07/29/2026
Announcing the Middle School Band Director Academy presented by The Gift of Music!
Kick off the school year with inspiration, practical strategies, and professional growth!
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Chattahoochee High School
Join The Gift of Music Middle School Band Director Academy for a dynamic one-day professional development experience created specifically for middle school band directors. Learn from three of the Southeast’s most accomplished and respected music educators as they share the tools, techniques, and insights that have built thriving band programs.
Meet Our Master Clinicians
🎵Dr. Matt Koperniak – Supervisor of Music, Fulton County Schools
🎵Ms. Audrey Murphy – Director of Bands, East Cobb Middle School
🎵Dr. Andrew Poor – Director of Bands, South Forsyth Middle School
Topics Include:
✅ Recruitment & Retention Strategies
✅ Effective Rehearsal Techniques
✅ Best Practices for Classroom Management
✅ Scheduling & Program Organization
✅ Survey of Repertoire & Method Books
Whether you're entering your first year in the classroom or you're a seasoned veteran, this day of professional learning will equip you with practical resources, fresh ideas, and proven strategies to strengthen your middle school band program and inspire student success. In addition, this event will create a powerful networking opportunity for all participants.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow educators, learn from experienced clinicians, and return to your classroom energized for the year ahead!
🎼 Register today using the link below and invest in your professional growth and the success of your middle school band students!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheGiftOfMusicFoundation1/MiddleSchoolBandDirectorAcademy2026