"Motivating Students through Choice and Gamification in Band"

In this episode of Band Director Boot Camp, host Lesley Moffat interviews Sandy Osborne, a band director who shares her strategies for motivating students through choice and gamification. Sandy discusses her approach to student engagement, incorporating elements such as rewards, personal choice, and game-like features into the band curriculum. She highlights the benefits of this approach, including increased student participation, improved practice habits, and enhanced skill development. Sandy generously offers a Google Drive folder with resources for interested band directors to implement these strategies in their own classrooms. Listeners are encouraged to visit www.tinyurl.com/sandylovesband to access these resources. Sandy emphasizes the importance of front-loading the planning process and adapting the curriculum based on student needs and experiences.