Lessons from a Life in Music Education - Darryl Pope OAM

Darryl Pope OAM, is a recently retired Music Director, Teacher, Brass Specialist and Band Director. He has managed a number of large, vibrant music departments, overseeing many ensembles from orchestras to Big bands. On this episode, Dr. Nick Parnell talks with Darryl as he shares his wisdom he has gained through his long and successful music teaching career.

Podcast sponsored by the Nick Parnell Percussion Academy - resources including marimba hire for Schools & Students.

Presented by Musikko.com

Chapters

• 0:50 About Darryl
• 4:10 How has music education changed
• 9:45 The value of music
• 13:58 Instrumental to classroom teaching
• 18:55 Starting a band with 6 flutes and 3 percussionists
• 26:37 Challenges of been a Director of Music
• 30:20 How to have a thriving music program
• 34:59 How to recruit students into a music program
• 36:40 Want to become a music director?
• 39:30 Top Tip