#191: Victor Djonorh - What Middle School Band Directors Really Do (And Why It Matters)

JUL 16, 202573 MIN
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!

#191: Victor Djonorh - What Middle School Band Directors Really Do (And Why It Matters)

JUL 16, 202573 MIN

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In this episode of That's Not Spit, It's Condensation, I sit down with Victor Djonorh, longtime band director at Summit Middle School and assistant director at Edmond Santa Fe, to dive deep into the realities of teaching music at the middle and high school level.We cover:ย ๐ŸŽต How he accidentally became a tuba playerย ๐ŸŽ“ Lessons from his time at Oklahoma City Universityย ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ What he wishes he knew as a first-year teacherย ๐Ÿ’ก How he keeps students engaged (and why relationships are everything)ย ๐Ÿ“ˆ The balance between high standards and student well-beingย ๐ŸŽบ Why modeling on your instrument matters more than you thinkย ๐Ÿง  How he stays inspired through burnout and busy seasonsWhether you're a music educator, band director, or just curious about how great teachers make a difference, this episode is full of insight, humor, and practical wisdom.๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe for more deep dives into the world of music and education.Support the show