AS 416 – TJ’s First UIL & Darcy Records for Midwest
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In this episode we recap the week TJ went to UIL for the first time and Darcy recorded for Midwest.
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In this episode we recap the week TJ went to UIL for the first time and Darcy recorded for Midwest.
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In this episode we talk through one of our planning meetings.
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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.
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In this episode we talk about what MUST be in place first before you can be “mean” plus Alex’s UIL recap.
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In this episode John and Darcy talk about Honors Band’s performance at UIL Concert & Sightreading from a backstage perspective.
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In this episode we talk about sight-reading nerves, The Power of Vulnerability, and how we are using tuners in our classes on a daily basis.
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In this episode, Darcy and Jenna talk about the frustrations that come with “this time of year” and techniques they are using to clean their bands.
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In this episode we talk about our New Year’s resolutions for BAND.
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In this episode we START talking about District Band, but that quickly morphs into talking all things band.
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In this episode we talk EASY good ideas that anyone can incorporate into their everyday beginner classes.
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On March 9th and 10th, Alex and Jenna’s respective bands went to UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. Both bands did a fabulous job. Alex’s band played “Forward March”, “Storm Mountain Jubilee”, and “Phantom Ship.” Jenna’s performed “Alamo March”, “Broken Bow”, and “Moscow, 1941.”
Sitting in our office decompressing, Jenna and Alex had many thoughts on what brought their bands to this point this year and where they will be pushing their kids for the spring concert. While the kids might see the spring concert as their final concert of the year, we see it as the building blocks for next year’s bands.