Directing Band

In this episode, Josh and Rachael discuss ideas to have a stress-free Christmas!Website: DirectingBand.comInstagram: @DirectingTheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydYouTube: DirectingbandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, Josh and Rachael discuss what winter guard is and what is involved in getting one started.  Links for today's show:https://sapaonline.nethttps://wgi.orghttps://marchmaster.comWebsite: DirectingBand.comInstagram: @DirectingTheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydYouTube: DirectingbandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, Josh discusses a new way he is teaching musicality and phrasing. Website: DirectingBand.comInstagram: @DirectingTheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydYouTube: DirectingbandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Burnout is a real thing!  If you want to accomplish more, while also having margin in your life, it all starts with having a plan.  In this brief episode, Josh gives a few tips related to being intentional with your life.  In addition he talks about how he organizes his personal planner to accomplish all of his goals, both personal and professional.  10x Journal Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/10X-Planner-by-Grant-Cardone/dp/B0182MR1B8/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=10x+planner&qid=1638145028&sr=8-5Best Self Journal Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/SELF-Journal-BestSelf-Productivity-Achievement/dp/B088KRTJSR/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=best+self+journal&qid=1638145068&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A1FA57EE88Q1P&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNUYyVUZPTEhRUFY1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDE5ODIwM1U4QTVQSEpZMEI5MCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzAxNjcxMkJNRFVJSjBXNjVZTiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=Website: DirectingBand.comInstagram: @DirectingTheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydYouTube: DirectingbandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Teaching a chromatic scale can be a challenge, but it is not as hard when you move slow and methodical.  That is what the chromatic scale cell does!  You teach sections of the chromatic scale in small groups (known as cells).  We found all of this already written out for you online.  You can print and start using the Chromatic Scale Cells exercise in your band room today! Visit https://www.directingband.com/resources and check out the "Chromatic Scale Cells" link under the books and methods section today!Website: DirectingBand.comInstagram: @DirectingTheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydYouTube: DirectingbandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, Josh gives band parents a few ideas as to how they can support their student in band and beyond.Website: DirectingBand.comInstagram: @DirectingTheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydYouTube: DirectingbandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this Free Resource Friday we found you a how to guide for marching band electronics.  This guide, by Pete Sapadin, tells you exactly what electronics you need for your marching band, gives you brand and model recommendations, talks about how to set it up, and even gives you pictures.  This was the guide I used this year when I had to be the "electronics guy" for a season.  You can find the link to the guide under the "Links to Books Methods and More Section" on our website (https://www.directingband.com/resources).Website: DirectingBand.comInstagram: @DirectingTheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydYouTube: DirectingbandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Is your band tight on money?  Do you need to purchase a stock music set instead of a custom arrangement in order to save on funds?  We had to do that this year as well.  In this episode we tell you what we did, how we did it, and we even tell you where we went to purchase our show.Main idea: "Execution is the highest form of Effect." Website: DirectingBand.comInstagram: @DirectingTheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydYouTube: DirectingbandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

This is the final episode of season 2 of the Directing Band Podcast.  Be on the lookout for season 3 of the directing band podcast starting in August.In this episode, Josh discusses the 9 tips to survive your first day at a new school given by Patrick Moore in his article, "9 tips to surviving as a first year band director" which can be found at banddirectorstalkshop.com.Website: DirectingBand.comInstagram: @DirectingTheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydYouTube: DIrectingbandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

