In this episode of the Common Time Podcast, we sit down with Rebecca Warren, a small-school band director from North Dakota and a founding member of the National Association of Small School Bands. This conversation is all about the realities—and strengths—of teaching in small school band programs.
We talk candidly about finding mentors when you may be the only director in the building, setting meaningful standards with limited resources, and building a strong program culture regardless of size. Rebecca shares practical strategies and perspective that remind us small programs are not “less than”—they’re simply different, and often incredibly impactful.
Whether you teach in a rural district, a small enrollment school, or are supporting colleagues who do, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and ideas you can implement right away.
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