Behind the Baton
Candid conversations with today’s most influential band directors.
Candid conversations with today’s most influential band directors.
Episodes

Aug 3, 2025
Sunday Spark - August 3, 2025
Aug 3, 2025
Aug 3, 2025
3 min
The success of my day is based on the seeds that I sow, not the harvest that I reap. ~John C. Maxwell
Aug 3, 2025
3 min

Jun 27, 2025
Behind the Baton with Jordan Northerns
Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
38 min
Jordan Northerns is the Director of Bands at Circle Middle School and Circle High School in Towanda, Kansas. He just completed his 19th year in education and was recently recognized as Secondary Teacher of the Year for the Circle Public Schools.
Connect with Jordan Northerns
Email
jnortherns@usd375.org
Jun 27, 2025
38 min

Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Spark - April 13, 2025
Apr 13, 2025
Apr 13, 2025
2 min
Focus on excellence, not comparison.
Apr 13, 2025
2 min

Mar 9, 2025
Sunday Spark - March 9, 2025
Mar 9, 2025
Mar 9, 2025
3 min
The ones doing the thinking are the ones doing the learning. ~Annika Stucky
Mar 9, 2025
3 min

Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Spark - February 23, 2025
Feb 23, 2025
Feb 23, 2025
4 min
Unclear expectations lead to unexpected results.
Feb 23, 2025
4 min

Feb 9, 2025
Sunday Spark - Februrary 9, 2025
Feb 9, 2025
Feb 9, 2025
3 min
The success of my day is based on the seeds that I sow, not the harvest that I reap. ~ John C. Maxwell
Feb 9, 2025
3 min

Feb 2, 2025
Sunday Spark - February 2, 2025
Feb 2, 2025
Feb 2, 2025
3 min
Catch people doing right more than wrong.
Feb 2, 2025
3 min

Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Spark - January 19, 2025
Jan 19, 2025
Jan 19, 2025
4 min
When you make a mistake, it doesn’t make you a mistake.
Jan 19, 2025
4 min

Candid Conversations
There is nothing quite like swapping stories with a fellow band director! As I have traveled around the midwest conducting honor bands, adjudicating festivals, and providing clinics for bands, I have had the good fortune to meet many amazing band directors and music educators.
These directors have inspired and encouraged me to be a better person, and because of that, I want you to hear their stories as well! I hope these interviews will add value to your life and capacity to your teaching endeavors.
Cheers!
~Shawn~



