AS 303 : Goals for the Year
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In this episode we talk about our goals for the year and soggy pancakes.
AS 210 : Non-Varsity Band Culture & Literacy
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In this episode we talk discuss creating a healthy non-varsity band culture and easy tips for literacy.
AS 203 : So, it’s NOT working…
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In this episode, we talk about one of our major program overhauls that is NOT working…
AS 137 : Teaching Rhythm Logically
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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.
AS 133 – Major vs Minor
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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.
AS 114 – Flute Class October 2016
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This episode is a direct window into a beginner flute class.
AS 110 : Do Your Beginners LOVE Band
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In this episode we talk about how daily pacing helps your beginners love band.
AS 106 – Beginner Band 8th Note Lesson
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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.
AS 105 : End of Week 1 Reflections
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In this episode we recap week one and talk ice cream.
AS 020 : Band Auditions and Course Expectations
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In this episode we talk about spring band auditions, final exams, and course expectations.
AS 014 – The Nightingale Day 3 (the final episode)
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This is the final episode in our 3 part series on teaching a new piece in a full band setting. In this episode, Darcy transitions her Honors Band from a unison page to real parts.
AS 013 – The Nightingale Day 2
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In this episode Darcy’s band does a lot of duet work from their “Unison Attack” page for The Nightingale and The Two Sisters by Grainger.
AS 011 – The Nightingale Day 1
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With UIL completed, Darcy’s Honors Band starts working on The Nightingale and The Two Sisters by Grainger (grade 4). This episode focuses on approaching a new piece in a full band setting with no prior sectional work.