The Band Director's Lounge

#7: Steve Schmitz – St.Louis Park, MN

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Today’s guest is Steve Schmitz who teaches high school band and world drumming at St.Louis Park High School, in St.Louis Park, MN. Steve is a class act and top-notch educator who I think you will enjoy listening to and hearing about his program. In addition to discussing the St.Louis Park program our conversation covers creating success for students of all backgrounds, planning travel and trips for groups, sharing favorite rep, and discussing challenging and rewarding teaching situations. This was a great interview so I hope that you will enjoy listening to our conversation.

Episode Overview

  • Introduction and Background (1:10)
  • Why music education?
  • St.Louis Park (6:37)
  • Band Offerings (10:25)
  • Travel & Trips (31:00)
  • Creating success for all students (36:00)
  • Why I teach music (42:00)
  • Favorite repertoire (45:30)
  • Challenging teaching situations (52:55)
  • Advice for new teacher (57:30)
  • What makes a great band program (59:00)

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