If you are like most band directors, nobody ever taught you how to build wealth.  Over the course of the podcasts, Josh has shared with you his ongoing strategy to invest his money such that he has the ability to retire well.  This episode is an update from the last episode (Nov. 2020).Josh's suggestion on investing: 1.  Invest in your company's matching 401k if available (Or continue to contribute to your state's teacher retirement pension fund).2. OPEN UP A Roth IRA! DO THIS NOW!!!!!!  Once your Roth IRA account is open, invest your money in a target retirement index fund.  (Josh is invested in two funds, VTIVX target retirement 2045 and VTSAX total stock index fund).  Max this out every year.3.  Always save and invest a large portion of your side hustle money.  Only spend the interest, never lose your principal.  The pandemic caused chaos, stock prices fell, panic in the market hit, so Josh stuck to the plan.  As a result, he saw a 29% increase in wealth over the last year.  Suggested reading:I will teach you to be reach by Ramit SethiSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, Josh gives you 10 tips to help you get your first job.  Succeeding in your first job interview is imperative.  In today's market, some jobs have 40-80...and even 100 applicants.  So what are some ways you can standout?  What are some things you can do in the interview to really make a positive impression?  What are some things you should NEVER do?Josh discusses his thoughts on these key items and more!Check us out online at DirectingBand.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

This episode has been particularly hard to make.  I apologize for the delay in content for my show.  My school and the surrounding community was hit by an EF4 tornado, one of the largest on record for the state of Georgia.  It damaged 1700 homes and left the high school where I teach with extreme damage.  In the middle of the chaos, there is hope!  This is a brief account into what I saw, and the "countermoves" I saw in the days that followed.Band Directors, we have a tremendous responsibility to protect and care for our students.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

This episode is the second in our mentor series where Josh interviews Band Directors whom he admires, respects, and highly values their perspectives on important issues.  The questions he asks are designed to be broad in an effort to help listeners take a look into the mind of a master band director.Nick Golding is a very successful band director who has led successful band programs at multiple schools.  His bands have performed at collegiate invitation events, state in-service conferences, Bands of America Regional Finalist, WGI World Championships and more.  He has found a balance of work life to personal life and leads others by example.  I think after listening to his thoughts in this episode you will find yourself inspired and motivated to take your band to the next level.  Items Discussed:Warm Up Fundamentals by Balmages and GauslineSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

This free resource episode is drawing more attention to the 8 pages of notes from Matthew Price (Episode 40 and 42).  Matthew created a handout with information that is vital to every band room.  What I love about this resource is that it is about research based best practices for band directing.  It breaks down what a good teacher does as measured by effect size.  He includes quotes from his mentors, books for future reading, ideas related to leadership, and more.  The pages were so valuable, they deserved their own episode.Here is the link to this resource (You can also find it at DirectingBand.com/resources): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z6ofzkz-Bxv6urf_dzaafX8uAP0jIdKQHytXIfJDO84/edit?usp=sharingSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Episode 42 is the second episode in our mentor series where we bring high impact teachers on the show to talk about key areas of having a very successful band program.  In this incredible episode, Matthew Price joins us to talk about "Unlocking Your Band's Real Potential by Using a Growth Mindset to the Most of Any Situation."  The episode is full of nuggets of wisdom from one of the most successful teachers in the band directing profession.This interview takes place in two parts.  Be sure to go back and listen to Episode 40 for the beginning of this great interview.  You will want to listen with your yellow notepad and be ready to take notes.  Be sure to download the handout associated with this episode below or at DirectingBand.com/resourcesItems mentioned in this episode:Visible Learning for Teachers by John HattieExpressions in Music by VandercookUnlocking Your Band’s Real Potential--Using a Growth Mindset to Make the Most of Any Situation! by Matthew Price Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Welcome to another Free Resource Friday on the Directing Band Podcast.  Today we talk about the app called Sheet Music Scanner.  This app will allow you to take a picture of a score part with your phone and then the app will scan it and create a play back track in mp3, wav, and other formats.  If you have a struggling student that needs an extra step to play along with or an online student who needs an added tool to help them, this is a great app for you.  You can find the app at https://sheetmusicscanner.comYou can find the link to this resource and almost a hundred others at https://www.directingband.com/resources.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Episode 40 is the first episode in our mentor series where we bring high impact teachers on the show to talk about key areas of having a very successful band program.  In this incredible episode, Matthew Price joins us to talk about "Unlocking Your Band's Real Potential by Using a Growth Mindset to the Most of Any Situation."  The episode is full of nuggets of wisdom from one of the most successful teachers in the band directing profession.This interview takes place in two parts.  Be sure to catch Episode 42 for the conclusion of this great episode.  You will want to listen with your yellow notepad and be ready to take notes.  Matthew put together a handout with key take aways which will be linked in the show notes for Episode 41.Items mentioned in this episode:Visible Learning for Teachers by John HattieExpressions in Music by VandercookUnlocking Your Band’s Real Potential--Using a Growth Mindset to Make the Most of Any Situation! by Matthew Price (see link in episode 42)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Welcome to another free resource Friday!  This week we take you to marchingartseducation.com to a free webinar by Matt and Ben Harloff who are the gurus behind Inside the Circle and the Carolina Crown Brassline.  In this free webinar, they take you through their series of warm ups and talk about their ideas behind these warm ups.  I even suggest getting our your instrument and playing along!  If you are looking to revamp your warm up series for marching band or even concert band, this is a great free resource to check out.Here is the link: https://marchingartseducation.com/just-play-2-with-matt-and-ben-harloff/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, Josh talks about the method he uses to incentivize students to move toward mastery as well as how he provides short term and long term awards. Find us online at https://www.directingband.comInstagram: @DirectingtheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydEmail: DirectingBand@gmail.comYoutube: Directing BandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

