Beste Program Director podcaster (2024)

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Episode 104: Lynn Brinckmeyer 58:23

12M ago58:23

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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 lynnbrinckmeyer@gmail.com or lbrinckmeyer@txstate.edu.…

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Episode 103: Jeff King 1:06:25

1y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

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.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 102 - Kyle Smith 1:02:39

1y ago1:02:39

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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.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 101: Adam Chitta 54:01

1y ago54:01

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In this episode Adam Chitta talks about working with deaf and hearing impaired students in band. Personal email: adamchitta@gmail.com 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 det…

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Episode 100: Student Teaching 44:00

2y ago44:00

44:00

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

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Episode 99: Jarrett Lipman - Part 2 35:20

2y ago35:20

35:20

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

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Episode 98: Jarrett Lipman - Part 1 32:08

2y ago32:08

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

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Episode 97: Caroline Beatty - Part 2 39:27

2y ago39:27

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

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Episode 96: Caroline Beatty - Part 1 27:00

2y ago27:00

27:00

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

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Episode 95: Matthew McInturf - Part 2 41:48

2y ago41:48

41:48

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

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Episode 94: Matthew McInturf - Part 1 33:51

2y ago33:51

33:51

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

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Episode 93: Beginning Band Crash Course 38:51

2y ago38:51

38:51

In this episode, I talk about tips for having a successful year with your beginning band students.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 91: Fred Allen - Part 2 44:18

2y ago44:18

44:18

The second part of my chat with Fred Allen.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 91: Fred Allen - Part 1 46:34

2+ y ago46:34

46:34

Part one of my chat with Fred Allen, retired band director and university professor.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 90: Lynne Jackson - Part 3 21:00

3y ago21:00

21:00

The final part of my chat with Lynne Jackson, touching upon tuba, percussion, and what young teachers need to know.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 89: Lynne Jackson - Part 2 29:37

3y ago29:37

29:37

We continue our discussion with Lynne Jackson about starting beginners, focusing on trumpet and horn.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 88: Lynne Jackson - Part 1 32:14

3y ago32:14

32:14

In the first of this series of episodes, Lynne discusses key concepts for flute and clarinet that lead to beginner's success.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 87 - Work-Life Balance 30:52

3y ago30:52

30:52

A quick chat about maintaining a good balance between work and the rest of life.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 86 - Getting the Most Out of Conferences 24:31

3y ago24:31

24:31

In this episode, I offer 7 tips for making the most of conferences this year.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 85: Cindy Lansford - Part 2 30:37

3y ago30:37

30:37

In our second episode, Cindy Lansford talks about planning, mentoring, and successful teaching.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 84: Cindy Lansford - Part 1 23:58

3y ago23:58

23:58

In this series, we have Cindy Lansford on to talk about the importance of tone, careful instruction, and helping students learn.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 83: Jason Prasifka - Part 2 25:34

3y ago25:34

25:34

Part two of my talk with Jason Prasifka about the importance of instrumental pedagogy and fundamental instruction.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 82: Jason Prasifka - Part 1 27:40

3y ago27:40

27:40

I'm joined by Jason Prasifka, high school band director in the North Dallas area to talk about the importance of instrumental pedagogy and fundamental instruction.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 81 - Starting over in a Pandemic 35:09

3+ y ago35:09

35:09

This is a standalone episode where I share my thoughts about starting over after the fun that has been COVID. I discuss culture, instruction, classroom management, and mental health as all important considerations for our return to rehearsals.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 80: Carter Biggers - Part 2 36:30

3+ y ago36:30

36:30

http://programnotespodcast.com/2021/06/10/episode-80-carter-biggers-part-2Av John M. Denis

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Episode 79: Carter Biggers - Part 1 24:19

3+ y ago24:19

24:19

Carter Biggers joins me for this series to talk about programing, score study, and general band stuff.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 78: Liz Love - Part 3 27:54

