After Sectionals

In this episode we interview musician and motivational speaker SaulPaul. You can find out more about him at his website SaulPaul.com. For information about the music careers expo, visit http://musiccareerexpo.wordpress.com   The post AS 125 : An Interview with SaulPaul appeared first on after sectionals.

This episode is a recording of our TMEA 2017 clinic entitled Success Through Accountability. We talk about specific methods we use to approach accountability with our own kids and how individual skill leads to program success. You can find the YouTube video from the actual presentation below. Beginning Band Band Entry Checklist SB Entry Checklist The post AS 124 : Success Through Accountability appeared first on after sectionals.

This episode is another direct window into Darcy’s flute/double reed class from January 2017. This class works: flexibility scales changing vibrato staccato The post AS 123 : Flute Class Jan 2017 appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we finally answer the often asked question about the chicken. The post AS 122 : Chicken Day appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode Alex, Jenna, and Darcy talk about what factors they consider as they choose music for their bands during contest season. Concert Band Lexington March Colliding Visions Pinnacle Symphonic Band Rough Riders In a French Garden Into the Arctic Honors Band Quality Plus Spoon River Summer Dances The post AS 121 : Choosing Music for Your Band appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about our New Year’s resolutions for BAND. The post AS 120 : New Year’s Band Resolutions appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about the touchy subject of recognizing students with awards. The post AS 119 : Giving Awards appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode I spend a Christmas vacation evening talking to my family about our existence as a “band family.” The post AS 118 : A Band Family Christmas appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we interview world renown composer and conductor Brian Balmages.   If you would like to contribute to Brian’s GoFundMe “A Solitary Wish” campaign, you may do so by following this link. The post AS 117 : Interview with Brian Balmages appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we START talking about District Band, but that quickly morphs into talking all things band. The post AS 116 – District Band and Stuff appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about Alex getting good at teaching tuba and mid-90s – early-2000s rap. The post AS 115 : Becoming a Better Teacher – After Sectionals appeared first on after sectionals.

This episode is a direct window into a beginner flute class. The post AS 114 – Flute Class October 2016 appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode Jenna and Darcy talk about FINALLY getting into the book with our beginner classes and the marches we have just started with in our full bands. The post AS 113 : Let’s Go Already! appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about our Fall Concert from Thursday, October 13th. Concert Band Majestica – Balmages Two Minute Symphony – Del Borgo Symphonic Band Let Freedom Ring Adrenaline Engines – Standridge Honors Band Runaway Circus Train – Erik Morales Encanto – RW Smith   The post AS 112 : Fall Concert 2016 appeared first on after sectionals.

This episode is a recording from my October 6th trombone/euphonium class. The post AS 111 : Beginner Trombone/Euphonium Class Oct 6 appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about how daily pacing helps your beginners love band. The post AS 110 : Do Your Beginners LOVE Band appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about what’s working and what’s NOT working after 5 weeks with our kiddos. The post AS 109 : What’s Working appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about what we are doing in our beginner classes in Mid-September. The post AS 108 – Mid-September Beginner Classes appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode, we talk about our most recent ego check… and our response to DIRECTOR feedback. The post AS 107 : Ego Check appeared first on after sectionals.

This episode takes you straight into our beginner saxophone and horn class as they learn changing time signatures and then 8th notes. teachingrhythmlogically.com For more information about how Darcy structures her rhythm lessons, please visit Teaching Rhythm Logically. The post AS 106 – Beginner Band 8th Note Lesson appeared first on after sectionals.