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Teaching more than course content
Teaching is a profession that has great rewards and challenges. I have enjoyed the former and endured the latter for over 30 years. Several years ago I became aware that my courses (band and chorus) must have more than just excellent delivery of content. If all I’m doing is training kids to play instruments and…
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Hurry, hurry, hurry!
We live in a world that is in a hurry. Speed is our god and we worship it every day. John Mark Comer has an excellent book, “The ruthless elimination of Hurry“. I’m going to hit on some of his high points in today’s blog. There’s more to life than speed Our world is hooked…
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The Birth of WGI Wynds/STRYKE Wynds
I am an avid believer in the value of the marching arts. So, I was intrigued when I was told in 2015 that Winter Guard International (WGI) was going to start an indoor winds division called WGI Winds. Marching arts indoors In 1994 I saw “Brass Theatre” while attending a summer music camp. My mind…
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The Value of Silence
I’m working my way through a book by John Mark Comer called, “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry“. Our world is full of sounds. The ceiling fan hums, the clock ticks, a plane passes overhead, a dog barks, and that’s what you hear if you aren’t listening to the television or if you don’t have your…
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Don’t just say, “hello”
People are difficult to lead. Good leaders know that they have to develop relationships with the people around them. Great leaders practice systematic techniques to develop those relationships. Eyes Your eyes are the window of your soul. Think about that saying. You can look through windows. But, you can also be seen through windows. I’m…
