After Sectionals

In this episode, TJ interviews Darcy & and Jenna about all things flutie. The post AS 705 : Flute appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about transitioning from music theory to the instrument. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how you can travel beyond expectation at mykatrip.com The post AS 704 : Beginner Transitions appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode Darcy and TJ talk about how beginner percussion is handled at Stiles without a percussionist on staff.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how you can travel beyond expectation at mykatrip.com The post AS 703 : Beginner Percussion appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode Darcy is once again in a giant can while Jenna talks about beginner horn, the instrument that isn’t nearly as magical or strange as we’d like to believe. The post AS 702 – All Things Horn appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and TJ come back from summer with new (and old) professional and personal goals for the year.  This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Beyond Expectation. mykatrip.com The post AS 701 : New Year, New Goals appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we revisit changes we made post Covid and explored which we’ll keep and what needs further tweaking. The post AS 619 : Changes appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we recap UIL, bus drivers, spring trip drama, and talk about instrument placements.  The post AS 618 : Instrument Placements appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we discuss skills that can be taught by going backwards in the book. The post AS 617 : Going Backwards appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about way of achieving success without talking about ratings.  The post AS 615 : Hearing Success appeared first on after sectionals.

In this special episode I am joined by friend and colleague Robert Herrings from our sister school Henry Middle School in Leander ISD. We talk about our time working the GMEA Middle School All State Bands as well as what high expectations LOOKS like in our band halls.  Hint hint: it’s not yelling, tears, and […] The post AS 614 : High Expectations appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we discuss what we believe IS the curriculum for a beginner band class, how to recognize what should fit into your official curriculum, and how to use the book for what is actually is – a tool for synthesis! The post AS 613 : The Book is NOT the Curriculum. appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about daily sequencing, skill sequencing, and programmatic sequencing.  The post AS 612 : Sequencing appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode Darcy and Jenna talk about how we have been implementing some of the skills we’ve discussed in our own band hall over the last week. The post AS 611 : The LADIES Episode appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about teaching intonation from the most basic level to note by note manipulation. The post AS 610 : Intonation appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about our trip to Chicago and what music we are currently programming. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. The post AS 609 : Post Midwest appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we give a sneak peak into the last stretch and final decisions pre-Midwest performance! This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. The post AS 608 : Pre-Midwest appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and TJ talk about the thoughts guiding their programming for the spring. Spoiler: Honors Band will not be playing Lincolnshire Posy this year… This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. The post AS 607 : Programming Thoughts appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we discuss why it is so important to go through all of “the steps” when teaching beginners new music using fancy edu-speak terms like “differentiation” and “because it works”. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. The post AS 606 : “The Steps” appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we talk about a variety of ways to incorporate isolated mouthpiece work into your classes, regardless the level of the player. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. The post AS 605 : Mouthpiece Work appeared first on after sectionals.

In this episode we discuss when a class or a skill is not going well and deciding what your next step should be. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. The post AS 604 : It’s Not Going Well appeared first on after sectionals.