Organization, preparation, and communication are your “Pillars of Professionalism.” We visit with Dr. Brooke Johnson from Miami University to discuss your first year teaching and the things you can do to set yourself up for success. 

Dr. Brooke Johnson is an Assistant Professor and Director of Athletic Bands at Miami University. In her position, Dr. Johnson oversees all aspects of the Athletic Band program, teaches courses in the music education curriculum and directs the Miami University Marching Band and Symphony Band. Dr. Johnson completed a Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting at the University of Kansas. During this time, Johnson served as a guest conductor for concert ensembles, a graduate teaching assistant for the Marching Jayhawks, and Director of the Women’s Volleyball Band. Additionally, she taught courses in instrumental music education and beginning and advanced conducting. Prior to attending KU, Johnson served as the Assistant Director of Bands at Drake University in Des Moines, IA and as Director of Athletic Bands and Instructor of Music at North Central College in Naperville, IL. She holds a Master of Music in Music Education and Conducting from Appalachian State University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Delaware. Upon completing her Bachelor’s degree, Johnson served as the Director of Bands at Patuxent High School in Lusby, MD. Johnson is an active guest conductor and adjudicator. She is a member of the College Band Directors National Association, the National Association for Music Education, and the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honors Society. 

Music Credits 

Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/