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Building a professional mindset in an amateur setting

This year, our campus was named an invited ensemble at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival.

Jan 10 • Matt Wood

December 2024

Check and Adjust

I look forward to the second half of a school year perhaps even more than the first because it offers a chance for course correction, much like a…

Dec 30, 2024 • Matt Wood

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Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Reflecting on my eighteenth month as a director of bands, I have experienced both challenges and profound rewards.

Dec 15, 2024 • Matt Wood

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November 2023

25 Miles

Earlier this month, I had the honor of meeting and talking with several groups of aspiring music educators during the Bands of America Grand National…

Nov 24, 2023 • Matt Wood

September 2023

With a Little Help from my Friends

It's widely known that every profession comes with its own set of challenges, and teaching is certainly no exception.

Sep 10, 2023 • Matt Wood

March 2023

Only Ask for What You Would Be Willing to Do Yourself

I recently was browsing my Pinterest feed (which my students assure me does not count as social media and that I am very "uncool" for having one) and…

Mar 17, 2023 • Matt Wood

February 2023

The Well-Traveled Path

For a majority of teachers, we are approaching close to the halfway point of our Spring semester.

Feb 26, 2023 • Matt Wood

What Watching Others Can Teach Us

Recently, our region had its annual clinic and concert for our high school ensembles.

Feb 3, 2023 • Matt Wood

January 2023

Focus on the Fix

When we are fortunate enough to have a student teacher on our campus, I take great ownership in helping them find their voice on the podium.

Jan 22, 2023 • Matt Wood

Creating Individual Ownership in an Ensemble Setting

Everyone loves the concept of individual ownership.

Jan 10, 2023 • Matt Wood

December 2022

The First Week Back

As the new year is soon approaching, many of us will be returning to the band hall (or band room) in a matter of days.

Dec 29, 2022 • Matt Wood