This week, we’re joined by Matt Edwards, NCMEA Mentoring Committee Chair and retired high school band director. Matt taught for 29 years, including 23 years at Fuquay-Varina High School, and is now in his 13th season leading the nine-time North American Brass Band Champion Triangle Youth Brass Band.
We talk about:
- How NCMEA’s mentoring program works—and how to get involved
- The lasting influence of Matt’s mentor, John Enloe
- His work as a music-publishing copy editor
- A simple “numbers game” for strengthening ensemble pulse and subdivision
A great conversation about teaching, mentorship, and the many paths a life in music can take.
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