Measure 21: More Than First Chair
This episode is a panel discussion about how band and orchestra programs build leadership from day one, not just through titles or auditions. Mr. Ashley is joined by Austin Campbell, Renee Lechner, and Francisco Quixtan, who each share different ways they develop student responsibility, spot healthy versus toxic leadership, and use their ensembles to teach life skills that extend far beyond music.We discuss how leadership shows up in middle school and high school students, how structured roles can help or hurt culture, and how directors can train, trust, and serve students without putting…
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