from Central Michigan University, graduating magna cum laude, and earned his master’s degree in conducting at the American Band College of Sam Houston State University, graduating summa cum laude. Honors include twice earning the Excellence in Education Award from Pleasanton Unified School District (2009, 2016) and being chosen as Pleasanton Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year (2013). Mr. Grantham was honored by the CMEA State Association in 2015 with the Don Schmeer/Byron Hoyt Band Educator Award. In 2018 Jonathan was inducted into the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Bandworld Legion of Honor. He resides in Martinez, California with his partner Ryan.