"Where the Valley Widens: Finding Hope Through Hardship and Mentorship"

In this moving episode of the Band Director Boot Camp Podcast, host Lesley Moffat welcomes longtime New York band director and debut author Lindsey Williams. Together, they explore themes of resilience, loss, recovery, and mentorship through the lens of Lindsey’s powerful new book, Where the Valley Widens—a collection of 40 stories inspired by her first group of students who journeyed with her from pre-K to high school graduation.

Lindsey opens up about the unexpected challenges she faced, including the loss of her school and teaching materials to a flood and the heartbreak of pandemic-era graduations. She shares the emotional story of her mentor’s lasting influence, how a file folder became a lifeline, and how her book ultimately became a legacy box of memories and encouragement for others.

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