What if I could tell you that you can have the music to all of the John Philip Sousa Marches for free, complete with a Public Domain Letter, Rehearsal Notes, and a Performance Recording from the "The President's Own." Well, I can tell you exactly where to find that. The United States Marine Band has put together a website to bring you the music and encourage the performance of these great works of our heritage. Click here to visit the United States Marine Band Webpage. (https://www.marineband.marines.mil/audio-resources/the-complete-marches-of-john-philip-sousa/)You can find this resource and more at https://www.directingband.com/resourcesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Damien Gaiters is the Director of Bands at Lithia Springs High School in Douglas County, Georgia. Damien believes that empowering student leaders is an important part of his classroom strategy. He invests in student so much so, that he actually has key student conduct his band from the podium and offer insight to their peers. He believes that this is important as it fosters more musical accountability, but also helps students to take charge of their musical growth. In this episode, Damien shares how this works in his classroom, talks about the responsibilities of the student and the teacher, and shares with you practical ways that you could begin to implement this strategy in your own classroom. This is an excellent episode for those looking for motivate their students, encourage and grow student leaders, find a good strategy for classroom management, and more. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Welcome to Free Resource Friday! On this episode we discuss https://www.onandoffthepodium.com/materials by Wendy Higdon. This website has a LOT of free recourses. If you are teaching beginning band, you should especially listen to this website and look at these resources. You can find the link to this resource and all resources from our show at: https://www.directingband.com/resourcesYou can find today's resource at: https://www.onandoffthepodium.com/materials. Be sure you have subscribed to our show for more Free Resources every Friday!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

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In this episode of Free Resource Friday, we discuss composer Brian Sadler's website where he gives you a bunch of free arrangements. We do encourage you to send in a donation for his work. Link: Here is a link to his website (Click Here): https://briansadler.org/arrangements-1Find us on Youtube: @DirectingBandor Instagram: @DirectingtheBandor on Twitter: @JoshRBoydor our website: DirectingBand.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Episode 32 is an episode based on a listener request. In this episode, Josh describes what he ideally wants every student to know when they enter the high school band as a 9th grader. When every student enters the band as a new student, they are given a "Step 0" sheet of tasks to complete. The purpose of a student completing these tasks is to demonstrate what they already know. The tasks are created from the GMEA middle school all state band requirements. In addition, the tasks are created based on the UIL sight-reading requirements for Level 1 and Level 2. Show Links:Click here for a free copy of Josh's "Step 0" Pass Off Sheet. Directingband.com Free Lunch CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

