After Sectionals

In this episode we talk frustrations, new music, rewrites, and BERPing. The post AS 207 : New Music appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about some of the specific do’s and don’ts of the band hall. Much of this episode is about how you present yourself to the kids. The post AS 206 : Do’s and Don’ts From the Podium appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode, Jenna and Darcy talk about the revamped objective sheets for the 2nd six weeks. The post AS 205 : Revamping Objective Sheets appeared first on after sectionals.

Slow is the only word we can accurately use to describe the pace of our beginner classes currently. And that’s okay. The post AS 204 : SLOW is the word appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode, we talk about one of our major program overhauls that is NOT working… The post AS 203 : So, it’s NOT working… appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about reclaiming your personal time!!! The post AS 202 – Go the F Home! appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we (very tiredly) talk about the first week of school. The post AS 201 : The First Week Back appeared first on after sectionals.

In our first episode of season 3, we answer your listener questions. The post AS 200 : The Answer Your Questions Episode appeared first on after sectionals.

This episode is a podcast edition of our 2016 TMEA clinic entitled “Teaching Rhythm Logically”. If you are interested in this method of teaching rhythm, you can find out more at TeachingRhythmLogically.com. The post AS 137 : Teaching Rhythm Logically appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode, Darcy, Jenna, and Alex wrap up the year with their greatest failures and successes from 2016-2017. The post AS 136 : The End of Year Episode appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode, Robert Herrings and Jason Robb join Darcy ask they talk about interviews. Know a band director getting ready to interview? Take 2 seconds to share this episode! The post AS 135 : Interviews appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about solo and ensemble, rubrics for scoring, and the personal criticism each of us has received that has left a lasting impression on our careers. The post AS 134 : Solo & Ensemble appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode Darcy talks about how she teaches the concept of major vs. minor to the beginner classes ready to handle that concept, and then the ranting begins.   The post AS 133 – Major vs Minor appeared first on after sectionals.

By popular request, we talk about how we design our beginner instrument placement. In this episode we cover: selling our program parent contact physical set up our process assigning instruments creating a balanced beginner program Below are the files we discuss in the episode.     The post AS 132 – Instrument Placement appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode John and Darcy talk about Honors Band’s performance at UIL Concert & Sightreading from a backstage perspective. The post AS 131 : John and Darcy Talk UIL appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about kids that are too involved to be in band… or stay in band. If you enjoy our podcast, take 2 seconds to share it with a friend or 15 seconds to review us on iTunes… Okay maybe a solid minute for the review. Your word of mouth helps band […] The post AS 130 : Overly Committed appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about sight-reading nerves, The Power of Vulnerability, and how we are using tuners in our classes on a daily basis. The post AS 129 – Tuner Work appeared first on after sectionals.

This episode of After Sectionals takes you into one of Darcy’s Honors trombone/euphonium sectionals. The post AS 128 : Trombone Euphonium Sectionals appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode, we take a few minutes to rant… and THEN we talk about how we plan for the week ahead with beginners and our band. A picture of Darcy’s “List that Leads to Life” can be found on the After Sectionals Facebook page. The post AS 127 : Planning appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode, Darcy and Jenna talk about the frustrations that come with “this time of year” and techniques they are using to clean their bands. The post AS 126 : This Time of Year… appeared first on after sectionals.