Goals of the Session:
- Enhance instructional strategies for individual instrument groups
- Address common challenges in tone production, technique, and pedagogy
- Share resources, warm-ups, and literature recommendations
- Strengthen alignment of instructional practices across the district
Outcomes:
Participants will leave the session with actionable strategies to improve student performance on specific instruments, a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by each section of the band, and a more unified instructional approach across buildings and grade levels.
Tuesday June 3rd
8:00 AM: Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference Recap & Share-out
10:00 AM: Ann Kostelnick What Every 5th Grade Band Student Should Know by Year’s End
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Chris Copeland Programming Resources for All Levels
3:00 PM: Collaborative Discussion on What We Wish Students Were More Consistent With; How Can This be Achieved?
