The
Band Director Planner
A Detailed Goal-Setting Planner including Weekly, Monthly, & Yearly Planners to Help Band Director's Achieve Success!A complete planning system for directors who want to stop reacting, set meaningful goals, and build a stronger program year after year.Want guided help using the framework?Join the Year-End Evaluation & Goal-Setting Workshop.Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:00–8:30 PM EST
Can’t attend live? Replay access is included.A focused workshop and planning system led by Aaron Noë to help band directors evaluate this year, set better goals, and build a practical plan for next school year.
By the end of the year, most band directors know something needs to change.
Enrollment may need attention.
Tone and intonation may need more consistency.
Student leadership may need structure.
Parent communication may need a better rhythm.
Administrative support may need to be strengthened.But knowing something needs to improve is not the same as having a plan. Without a clear evaluation process, next year can easily become a repeat of the same challenges...... with a different calendar.
The Band Director’s Year-End Evaluation & Goal-Setting Workshop
Turn year-end reflection into a practical plan.
The Band Director’s Year-End Evaluation & Goal-Setting Workshop is a live, focused planning session designed to help you step back, evaluate your program, identify your highest-priority needs, and begin shaping specific goals for next school year.Instead of ending the year with a vague list of things to fix, you will leave with a clearer sense of direction and a practical framework for action.Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 7:00pm EST
Replay Available!
Four Pillars Framework
A stronger band program needs more than one kind of goal.
This workshop uses the Four Pillars framework from The Band Director’s Goal-Setting Planner:Musicianship
Tone, intonation, rhythm, balance, technique, musical independence, and ensemble growth.Growth
Enrollment, retention, recruitment, student leadership, visibility, and long-term participation.Community Support
Parents, alumni, local supporters, communication, advocacy, and program culture.School and Administration Support
Administrative communication, scheduling, budget needs, visibility, and alignment with school priorities.
The Band Director’s Year-End Evaluation & Goal-Setting Workshop
What we’ll work through together
1. Evaluate the current year
Look at what worked, what created friction, and what needs attention.
2. Identify your highest-priority needs
Separate urgent issues from long-term program development needs.
3. Set specific goals
Move from vague wishes to clear, actionable goals.
4. Build a 90-day action plan
Choose first steps that will help you begin next year with direction.
5. Connect goals to weekly action
Begin connecting yearly goals to rehearsals, communication, recruiting, and advocacy.
What You'll Leave With
You will leave with more than notes. You will leave with a starting plan!By the end of the workshop, you will have:* A year-end snapshot of your band program
* A clearer understanding of your program’s greatest needs
* Specific goals connected to the Four Pillars
* A simple 90-day action plan for next school year
* Downloadable worksheets you can reuse
* Replay access if you cannot attend live
* A framework for connecting long-term goals to weekly decisions
Choose the level of support that fits your planning needs.
Year-End Evaluation
& Goal-Setting Workshop
$49
Best for directors who want a focused planning session that guides you through the evaluation and goal-setting process. Highlight the successes from this school year and identify the areas of growth for next year!Includes:Live 90-minute workshop (6/23/26)
Downloadable worksheets
Replay access
The Band Director
Planner
$39.95
A comprehensive, director-centered planning system designed to bring clarity, alignment, and intentional growth to band programs at every level.Designed specifically for band directors, The Planner moves planning out of reactive guesswork and into a clear, structured process that connects daily decisions to long-term vision.A must-have for every band director!
Workshop + The Planner
Year-End Evaluation & Goal-Setting Workshop + The Planner
$85
Included with Registration
• Live 90-minute online workshop
• Physical copy of The Band Director Planner
• Guided year-end evaluation process
• Goal-setting framework aligned with the Four Pillars of a successful band program
• Printable/downloadable planning worksheets
• Practical prompts for summer and pre-season planning
• Replay access for registrants who cannot attend live or want to review the session
for serious band directors
Complete Planning Bundle
$159
Best for directors who want the full planning system.Includes:1. Live 90-minute workshop ($49 Value)
2. Downloadable worksheets ($25 Value)
3. Replay access
4. The Band Director Planner *($39.95 Value)
5. Evaluating the Band & Setting Goals mini course ($49 Value)
6. Bonus planning templates ($25 Value)
7. Wind Conductor Skool access ($149 Value)
Built from real experience with band programs.
This workshop is built from the same framework behind The Band Director Planner and the earlier course Evaluating the Band & Setting Goals. It is designed for directors who need practical planning tools, not abstract leadership theory.Aaron Noë brings more than two decades of experience as a band director, conductor, educator, composer, and college Director of Bands.
About the Instructor
Aaron Noë
Aaron Noë is the Director of Bands at Greensboro College and the creator of The Band Director Planner. With more than two decades of experience teaching, conducting, recruiting, and building band programs, he creates practical resources to help band directors lead with clarity, teach with purpose, and build stronger programs over time.Through Aamano Music and Wind Conductor, Aaron develops tools for directors who want to move beyond survival mode and build more intentional, sustainable programs.As a composer, Mr. Noë has written works for ensembles of all levels, with many of his compositions commissioned and performed nationwide. His music is available through Aamano Music. Additionally, he is actively engaged in research, dedicated to updating classic wind band literature for performance by modern wind band instrumentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this only for high school band directors?
No. The framework can be used by middle school, high school, college, community, and youth ensemble directors. Many examples will come from school band settings, but the process is adaptable.
What if I cannot attend live?
Replay access is included.
Do I need the Planner to attend?
No. You can attend the workshop by itself. However, the Planner gives you a more complete system for continuing the process after the workshop.
Is this a course?
The workshop is a focused live planning session. The Complete Planning Bundle also includes access to the Evaluating the Band & Setting Goals mini course.
Is this mainly about assessment ratings?
No. Musical achievement is part of the process, but the workshop looks at the full health of the program, including musicianship, growth, community support, and school/administration support.
Is the Planner physical or digital?
The Band Director Planner is available as a physical planner. Downloadable worksheets for the workshop are included digitally.
Start next year with a clearer plan.
Take one focused session to evaluate this year, define your priorities, and begin building a practical plan for what comes next.You do not need a perfect plan.You need a clear starting point.
