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920: Alfred Watkins: Mentoring Minority Band Directors

The renowned director of Lassiter HS shares advice on creating community and mutual support with our peers.

917: Those Who Do The Work Do The Learning

To reach true excellence, students must take ownership of their own show and become self-sufficient learners. Dr. Mary White explains how to build self-efficacy and agency in students.

Scott Rush: Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician

Scott Rush shares tips any teacher can use with their students (at any level), discussing his new comprehensive beginning book and online resource, "Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician."

Get More From Your Staff With A Non-Linear Approach

Matt Ray and Ryan Springler, visual coordinators and caption heads at The Academy, encourage you to use your staff in different ways, taking advantage of their skills and different ways to present information to your students for greater success.

916: Creating Shows with Invested Designers

Dan Morrison talks about how his team at Reagan HS creates shows, doing much of it in house with their own team and talents, and also utilizing expert designers who are truly invested in their program.

914: We Can Best Get Through This Together

Andy Ebert discusses how we must work together and use all our talents to get the most from this disrupted Fall season. We must rely on our design and instructional team to be resourceful, making sure we include them and support them as we build to the future.