Evaluate Your Program.
Build Your Plan.
Lead with Clarity All Year.
A self-paced course and physical planning system for band directors who want to reflect on the year, set focused goals, and start next season with clarity.The course helps you build the plan. The Band Director Planner helps you use it all year.
By the end of the year, most band directors know something needs to change.
Some things went well.
Some things were frustrating.
Some things need to be stronger next year.The problem is not that you lack ideas.The problem is deciding which ideas matter most and turning them into a plan you can actually use.
The Band Director’s Year-End Evaluation & Goal-Setting Course
The Planner gives you the structure. The Course helps you build the plan.
The Band Director Planner gives you a place to organize long-term goals, yearly goals, monthly plans, weekly priorities, and the Four Pillars of a strong band program.The Year-End Evaluation & Goal-Setting Course walks you through the process of evaluating your program, choosing the right priorities, and building the plan that goes into the planner.Together, they give you a practical system for moving from reflection to action.
Evaluate Your Program Through the Four Pillars of a Successful Band Program
MUSICIANSHIP
Tone, technique, rhythm, intonation, balance, blend, rehearsal habits, and student independence.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Parents, boosters, alumni, communication, advocacy, and community understanding.
GROWTH & RETENTION
Recruitment, retention, instrumentation, student leadership, visibility, and program momentum.
SCHOOL & ADMIN SUPPORT
Scheduling, budget, calendar communication, school visibility, and administrative alignment.
The Band Director’s Year-End Evaluation & Goal-Setting Course
Inside the course, you will build a plan one step at a time.
1. Reflect on the year without getting overwhelmed
Look honestly at what worked, what felt scattered, and what needs to change before next year begins.2. Evaluate your program through the Four Pillars
Score your program in Musicianship, Growth, Community Support, and School & Administration Support so you can see where attention is needed most.3. Identify the needs that actually deserve your focus
Move beyond a long list of concerns and narrow your attention to the priorities that will make the biggest difference.4. Sort your priorities with the Band Director Priority Matrix
Decide what needs action now, what should be scheduled, what can be delegated, and what can wait.5. Turn your priorities into focused goals
Create goals that are specific enough to guide decisions, rehearsals, communication, and program growth.6. Build a Summer Action Plan
Use summer strategically so August does not begin with the same stress, clutter, and last-minute decisions.7. Map the first 30 days of next year
Start the year with clear systems for students, families, leaders, and yourself.8. Transfer the plan into The Band Director Planner
Put your goals, action steps, and priorities into a physical planning system you can use all year.
What’s Included with Course + Planner
* Self-paced Course designed to focus your goals
* Guided video lessons
* 58-page Band Program Evaluation & Goal-Setting Workbook PDF
* Four Pillars Year-End Scorecard
* Band Director Priority Matrix
* Goal-setting worksheet
* Summer Action Plan
* First 30 Days Planner Page
* Physical copy of The Band Director Planner
Choose the level of support that fits your planning needs.
Recommended
Year-End Evaluation Course + The Band Director Planner
$89
Best for directors who want the guided planning process and the physical planner to carry the work into the school year.Includes:
* Self-paced course
* 58-page workbook PDF
* Physical Band Director Planner
* Four Pillars Scorecard
* Priority Matrix
* Goal-setting worksheet
* Summer Action Plan
* First 30 Days Planner Page
Best Value
Complete Band Director Planning Bundle
$169.00
Best for directors who want the full planning system, bonus resources, and continued support through the Wind Conductor Leadership Lab.Includes:
* Self-paced course
* 58-page workbook PDF
* Bonus planning resources
* Four Pillars Scorecard
* Priority Matrix
* Goal-setting worksheet
* Summer Action Plan
* First 30 Days Planner Page
* Physical Copy of The Band Director Planner
* Full Access to The Wind Conductor Leadership Lab for 1 Year ($150 Value)
Planner Only Option
The Band Director Planner
$39.95
Best for directors who already have a planning process and want a physical planner built specifically for the rhythm of the band director’s year.Includes:
* Long-term goals section
* Yearly goals section
* Four Pillars planning framework
* 18 monthly calendars
* 56 weekly planning pages
* 4 full-year planning pages
* Musicianship goals section
* Space for program priorities, reflection, and implementation
Digital Option
Year-End Evaluation & Goal-Setting Course
$59.00
Best for directors who want the self-paced course and workbook without the physical planner.Includes:
* Self-paced course
* Guided video lessons
* 58-page workbook PDF
* Four Pillars Scorecard
* Priority Matrix
* Goal-setting worksheet
* Summer Action Plan
* First 30 Days Planner Page
for serious band directors
Your goals need a place to live after the course is finished.
The course helps you evaluate your program and build the plan.The Band Director Planner helps you keep that plan visible throughout the school year through monthly planning, weekly planning, long-term goals, yearly goals, and the Four Pillars framework.If you want your course work to become part of your actual planning routine, the Course + Planner option is the strongest place to start.
Support beyond the course
The Complete Band Director Planning Bundle includes access to the Wind Conductor Leadership Lab.This gives you continued support as you build systems, ask better questions, and stay focused while implementing your plan.The Complete Bundle is the best option if you want the course, planner, bonus resources, and a professional space to keep building.
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.
Is this a live workshop?
No. This is now a self-paced course delivered through Google Classroom.
How do I access the course?
After purchase, you will receive an access PDF with the Google Classroom invite link and class code. If you purchase an option that includes the planner, your course access is delivered right away and the physical planner ships separately.
Is the Planner physical or digital?
The Band Director Planner is available as a physical planner. A downloadable workbook for the course is included digitally.
Do I need the planner to take the course?
No. You can complete the course without the planner. However, the planner is recommended because it gives you a place to transfer your goals, summer action steps, and first 30 days plan into a year-long planning system.
What is included in the Complete Bundle?
The Complete Bundle includes the self-paced course, workbook PDF, physical planner, bonus resources, and Wind Conductor Leadership Lab access for 1 year ($150 Value).
Is this only for High School Band Directors?
No. It is especially useful for middle school and high school band directors, but the framework can be adapted for college, community, and youth ensemble directors
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.
