Small Town Music

Today is a Katie only episode! She is here to discuss how she makes marching band work for her program and what kind of events she focuses on.  smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com small.townmusic- Instagram https://patreon.com/smalltownmusic?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihJdUi9Td__XG-...

Laura and Katie are taking time today to discuss what they focus on teaching in the first couple of weeks of school. Spoiler alert, the main focus is on procedures and laying a good foundation down for the year.   patreon.com/smalltownmusic Instagram: small.townmusic Youtube: Small Town Music

Laura and Katie discuss how they prepare for the school year without going into mental break down mode about how much there is to do.    Find us on Instagram at small.townmusic Email us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com Find us on youtube at Small Town Music

Katie is flying solo today! She talks about how she plans for the upcoming school year. Please rate, review, comment, subscribe, and contact us! We really want to hear from you! Tik Tok- Small Town Music Email- smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com Patreon- Small Town Music Instagram- small.townmusic

This week we talk to another local band director about his background, knowledge, and what makes his program unique.  Tik Tok- Small Town Music Email- smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com Patreon- Small Town Music Instagram- small.townmusic

Today Katie and Laura sit down with a Bloomfield Alum to discuss being in a small town music program from the students perspective. Hear how director turnover affects students, what they liked the most about it, and the unique perks that come with being in a small town program.  Find us on instagram at small.townmusic Email us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com Find us on Tik Tok at Small Town Mus...

Katie and Laura talk about how they handle classroom management in band, choir, and elementary music.  EMAIL US! Smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com TIK TOK- Small Town Music PATREON- Small Town Music INSTA- Small.townmusic

Today, Laura and Katie discuss the different formal assessments they use in the classroom. They go over how to assess the large ensemble music classes as well as elementary music classes to help inform their teaching. The free t-shirt is still up for grabs, email us to claim it! Email us: smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com Tik Tok: Small Town Music Instagram: small.townmusic

This week Laura and Katie discuss how they still teach musicianship despite having one million concerts and events to prepare for. The go into easy strategies to teach rhythms, note reading, and musicianship all while making sure students can still play at the hallo-christma-vetran-a-palooza that is fall! Listen all the way to the end for a chance to earn a prize! Find us on Patreon! Instagram: sm...

Today we talk to Jen about her experience at multiple different schools! She discusses her pros and cons of teaching in a small town.  Email us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram- small.townmusic Tik Tok and YouTube- Small Town Music

This week we are talking about how to keep up your playing and your musicians ear. As the school year is winding down for most of us we wanted to take some time to focus on how to keep up your ear and playing. Contact us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram- small.townmusic Tik Tok- Small Town Music Youtube- Small Town Music  

Today Laura and Katie discuss what to look for in terms of red flags and green flags when you interview for a school. We also talk about why teaching in a smaller school is a great thing! Email us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at small.townmusic Find us on Tik Tok at Small Town Music, and on YouTube!

Today Laura and Katie interview an area choir director that has been in her position for thirty years. She discusses some benefits to teaching in a small school and positives to adding extra things to your license.  Feel free to email us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at small.town music Find us on Tik Tok at Small Town Music

Today Katie and Laura discuss benefits, challenges, and definitions of contests, festivals, and competitions. They will dive into which one might be right for your group and how to prepare for each one.  Email us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com Find us on tik tok at small town music Find us on instagram at small.townmusic

Katie and Laura discuss how to do a musical if you want to start one at your school! They talk about how to choose the right musical, how much rehearsal time it takes, and if you should do a live pit or tracks.  If you would like to give us suggestions on new episodes please email us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com.  You can find us on Tik Tok at Small Town Music, and on Instagram at small.town...

Today we are talking with another teacher in the area. She is a one-woman-show at her school. Juliana discusses what it's like in her school, how it's unique, and what she likes about it.    If you want to contact us you can email us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com, find us on instagram at small.townmusic and find us on tik tok at small town music. We're also on the YouTube!

Laura and Katie discuss how to best decide and plan a big/overnight trip. We discuss what the purpose of the trip should be, what locations are good to consider, and other factors that go into planning. Please email us if you have episode suggestions at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com, find us on instagram at small.townmusic, find us on tik tok at small town music, and find our youtube channel, Sm...

Today Katie and Laura discuss their personal philosophies of music education, why you should have one, and how theirs have changed. They also discuss their bullet journals and what they like about them! See pictures on our instagram small.townmusic. Feel free to contact us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com

Today Katie and Laura are talking about money! They discuss what funds and budgets your schools might have and what restrictions they come with. What fundraisers they use, and what might work for you in your situation! If you would like to donate to our auditorium project, please follow this link: https://www.greenecountyfoundation.org/bsdmusic/?fbclid=IwAR2xC0dcZMhROio1Q_f-k5725y-fw0mg2RwAg37t5Qs...

Today Laura interviews Katie about how she balances her life and work. Katie will discuss how she handles her masters while teaching full time. She will also discuss what priorities she sets, how she does self care, and how she manages everything. 

We are interviewing Laura today about how she balance being a mom, a social life, and working full time. She is going to talk about how she sets priorities and how she avoids burnout.

This episode is to introduce who we are, what we do, and why we are doing it! We will dive into specific topics in the next episodes but we really wanted to give you a glimpse into our unique small school.  Please contact us at smalltownmusicpodcast@gmail.com, find us on instagram at small.townmusic Resources we mentioned in this episode are teachrock.org and teachers pay teachers.