The Flying Baton - a beginning band podcast

Rachel Allen is a dedicated musician and educator residing in Charles Town, West Virginia. Since 2008, she has passionately served as the band director at Charles Town Middle School, shaping the musical talents of countless students. Graduating with a degree in music education from Shepherd University in 2005, Rachel continued her academic pursuits, earning a master’s degree in music education fro...

Doing a fall concert has a ton of advantages! Learn how and 10 pieces that work great!

https://www.kygers.com/obituaries/Marlon-Arness-Foster?obId=43147366

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Should you go to assessment? Are there viable alternatives? What are the judges even listening for? How do we use assessment to further our musical goals? All this and more in this episode!

We’re back with some tips for sight reading at assessment!

We chat with 3 teachers with various levels of experience about the process of student teaching and how it does and doesn't prepare you for the gig!

This year, my school (Shelburne Middle School) was picked to play at our state conference. I invited legends Harry Farmer from Blacksburg MS and Scott Allred from Fieldale-Collinsville MS on the show for advice and guidance.

Perspectives on interviews from Alan Shull, Principal of Fort Defiance High school, and Barry Flowe, former Curriculum Supervisor of Hanover County.

Youtube Link for this episode Brett’s Trumpet Handout

Jeff’s Bio - https://www.giamusic.com/store/artists/jeff-scott Jeff’s Clinic Handout - https://www.giamusic.com/pdf/G-8619HO1.pdf Pick of the Week March to Castle Rock by Steve Hodges Published by Alfred Buy/Listen - https://www.jwpepper.com/March-to-Castle-Rock/2398238.item  

Pick of the Week Danza de Espana by Carol Brittin Chambers Published by Carl Fischer Buy/Listen - https://www.jwpepper.com/Danza-de-Espana/10521882.item

Helen Blackburn’s Contact Info https://www.helenblackburn.com/ hblackburn@wtamu.edu Helen’s Handout, “Proper Care and Feeding of your Beginning Flute Class” https://bit.ly/3CTZFq5 Pick of the Week Stormchasing by William Owens Published by FJH Listen/Buy: https://bit.ly/3CEWPEZ

Pick of the Week Rise of the Bladesmith by Brian Balmages Published by FJH Music Company Inc. Listen/Buy: https://www.jwpepper.com/Rise-of-the-Bladesmith/10312622.item

Tiffany conducting a virtual honor band (at the 9:10 mark) - https://youtu.be/WN4_Xe7cTho?t=547 Pick of the Week The Machine Awakes by Steven Bryant Listen/buy - https://www.stevenbryant.com/news/the-machine-awakes-music-for-young-band-electronics  

Pick of the week Thunder Dragon by Michael Story  Published by Alfred. Buy/Listen: https://bityl.co/7IlW   This work is based on a song from the southern Asian country of Bhutan. There are four contrasting variations that are meant to paint a picture of thunderstorms that cascade down the Himalayas.  This piece opens with beautiful chant-like sections including an extended low brass...

Show Notes On Streets of Gold by Fagan - https://www.alfred.com/on-streets-of-gold/p/00-33865/   Algorhythms by Fagon - https://www.jwpepper.com/Algorhythms/10027029.item   James River Music - https://jamesrivermusicva.com/   Beginning Band Pick of the Week Clarinets Packing up Early by Gary Fagan Published by Alfred Buy/Listen - https://www.jwpepper.com/Clarinets-Packing-Up-Early/1...

www.buildingabassoonist.com Natalie’s Youtube Channel: https://ytube.io/3Faq   Mazama by J. Chattaway: https://bityl.co/5uqq   Beginning Band Pick of the Week Cyclone by Michael Oare Published by Musicworks Buy/Listen: https://bityl.co/5uqn  

Link to our COVID Guidelines: https://ggle.io/3oIl   Link to playing flute with mask video: https://ytube.io/3E78   Another flute option: https://ytube.io/3E79 Warmups with a Beat: https://www.theflyingbaton.com/store/p/warmups-with-a-beat   Beginning Band Pick of the Week Drive by Mark Williams Published by Alfred Buy/Listen: https://bityl.co/5LKt  

Pick of the Week: Dr. ROCKenstein by Steve Hodges Buy/Listen: https://tinyurl.com/yyvbwkho

Show Notes Music Tech Links - https://buildingbeats.org/toolbox Screenshot of Lesson Log - Click here HP Monitor with Adjustable Stand - https://tinyurl.com/yxbz7upl Beginning Band Pick of the Week Due to the length of this episode and how fast we wanted to push it out, this segment will return for the next episode!

Video Version - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=289123912381617 Secondary Results PDF: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/second-round-of-performing-arts-aerosol-study-produces-encouraging-preliminary-results/ Preliminary Results PDF: https://www.nfhs.org/media/4029952/preliminary-testing-report-7-13-20.pdf NPR interview with Shelly Miller:Â https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/07/15/coronavirus-indo...

Beginning Band Pick of the Week Pulsation by Richard Saucedo Published by Hal Leonard Link to buy/listen - https://tinyurl.com/yy34cxws

Video Version - https://www.facebook.com/theflyingbaton/videos/570042633666941/ Guest Bio - Click here Preliminary Results PDF: https://www.nfhs.org/media/4029952/preliminary-testing-report-7-13-20.pdf NPR interview with Shelly Miller:Â https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/07/15/coronavirus-indoor-air-conditioning Study Shelly Miller co-authored about the choir outbreak: https://www.medrxiv.org/co...