# Director Debut: How to Have Success in Your First Year at a New School

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Podcast: [Copper State Marching Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/copper-state-marching-podcast-7021167)
Published: 2025-05-21T04:16:51+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Mark and Aaron sit down with two first-year high school band directors in Arizona to share insights and tips for a smooth transition into a new program. Ben Lynch , now leading the powerhouse Desert Vista High School band, discusses his journey to DV, how he approaches change as an “evolution” rather than a “revolution,” and gives a sneak peek at next season’s Western Band Association show in Chino Hills, California. Sherri Lindsey , the new director at Paradise Valley High School and an Arizona native, talks about the impact of building the right staff and how pacing the season can set a band up for long-term success.

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