Background & Perspective
My schooling background in originates from an active & competitive band program in Tampa, where I had the opportunity to perform in successful marching, concert, & jazz bands.
Along with a perserverant large ensemble program that pushes students to improve their musicianship, I intend to empower my future students to pursue opportunities in small ensemble music, and perform the music that they are passionate about.
Instrument Pedagogy
My undergraduate education placed futher emphasis on saxophone performance & pedagogy, and I continue to use many of the lessons learned during those years in my own teaching. Above all else, creating optimal charactistic sounds and developing a student’s intrinsic motivation are at the top of my musical priorities.
I have worked with varying curriculums, and am able & wanting to adapt to the school’s curriculum that hires me as a band director.
Sample of teacher-created content using Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. A video going over a high school audition, describing the audition requirements, a step-by-step process to understanding new music, and providing samples over a click track.
Sample of teacher-created content using Dorico. A chromatic exercise for saxophone students to practice appropriate technique and improve dexterity.
Available Resources
Below are a list of some of the resources I have at my immediate disposal (and not including the countless resources I have read). I constantly look through these books to improve my own pedagogical grounding, and am always wanting to expand the resources I look through!
Music Technology
Modern Recording Techniques: a Practical Guide to Modern Music Production by Huber & Caballero
Current member of social media groups for Marching Arts Audio, Marching Arts Arrangement/Design, & Classical Music Recording
Marching Band
The Dynamic Marching Band by Markworth
The System: Marching Band Methods (2019 edition) by Smith
Inside the Circle: a Proven Method for a Successful Marching Band (second edition) by Harloff
Wind & Percussion
Teaching Percussion (enhanced third edition) by Cook
Teaching Brass (second edition) by Bailey et al
The Teaching of Instrumental Music (fifth edition) by Colwell, Hewit, & Fonder
In-Class Band Curriculum
Foundations for Superior Performance: Warm-Ups & Technique for Band by Williams & King (I.E. the “Blue Book”) – One of the standards for a curricular approach in Texas. The resources within are useful for students (charts, scales) and provides several chorales to build student ear training. A pass-off system is possible with this book.
Band Warm-Up (Third Edition) by Singletary- Beneficial as a two-page, easily scaffolded warm-up that every musican can approach.
Standard of Excellence: Comprehensive Band Method by Pearson – One of the standards for a curricular approach in Florida and the Southeastern US. Designed with a pass-off system in mind, and compatible with SmartMusic.
Essential Elements for Band by Lautzenheiser – Commonly-adapted beginning band curriculum across the country, compatible with SmartMusic. Uses 1e&a counting system
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