After Sectionals

In this episode we talk about criticism from all angles.    This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

This episode is a peek into Darcy's split of the clarinet class from mid October.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

In this episode, Darcy and Jenna talk about how to get more out of a day observing other bands.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

This episode is a recording of a saxophone class from earlier in October. 

In this episode Darcy and Jenna talk about achieving longevity in a career that has burned so many out.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

In this episode Darcy interviews composer and retired band director Kirk Vogel at the Colorado Bandmasters Association.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we discuss managing behavior in large classes.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com  

This episode is the actual recording from our Beginner Band Family Meeting that we hold every year before school starts to set expectations and make sure all our New to Band families are the on the same page.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

In this, our first episode of the new season, Darcy, Jenna, and TJ talk about our articulation poster as well as how we divide all of the tasks necessary to run a band program.  The articulation poster can be found on our After Sectionals Pedagogy Page. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we recap the year with a look at what we considered our wins and our losses. We hope everyone had a great year and is taking a "real" enough break, in whatever way that means for you, to come back refreshed and ready to band again in the fall! 

In this episode we go through the list of things we prioritize as we close out the school year and set the stage for the next.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about the difference between recruitment and retention along with thoughts and strategies for each.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at mykatrip.com

In this episode we have a post-UIL run down of Jenna's and Darcy's bands and revisit some of the scheduling set ups that allow our bands to achieve on the level they do.  If you haven't seen the video we reference, you can view it here: https://youtu.be/RAjgYG9tuH8 This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about clinicians, both the kind we bring out to work with our band and those we hire for Honor groups - the "one and done" hires that work with our kids, not our regular mentors.    This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about all the positives that come when we actually give our kids a break... and all that word means.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectation at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about a "new" version of recruiting that we have gone back to as well as TJ's pre-UIL concert.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectation at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about the most tedious part of concert prep - process of taking correct notes and rhythms and cleaning them into music.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about how to approach musicality and really impress the importance of a meaningful fundamental block. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we move to the second category of the UIL Form 4 - Technique. This is often the category that young teachers naturally gravitate toward, but we discuss the elements of Technique a young director might not focus on enough.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we discuss the first category on the UIL Form 4 - Tone. We talk about ways you can work on this concept with your students starting from 6th grade all the way through UIL day, since tone is in no way a "Contest Season" skill.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at  mykatrip.com

With this episode we kick off a 4-part series called "How to Get a 1". In this series we will covers the UIL Form 4 and the rubric that guides the UIL process. This episode explores selecting music.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about a variety of beginner fundamentals and why programming EASY for a beginner concert allows you to continue growing students as individual players. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about what brought us to music and about our careers.    This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about when good kids go feral. We discuss poor behavior, how we addressed it, and how we are moving forward.    This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectation at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about taking grades, our long term projects, and problems with kids knowing how to practice.