Marshall’s Produces Band Pedagogical DVD & CD-ROM

 Project includes interviews and implementation of the strategies used by five successful educators.

 Nothing helps us in our teaching more than being able to observe successful educators practice their art. As a young director, the most valuable lessons I learned were gained through watching veteran educators rehearse their ensembles and I continue to learn through observation. Sitting in the back of the room watching or talking with John Whitwell, Gerald Bartlett, Nat Judson, Max Plank, Bob Reynolds, Russ Reed, Chuck Hills, Ted Smith, Paul Stanifer and many others offered an opportunity to see first hand how they approached teaching instrumental music. Incorporating their strategies into my teaching had an immediate and invaluable impact on my abilities. I was fortunate to be teaching in an area that offered mentors who were among the most respected and successful instrumental music teachers in the state.

     Today, with the advantages of technology, we have an opportunity to interview and observe them without leaving our living room as long as we have a computer or DVD player.          

     Marshall’s has assembled the warm-up and pedagogical strategies of five educators in the state whose bands have earned a reputation of excellence. The one hour DVD or CD-ROM features interviews regarding philosophies, strategies and the chance to see these educators in front of their ensembles sharing their expertise on how they develop young musicians. Featured on the video are: Al Johnston, Banks Middle School and former high school band and orchestra director at Walled Lake Western and former band director at Portland High School; David Mumma at Portage West Middle School; Mark Stice, Eaton Rapids High School; Nate Lampman, Saline High School and Pat Brambaugh, Traverse City West High School, formerly Arkansas State University, Ann Arbor Huron, and Jackson Northwest High Schools.

     Contact your Marshall Music representative or Bill Gourley at billg@marshallmusic.com. for information on how to get a copy of  the DVD or CD-ROM.