AS 705 : Flute
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In this episode, TJ interviews Darcy & and Jenna about all things flutie.
AS 704 : Beginner Transitions
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In this episode we talk about transitioning from music theory to the instrument.
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AS 703 : Beginner Percussion
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In this episode Darcy and TJ talk about how beginner percussion is handled at Stiles without a percussionist on staff.
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AS 702 – All Things Horn
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In this episode Darcy is once again in a giant can while Jenna talks about beginner horn, the instrument that isn’t nearly as magical or strange as we’d like to believe.
AS 701 : New Year, New Goals
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In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and TJ come back from summer with new (and old) professional and personal goals for the year.
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AS 619 : Changes
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In this episode we revisit changes we made post Covid and explored which we’ll keep and what needs further tweaking.
AS 613 : The Book is NOT the Curriculum.
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In this episode we discuss what we believe IS the curriculum for a beginner band class, how to recognize what should fit into your official curriculum, and how to use the book for what is actually is – a tool for synthesis!
AS 606 : “The Steps”
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In this episode we discuss why it is so important to go through all of “the steps” when teaching beginners new music using fancy edu-speak terms like “differentiation” and “because it works”.
This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures.
AS 604 : It’s Not Going Well
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In this episode we discuss when a class or a skill is not going well and deciding what your next step should be.
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AS : Midwest Mini 1
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This is the first in a short series of episodes about the road to the Midwest Clinic. In this episode Darcy talks a little about the history of the convention and the application process to becoming an invited performer.
This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures.
AS 603 : Hand & Head Position
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In this episode we talk about checkpoints we should all be watching for not only in our beginner classes but with our advanced kids as well.
In this episode we talk about a bass clarinet neck you can buy to recreate the angle of a regular clarinet on the bass. The one we referenced is called the Charles Bay neck. A quick search on Google tells me they are not as easy to come by as they were 10 years ago, but I also found there are a number of alternative necks available that mean the similar goal.
This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures.
AS 602 : Articulation
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In this episode we discuss the task that never ends: articulation. We talk about intro’ing articulation to our beginners as well as what we are doing in our full ensembles to address tongue strength, placement, and pressure.
AS 601 : F’ing Around (the room)
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In this episode we discuss the many delights of Concert F as a tool in your band hall and many of the ways you would hear this tool utilized daily with our own students.
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AS 600 : We’re Back! (and so are the kids)
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In this episode we intro our new “Nuts & Bolts” season with a recap of how our first week went. Starting with episode 601 you can expect very specific topic episodes as all of us start wrapping our minds around Real Band again.
AS 513 : All These Feelings
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In this episode we cover all things from work relationships to dirty recordings of Sleigh Ride and at least 3 other topics in between.
AS 512 : Palpatine vs. Dead Wookie
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In this episode we talk about observations we have made during a semester virtually void of competition and the impact it has on our program, our students, and us as directors.
AS 511 : Balancing Virtual & In-Person
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In this episode we eventually talk about balancing, engaging, and creating a band culture when our kids are split over virtual and in-person settings. We also talk about a lot of other random stuff because #2020.
AS 509 : Covid Beginners
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In this episode we talk about where our beginners are, along with surprises and disappointments through this all. SPOILER ALERT: Some of the kids are doing really well, and some of them aren’t.
AS 508 : Work/Life Boundaries
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In this episode we re-readdress the need for an off switch within not only the band profession but within education as a whole. Teaching in the COVID era has magnified the problems of public education as well a brought a new onslaught of issues to navigate.
THAT DOES NOT GIVE US PERMISSION TO BECOME MARTYRS FOR THE JOB.
Darcy, Jenna, and TJ discuss their concerns for teachers in general, not just band directors.
AS 504 – The One that was Supposed to be Named Something Funny but I Forgot What
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In this episode we talk about quick easy fixes, botox, and Luigi pants.
AS 502 : Motivation When We Can’t Rely on Region Band
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In this episode we talk about motivation when some of our traditional methods look different.
AS 405 : Articulation
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In this episode we talk about articulation strategies.
AS 307 : Fight Me – Sight Reading
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In this episode we talk about sight reading, particularly when utilized in a contest.