This episode is taken from my interview on the Within the Musician Podcast with Monica Williams. it was an honor to be on her show and talk about issues related to virtual band during the pandemic. We talk about several key issues related to developing mastery, technology, and more. If you would like to hear the full episode, you can find it using the link below.Show Links:Within the Musician Podcast by Monica Williams (https://www.bayareaflutist.com)Monica Williams bio and websiteDirectingBand.comFree Lunch CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Welcome to another episode of Free Resource Friday. In this episode we are talking about Mike Robinson Music. Mike Robinson's website is fantastic with free exercises related to articulation, lip slurs, scale studies, and more.Here is a link his website: Click Here (https://www.mrobinsonmusic.com/free-resources.html)For more free resource Friday's please subscribe to our show on whatever application you are listening to this episode! DirectingBand.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

This episode was created from feedback from teacher feedback on social media. We discuss classroom management strategies, teaching methods, and more. This episode includes 11 key classroom management ideas that are broken down into practical strategies. In addition, we include direct quotes from multiple master teachers. Guest contributors include: Amber Dudley, Kelsey Armstrong, Kayla Peavy, Heather Wyman, Alan Armstrong, Chuck Jindrich, Damien Gaiters, Matthew Price, Robert Grogan, Grayson Lawrence, Kimberly Anne, Jared Kaufman, Brandon Robinson, Lilith Tate, Kathy Brown, Maria Menendez, Josh Brandon, Denis Naughton, and more.Rachael joins as a guest co-host of this episode. For this episode, we created this Classroom Management Toolbox Handout for you and your students. (CLICK HERE TO GET THE HANDOUT). https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XX3_ZoMoYqtn8drhbJV8oDKZiLbnuCoOpKTNuKVeHvc/edit?usp=sharingFind us online at https://www.directingband.comInstagram: @DirectingtheBandTwitter: @JoshRBoydEmail: DirectingBand@gmail.comYoutube: Directing BandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

