Name
Making the Most of Modern Band
Date & Time
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:05 AM
Description
Discover practical, classroom-tested strategies for running a vibrant Modern Band program in any setting. Learn how to design a responsive curriculum that grows across grade levels, anchored by student choice of all repertoire and roles, and supported by a clear performance structure. This session also offers technical solutions that allow multiple bands to rehearse effectively in the same room, and strategies to streamline arranging for highly varied skill levels. Whether you teach upper elementary, middle school, or high school, you’ll come away with concrete tools to build a program that is flexible, engaging, and rooted in the music your students love.
Location Name
511C
Full Address
Palais des Congres - Montréal Convention Centre
1001, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montreal QC H2Z 1H2
Canada
1001, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montreal QC H2Z 1H2
Canada
Presenting Author(s)
Matt Swanson