"Rhythm Racers: Engaging and Productive Music Education"

In this episode of Band Director Boot Camp, your host Lesley Moffat is joined by Katie Lewis, an experienced middle school band director from Texas. Katie shares her journey to becoming a band director and provides valuable insights into how she balances her role as a mom, educator, and musician. The episode focuses on Katie's innovative approach called "Rhythm Racers," a music education tool that not only engages students but also enhances productivity in the classroom. Katie explains the concept of Rhythm Racers, which consists of rhythm lines divided into 10 levels of increasing complexity. Students work on these rhythm lines individually, and their progress is tracked using a virtual scoreboard. The activity is highly adaptable and asynchronous, allowing each student to progress at their own pace. It's a routine that helps start each class on ...