After Sectionals

Welcome to After Sectionals, the podcast about all things band recorded when it's fresh on our minds. We come to you from our band hall in central Texas - 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.

AS 913 - Beginner Skills Post Winter Break 01/20/2025

AS 913 - Beginner Skills Post Winter Break In this episode we talk about skills we are approaching with our beginners post winter break. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/34918240

AS 912 - Beginner Band Rehearsal 01/09/2025

AS 912 - Beginner Band Rehearsal In today’s episode you’ll be hearing our first and only full band rehearsal with our beginners. /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/34782865

AS 911 - A Little Behind + WICKED 12/06/2024

AS 911 - A Little Behind + WICKED In this episode we talk about a couple of our classes that are a little behind where they normally are this time of year AND WICKED! This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/34311375

AS 910 - Programming 12/03/2024

AS 910 - Programming In this episode we talk about the thoughts that go into what pieces we select for our performing bands. /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/34271145

AS 909 - Criticism 11/29/2024

AS 909 - Criticism In this episode we talk about criticism from all angles. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/34205330

AS 908 - Clarinet Class 11/10/2024

AS 908 - Clarinet Class This episode is a peek into Darcy's split of the clarinet class from mid October. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/33862822

AS 907 - How to Observe 11/10/2024

AS 907 - How to Observe In this episode, Darcy and Jenna talk about how to get more out of a day observing other bands. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/33862727

AS 906 - Beginner Saxophone Class 10/22/2024

AS 906 - Beginner Saxophone Class This episode is a recording of a saxophone class from earlier in October. /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/33576132

AS 905 - Longevity 09/25/2024

AS 905 - Longevity In this episode Darcy and Jenna talk about achieving longevity in a career that has burned so many out. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/33197622

AS 904 - Kirk Vogel - Composer 09/25/2024

AS 904 - Kirk Vogel - Composer In 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 /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/33197257

AS 903 - Classroom Management in Big Classes 09/09/2024

AS 903 - Classroom Management in Big Classes In this episode we discuss managing behavior in large classes. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/32966457

AS 902 - Beginner Band Family Meeting 08/26/2024

AS 902 - Beginner Band Family Meeting This episode is the actual recording from our Beginner Band Family Meeting that we hold every year before school starts to set expectations and make sure all our New to Band families are the on the same page. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/32735677

AS 901 - Articulation and Division of Tasks 08/26/2024

AS 901 - Articulation and Division of Tasks In this, our first episode of the new season, Darcy, Jenna, and TJ talk about our articulation poster as well as how we divide all of the tasks necessary to run a band program. The articulation poster can be found on our After Sectionals Pedagogy Page. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/32735182

AS 821 - Wins and Losses 06/23/2024

AS 821 - Wins and Losses In this episode we recap the year with a look at what we considered our wins and our losses. We hope everyone had a great year and is taking a "real" enough break, in whatever way that means for you, to come back refreshed and ready to band again in the fall! /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/31851602

AS 820 - End of the Year To Do List 05/30/2024

AS 820 - End of the Year To Do List In this episode we go through the list of things we prioritize as we close out the school year and set the stage for the next. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/31524437

AS 819 - Recruitment vs. Retention 05/30/2024

AS 819 - Recruitment vs. Retention In this episode we talk about the difference between recruitment and retention along with thoughts and strategies for each. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/31523352

AS 818 - UIL & the Importance of Beginners 04/17/2024

AS 818 - UIL & the Importance of Beginners In this episode we have a post-UIL run down of Jenna's and Darcy's bands and revisit some of the scheduling set ups that allow our bands to achieve on the level they do. If you haven't seen the video we reference, you can view it here: This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/30865693

AS 817 - Clinicians 04/17/2024

AS 817 - Clinicians In this episode we talk about clinicians, both the kind we bring out to work with our band and those we hire for Honor groups - the "one and done" hires that work with our kids, not our regular mentors. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/30864733

AS 816 - The Power of a Break 03/27/2024

AS 816 - The Power of a Break In this episode we talk about all the positives that come when we actually give our kids a break... and all that word means. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectation at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/30559098

AS 815 - Recruitment and Pre-UIL 03/27/2024

AS 815 - Recruitment and Pre-UIL In this episode we talk about a "new" version of recruiting that we have gone back to as well as TJ's pre-UIL concert. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectation at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/30559073

AS 814 - Cleaning - Pass Offs & Small Groups 02/06/2024

AS 814 - Cleaning - Pass Offs & Small Groups In this episode we talk about the most tedious part of concert prep - process of taking correct notes and rhythms and cleaning them into music. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/29818118

AS 813 - How to Get a 1 - Musicianship 01/26/2024

AS 813 - How to Get a 1 - Musicianship In this episode we talk about how to approach musicality and really impress the importance of a meaningful fundamental block. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/29656703

AS 812 - How to Get a 1 - TECHNIQUE 01/12/2024

AS 812 - How to Get a 1 - TECHNIQUE In this episode we move to the second category of the UIL Form 4 - Technique. This is often the category that young teachers naturally gravitate toward, but we discuss the elements of Technique a young director might not focus on enough. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/29467273

AS 811 - How to Get a 1 - TONE 01/12/2024

AS 811 - How to Get a 1 - TONE In this episode we discuss the first category on the UIL Form 4 - Tone. We talk about ways you can work on this concept with your students starting from 6th grade all the way through UIL day, since tone is in no way a "Contest Season" skill. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/29467078

AS 810 - How to Get a 1 - Selecting Music 12/22/2023

AS 810 - How to Get a 1 - Selecting Music With this episode we kick off a 4-part series called "How to Get a 1". In this series we will covers the UIL Form 4 and the rubric that guides the UIL process. This episode explores selecting music. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/29204483

AS 809 - Beginner Fundamentals 12/22/2023

AS 809 - Beginner Fundamentals In this episode we talk about a variety of beginner fundamentals and why programming EASY for a beginner concert allows you to continue growing students as individual players. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/29202738

AS 808 - Holiday Binge Interview Style 12/22/2023

AS 808 - Holiday Binge Interview Style In this episode we talk about what brought us to music and about our careers. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectations at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/29202088

AS 807 - About Last Night... 11/29/2023

AS 807 - About Last Night... In this episode we talk about when good kids go feral. We discuss poor behavior, how we addressed it, and how we are moving forward. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectation at /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/28837388

AS 806 - It's Not About Feet - Grades & Long Term Projects 11/06/2023

AS 806 - It's Not About Feet - Grades & Long Term Projects In this episode we talk about taking grades, our long term projects, and problems with kids knowing how to practice. /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/28528757

AS BONUS - What Instrument? 11/06/2023

AS BONUS - What Instrument? In this episode - the BONUS episode of all bonuses(!) - we play What Instrument? This will be a love it or skip it episode for sure! But either way, it's a lot of fun. /episode/index/show/aftersectionals/id/28527836

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