Everything Band Podcast

The Director of Bands at the University of Missouri, Brian Silvey joins the show to talk about his background, music teacher education, and the importance of conducting gestures. Topics: Brian’s background as a young trombonist from rural Kentucky, the lessons he learned from his band director, and his path to becoming the director of bands at the University of Missouri. Music teacher education and the challenges faced by young teachers and the resources to help young teachers succeed. Thoughts about differentiated teaching in band, particularly keeping the students who are pushing ahead of their classmates occupied and engaged while not discouraging others. Brian’s research into expressive conducting and some interesting findings about the importance of what conductors do on the podium. The types of classroom routines that are most effective for classroom management and good rehearsals. Links: Brian Silvey The University of Missouri School of Music Maslanka: A Child's Garden of Dreams Vaughn-Williams: Sym