AS 1102 - The Gang's All Here
After Sectionals
In this episode we hobble with 3 microphones and discuss Raghav's observations from the start of the year. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Learn how you can travel beyond expectations at
info_outline
AS 1101 - Introducing Raghav!
After Sectionals
In this episode we meet Raghav Vemuganti, our new 4th band director at Stiles MS who is a recent graduate of UT Austin and a clarinet player. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Learn how you can travel beyond expectations at
info_outline
AS 1100 - The Last Episode of the Year That Never Went Out
After Sectionals
In this episode, TJ, Jenna, and Darcy summarize the 2025-26 school year in which the program exploded and new schedules made life possible. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Learn how you can travel beyond expectations at
info_outline
AS 1012 - Teaching Vibrato
After Sectionals
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. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Learn how you can travel beyond expectations at
info_outline
AS 1011 - Recruitment Parent Meeting
After Sectionals
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. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Learn how you can travel beyond expectations at
info_outline
AS 1010 - Proof of Life
After Sectionals
In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and TJ are ALL PRESENT to recap some of what has happened so far this very chaotic year.
info_outline
AS 1009 - Full Clarinet Finally (November)
After Sectionals
In this episode from early November, the clarinet class finally has the full clarinet put together, focusing on fundamentals and tone.
info_outline
AS 1008 - Clarinet Class Part 1: Upper Joint Only
After Sectionals
In this episode we listen to clarinet class when they were still on upper joint. The next episode is the same group of kids once the lower joint and bell are added.
info_outline
AS 1007 - Trumpet Class Warm Up #1
After Sectionals
In this episode Darcy works with the beginner trumpet class on Warm Up #1. This is post-straw work, with the class moving back and forth between berps and instruments, as well as some early tuner work.
info_outline
AS 1006 - Practice Files
After Sectionals
In this episode Darcy shares some of the practice files uses with her band students. Included are warm up files, grace note work, lines from the book, and ideas of other ways they can be utilized with your own band students.
info_outlineIn this episode Darcy interviews composer and retired band director Kirk Vogel at the Colorado Bandmasters Association.
This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at mykatrip.com