The Backwoods Bandroom

This episode explores how to identify your "WHY" and how essential it is for small town teachers! -Music by Brandon Payne  -Question/Comment on FB, Instagram, or email Lance (ljones@westbranch.org)

Well, you asked for it! How do go about commissioning for your group? How do small schools find the resources (finances, instrumentation, etc.) to do so? Where do you start?  Find out in this episode, and I'll also share what I learned from my latest commissioning project!

This episode is dedicated to starting the new school year as we break down how to effectively & efficiently step into a new job, a new district, or just a new year!  We also discuss the strategy of carrying a water-bottle around with you all day long... Music by: Brandon Payne (https://www.facebook.com/thatpaynefulmusic) Artwork by: Jonathan Fye (https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfye/)

We open season two with a discussion about journaling & the benefits of starting a journal-practice! Grab your favorite fluffy pen and your super secret tell-all friend...your diary...and let's get to work. 

In the last episode of season one, we discuss 5 Wellness Tips for Educators in episode 5! I also mention almost everyone that I know...cause my friend-circle is small... If you have any wellness resources you would like to share, feel free to drop a comment on our facebook or instagram page. The Backwoods Bandroom Podcast is written and recorded by Lance Jones; Dr. Bill Stowman (Producer): www.wil...

In this episode we will talk about how important it is to develop a rapport with your administration.  You're actually, or supposed to be, on the same team...you may have common interests...and like...need each other n' stuff...

Let's talk about some of the odd opportunities that have come our way in the last 24 months.  In this episode, you may notice that I mention my wife (briefly) and you can also hear my kids land a crushing lightsaber blow during this recording.  Enjoy! Music by: Brandon Payne (https://www.facebook.com/thatpaynefulmusic)  

This episode is called "Alternative Approaches" because "AA for the Ensemble" looks bad!  Let's break down flex band/low-grade music and take a different look at our ensembles. Music by: Brandon Payne (https://www.facebook.com/thatpaynefulmusic)

In this, the first part of our "Rurally Rebuilding" series,  we will address some of the questions that we all have been living out within our band rooms so far this year.  How can we engagement more students in music? How can we maximize engagement with the students we have? How can we give them opportunities that also engage the district and community?  Also...I talk about my stud...

So...there have been times where I have written down thoughts and strategies to help myself navigate through or prepare for the school year. There have also been times where I have shared these thoughts/strategies with the music-teacher-community via articles.  One day I realized, music teachers don't (have time to) read!!! This podcast is all about sharing ideas with fellow small school musi...