Emmett and Brandon discuss the marching band uniform ordering and design process with Chris Walls of Fruhauf Uniforms.

Music Ed Resource Podcast

MER 12: Talking Uniforms with Chris Walls

After a long hiatus we delve in to music education history for a discussion of the early National Band Contests. 

MER 11: The First National Bad Contests: Interesting Facts and Lasting Impacts

We discuss the role podcasting can play in student instruction in music and professional development for music educators. This is a companion podcast to our presentation at the 2012 ATMI/College Music Society Technology Pre-Conference in San Diego, CA November 14, 2012

Music Ed Resource 10: Podcasting for Professional Development and Student Instruction

Emmett and Brandon welcome Nathan Johnston, former band director at McClintock High School in Tempe, Arizona and Jordan Sayre of Valencia High School in New Mexico to discuss student leadership. Includes discussion of developing leaders, traits of effective student leaders, and how to recognize if your student leadership system is working.

Music Ed Resource 09: Student Leadership

In this episode Brandon and Emmett discuss the repertoire selection process with Jordan Sayre, Assistant Band Director at Valencia High School in New Mexico. Topics include resources for repertoire, importance of repertoire selection, planning for instruction, and measuring student and community attitudes towards music selections.

Music Ed Resource 08: Repertoire Selection

Abbie Van Klompenberg joins us to discuss the innovative pedagogical techniques she uses in her general music classroom and the ways her students are using technology to learn more about music.

Music Ed Resource 07: Music Technology and the General Music Classroom with Abbie Van Klompenberg

Dan Berard, director of bands at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Colorado joins us to discuss how in addition to a thriving band program, a technology and media arts curriculum has energized music at his school, increased the number of students studying music, and become a vital part of the music program.

Music Ed Resource 06: Music Technology, Band, and Building a Program with Dan Berard

In this episode we get a preview of the 2012 CBDNA Band Education Symposium at Arizona State University. We talk with ASU's director of ensemble studies and host of the conference, Gary Hill, and CBDNA national president Eric Rombach-Kendall about new ideas in music education and what will be presented at the Summer Band Education Symposium.

Music Ed Resource 05: Preview of the 2012 CBDNA Band Education Symposium

In this episode we welcome Trish Cornett, a doctoral student in Wind Conducting at the University of Michigan to talk about conducting symposiums. We discuss how to prepare for a symposium, what to expect when you attend one, and the many benefits of being a part of one of these events. For more information visit us online at musicedresource.com

Music Ed Resource 04: Preparing for Conducting Symposiums

Brandon discusses some of his reasearch on James Reese Europe. This innovative American musician bridged the gap between ragtime and jazz, and created a sensation in France with his 369th Infantry Regiment Band.

Music Ed Resource 03: James Reese Europe

Emmett and Brandon discuss resources, tips, and techniques for developing your skills as a conductor. 

Music Ed Resource 02: Developing as a Conductor

In our inaugural podcast you'll learn why we're doing this, what we hope to accomplish, what you can expect from the show, and how you can get involved. Visit our site at musicedresource.com.

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