After Sectionals show

After Sectionals

Summary: Welcome to After Sectionals, the podcast about all things band recorded when it's fresh on our minds. We come to you from the Stiles MS band hall - home of chickens and lost tuners. Join our staff (Darcy Potter Williams, Jenna Yee, and Alex Ortega) as we talk band pedagogy, talk smack, and everything in between right after sectionals.

Podcasts:

 AS 219 : Using the Beginner Book | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:34

In this episode we talk about how we utilize the beginner book in our classes.

 AS 218 : Concert F | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:47

We dedicate this episode to the almighty Concert F.

 AS 217 : Solo and Ensemble – What is the Point | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:53

In this episode we talk about the point of solo and ensemble and considerations for choosing literature.

 AS 216 – How to Be “Mean” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:16

In this episode we talk about what MUST be in place first before you can be “mean” plus Alex’s UIL recap.

 AS 215 – Handling the Unprepared | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:46

In this episode we talk about how to handle unprepared students.

 AS 214 : Beginner Fundamentals Timeline | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:01

In this episode we talk about what beginner fundamentals we are focusing on this semester and planning when to approach them with each of our classes. Fundamentals to be addressed: scales dynamics staccato legato vibrato tuning trombone slurs Remingtons enharmonics new rule (stagger breathing) range extension recognizing keys 2 count breaths

 AS 213 : While We’re at TMEA… | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:13

In this episode we talk about things you can do with your band classes while you are gone to things like TMEA.

 AS 212 : Personal Goals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:36

In this NON-BAND episode we talk about the importance of setting personal goals in addition to those for your band.

 AS 211 – Change of Course | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:32

In this episode we talk about recognizing the need for and implementing a change of course.

 AS 210 : Non-Varsity Band Culture & Literacy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:14:54

In this episode we talk discuss creating a healthy non-varsity band culture and easy tips for literacy.

 AS 208 : Best Practices | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:25

In this episode we talk about some easy tools you can instantly employ in your own band hall.

 AS 207 : New Music | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:59

In this episode we talk frustrations, new music, rewrites, and BERPing.

 AS 206 : Do’s and Don’ts From the Podium | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:10

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.

 AS 205 : Revamping Objective Sheets | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:56

In this episode, Jenna and Darcy talk about the revamped objective sheets for the 2nd six weeks.

 AS 204 : SLOW is the word | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:53

Slow is the only word we can accurately use to describe the pace of our beginner classes currently. And that’s okay.

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