In this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience. 

In this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience.

Episode 100: Student Teaching

Jarrett Lipman

In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD. 

In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD.

Episode 99: Jarrett Lipman - Part 2

Episode 98: Jarrett Lipman - Part 1

In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire. 

In these episodes I'm joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire.

Episode 97: Caroline Beatty - Part 2

Episode 96: Caroline Beatty - Part 1

In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.

In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.

Episode 95: Matthew McInturf - Part 2

Episode 94: Matthew McInturf - Part 1

In this episode, I talk about tips for having a successful year with your beginning band students.

In this episode, I talk about tips for having a successful year with your beginning band students.

Episode 93: Beginning Band Crash Course

Fred Allen

The second part of my chat with Fred Allen. 

The second part of my chat with Fred Allen.

Episode 91: Fred Allen - Part 2

Part one of my chat with Fred Allen, retired band director and university professor.

Part one of my chat with Fred Allen, retired band director and university professor.

Episode 91: Fred Allen - Part 1

So, 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).

This podcast is filled with tons of great advice and tips for band directors at all levels of teaching experience. It should be required listening. Love it!

GREAT tips and reminders!

This is a great podcast. I’ve been listening to this for a few months now, and there are so many great tips and ideas and other resources here for any band teacher at any level. Give this a listen, see what I mean.

Not just beginning band.

So, 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).

Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast

I'm excited to welcome Rob Chilton, fantastic director, leader, and musician to the podcast for the start of a series discussing director leadership. Rob's kids recently performed at the Texas Music Educators Association convention as one of the state honor bands. For those unfamiliar with the Texas band scene, this is a pretty big deal. It means that among schools of similar size, Mr. Chilton's band was deemed to have the best performance and invited to perform at our annual meeting. I sincerely hope that listeners out there get something out of this chat. ©2018 John M. Denis

I'm excited to welcome Rob Chilton, fantastic director, leader, and musician to the podcast for the start of a series discussing director leadership. Rob's kids recently performed at the Texas Music Educators Association convention as one of the state honor bands. For those unfamiliar with the Texas band scene, this is a pretty big deal. It means that among schools of similar size, Mr. Chilton's band was deemed to have the best performance and invited to perform at our annual meeting. I sincerely hope that listeners out there get something out of this chat. ©2018 John M. Denis

Episode 23: Leading a Successful Band Program - Part 1

Episode 20: Beginning Band - Part 1

This episode begins our series on intonation in the wind ensemble.  Jordan Stern and I discuss some common causes of bad intonation and introduce ideas for improvement.  Be sure to check out the other episodes in the series as they release ©2017 John M. Denis

This episode begins our series on intonation in the wind ensemble.  Jordan Stern and I discuss some common causes of bad intonation and introduce ideas for improvement.  Be sure to check out the other episodes in the series as they release ©2017 John M. Denis

Episode 5: Intonation Part 1

On this series we have the incomparable Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to talk about becoming a successful band director. Dr. Tim is well known in music education for his expertise and uplifting attitude, and has been involved in a variety of successful publications, programs, and schools during his storied career. ©2019 John M. Denis

On this series we have the incomparable <a href="http://www.attitudeconcepts.com/about-tim/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser</a> to talk about becoming a successful band director. Dr. Tim is well known in music education for his expertise and uplifting attitude, and has been involved in a variety of successful publications, programs, and schools during his storied career. ©2019 John M. Denis

Episode 37: Dr Tim - Part 1

In this final episode in the series, Darcy Williams (of <a href="http://aftersectionals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">After Sectionals</a> fame) talks about teaching rhythm logically and the importance of reaching out to other skilled teachers. ©2019 John M. Denis

Episode 35: Supplementary Materials - Part 4

Part 2 of our series with the incomparable Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser talking about becoming a successful band director. Dr. Tim is well known in music education for his expertise and uplifting attitude, and has been involved in a variety of successful publications, programs, and schools during his storied career ©2019 John M. Denis

Part 2 of our series with the incomparable <a href="http://www.attitudeconcepts.com/about-tim/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser</a> talking about becoming a successful band director. Dr. Tim is well known in music education for his expertise and uplifting attitude, and has been involved in a variety of successful publications, programs, and schools during his storied career ©2019 John M. Denis

Episode 38: Dr. Tim - Part 2

Episode 36: Sight-reading Contest Tips

Episode 16: Fundamental Drill

So now that we've discussed some of the causes behind poor intonation, how do we help our students build good intonation habits?  In the second part of this series Jordan Stern and I discuss some of the strategies to teach intonation conceptually.  ©2017 John M. Denis

So now that we've discussed <a href="http://programnotespodcast.com/2017/12/14/intonation-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">some of the causes behind poor intonation</a>, how do we help our students build good intonation habits?  In the second part of this series Jordan Stern and I discuss some of the strategies to teach intonation conceptually.  ©2017 John M. Denis

Episode 6: Intonation - Part 2

Erin Cole

Part 2 of my discussion with Erin Cole about challenges and solutions for heterogeneous beginner instruction. Erin was the band director at Tapp Middle School in Cobb County, Georgia from 1995-2017 and was named “Teacher of the Year” in 2016. Her bands have had a national reputation for excellence, and she is currently a Conn-Selmer Senior Educational Consultant. ©2019 John M. Denis

Part 2 of my discussion with Erin Cole about challenges and solutions for heterogeneous beginner instruction. Erin was the band director at Tapp Middle School in Cobb County, Georgia from 1995-2017 and was named “Teacher of the Year” in 2016. Her bands have had a national reputation for excellence, and she is currently a Conn-Selmer Senior Educational Consultant. ©2019 John M. Denis

Episode 42: Heterogeneous Beginners with Erin Cole - Part 2

Join Brian Weidner and myself as we discuss how to successfully follow a previous teacher.  In part 1 of this discussion, we address the idea of social capital and the importance of professional communication. ©2018 John M. Denis

Join Brian Weidner and myself as we discuss how to successfully follow a previous teacher.  In part 1 of this discussion, we address the idea of social capital and the importance of professional communication. ©2018 John M. Denis

Episode 8: Starting a Job - Part 1

This episode is a live recording of a clinic presented by Dr. Marta Frey-Clark and myself at TMEA 2019. In this presentation we discuss both general theories underlying recruitment and retention as well as specific strategies to help directors grow their programs. ©2019 John M. Denis

This episode is a live recording of a clinic presented by Dr. Marta Frey-Clark and myself at TMEA 2019. In this presentation we discuss both general theories underlying recruitment and retention as well as specific strategies to help directors grow their programs. ©2019 John M. Denis

Episode 40: Recruitment and Retention - Part 2

Episode 7: Intonation - Part 3

Episode 10: Starting a Job To Do List

Episode 26: Leading a Successful Band Program - Part 4

Episode 11: Saxophone Tips - Part 1

Episode 14: Band Handbook

Episode 19: Non-varsity bands part 3

Episode 17: Non-varsity Band Part 1

Episode 9: Starting a Job - Part 2

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