After Sectionals

In this episode we talk about planning the day for your kids with musical veggies... all the stuff your kids need and won't do at home. :)  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectation at  mykatrip.com

In this episode we discuss how we can design our school day to reflect what we love so much about our summer days. Instead of constantly looking forward to school breaks, we can build in elements of off time into our work year. CREATE A LIFE YOU DON'T WANT TO ESCAPE! This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectation at mykatrip.com

In this episode we review the year, talk about plants, and word etymology.   This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how they can make your student travel exceptional. Visit  mykatrip.com

In this episode we ended up cutting a ton out of the sheer silliness of the Post-UIL high.  This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how they can make your student travel exceptional. Visit  mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about the final cleaning of our bands as we prepare for UIL. 

In this episode we talk about TJ's pre-UIL and competition.

In this episode Darcy and Jenna talk about a veritable potpourri of topics   This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at  mykatrip.com . If you would like to hear your business featured on After Sectionals, contact Darcy directly.

In this episode we rant a little about the expectations created BEFORE beginners join our programs and the challenges that accompany those expectations (or lack thereof). This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at  mykatrip.com . If you would like to hear your business featured on After Sectionals, contact Darcy directly.

In this episode we discuss how we are applying our goals for the semester to our actual classes.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how Kaleidoscope can make your next student travel experience beyond expectation at  mykatrip.com.

In this episode we play our own version of "Desert Island Discs", a BBC podcast spotlighting the favorite music of the Who's Who.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how Kaleidoscope can make your next student travel experience beyond expectation at mykatrip.com.

In this episode we talk through what the start of a new semester looks like logistically.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how Kaleidoscope can make your next student travel experience beyond expectation at  mykatrip.com.

In this episode we talk about setting better expectations for ourselves and our students in the new year. HAVE A GREAT WINTER BREAK! Have you joined our Facebook Pedagogy Group? Join us here. This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. To see how Kaleidoscope can provide exceptional travel for your students, visit them at mykatrip.com

In this episode we discuss Christmas Concert Cluster and selecting music for your band.  Have you joined our Facebook Pedagogy Group? Join us here. This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. To see how Kaleidoscope can provide exceptional travel for your students, visit them at mykatrip.com

In this episode we discuss splitting beginner classes and how to do it without breaking kids' spirits.  Have you joined our Facebook Pedagogy Group? Join us here. This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. To see how Kaleidoscope can provide exceptional travel for your students, visit them at mykatrip.com

In this episode we talk about ways to implement tuners into your beginner instruction. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com . If you would like to hear business featured on After Sectionals, contact Darcy directly.

In this episode Darcy and Jenna talk about how our students knowledge is a direct reflection of what WE have taught them. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com Interested in featuring your business on After Sectionals? Contact Darcy directly for information.  

In this episode we talk about winter concerts and focusing on clean pieces. 

In this episode we talk about ensemble skills appropriate for early in the school year.    This episode is sponsored Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com

In this episode, TJ interviews Darcy & and Jenna about all things flutie.

In this episode we talk about transitioning from music theory to the instrument. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how you can travel beyond expectation at  mykatrip.com

In this episode Darcy and TJ talk about how beginner percussion is handled at Stiles without a percussionist on staff.    This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how you can travel beyond expectation at mykatrip.com

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.

In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and TJ come back from summer with new (and old) professional and personal goals for the year.    This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Beyond Expectation. mykatrip.com

In this episode we revisit changes we made post Covid and explored which we'll keep and what needs further tweaking.

In this episode we recap UIL, bus drivers, spring trip drama, and talk about instrument placements.