Everything Band Podcast

Arris Golden is the assistant director of bands and associate director of the Spartan Marching Band at Michigan State University. Topics: Arris’ background and thoughts about having the same band director for 6 years. How during her 18 years teaching middle school, Arris was able to bring meaningful experiences to her students through commissions and collaborations. Building a network of colleagues and surrounding ourselves with mentors and peers who can help us grow and improve as teachers. The transition from teaching middle school to earning her doctorate and teaching at Michigan State University. Links: Arris Golden LaPlante: Praire Songs Dahl: Sinfonietta Biography: Beginning July 2018, Arris Golden is the assistant director of bands and associate director of the Spartan Marching Band at Michigan State University. Before joining the faculty at Michigan State University, Golden was a member of the conducting faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and served as the assistant directo