3+ y ago27:54

27:54

The final episode of this series with Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire where we talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 77: Liz Love - Part 2 26:14

3+ y ago26:14

26:14

On this series of episodes, I'm joined by Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire to talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 76: Liz Love - Part 1 25:31

3+ y ago25:31

25:31

On this series of episodes, I'm joined by Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire to talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 75: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 3 20:51

4y ago20:51

20:51

In our final episode with Tiffiny Reckley we discuss her advice to young music educators and being a lifelong learner.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 74: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 2 25:09

4y ago25:09

25:09

In this series of episodes, Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards, and challenges as well as tips for having success.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 73: Tiffiny Reckley - Part 1 30:11

4y ago30:11

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In this series of episodes Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards and challenges as well as tips for having success.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 72: Jerry Junkin - Part 2 25:58

4y ago25:58

25:58

Our second episode with the incomparable Jerry Junkin, where he shares his insights and thoughts on directing bands.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 71: Jerry Junkin - Part 1 36:22

4y ago36:22

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Jerry Junkin, famous wind band conductor, joins us to talk about mentorship and teaching expression (among other things).Av John M. Denis

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Episode 70: Dan Morrison - Part 2 22:35

4y ago22:35

22:35

Part 2 with Dan Morrison as we talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 69: Dan Morrison - Part 1 28:26

4y ago28:26

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In this series of episodes Dan Morrison joins me to talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 68: Melodianne Mallow - Part 3 31:03

4y ago31:03

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Our final episode with the amazing Melodianne Mallow, where we wrap up her thoughts on the most important things for a beginning band director to know.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 66: Melodianne Mallow - Part 2 31:53

4y ago31:53

31:53

The second part in our series with Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, where we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 66: Melodianne Mallow - Part 1 27:12

4y ago27:12

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In this series we welcome Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, and we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 65: COVID-19 Thoughts - August 2020 32:10

4+ y ago32:10

32:10

I wanted to take some time and discuss what we no about COVID and how we can be safe in the band hall in the 2020-2021 school year. This is not medical/legal advice, but just my attempts to report on research with some commentary thrown in there.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 65: Bobby Lambert - Part 3 24:10

4+ y ago24:10

24:10

In our final episode with Bobby Lambert, head director at Wando High School, we discuss literature, fundamentals, and chamber ensembles.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 64: Bobby Lambert - Part 2 25:29

4+ y ago25:29

25:29

Our second episode in the series with Wando High School head director Bobby Lambert. In this episode we talk about the selecting literature and the importance of fundamentals.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 63: Bobby Lambert - Part 1 27:57

4+ y ago27:57

27:57

Bobby Lambert is the head band director at Wando High School in South Carolina. His groups have performed at the Midwest Clinic and various BOA events. In this episode we discuss learning from mistakes and finding success as a young director.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 61: Perspectives with Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski - Part 2 27:02

4+ y ago27:02

27:02

In the second part of our annual perspectives series, Peyton and Shane talk about distance learning, student independence, and the importance of relationships in band directing.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 61: Perspectives with Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski 23:03

4+ y ago23:03

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In our annual Perspectives series, we have Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski, two first year teachers in Texas with some great insights into their success during a challenging first year.Av John M. Denis

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4+ y ago32:20

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Join Gary Williams for part 2 of our chat about honor band, encouraging students, and general band talk.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 59: Gary Williams - Part 1 32:40

4+ y ago32:40

32:40

Join Gary Williams, fantastic head band director from Cockrill Middle School, as he talks about creating a healthy band culture, building relationships, and general band talk.Av John M. Denis

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Episode 58: Remote Instruction Round Table 1:25:59

4+ y ago1:25:59

1:25:59

In this episode I invited several skilled directors to a round table discussion about teaching ensembles remotely. We discuss ways they have already used technology to reach beyond their classrooms, ways to handle the upcoming challenges, and philosophical foundations for teaching through the COVID challenge.…