Strategic Framework for Band Director Decisions
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The System" (Dynamic Marching video series) - This video series is designed for educators to learn how to teach marching band visual aspects, covering foot timing, marching style, and exercises.
People Mentioned
- Greta Potent (Director) - Mentioned as a director of a middle school group that participated in a national festival.
- Rihanna Allen (Director) - Mentioned as a director of a middle school group that participated in a national festival.
- Darren Davis (CEO of a program) - Referenced for his concept of the band director as the CEO of the program.
- Scott Rush - Credited with wonderfully building a program, though some of its aspects were later re-evaluated.
- Greg Bem - Mentioned for his insights on summer nationals and grand nationals, and for joking about a "lady of mediocrity invitational."
- Jerell Horton - Referenced for his quote, "it's on you boo."
- Summer Camargo (Trumpet player for the Saturday Night Live band) - A former participant in the Honor Jazz Band of America who is returning as a featured soloist.
- Dr. James Weaver (New CEO of Music for All) - Will be interviewed in the next episode to discuss the future of Bands of America and Music for All.
Organizations & Institutions
- Music for All - An organization that hosts camps and events for music educators and students, including the Summer Symposium bands of America Summer Camp and the Honor Jazz Band of America.
- Wando High School - The high school where Bobby Lambert is a band director.
- Bands of America (BOA) - An organization that hosts marching band competitions and events, including Grand Nationals and regionals.
- Carmel - A high school band program mentioned in the context of their June rehearsals and the Fourth of July parade.
Courses & Educational Resources
- Total Program Success (Online class available on dynamicmarching.com) - A class designed to help band directors evaluate their program, set goals, and plan for future success. It was also presented at the Midwest Clinic.
- Jazz Division at the Summer Symposium Bands of America Summer Camp - A new division at the camp for students interested in jazz band.
- Honor Jazz Band of America - A program for highly talented jazz students.
Websites & Online Resources
- dynamicmarching.com - The website where the podcast's supporting products, videos, and classes (including Total Program Success and The System video series) are available.