Young Band Directors of Texas

The Band Hall - A YBDT Podcast

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YBDT is a non-profit organization for young band directors in Texas. Join executive director Amanda Blackstone and president Chelsea Frazier to talk about the ins and outs of teaching band, especially in the first few years of your career.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.youngbanddirectorsoftexas.org

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Young Band Directors of Texas

Episodes

29. Halloween Special: When Band Gets Spooky! 24.10.2022 54:55

Today, Chelsea is joined by her colleague and friend, Cole Phillips to talk about spooky scary things in band. Happy Halloween, and welcome to the Band Hall!

28. Bandtober Survival Guide 10.10.2022 1:03:27

Today, I’m talking with George Theodoroulis about Bandtober and the things we’re doing to keep our sanity. Welcome to the Band Hall!

27. What We Wish We Knew First - College Edition with Quin DeShay and Jacob Dellinger 03.10.2022 59:13

Today, we are joined by Quin DeShay and Jacob Dellinger to discuss what we wish we knew going into college and student teaching. Welcome to the Band Hall!

26. Flute with Lauren Kavanaugh 19.09.2022 43:40

Today we are talking with Lauren Kavanaugh about the questions that YOU asked about the flute. We had a few audio issues with this episode so we thank you for your patience. There is just so much amazing information in here that we worked around it the best we could! Welcome to the Band Hall!

25. Region Auditions 12.09.2022 45:44

Today we’re talking about region audition prep at both the middle school and high school levels. Welcome to the Band Hall!

24. Graduate School 05.09.2022 1:02:41

Today we’re talking about graduate school, including our own experiences and how they have influenced our teaching careers. Welcome to the Band Hall!

23. Beginning Beginners 29.08.2022 54:20

Today we’re talking about the very beginning stages of beginner band from how to tap your foot to making the first sounds. Welcome to the Band Hall!

22. The First Day of School 22.08.2022 53:23

Today we are talking about everything surrounding the first day of school. From professional development to the moment the students are sitting in front of you. Welcome to the Band Hall!

21. TBA Wrap-Up and Season 3 Sneak Peek! 08.08.2022 1:00:11

Today we are discussing our time at the 2022 TBA convention and starting a new school year. We also have some exciting announcements for Season 3 of our podcast. Welcome to the Band Hall!

20. Summer and Rest with Aaron Beaver 18.07.2022 44:32

Today I am joined by Aaron Beaver, one of our Advisor Program leaders and director at Floresville HS in Floresville, TX. We're talking about one of our favorite things, summer!

19. Private Lessons with Brett Blackstone 31.05.2022 39:50

Today Amanda is joined by Brett Blackstone to talk about private lessons and everything included in supporting a healthy private lesson program. Welcome to the Band Hall!

18. UIL 21.03.2022 52:34

Join Amanda and Chelsea today to discuss all things UIL including our opinions, our experiences, and best wishes for all performing this year! Welcome to the Band Hall!

17. Controversial Band Opinions with Aaron Beaver 28.02.2022 58:35

Today we are joined again by Aaron Beaver to discuss your controversial opinions about band and music. Welcome to the Band Hall!

16. TMEA with Garrett Wallace 31.01.2022 41:55

Today we are joined by Garrett Wallace, Assistant Regional Team Lead for YBDT and band director at Running Brushy Middle School in Cedar Park, Texas. We are discussing TMEA conventions of past, present, and future. Welcome to the Band Hall!

15. Our New Year's Resolutions with Aaron Beaver 17.01.2022 42:53

Today we are joined by Aaron Beaver, Assistant Advisor Program Lead for YBDT and director at Floresville High School in Floresville, Texas. We are discussing our New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2022 for both our personal and professional lives. Welcome to the Band Hall!

14. Funny Things Kids Say 06.12.2021 38:41

Today we are sharing funny stories and things kids have said including stories you have shared with us.

13. Reflections on the 2021 Marching Season with Aranka Barbé 22.11.2021 46:54

Today we are talking with our good friend Aranka Barbe and her experiences in this year’s marching season.

12. More of What We Wish We Knew First with Cole Phillips 08.11.2021 44:08

Today we are talking to Cole Phillips about more things we wish we knew before starting our careers and maybe a few things that surprised us along the way.

11. Conflict 25.10.2021 44:37

Today we are talking about the difficult subject of conflict within the workplace. Different kinds of conflict, what to do when conflict occurs, and where to draw the line.

10. Bandtober 11.10.2021 49:00

In this episode, we are talking about Bandtober and the start of the 21-22 school year. 

9. May 24.05.2021 43:21

Today we are talking about the month of May and the special challenges that it brings us each year. This episode wraps up our first season of The Band Hall! We will be taking a short break this summer and will be back with a new season and fresh episodes at the start of the new school year.

8. Job Hunting 10.05.2021 47:53

Today we are talking about the process of job hunting for band directors. Interviews, applications, and everything in between.

7. Imposter Syndrome with Taylor Gaskins 26.04.2021 44:26

Today we are joined by Taylor Gaskins to talk about imposter syndrome. What does it mean? What does it look like? And how do we work through it?

6. Work/Life Balance 12.04.2021 41:17

Today we are talking about one of our favorite topics: work/life balance. Specifically, the non-band aspects of our lives that keep us sane. 

5. Fine Arts Advocacy with Robert Floyd 29.03.2021 46:56

Today we are here with Robert Floyd, executive director of TMEA to talk about the importance of fine arts advocacy and our roles in preserving the future of music in our schools. Be sure to check out the newest campaign from TMEA to keep supporting the arts in Texas at www.txartsed.org.