June 17, 2019
interviewed for the Everything Band Podcast
Listen to the interview on the Everything Band Podcast (Episode 116: Embrace Your Uniqueness)
June 2019
program note for Tyler S. Grant's composition "Banner of the Sky"”
Read on Tyler S. Grant's website or published in the conductor score
June 2019
“Stronger Together: Get Administration on Your Side"
Published in the Maryland Music Educator Journal
June 2019
“Professionalism in Teaching: Treating the Pursuit of Excellence as a Daily Habit”
Published in The Woman Conductor (official publication of Women Band Directors International)
June 2019
“An Individual Path: Thinking Out-side the Box When Making Career Changes”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
May 2019
“The Concert Is Over. Now What?”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
May 2019
“An Individual Path: Thinking Out-side the Box When Making Career Changes”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
April 2019
“Opening Doors for All Students: Interview with NAfME Staff”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
April 2019
“Planning the Best-Ever Band Camp: Interview with Dr. Tremon Kizer”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
April 2019
“Teaching Students with Dyslexia in the General Music Classroom: Interview with Dr. Kimberly McCord”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
April 2019
“A Resource for Diversity: Interview with Dr. Rob Deemer”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
April 2019
“Summer Is Coming: Make a Musical Splash”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
April 2019
“Spring Forward: Recognize the Importance of Recruitment Presentations”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
March 2019
“Opening Doors for All Students: 2019 National Conference”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
March 2019
“Get with the Program: It Can Be the Icing on a Concert's Cake”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
March 2019
“Speak the Language: Use Proper, Specific Musical Vocabulary in Your Daily Instruction”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
February 2019
“Prepare to Be Judged: There Is No Greater Adjudicator Than Yourself”
Published in The Woman Conductor (official publication of Women Band Directors International)
February 2019
“Do You Hear What I Hear? Isolating and Attacking Musical Phrases for Accuracy”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
February 2019
“Make It Stick: Implement Rehearsal Routines”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
February 2019
“In Memoriam Michele Holt: Executive Director of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
January 16, 2019
interviewed for The Music Ed Podcast on the topic of preparing ensembles for adjudication
Listen to the interview on The Music Ed Podcast (Episode 121: Prepare To Be Judged)
January 9, 2019
interviewed for The Music Ed Podcast on the topic of gaining support and respect from administration
January 2019
“Maintain Your Musicianship: Dust Off Your Instrument and Experience the Benefits”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
January 2019
“Every Child’s Right: Interview with Tooshar Swain & Lynn Tuttle”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
January 2019
“Recognizing Excellence in Collaboration: Interview with Frederick Burrack & Kelly A. Parkes”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
January 2019
“Accommodations & Modifications for Ukulele Players: Interview with Philip Tamberino”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
January 2019
“Recognizing Excellence in Collaboration: Interview with Frederick Burrack & Kelly A. Parkes”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
January 2019
“Professionalism in Teaching: Treating the Pursuit of Excellence As a Daily Habit”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
January 2019
“Ensuring Balance and Blend: Interview with Greg Countryman”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
January 2019
“In Memoriam Michele Holt: Executive Director of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
December 2018
“Friendship As Mentorship: Colleagues Can Be Your Best Resource Professionally & Personally”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
December 2018
“Friendship as Mentorship: Colleagues Can Be Your Best Resource Professionally and Personally”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
December 2018
program note for Tyler S. Grant's composition "Solace in the Equinox"
Read on Tyler S. Grant's website or published in the conductor score
November 2018
“Show Gratitude: Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
November 2018
“Show Gratitude: Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
November 2018
“Making a School Whole Again: Interview with David Byrd”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
October 2018
“Inclusion at the NAfME Conference: Interview with Dr. Alice Hammel”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
October 2018
“Meet the Parents: Encourage Positive Interaction Before Instruction”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
October 2018
“Making a School Whole Again: Interview with David Byrd”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
