Everything Band Podcast

Brian Wis, the band director at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Illinois joins me for a discussion about booster groups, music literacy, and to share his thoughts about music education. Topics: Brian’s background growing up around the Cavaliers and how he got his instrumental start as a fourth grader on the bugle. Building strong relationships with your colleagues to create a shared philosophy and to join forces for the greater good. Booster groups and the importance of strong bylaws. Thoughts about getting along with administrators and an important bit of advice to avoid conflicts. Music literacy, the emphasis that Brian and his colleagues place on it, and how it helps his band program. The Facebook Band Director’s Group and the state of music teacher education in the United States. Links: Brian Wis - Teaching and Music St. Charles North Band NoteNames+ in the Apple App Store Biography: Brian Wis teaches bands at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Illinois. His bachelors degree i