One of our favorite resources is John McAllister Music. John as a great website where he delivers instrumental exercises related long tones, technique, scale builder, and more. His cinematic series fundamental program includes backing tracks that the students can play with. This can easily be used to encourage student engagement in your classroom. Additionally, he has several compositions and methods for sale. Show Notes:CLICK HERE to go to John McAllister Music (https://www.johnmcallistermusic.com/free-resources.html)DirectingBand.comFree Lunch CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, Josh responds to a listener request to talk about his process to preparing his concert bands for sight reading at Large Group Performance Evaluation. Josh gives you his month by month preparation plan and breaks down the timing and reasoning behind each step in the process.5 tools we use for sightreading:1. Rhythm sheetsFussell RhythmsUIL Level Rhythm sheets2. Method BookFoundations for a Superior Performance (Freshmen Band)Habits for a Successful Musician (Middle Band)Tone and Technique (Mastery Band)3. Sight Reading Factor generated excerpts4. Concert works from the State List5. UIL Sight Reading ChartsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode we share a website article from Band Directors Talk Shop on "How to Teach Four Mallet Grip." This article was put together by Rick Astorga. One of the things I found helpful about this web article is that it breaks down how to teach the Stevens grip into easy steps. It also includes pictures which is super helpful for people like Josh who are not percussionist (Josh plays trumpet). Show Links:Click here for the article, "How to Teach Four Mallet Grip" (https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/how-to-teach-four-mallets-grip/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=284939410_7450814_195438)DirectingBand.com Free Lunch CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, Miranda Carlsen, the band director at Harris County High School, talks about ways that she is creating a big sound in a rural area. She talks about her daily warm up and fundamental routine, her approach to marching band, running a band contest, her fundraisers, and more. The idea behind this podcast is that you can do big things, even in a rural area. Mrs. Carlsen's band program is experience growth in numbers, ensembles offered, and students being accepted into collegiate programs. I hope that you enjoy this interview and feel encouraged to make big things happen at your school. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this first episode of Free Resource Friday, we share with you a website where you can receive 36 free chorales. This resource was brought to our attention by band director, Adam Swan. Aaron Cole teaches high band at Mayo High School in Rochester, MN and plays horn in the Rochester Community Band. He created a chorale warm up book for band that he has posted for free on his website. On his website you can download a zip file that already has the chorales organized in instrumental student books. Josh has uploaded these into a google drive for his students to be able to access them on their chromebooks. Other teachers have printed them and found a local shop to bind them. You could also simply print them off for your students as you need them. Aaron Cole has a DONATE link on his website where you can donate to him for providing this wonderful resource. I hope that you will consider supporting him.Here is a link to the 36 chorales by Aaron Cole. (http://aaronmcole.com/chorale.html?fbclid=IwAR2oTgfi1B2oIifwJA75mFlOKLiSbSkqnxrlLmeMlAlyL1EA44wEKE8aOmc) Other Links:DirectingBand.com Free Lunch Coffee (Use code Community at checkout for a 10% discount)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Monica Williams is a musician, flutist, teaching artist, composer, lifelong learner from the Bay area of San Francisco. She is also the host of “Within the Musician,” a podcast designed to be a place of discovery for all students, performers, educators and future educators. In this episode, Monica and I discuss ways to develop phrasing and expression in young musicians. It is a fantastic conversation between a professional performer and private lesson instructor and a high school band director.I highly recommend Monica's podcast, "Within the Musician." You can find and subscribe to her podcast by clicking here.Show Notes:Within the Music Musician with Monica Willians: https://nycpodcastnetwork.com/podcast/within-the-musician-monica-williams/Monica Williams BioSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Vin Singh is the owner of Free Lunch Coffee, a business that donates the funds to provide 10 meals to school children in need around the world with every bag of coffee purchased. Mr. Singh started his career with a high paying job in corporate America, but decided that he lacked fulliment and purpose. In this episode, he talks about how he quit his corporate job, sold his clothes, and then started up a coffee business with the goal of feeding school children. He also talks about his future plans to grow his business so that it can feed more children.At the end of the podcast, Mr, Singh invites our listeners to try Free Lunch Coffee with a 10% off coupon. To receive this discount, go to https://www.directingband.com/coffee where you will find a link to visit his website. If you type in coupon code "Community" at checkout, you will receive the discount. You will also be providing 10 meals for children in need! Coffee, Children's lives, and Community are all things that band directors care about. We hope that you will tell your friends about this business and consider being a supporter.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

The Directing Band Podcast has officially completed its first season! We did 20 episodes in the year 2020! What a year it was! In this episode, Josh talks about some of the things we learned together. This is a great episode to start with as he talks about the highlights from season 1. He concludes by telling you what is coming up in season 2 of the Directing Band podcast! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Over the Christmas holidays, I tested positive for COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. I did have symptoms. In this episode I tell you what it was like, how I contracted the virus, things I wish I had done differently, as well as a candid discussion on what the media is both wrong and right about. My purpose in sharing this episode is to hope that I encourage others to take the necessary and correct precautions. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Christian Gordon is the band director at Westglades Middle School in Parkland, Florida. Both Christian and Josh teach band through a mastery system by which students work to develop their individual musical skills first, and in doing so, the band reading ability continues to grow.Christian talks about the concept of a mastery system, gives examples of tasks that his students work on individually, and then further discusses the benefits of encouraging and measuring student achievement. Josh talks about how his mastery system at the high school connects to Christian's system. This includes studio recitals and mastery recitals and working through targeted exercises in select method books. Key concepts that are discussed:Ensemble skills are a byproduct of individual musical ability.Know what you want your students to do. Start with the end in mind.Organize tasks into measurable items that students can do.Meet students where they are at while always leading them to the next area of success.Links to items discussed in this episode:Interview with Alfred Watkins by John Thomson (mentioned on the show)Power in the Progress System (a Mastery System that Christian and Josh have used and loved)Christian Gordon Instagram (send him a message if you would like him to share some of his resources).Youtube presentation on Josh's systemSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, Josh talks about his faith in God, Christmas, and how he is taking what the enemy made for evil and turning it into good.WARNING: This podcast does contain religious material and concludes with the host saying a prayer. Parents are advised.The Christmas story is about Jesus and a story that points us all to something greater than ourselves. It can cause us to live a better life, one of value, we can live a life of significance. Josh believes that thanks to 2020 his vision is clearer and his life is refocussed. We hope you enjoy! Merry Christmas listeners! May God truly bless and guide you. May your 2021 be the most incredible, blessed, and joyful years of your life. Links:See A Victory (YouTube video)Simply Christian by NT Wright (book, amazon link)Christmas story (Luke 2:1-20)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Rachael Boyd is the color guard coordinator at Newnan High School in Newnan, Georgia. In this episode, she has an open and honest conversation with Josh in regard to how he can better support the color guard. The conversation is meant to help band directors, both young and old, hear things from the perspective of a guard instructor. The discussion begins with talks about day to day rehearsals in the fall and then moves to considering how band directors can better show their support for the winter guard.Rachael is Josh's color guard coordinator, so the discussion begins as Josh asks Rachael, "How can I do things better? What do you want me to know?" Josh asks this question publicly and in a vulnerable manner, so that hopefully, we can all learn and grow together. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

