Everything Band Podcast

Craig Kirchhoff is emeritus professor of conducting at the University of Minnesota. He joins the show to offer advice about conducting and teaching, and to discuss a career that included working with Frederick Fennell and the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Topics: Craig’s lakefront cabin on the Canadian border and the legacy of Jim Croft. Craig’s background and training growing up in Milwaukee, some early teachers that influenced his career, and his first teaching jobs. Thoughts about teacher preparation and what young teachers need to be successful. Meeting Frederick Fennell, some thoughts about the great conductor, and how that changed the course of Craig’s career. Working with the Tokyo Kosei Wind Ensemble. Conducting skills and advice for young band directors who want to become better at their craft as conductors. The 80/20 rule. Links: Craig Kirchhoff Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra Mozart: Serenade No. 10 "Gran Partita" Holst: First Suite in E-flat Schwantner: Sparrows Biography: Craig Kirchhoff is professo