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The Growing Band Director(102) Planning your Students Year Throwback with Tiffany HitzThrough Curriculum Mapping, the use of Companion Guides, and a thorough approach to programming, learn the techniques used by a Master Teacher - Tiffany Hitz from Fairfax County, VA.
Tips for Mentoring
Companion Guide Example (Tiffany Hitz)
Example Curriculum Map (Tiffany Hitz)
Songs in 6/8 Part 1 (Kyle Smith)
Songs in 6/8 Part 2 (Kyle Smith)
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Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that w...2025-04-0559 min
The Growing Band Director225 Program Ideas with Jackson SmithWhile at the Midwest Band Clinic we sat down for spontaneous conversations with music educators in person at the Exceclia Music Booth. In this episode we connect with Jackson Smith (WI) about some things that are happening in both of our bands right now (also from Ep. 118 Percussion for the Non Percussionist.)
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The Growing Band DirectorLove Song (Grade 2) ReleaseOrder Your Copy Today
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Love Song is a dedication to my wife and children. Becoming a husband and father changes a person, and this piece is a natural outgrowth of that process in my life.
Love Song is a slow 6/8 piece i n C minor that follows a very simple form and uses some extended harmonies, allowing students to play triple meter a t a slower tempo, while exploring their emotional range.
Composed by Kyle Smith
Grade 2 Concert Band2025-01-0709 min
The Growing Band Director(26) The Middle School Hang Throwback with Jean Quinn and Krystle SmithIn this Saturday Throwback:
Learn from two MASTER TEACHERS!
In this Episode we hang - Middle School style! Two of the best middle school teachers you can find, Krystle Smith and Jean Quinn, are the life of the party and we born to teach middle school band! You will love their stories, tips for teaching, and real life lessons they learned and want to pass on to you! This is definitely the most fun The Growing Band Director Podcast has ever been!
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The Power of the Podcast: Unlock Your Brand's Marketing PotentialNavigating HR and Mental Health: Kyle Smith's Journey to Podcast SuccessJoin Josh from Pedal Stomper Productions for a fascinating conversation with Kyle Smith, an HR expert with a unique twist - he's also a mental health counselor!Discover how Kyle's background informs his HR philosophy, his podcast, "The Guide Through the World of Work," and his approach to leadership. In this insightful interview, you'll learn:- Overcoming Podcast Challenges: Hear how Kyle navigated the initial hurdles of podcasting and found his groove.- HR with a Heart: Discover Kyle's unique approach to HR, grounded in...2024-08-1930 min