Want more effective rehearsals? Do you need to get more done in the time you have? Want students to leave rehearsal with a positive vibe? My friend, John Selzer, will share some of the tips he learned over his hall of fame education career, and also from his time as a road rep for our company. Article is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FcKaFCqhh7ANbyh5AnmmfHo1rv0vKPVz/view?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mobetterbands/message ..read more

Are you part of a team? Responsible for a team?  Have you ever seen a good team in action?  How about a bad one? In this episode, Scott & Trey share how they onboard new staff to make them feel like part of the team. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mobetterbands/message ..read more

Want to know about joining or starting a community band? How about one that encourages your students, parents, and faculty to participate? Then listen up and hear how my three guests did just that! Also check out https://www.acbands.org to the Association of Concert Bands directory. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mobetterbands/message ..read more

Want to learn how to be more intentional in creating and building student leaders in your ensemble? Grab a notepad and let's get to it! Also available on Youtube Sponsored by Ernie Williamson Music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mobetterbands/message ..read more

What's it like to march in the 5 1/2 mile long Rose Bowl parade with 300 other top notch music educators? Guests include: Angelete Frein - Wentzville School District Tyler Jones - Seneca School District TJ Higgins - Helias Catholic High School Tom Higgins - Linn High School (retired) More information for Saluting America's Band Directors can be found at https://banddirectorsalute.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mobetterbands/message ..read more

This is probably the toughest it's ever been to be a teacher. In this episode, we talk about why it's so tough, and then tell you how you can make it better. Don't despair! :) Also available on Youtube. Sponsored by Ernie Williamson Music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mobetterbands/message ..read more

Do you want to grow your band program? Do you want to reach students later in the academic career? Maybe you could use a bigger marching percussion section? Or guard?  Grab a pen and notepad, because Tom and Tessa are going to give you some BRILLIANT insights on how to do all of this and more! Brought to you by Ernie Williamson Music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mobetterbands/message ..read more

What a perfect topic as we turn our thoughts to a new semester and a new calendar year - doing more in less time! Rob Babel has been Band Director at Ft. Zumwalt North High School for 26 years. He leads the Panther Pride Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and Jazz Lab Band.  In addition, he assists with beginning and intermediate band at North Middle School.  Under his direction, the Ft. Zumwalt North Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band have consistently received the highest ‘Exemplary’ ratings at MSHSAA State Contest. The Panther Pride Marching Band has been a Band ..read more

Troy had a phenomenal career as the Head Band Director at Kickapoo HS in Springfield, MO, and now he is taking his talents to Drury University, where they are building a marching band for the first time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mobetterbands/message ..read more

Special thanks to our teacher panelists for sharing their experiences, and I want to especially thank Hailee Kaestner for getting this fabulous group together! Our panelists are: Hailee Kaestner - New Bloomfield R-III, Aubrey Kennedy - Hancock Place School District, Brandon Geiger - East Newton School District, Kaylin Knost - Rockwood Schools (Marquette HS & Crestview MS) , Kayla Nogle - Francis Howell North HS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mobetterbands/message ..read more