Dr. Josh Brandon is the band director at Loganville High School near Athens, Georgia. In this interview, Dr. Brandon shares his insight on developing a winning culture in the band. He starts the podcast with a key insight, "Community comes before culture. Culture comes before Commitment." Here are a few main themes that are discussed in this podcast:1. Give kids a voice.2. Include Stakeholders in the decision process.3. Empower student leaders.4. Create a culture of "We."5. Teach students to "trust the process and rely on their training."6. Are you a thermostat or thermometer?Visit us online at Directingband.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, Michael Miller visits the show to speak with us about the WGI commUNITY project. This is a “virtual band” project that is open to any person who plays an instrument or is involved with color guard! Michael gives band directors information about how they can get their students involved in this project. It is a great opportunity to connect your students with some of the leading innovators and educators in the pageantry arts!A few high points:Any person can participate regardless of their ability level.Membership includes master class content, music, and other information to help them successfully participate in the process.Students do not have to major time commitment. .The participation fee is only $40 and it gives students access to some of the leading innovators and educators in the pageantry arts.Students do not need fancy equipment to participate. A simple smartphone is all you need to submit recordings (although upgraded equipment is always a great option when possible).Show links for the following items can be found at DirectingBand.com:Michael Miller’s website and informationVirtual Danse by the Colts drum and bugle corpsWGI WebsiteWGI Community Project WebsiteVirtual Arts, Inc*Michael J. Miller is a composer, conductor, and educator living in Horse Cave, KY. His many works for concert band, orchestra, and chamber ensembles are available from Alfred Music, Carl Fischer Music, F.J.H. Music, Excelcia Music, Murphy Music, and R.W.S. Music. They regularly receive critical acclaim including J.W. Pepper and Son's Editors' Choice, Bandworld's Top 100 New Works for Band, and Highly Recommended status by the National Band Association's magazine, The Instrumentalist. Michael's music is performed nationally and abroad, including recent performances at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensemble’s summer conference, and the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble’s composer initiative. Michael adjudicates and designs for pageantry ensembles across the United States. He currently serves as an adjudicator for Bands of America, is the brass arranger for the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, and music arranger for Virtual Arts, Inc. Michael J Miller serves on the Winds Instruction team for the WGI commUNITY project.--- Support this podcast: Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

