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

The Growing Band Director
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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
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Recent Episodes

June 22, 2026
The Lessons from Math and Lessons from Band Are the Same with Bill Chabot
High school math teacher Bill Chabot shares with host Kyle how math and band lessons overlap, influencing his military-informed teaching style and student support strategies.

June 18, 2026
350 Ten Minute Tips Teach the Background of your Pieces
Host [Host Name] shares ten-minute tips to deepen band directors' understanding of their musical pieces.

June 15, 2026
366 F Around the Room and Other Band Room Reflections with Mark Casperson
Host Emily Smith interviews band director Mark Casperson about practical band room strategies and reflections for music educators.
405 total episodes available with 261 transcripts
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