
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 Vogt Williams, Jenna Yee, and TJ West) as we talk band pedagogy, talk smack, and everything in between right after sectionals.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 173 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsEducation | |||

In this episode Darcy talks about introducting vibrato to our beginner flute, double reed, and saxophone classes and how to incorporate it as a fundamental and into fundamentals well before it makes an appearance in songs.
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In this episode we share our 5th Grade Parent Night Meeting in which all incoming 5th grade families come to learn about the classes their children can take once in 6th grade. This is a live recording of our band sales pitch.
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In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and TJ are ALL PRESENT to recap some of what has happened so far this very chaotic year.
In this episode from early November, the clarinet class finally has the full clarinet put together, focusing on fundamentals and tone.
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This series has helped me grow as a teacher. It should be required listening for all music Ed majors and beginners
Love hearing the podcasts helps with band
Mr West?!?!?? He always talks about tennis and nothing else it kind of annoying no offense also clarinets are not the only instrument also I am not a sixth grader
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It’s very fun listening to your podcast, here’s my question: Did you know that some of your students (including me) are listening? Just wondering, and I wanted to say that your podcast is great!
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Focusing on band education and music pedagogy, discussions often center around the challenges and best practices of teaching various instruments in a middle school setting. The hosts share real-life anecdotes, teaching strategies, and educational tips, creating a support network for both novice and experienced band directors. The engaging format is characterized by humor and personal stories, inviting a sense of community among educators. Notably, the focus on relatable experiences, including the dynamics of managing growing classrooms and personalized instruction methods, sets this podcast apart as not only informative but also entertaining for listeners within the music education sector.
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