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Listen "Bandstand S1E19: Episode Swap with Mike Holbrook and Tony Hibbard from The Rural Band Director Podcast"
Episode Synopsis
***Please note the new recording of our intro music, the Giants of the Past Fanfare, performed by the Hume-Fogg Academic High School Wind Ensemble***
Summary
The conversation with Mike Holbrook and Tony Hibbard revolves around the creation of The Rural Band Director Podcast ([email protected]) and the experiences of the hosts as band directors in rural areas. They discuss their backgrounds, the challenges they face in rural communities, and the importance of building relationships with students and parents. They also talk about their rehearsal preparation, recruitment strategies, and the curriculum for beginning bands. The conversation highlights the need for effective communication skills, the value of fundamentals, and the impact of music on students' lives. They emphasize the need for ingenuity and problem-solving in rural communities, where resources may be limited. They also discuss the significance of growth mindset and the role of chamber music in developing ensemble skills. The hosts provide advice for new teachers in small towns, including the importance of building relationships with the community and understanding local traditions. They also highlight the benefits of teaching in a small town, such as close-knit relationships and generally well-behaved students.
Keywords
band directors, rural communities, podcast, backgrounds, challenges, relationships, rehearsal preparation, recruitment, beginning band curriculum, communication skills, fundamentals, music education, technology in the classroom, rural areas, ingenuity, problem-solving, growth mindset, chamber music, ensemble skills, small towns, community relationships, local traditions, benefits of teaching in a small town
Takeaways
Building relationships with students and parents is crucial in rural communities.
Effective communication skills are essential for success as a band director.
Focusing on fundamentals and strong technique is key to developing a successful band program.
Recruitment strategies should prioritize personal connections and word-of-mouth.
Creating a curriculum tailored to the needs of beginning bands can lead to better outcomes.
Music has a profound impact on students' lives and can provide valuable life skills. Using technology in the classroom is important for engaging students and enhancing learning experiences.
In rural areas, band directors often need to be resourceful and find solutions to their own problems.
Having a growth mindset is crucial for personal and professional growth.
Chamber music helps develop ensemble skills and encourages students to listen and work together.
New teachers in small towns should embrace local traditions and build relationships with the community.
Teaching in a small town has its advantages, such as close-knit relationships and well-behaved students.
Sound Bites
"We should just get on a YouTube video and just talk about this and see how many other people feel this way."
"You're giving a voice to those rockstar teachers that are doing great work, unheralded, unfortunately, many times."
"I think I cried every day playing that piece hearing, hearing all those strings, you know."
"Everything you do positively or negatively has to deal with your mindset. And you've got to get that mindset into the idea or into your child or students minds. Uh, and for me, my most important thing is the growth mindset."
Summary
The conversation with Mike Holbrook and Tony Hibbard revolves around the creation of The Rural Band Director Podcast ([email protected]) and the experiences of the hosts as band directors in rural areas. They discuss their backgrounds, the challenges they face in rural communities, and the importance of building relationships with students and parents. They also talk about their rehearsal preparation, recruitment strategies, and the curriculum for beginning bands. The conversation highlights the need for effective communication skills, the value of fundamentals, and the impact of music on students' lives. They emphasize the need for ingenuity and problem-solving in rural communities, where resources may be limited. They also discuss the significance of growth mindset and the role of chamber music in developing ensemble skills. The hosts provide advice for new teachers in small towns, including the importance of building relationships with the community and understanding local traditions. They also highlight the benefits of teaching in a small town, such as close-knit relationships and generally well-behaved students.
Keywords
band directors, rural communities, podcast, backgrounds, challenges, relationships, rehearsal preparation, recruitment, beginning band curriculum, communication skills, fundamentals, music education, technology in the classroom, rural areas, ingenuity, problem-solving, growth mindset, chamber music, ensemble skills, small towns, community relationships, local traditions, benefits of teaching in a small town
Takeaways
Building relationships with students and parents is crucial in rural communities.
Effective communication skills are essential for success as a band director.
Focusing on fundamentals and strong technique is key to developing a successful band program.
Recruitment strategies should prioritize personal connections and word-of-mouth.
Creating a curriculum tailored to the needs of beginning bands can lead to better outcomes.
Music has a profound impact on students' lives and can provide valuable life skills. Using technology in the classroom is important for engaging students and enhancing learning experiences.
In rural areas, band directors often need to be resourceful and find solutions to their own problems.
Having a growth mindset is crucial for personal and professional growth.
Chamber music helps develop ensemble skills and encourages students to listen and work together.
New teachers in small towns should embrace local traditions and build relationships with the community.
Teaching in a small town has its advantages, such as close-knit relationships and well-behaved students.
Sound Bites
"We should just get on a YouTube video and just talk about this and see how many other people feel this way."
"You're giving a voice to those rockstar teachers that are doing great work, unheralded, unfortunately, many times."
"I think I cried every day playing that piece hearing, hearing all those strings, you know."
"Everything you do positively or negatively has to deal with your mindset. And you've got to get that mindset into the idea or into your child or students minds. Uh, and for me, my most important thing is the growth mindset."
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