Rephonic
Artwork for The Growing Band Director

The Growing Band Director

Kyle Smith
Music Education
Maintenance Tips
Instrument Repair
Improvisation
Jazz Music
Pierre Laplante
Programming
Jazz Rhythm Section Techniques
Woodwinds
Brass Instruments
Maine All State Band
Maine All-State Conference
American Folk Tunes
Count Basie
Jazz Education
Memory Retention
Upbeat Global
All State Festival
Instrument Selection
Un-American Elegy

Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreaon - using the button at the top of growingband.com

PublishesDailyEpisodes348Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Education

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Growing Band Director

Latest Episodes

Great guests include:

Kameron Durr, Jackson Smith, Aaron Noe, Heather Hastings, John McAllister andDan Austin

To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the b... more

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

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Del Hubers
A veteran band teacher with nearly four decades of experience and director of a beginning band program.
Brandon Valley School District
Episode: (156) Commissioning Music for Beginning Band Throwback with Del Hubers and Ron Stary
Ron Stary
Guest host and bandmaster from South Dakota.
Episode: (156) Commissioning Music for Beginning Band Throwback with Del Hubers and Ron Stary
Matthew Arau
Founder of Upbeat Global, an organization dedicated to spreading positivity through leadership and music.
Upbeat Global
Episode: (175) Edge of Your Seat Rehearsals Throwback with Matthew Arau
Tyler Ehrlich
Doctoral TA in wind band conducting at the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: (92) When Students Don’t Seem to Want to Improve Throwback with Tyler Ehrlich
Sally Wagner
A band director with 40 years of experience, familiar with every level of music education.
Episode: 294 The Pursuit of Excellence-A Band Director's Guide to Success with Sally Wagner
Dr. Onsby Rose
Associate professor and director of instrumental activities at Dort University in Iowa.
Dort University
Episode: (67) Concert Programming for Success Throwback with Dr. Onsby Rose
Clayton Hamilton
Band Director at Burlington High School in Vermont
Burlington High School
Episode: (80) Improve Your Sax Section Now Throwback with Clayton Hamilton
Dr. Philip Edelman
Director of the School of Performing Arts and Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Maine.
University of Maine
Episode: (84) Rehearsal Techniques - Focus on Feedback Throwback with Dr Philip Edelman
Scott Kroll
Experienced band director with a focus on revitalizing rural band programs
Episode: (48) The Rural Band Director Throwback with Scott Kroll

Host

Kyle Smith
Host and key contributor on educational strategies and resources for band directors, emphasizing the development of practical teaching methodologies.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Encouraging, thoughtful, and engaging

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffGPWV
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5 Stars

    Best podcast I’ve found for instrumental music education. I look forward to each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hhbassoon
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic Resource

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    broberts314
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you.

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OhAdam314
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the practical advice and thought-provoking content, frequently highlighting the engaging and encouraging nature of discussions.
The community aspect is especially noted, with many finding value in the shared experiences and mutual support from fellow educators.
Overall, reviews convey strong satisfaction and a sense of gratitude for the insights gained from expert guests and hosts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

(92) When Students Don’t Seem to Want to Improve Throwback with Tyler Ehrlich
Q: What advice do you have for those considering pursuing a doctorate in music education?
Engage with faculty and seek out mentors at universities to guide your professional journey.
294 The Pursuit of Excellence-A Band Director's Guide to Success with Sally Wagner
Q: What led you to get into discussing motivation?
Wagner shares about a series of clinics she gave focusing on getting students into the class and retaining them, emphasizing the importance of FaceTime with incoming students.
294 The Pursuit of Excellence-A Band Director's Guide to Success with Sally Wagner
Q: What do you sort of, what kind of comes to your mind as you look back on your career of those 34 years?
Wagner reflects that she never worked a day in her life because she loved teaching music, despite the challenges.
291 Grade 1-2 Flex Band Music with Nick Pierce
Q: What are the challenges and opportunities when using flex band music?
Flex band music can be challenging because it often lacks the differentiation typical in standard pieces, making it harder for some students. However, it also provides unique opportunities for smaller groups to perform high-quality music adapted to their needs.
276 Ideas for Percussion Class with Alex Castro
Q: How do you go about splitting up your classes?
I typically will have us all doing the same thing together. If I divide us up, if there's only one teacher, I just find it's not as productive.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Growing Band Director

What is The Growing Band Director about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Growing Band Director?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Growing Band Director. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Growing Band Director and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Growing Band Director get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Growing Band Director, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Growing Band Director?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Growing Band Director, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Growing Band Director have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Growing Band Director has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Growing Band Director?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Growing Band Director:

1. After Sectionals
2. Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
3. That Band Life
4. The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
5. Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams

How many episodes of The Growing Band Director are there?

The Growing Band Director launched 4 years ago and published 348 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Growing Band Director?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Growing Band Director?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Growing Band Director from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Growing Band Director?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Growing Band Director. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Growing Band Director?

Recent guests on The Growing Band Director include:

1. Del Hubers
2. Ron Stary
3. Matthew Arau
4. Tyler Ehrlich
5. Sally Wagner
6. Dr. Onsby Rose
7. Clayton Hamilton
8. Dr. Philip Edelman

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days