This episode is for band directors, students, and parents. Chef Jonathan is the Executive Chef for Estelle Wine Bar and Bistro, a fine dining restaurant operated by Marriott. He is an entrepreneur, owns and operates a large homestead farm, and is a podcaster and media influencer. His food has been featured on multiple sources of media from television, fine dining magazines, and more. In this episode, Chef Jonathan talks about how his experience as a band student and drum corps member helped him develop the leadership skills and grit necessary to make it in the business world. As an executive chef at a large restaurant, he is now responsible for hiring and employing a large staff. In this podcast, he talks to band directors about the things we need to instill in our students in an effort to make them employable in the business world. He then speaks to band students about what he is looking for in a job interview and how band has prepared them for employment. He also talks about how being in the band, being in leadership, and learning to face adversity prepares students to live better lives. Finally, he talks with parents about about the need to make sure that they raise their kids to be coachable. This unique episode has something for everyone. It is an open, frank, and meaningful conversation designed to speak to the majority of band students who may not major in music. If you want to know if band is valuable for those who aren't majoring in music, then this is the podcast for you. Please visit us online at DirectingBand.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/directingband/supportSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

I have been talking about how to invest in stocks and real estate as a tool for teachers to build wealth. I shared my plan a few months back and this is my update on how I am doing. Roth IRA, Standard IRA, Brokerage Account, and self directed IRA are discussed. I also include the stock ticker information for each mutual fund and ETF that I am invested in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/directingband/supportSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

It finally happened. I was in the room with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 and now I am out of the classroom and teaching virtually. This episode is about what I am doing. I hope it helps. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/directingband/supportSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this podcast, we discuss an idea first coined by best selling author John Maxwell. The idea is to "walk slowly through the halls." We talk about what this means to band directors. Band directors have to remember that "all band politics are local." We often forget this and start believe that national accolades equal local respect. These two ideas are discussed in this podcast. Check us online at DirectorBand.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/directingband/supportSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

One of the hardest things that we have to do is "Let go of Good to make room for Great." This idea was covered in Jim Collins' best selling book, "Good to Great." We discuss it here as it applies to practical ways we can use this pandemic time as a means of discovering "sacred places and sacred spaces" that we can let go of in an effort to find better ways of doing things. Find us online at DirectingBand.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/directingband/supportSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode we have special guest Andrew Lightner from Lightnermusic.com to discuss how he set up our virtual band room. Our band room is currently setup so that we have 12-15 students in-seat with another 12-25 students participating live online. Andrew has it set up so that we can see the students online just like we can see the students in-seat. We can interact with them. They can hear what is going on in the classroom. The students in-seat and online can talk to each other and interact. We are working on literature together and doing the same fundamentals that we would be doing if we were all together. This includes using the Yamaha Harmony Director, a Dr. Beat, and more. He discusses the microphone setup, google meet settings, as well as the hardware needed to make it happen.In addition, we discuss how we are using web based tools such as Practice First, Flat for Education, Soundtrap, and Musition in our classroom.To get in touch with Andrew Lightner visit his website at: https://lightnermusic.comThe show notes for this episode, including to all of the hardware mentioned in this episode can be found at: https://www.directingband.com/podcast/episode-012-andrew-lightner-and-setting-up-a-fully-interactive-band-roomCheck us out online: https://www.directingband.com or consider donating to our podcast at https://anchor.fm/directingband/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/directingband/supportSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode we talk about an excerpt from the book, "The Score Takes Care of Itself" by Bill Walsh. Walsh wrote about the leadership characteristics of Joe Montana. This podcast is about how these same characteristics apply to band. Check us out online: https://www.directingband.com or consider donating to our podcast at https://anchor.fm/directingband/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/directingband/supportSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

In this episode, we share 4 ideas to help establish a positive culture in your band program. Successful band programs and businesses know that they exist to serve the customer. So what does loyalty really mean in this scenario? We discuss this and more. Check us out online: https://www.directingband.com or consider donating to our podcast at https://anchor.fm/directingband/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/directingband/supportSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)

We have been doing virtual band for two weeks now, and we are finally in a routine. The system that we developed seems to be working nicely. We have simulated a large ensemble experience online. Furthermore, we will soon start bringing students back to school in groups. This means that half of the band will be in-seat and the other half will be receiving their instruction online (in real time). Our current virtual setup is going to work great in our efforts to start transitioning to the new model. Check us out online: https://www.directingband.com or consider donating to our podcast at https://anchor.fm/directingband/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/directingband/supportSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/directingband)