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WEBINARS

The purpose of our monthly webinars is to provide targeted professional development for rural band directors. Topics are geared towards offering solutions to issues that rural directors face every day. 

July 2024:
Method Book Basics
Steve Hendricks & Thomas Graham
Method book author, Steve Hedrick, and Virginia band director, Thomas Graham discuss their process for selecting a method book as well as how it should function in your overall curriculum.
June 2024:
Error Detection
Dr. Catheryn Foster & Dr. Ward Miller
Often, band directors can lose sight of the joy in their jobs when their ensembles are struggling. We want to be able to focus on expression, phrasing, and higher-level musicianship skills, but how do we do that if there are still wrong rhythms and pitches? Dr. Catheryn Foster and Dr. Ward Miller provide practical tips for Improving error detection skills through a systematic process.
April 2024:
Recruiting & Retention in the Rural Setting
Jonathon Steinman
Alabama band director, Jonathon Steinman, has a wealth of experience in growing a small, rural band program. His unique perspective is sure to give you many great ideas to implement in your own program.
March 2024:
Rural Marching Band
Erin Lloyd & Kirsten Smallwood
Rural Kansas band directors, Erin Lloyd and Kirsten Smallwood, share about their experiences with marching band in rural areas as well as their innovative marching band assessment.
February 2024:
From the Judge’s Perspective
Dr. Shawn Knopp
Dr. Shawn Knopp shares what it is like to be on the judge’s side of the table in both concert band adjudication as well as solo and ensemble assessment. Included are tips for directors AND their students.
November 2023:
Concert Band: Making the Most of Your Instrumentation and Size
Dr. Ward Miller & Wally Shaw
Dr. Ward Miller shares his expertise on re-writing parts in the concert setting to better fit your instrumentation, and Wally Shaw gives advice on what is acceptable in changing instrumentation from a judge’s perspective. 
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