Everything Band Podcast

Middle school band director Aaron Given joins me for a conversation about his background, his career, and his belief that his passion for music influences everything that he does as a teacher. Topics:  Aaron’s background and his current position as a middle school band director near Columbus, Ohio. Lessons learned from Ken Singleton at the University of Northern Colorado. Why it is so important to care about your students and the value of bringing that to the classroom. The use of electronics in band music. What Aaron’s program looks like and the value of doing a November concert rather than one in December. The problems with the push towards vocational training and why we must resist that and re-embrace the liberal arts model. Links: Aaron Given Julie Giroux - The Bonsai Tree Scott McAllister - Images (Performed by Aaron's band) Phillip Sparke - Dance Movement Antonin Dvořák: Serenade for Winds, op. 44 A Survey of Performance Practice of Electroacoustic Music for Wind Bad Grades 2-3  Biography: Aaron Giv