Everything Band Podcast

Sister Gail Buckman has been teaching in the St. Louis are since 1968, and I recently had a chance to visit Sister Gail in her band room at St. Gabriel the Archangel School. Here is my conversation with this truly remarkable music educator. Topics: Sister Gail’s early career and influences. The importance of always trying to learn from others and the value of mentors. “No one rises to low expectations” A brief conversation about fundraising. A discussion of classroom management and tips for regaining control if it’s been lost. Why music is the one of the few things that parents can’t help their students with and why that, and the need for practice is so valuable for kids. Why having students name their instruments can be a valuable teaching strategy.  Links: St. Gabriel the Archangel School De Haan: Yellow Mountains Biography: Sister Gail Buckman is in her 50th year of teaching and has taught music in the St. Louis/St. Charles area for the past 47 years. For the past 23 years she has, and is currently tea