A caveat before you listen: we are purposely playing devil’s advocate with this topic.
AS 306 : Making 8th Graders Love Band
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In this episode we talk about some of the above and beyond activities that help our 8th graders love band.
AS 208 : Best Practices
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In this episode we talk about some easy tools you can instantly employ in your own band hall.
AS 207 : New Music
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In this episode we talk frustrations, new music, rewrites, and BERPing.
AS 206 : Do’s and Don’ts From the Podium
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In this episode we talk about some of the specific do’s and don’ts of the band hall. Much of this episode is about how you present yourself to the kids.
AS 205 : Revamping Objective Sheets
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In this episode, Jenna and Darcy talk about the revamped objective sheets for the 2nd six weeks.
AS 204 : SLOW is the word
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Slow is the only word we can accurately use to describe the pace of our beginner classes currently. And that’s okay.
AS 203 : So, it’s NOT working…
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In this episode, we talk about one of our major program overhauls that is NOT working…
AS 202 – Go the F Home!
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In this episode we talk about reclaiming your personal time!!!
AS 201 : The First Week Back
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In this episode we (very tiredly) talk about the first week of school.
AS 137 : Teaching Rhythm Logically
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This episode is a podcast edition of our 2016 TMEA clinic entitled “Teaching Rhythm Logically”. If you are interested in this method of teaching rhythm, you can find out more at TeachingRhythmLogically.com.
AS 136 : The End of Year Episode
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In this episode, Darcy, Jenna, and Alex wrap up the year with their greatest failures and successes from 2016-2017.
AS 127 : Planning
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In this episode, we take a few minutes to rant… and THEN we talk about how we plan for the week ahead with beginners and our band.
A picture of Darcy’s “List that Leads to Life” can be found on the After Sectionals Facebook page.
AS 119 : Giving Awards
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In this episode we talk about the touchy subject of recognizing students with awards.
AS 117 : Interview with Brian Balmages
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In this episode we interview world renown composer and conductor Brian Balmages.
If you would like to contribute to Brian’s GoFundMe “A Solitary Wish” campaign, you may do so by following this link.
AS 116 – District Band and Stuff
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In this episode we START talking about District Band, but that quickly morphs into talking all things band.
AS 115 : Becoming a Better Teacher – After Sectionals
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In this episode we talk about Alex getting good at teaching tuba and mid-90s – early-2000s rap.
AS 114 – Flute Class October 2016
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This episode is a direct window into a beginner flute class.
AS 112 : Fall Concert 2016
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In this episode we talk about our Fall Concert from Thursday, October 13th.
Concert Band
- Majestica – Balmages
- Two Minute Symphony – Del Borgo
Symphonic Band
- Let Freedom Ring
- Adrenaline Engines – Standridge
Honors Band
- Runaway Circus Train – Erik Morales
- Encanto – RW Smith
AS 111 : Beginner Trombone/Euphonium Class Oct 6
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This episode is a recording from my October 6th trombone/euphonium class.
AS 110 : Do Your Beginners LOVE Band
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In this episode we talk about how daily pacing helps your beginners love band.
AS 109 : What’s Working
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In this episode we talk about what’s working and what’s NOT working after 5 weeks with our kiddos.
AS 107 : Ego Check
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In this episode, we talk about our most recent ego check… and our response to DIRECTOR feedback.
AS 105 : End of Week 1 Reflections
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In this episode we recap week one and talk ice cream.
AS 103 : Inservice Lunch Break
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In this episode, we chat about last minute needs and pterodactyls over lunch.
AS 102 : The First Week Part Two
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In this episode, we talk about what we do with our kids starting on the second day of school until that magical moment that we open the cases!
ALSO… if you are interested in Teaching Rhythm Logically – the method for TEACHERS, not kids – you can find it here.
AS 100 : First Week Part 1
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In this episode, our FIRST of SEASON TWO, we talk about the prep work that leads up to the first week of band.
You can sign up for our “The Right Way, Your Way” clinic sponsored by SHSU, TBA, and TMEA by following this link. 6 hours of CPE credit are offered for attending.