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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 348 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Great guests include:
Kameron Durr, Jackson Smith, Aaron Noe, Heather Hastings, John McAllister andDan Austin
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Mike Perez is the band director at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in Fort Collins, Colorado. He joins Kyle to share his best practices with beginning band.
Mike's Placement System
You can find Mike's content at www.mikeperezband.com and find h... more
Learn about this great process to arrange a piece of music with your full band class! Jake Sturtevant has been doing this project with this ensembles for over a decade and knows how invested students get in the process, the outcome, and how much owne... more
Carol Brittin Chambers joins Kyle to discuss some of her most popular pieces, as well as some of her brand new works for musicians of all ages! They also discuss practical solutions for marching band and concert band from the band director perspectiv... more
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This show already has a legacy that is encouraging, thoughtful, and engaging. What a gift that you can quickly search and be inspired and motivated with experienced helps from educators that are addressing the same topics you are encountering. As the show has shifted a bit after Jeff’s passing, Kyle remains steadfast. For a quick overview of the show, see episode 144 from the Pass the Baron podcast. Otherwise, it is fun to explore what they created together as they have built a wonderful commu... more
Best podcast I’ve found for instrumental music education. I look forward to each episode!
Thank you Kyle for taking a risk and putting out a super helpful podcast. Always enjoy listening and have exposed myself and program to a lot of new material and ideas because of this podcast!
Thank you for continuing to put out such a thoughtful podcast. You, and Krystal were some of the teachers that were pillars in my childhood and young adult life. Some of my favorite memories were winning Gold in 2011 for marching band, with Kyle and Emily as drum majors. And thusly becoming woodwind leader in my senior year of 2012.
I’ll also never forget our time with the SoPo high school Wind Ensemble where we got to play a collection of Sam Hazo songs, my favorite being Arabesque. Having Ha... more
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Content is centered around providing invaluable insights and practical advice tailored for band directors across all experience levels. Topics encompass effective teaching techniques, concert programming, and mentorship, while also highlighting the necessary skills for student engagement and growth within music education. Notable episodes feature discussions on commissioning music for beginner bands, exploring essential pieces for student repertoire, and sharing rehearsal strategies that emphasize student involvement and leadership. This resource stands out for its dedication to fostering a supportive community for band educators, making it a go-to source for enhancing pedagogical practices in music education.
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