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Frank Parker - Episode 12
Frank Parker is director of bands at Quakertown High School in Quakertown, PA. In his program, Frank  teaches a wide range of ensembles including two concert bands, two jazz bands, and the award winning Panther Marching band. As a highly sought after conductor, Frank has been featured as a guest conductor at many honors band festivals and has also directed his students in performances at several state and national level music education conferences.    Topics include: (03:53) Frank talks about his background and making the decision to change his college major from business to music performance to music education.  (07:50) Frank talks about his band program at Quakertown High School.  (09:36) Bringing a new director into a program (12:00) Mentoring young teachers (15:31) Selecting repertoire  (20:01) “If I knew then what I know now”  (24:14) Common elements of thriving music programs  (26:25) Building a sense of community within a program (29:48) Balance and longevity of a career in music education  (34:48) Factors that contribute to teacher and student stress/burnout (42:50) Sustaining a successful program (46:11) Frank’s favorite rehearsal tactics  (48:25) Frank discusses leaders that have influenced him in his life/career (53:05) What does excellence look like in a program?  (55:35) Three words that describe a leader of a comprehensive music program  (57:41) Advice for music educators  (1:00:01) Being remembered as a leader for your music program Links:  Quakertown HS Wind Symphony performance at 2017 PMEA Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUfPh_Efb94 2018 Quakertown HS Panther Marching Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyXeHgUqDu8 Quakertown HS Q-Jazz Jazz Ensemble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reQIV1TZnws&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1fLbEsoaMukcE1y3w6hcs185pARE-pgrhuzEjuEo0FpJ5vpoiNmis0vWI
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