This is a 24/7 resource for band directors, by band directors. Through interviews, panel discussions and live experiences listeners will get a chance to learn from top music educators from around the country.
16. Helpful Tips For Young Band Directors with Vincent Morris
Regardless of age, this is a great wealth of knowledge for ALL band directors. Vincent Morris gives great insight on how to succeed as a young band director. Join the VBDC as we explore 10 tips for Young Band Directors!
14 Jun 2020
15. Bonus Session - Q&A with Corey Graves and Robert Herrings
Corey Graves and Robert Herrings join us in a special edition of Virtual Band Director Conference. Here, Corey and Robert answer questions from viewers.
28 May 2020
14. Excellence Through Adversity
Darcy Williams, Susan Meyer Patterson, JD Janda and Rory Davis break down ways to maintain excellence when the going gets tough. The panelists will also dive into their takeaways from teaching virtually amid the Covid-19 Pandemic and how to move forward.
21 May 2020
13. Beginner Trombone Pedagogy
Jason Harvey provides clear insight in his approach to teaching beginning trombone players. Mr. Harvey discusses techniques and pedagogy that can be applied to your beginning band classroom.
18 May 2020
12. Recruiting & Retention Q&A
Cindy Lansford, Kim Bain and Markeise Russell share strategies to improve retention and boost recruiting. Watch as their three, very different, backgrounds provide a wealth of ideas for you to try.
14 May 2020
11. Improving Your Daily Drill
Rory Davis illuminates the importance of the daily drill in the band setting. Throughout the video, he presents 2 concepts (one old, one new) to engage students and band directors in improving the balance, blend and intonation of the ensemble.
11 May 2020
10. Beginner Percussion Pedagogy
Eric Rath gives us keen insight as to how he approaches teaching his Beginner Percussionists. Take a listen as he covers everything from how to hold the stick to introducing rolls.
7 May 2020
9. Choppin' It Up: A Conversation With Randall Standridge
Listen in as composer Randall Standridge shares about his musical journey, his composition process and much, much more.
4 May 2020
8. Beginner Saxophone Pedagogy
Jim Shaw breaks down the first year of saxophone instruction, from setting the right classroom environment to adding vibrato to the saxophone sound.
30 Apr 2020
7. Cultivating A Culture Of Excellence Part 2
Corey Graves, Rory Davis, Chris Bennett and Susan Meyer Patterson complete their session on cultivating excellence in this thought provoking conversation. From leadership to accountability to even book recommendations, this conversation is one everybody can learn from.
27 Apr 2020
6. Beginner Trumpet Pedagogy Part 2
Rachelle Isaacson sheds more light on teaching first year trumpet players. She expounds on engaging activities for students, fundamentals and class expectations from her previous session.
17 Apr 2020
5. Middle School/High School Q&A
Soak up the knowledge in this power-packed 4-person panel. This Q&A spans topics from engaging your 2nd and 3rd bands to vertical alignment and even aligning your vision with your staff. Get your pen and paper ready. There is a lot to absorb from this session.
16 Apr 2020
4. Beginning Flute Pedagogy
Listen in as Helen Blackburn details her approach to teaching flute to beginners. Her attention to detail and easy-to-understand explanations makes this a "must listen" for band directors.
15 Apr 2020
3. Developing A Jazz Band
Explore the foundation of developing a quality jazz program with Jose Diaz, Bruce Melville, Erika Uribe and Jeff Leonard. Topics include how to talk with administrators, how to start your jazz band, developing jazz musicianship and much more.
14 Apr 2020
2. Beginning Trumpet Pedagogy - Part 1
Dig deep into the fundamentals of teaching the trumpet with Rachelle Isaacson. She dives into posture, hand position, articulation, hand position and much more.
13 Apr 2020
1. Cultivating A Culture Of Excellence - Part 1
Our inaugural episode explores the excellence in your band program and how to achieve it. Rory Davis, Susan Meyer Patterson, Chris Bennett and Corey Graves dig into topics such as accountability, systems and organization, the value of patience and much more.
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