Program Notes: The Beginning Band Director Podcast

John M. Denis

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.

  • 58 minutes 23 seconds
    Episode 104: Lynn Brinckmeyer

    On this episode I'm joined by Lynn Brinckmeyer to talk about getting through the early stages of your career and making the switch to cover vocal music in the classroom. She's asked me to share her contact info here, so you can reach her at either [email protected] or [email protected].

    7 December 2023, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Episode 103: Jeff King

    In this episode I'm joined by Jeff King, extremely successful band director, fine arts administrator, and author of the popular Foundations for Superior Performance in Band books to talk about what administrators look for in a new employee, rehearsal strategies, and more.

    16 November 2023, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Episode 102 - Kyle Smith

    On this episode Kyle Smith and I have a great chat about band, and tips for young teachers. Kyle is an excellent band director and fellow podcaster out of Maine. 

    12 October 2023, 10:00 am
  • 54 minutes 1 second
    Episode 101: Adam Chitta

    In this episode Adam Chitta talks about working with deaf and hearing impaired students in band.

    Personal email: [email protected]

    Facebook Group link (Music is for ALL in our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community): https://www.facebook.com/groups/3543764315895855/

    Soundbrenner Metronome referral link: https://snbr.io/adam-chitta 

    Midwest Clinic details: https://www.midwestclinic.org/2023_clinician_Edward_Ercilla

    Texas Health and Human Services - Deaf Tuition Waiver: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/tuition-waiver

    7 September 2023, 10:00 am
  • 44 minutes
    Episode 100: Student Teaching

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

    19 January 2023, 6:41 pm
  • 35 minutes 20 seconds
    Episode 99: Jarrett Lipman - Part 2

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

    15 December 2022, 11:00 am
  • 32 minutes 8 seconds
    Episode 98: Jarrett Lipman - Part 1

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

    1 December 2022, 11:00 am
  • 39 minutes 27 seconds
    Episode 97: Caroline Beatty - Part 2

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

    10 November 2022, 10:00 am
  • 27 minutes
    Episode 96: Caroline Beatty - 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. 

    27 October 2022, 10:00 am
  • 41 minutes 48 seconds
    Episode 95: Matthew McInturf - Part 2

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

    13 October 2022, 10:19 am
  • 33 minutes 51 seconds
    Episode 94: Matthew McInturf - Part 1

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

    29 September 2022, 10:00 am
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