Why Every Band Director Needs a Real Summer Break
When the last concert ends and the podium’s finally quiet, there’s a strange mix of relief and guilt. Relief that you made it. Guilt that you’re not doing more. But here’s the truth: the best thing a Band Director can do in summer is rest. Not “catch up on paperwork”...
My Path From Band Hall to Full-Time Composer
Voyage Austin ran a profile on me this week. Nine years as a band director at Cedar Park High School, the leap into composing full-time, writing for the Santa Clara Vanguard, and what it’s actually like running the creative and business sides of this life at the...
Making Space for Yourself: A Band Director’s Guide to Staying Energized
You arrived in this field because music matters and young people matter. You plan shows, rehearse long hours, troubleshoot logistics, and guide students through growth. But what if your own battery is running low—and you’re not even aware of it?Taking time to...
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