Orchestra 101 Podcast

The definition of legacy is something that is passed on. This series called "Orchestra Legacies" will be focusing on local Orchestra directors who have impacted our musical community by passing on th…

The definition of legacy is something that is passed on. This series called "Orchestra Legacies" will be focusing on local Orchestra directors who have impacted our musical community by passing on th…

The definition of legacy is something that is passed on. This series called "Orchestra Legacies" will be focusing on local Orchestra directors who have impacted our musical community by passing on th…

Many Orchestra teachers throughout the country are now teaching additional classes such as guitar and piano. This creates a challenge when you don't play guitar. Where do I start? What kind of guitar…

Many Orchestra teachers throughout the country are now teaching additional classes such as guitar and piano. This creates a challenge when you don't play guitar. Where do I start? What kind of guitar…

Many Orchestra teachers throughout the country are now teaching additional classes such as guitar and piano. This creates a challenge when you don't play guitar. Where do I start? What kind of guitar…

The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive.

In this third and last episode, our guest, Mary Escarcig…

The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive in May, we can make it a little less stressful.

In this s…

The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive in May, we can make it a little less stressful.

In this e…

Preparing for a Music Festival can be less stressful if we know what the adjudicators are listening for. Join me and my special guest, Mrs. Adria Dunn on this second of three episodes as we talk abou…

Preparing for your Music Festival takes a great amount of planning. But this task can be daunting if there is no clarity on the starting point. Join me and my special guest, Mrs. Adria Dunn as we dis…

Classroom management is an important aspect if a successful program. Students thrive when it is done correctly. Frustration happens when procedures are not set in place. In this third of three episod…

Classroom management is an important aspect if a successful program. Students thrive when it is done correctly. Frustration happens when procedures are not set in place. In this second of three episo…

Classroom management is an important aspect for a successful music program. Students thrive when it is done correctly. Frustration happens when procedures are not set in place. In this first of three…

How do we as Orchestra directors keep our high level performing students engaged in our classes? What preparation is needed to help them transition into the the collegiate music level? 

Our guest, Se…

How do we as Orchestra directors keep our high level performing students engaged in our classes? What preparation is needed to help them transition into the the collegiate music level? 

Our guest, Se…

Technology in the Orchestra classroom can help enhance your lesson delivery, help with classroom management, and provide options when creating assignments specific to our student needs. 

In this epis…

This is the final session of a four part series on how I start Beginning Students in my classroom. I use the the Suzuki Method and modify it for the public school setting. Both my students and I have…

This is the third part of a multiple episode series on how I start Beginning Orchestra students in my classroom. I use the Suzuki Method and modify it for the Orchestra classroom. Both my students an…

This is the second part of a multiple episode series on how I start Beginning Orchestra students in my classroom. I use the Suzuki Method and modify it for the Orchestra classroom. Both my students a…