Everything Band Podcast

Keith Ozsvath is the band director at Rotolo Middle School in Batavia, Illinois and is the co-founder and coordinator for the Middle School Concert Band Camp at the Music for All Summer Symposium. Topics: Keith’s background including the story of how childhood organ lessons helped prepare him for a late start in band. The band program at Rotolo Middle School. Keith’s duties as Middle School Coordinator for the Music for All Summer Symposium. Why every band directors should try to connect with composers whenever possible. Thoughts about choosing band music. Links: Keith Ozsvath Teaching Music and More Music for All Middle School Summer Symposium Les Taylor: Kane County Chronicle Weller: Yankee Fanfare Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium Biography: Music educator Keith Ozsvath is passionate about helping other directors improve their craft. He maintains an active schedule as a blogger, professional development leader, and clinician for middle school bands. He’s a dad, coffee addict, runner, northwoods fisherman,