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Derrick Killam and Mike Lunney
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Helping other Music Educators learn from our mistakes! No need to reinvent the wheel, Mike has been there and done that. Just ask Mike!Mike Lunney spent 31 successful years as a head band director in the State of Texas, where his bands were consistently recognized as superior bands. Mike is still active as a clinician, mentor and adjudicator.Derrick Killam has been involved in school music programs in the state of Texas since 1990 through music retail. Derrick has been a repair tech, shop foreman, Education Rep and currently is the Operations Manager for N-Tune Music and Sound, a NAMM Top 100 Dealer!

  1. 6시간 전

    Coaching As A Band Director

    Send a text Nick Saban is widely recognized as an elite football coach. It is interesting that he considers creating character and awesome people more important than X's and O's. In this episode, Mike Lunney shares insights from Saban's book "How Good Do You Want To Be?: A Champion's Tips on How to Lead and Succeed at Work and in Life" as they relate to being a Music Educator! C'mon Coach, let's learn something about creating excellence!

    42분

  2. 2월 20일

    The Aftermath JJ Firenza

    Send a text In the fall of 2021, Joseph "JJ" Firenza was on the band staff for Andrews High School in Texas when the unimaginable happened. The tragic crash of the band buses on the way to a football game made local and national news. Out of this event, Mr. Firenza created several checklists and guidelines and went through much training for preparing if an event were to ever occur again. This episode is part of a three-episode series with Mr. Firenza sharing his thoughts on what types of things should be included on ANY band trip, as well as some best practices for students and educators alike before the buses leave your school or event. We are grateful for the transparency and candor in these episodes.

    1시간 8분

  3. 2월 13일

    Everyday Carry with JJ Firenza

    Send a text In the fall of 2021, Joseph "JJ" Firenza was on the band staff for Andrews High School in Texas when the unimaginable happened. The tragic crash of the band buses on the way to a football game made local and national news. Out of this event, Mr. Firenza created several checklists and guidelines and went through much training for preparing if an event were to ever occur again. This episode is part of a three-episode series with Mr. Firenza sharing his thoughts on what types of things should be included on ANY band trip, as well as some best practices for students and educators alike before the buses leave your school or event. We are grateful for the transparency and candor in these episodes.

    52분

  4. 2월 6일

    Logistics and Inventory with JJ Firenza

    Send a text In the fall of 2021, Joseph "JJ" Firenza was on the band staff for Andrews High School in Texas when the unimaginable happened. The tragic crash of the band buses on the way to a football game made local and national news. Out of this event, Mr. Firenza created several checklists and guidelines and went through much training for preparing if an event were to ever occur again. This episode is part of a three-episode series with Mr. Firenza sharing his thoughts on what types of things should be included on ANY band trip, as well as some best practices for students and educators alike before the buses leave your school or event. We are grateful for the transparency and candor in these episodes.

    1시간 2분

  5. 1월 30일

    Checklist For Concert Band Success

    Send a text Some musings as we move into our spring season of concert and sight reading. It has been an observation through the years, that some folks wait until the week or two before adjudication dates to start asking some questions. And, most of those questions could or should have been asked and discussed MUCH earlier! Fortunately, Mike is here! This episode is a checklist of problem areas that need to be addressed early in the process, i.e. now! From tone to phrasing to dynamics, let's address the areas early in the game.

    1시간 10분

  6. 1월 23일

    Making the Most of Hosting a Clinician

    Send a text Jay Lester joins Mike and Derrick again to help you and your program squeeze all the juice from a visiting clinician. What if we told you there are small things that will reap big dividends in having a clinician in your rehearsal hall. And nothing is complicated or even very much effort. You need other ears to hear what's happening, here is how you can help them help you!

    1시간 17분

  7. 1월 16일

    Getting Involved with Music Education Associations: We're All In This Together

    Send a text Two wonderful guests in this episode, John Carroll and Britt Cole. They join the podcast to discuss their experiences with TMEA and ATSSB, two great associations dedicated to further music education and our students. John and Britt discuss how they got involved, what they expected vs what it was, and how you could benefit and help by being a part!

    57분

  8. 1월 9일

    Tech Time w/Mike! Apps and Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder!

    Send a text Our last conversation in a series of episodes discussing tools to make your group better, this week Mike discusses some of the tools and apps he has found useful to make your workday smoother so you can spend more time doing the part you love, building up the musicians of tomorrow!

    57분
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Helping other Music Educators learn from our mistakes! No need to reinvent the wheel, Mike has been there and done that. Just ask Mike!Mike Lunney spent 31 successful years as a head band director in the State of Texas, where his bands were consistently recognized as superior bands. Mike is still active as a clinician, mentor and adjudicator.Derrick Killam has been involved in school music programs in the state of Texas since 1990 through music retail. Derrick has been a repair tech, shop foreman, Education Rep and currently is the Operations Manager for N-Tune Music and Sound, a NAMM Top 100 Dealer!

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