October 2018
“Sharpen Your Vision: Envisioning and Articulating Your Program’s Future”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
September 2018
“Build It and They Will Come: Recruiting and Retaining Students”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
August 2018
“The Power of Pause: How Storytelling Can Promote Rejuvenation in a Classroom”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
August 2018
“Learning from the Best: Interview with Dr. Paula Crider, Dr. Matthew Spieker, Victor Johnson”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
August 2018
“The New NAfME President Measures Up: Interview with Kathleen D. Sanz”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
August 2018
“The New NAfME President Measures Up: Interview with Kathleen D. Sanz”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
August 2018
“Teaming Up for Music Education: Interview with Quaver, Little Kids Rock, NFHSA, Steinway, TI:ME”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
July 2018
“Management Potential: A Purposeful and Passionate Plan for Managing the Music Classroom”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
June 2018
“Pursuing His Passions of Faith, Family, Farm, and Music: Interview with Fred Ritter”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
June 2018
“A Motto for Success: The Surprising Benefits of Music Classroom Sloganeering”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
May 2018
“The Concert is Over: Now What?!”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
May 2018
“Prepare for Next Year: Reflection, Excitement, and Initiation Must Start Now”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
April 2018
“Summer is Coming: Make a Musical Splash”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guides
April 2018
“Pursuing His Passions of Faith, Family, Farm, and Music: Interview with Fred Ritter”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
April 2018
“Embrace Your Uniqueness: Gaining Inspiration Without Plagiarism”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
April 2018
“Meet the Conductors: Interview with Dennis Glocke, Dr. Jean Montes, Dr. Michael Quantz, Dr. Amanda Quist, Todd Stoll”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
April 2018
“Centers for Attention: Interview with Dawn Sloan”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
March 2018
“Live Life Rosie(r): Spread Love Everywhere You Go”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
March 2018
“Live Life Rosie(r): Spread Love Everywhere You Go”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guides
February 2018
“Make It Stick: Implement Rehearsal Routines”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guides
February 2018
“Prepare to Be Judged: There Is No Better Adjudicator Than Yourself”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
February 2018
“Music Is for All of Us: Interview with Alice Hammel”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
January 2018
“Maintain Your Musicianship: Dust Off Your Instrument and Experience the Benefits”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
January 2018
“Stronger Together: How to Get Administration on Your Side”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
January 2018
“Music Is for All of Us: Interview with Alice Hammel”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
December 2017
“Everyday Networking: Forget the Rules and Just Be You”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
November 2017
“Get with the Program: It Can Be the Icing on a Concert’s Cake”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
October 2017
“Band Director of the Year: Interview with Emily McNeil”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
October 2017
“2017 National Band Director of the Year: Interview with Emily McNeil”
Read on NAfME's Music in a Minuet Blog
October 2017
“Blueprint for a Best Behaving Band: Interview with Nancy Ditmer”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
October 2017
“Meet the Parents: Encourage Positive Interaction Before Instruction”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
August 2017
“Life Lessons from a Legend: Interview with Stephen Massey”
Published in Teaching Music Magazine
May 2017
“Prepare for Next Year: Reflection, Excitement, and Initiation Must Start Now”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
April 2017
“Embrace Your Uniqueness: Gaining Inspiration Without Plagiarizing”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
March 2017
“Build It and They Will Come: Recruiting and Retaining Students”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
February 2017
“Prepare to Be Judged: There Is No Greater Adjudicator Than Yourself”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
January 2017
“Stronger Together: How to Get the Principal on Your Side”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
December 2016
“The Power of Pause: How Storytelling Can Promote Rejuvenation in the Classroom”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
November 2016
“Management Potential: A Purposeful and Passionate Plan for Managing the Music Classroom”
Published in InTune Monthly Magazine's teachers guide
October 2016
“A Motto for Success: The Surprising Benefits of Music Classroom Sloganeering”