Join us as Erin Cole and I discuss 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.
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.
I’ve included the handout below:
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.
I’ve included a pdf of the slides from this presentation below:
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.
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.
In this episode I discuss tips and tricks for a successful sight-reading contest/competition experience.
In this final episode in the series, Darcy Williams (of After Sectionals fame) talks about teaching rhythm logically and the importance of reaching out to other skilled teachers.
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In this episode Darcy Williams continues telling us about brass approaches and how to actually create your own supplementary materials.
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Join Darcy Williams (of After Sectionals fame) as she continues our discussion of supplemental materials in beginning band.
Join Darcy Williams and me for our new series discussing supplementary materials and beginning band curriculum. Darcy is an amazing band director and the driving force behind the After Sectionals Podcast. I’m incredibly fortunate to have her on the program and I’m pleased with the insightful information she has to share.
