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Introduction 

The book is the story of my life-destined to serve 

You are the reason and rhyme

If you are an aspiring teacher, band director, band leader, classroom music teacher, special education teacher, professional guitarist, flutist, composer, arranger, independent record producer, record promoter, promoter, independent record label, sequence programmer, home studio engineer, song writer, booking agent, photographer or a novice, you should read this book.  I’m not all of those things, but I have seen them.  Over a period of decades, I’ve experienced some things that may help someone.  I am a teacher and band leader.  I have developed skills which combine methods and techniques to conform to today’s advanced students.

As a band director, I have started music programs from elementary school to high school.  In addition, I have routinely started band programs from scratch.  Also, I have partnered with a charter school and applied for a charter school.

Having taught my first class in 1978, I witnessed the evolution of education in New Orleans and the United States.  Conversely, I’ve seen some great traditions in education disappear.  This book gives one a great insight on where education is now and where it is headed.

As a band leader, I have managed the Batiste Brothers Band® for decades and we have performed nationally and internationally. However, we are a local band. I have spent most of my performing career in Louisiana.

Another disappearing great set of values are described and examined is the American Musical Family. In this book we will explore value systems and the pros and cons of having a musical family.

Finally, gain from the many challenges of the life of a well traveled and coveted career veteran of innovation and creativity.  Read this book and learn the nuances and the ins and outs of education and show business.  It dawned on me as I was completing the book, I realized it is a good way for me to re-visit my wonderful life-a calling.