After Sectionals

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AS 516 : Plan It Out Jan 19, 2021

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In this episode (that feels a little more old school) we talk through scheduling and things that need to be on our to-do list for the next couple of weeks with our beginners.

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AS 515 : Soul – A Review Jan 13, 2021

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In this episode we discuss and review the movie Soul through the lens of a public educator and band director.

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AS 514 : #63 – New Directions Dec 24, 2020

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In this episode we revisit goals we set at the beginning of 2020 and were reality diverted our efforts.

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AS 513 : All These Feelings Dec 08, 2020

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In this episode we cover all things from work relationships to dirty recordings of Sleigh Ride and at least 3 other topics in between.

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AS 512 : Palpatine vs. Dead Wookie Nov 24, 2020

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In this episode we talk about observations we have made during a semester virtually void of competition and the impact it has on our program, our students, and us as directors.

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AS 511 : Balancing Virtual & In-Person Nov 16, 2020

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In this episode we eventually talk about balancing, engaging, and creating a band culture when our kids are split over virtual and in-person settings. We also talk about a lot of other random stuff because #2020.

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AS 510 : Stress Nov 10, 2020

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Election. Covid. Online school. Block schedule. Children. 2020. We’re tired.

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AS 509 : Covid Beginners Nov 02, 2020

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In this episode we talk about where our beginners are, along with surprises and disappointments through this all. SPOILER ALERT: Some of the kids are doing really well, and some of them aren’t.

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AS 508 : Work/Life Boundaries Oct 26, 2020

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In this episode we re-readdress the need for an off switch within not only the band profession but within education as a whole. Teaching in the COVID era has magnified the problems of public education as well a brought a new onslaught of issues to navigate.

THAT DOES NOT GIVE US PERMISSION TO BECOME MARTYRS FOR THE JOB.

Darcy, Jenna, and TJ discuss their concerns for teachers in general, not just band directors.

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AS 507 : Reflective Teaching Oct 19, 2020

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In this episode we talk about the importance of going with the flow this year and changing directions (and mindset) as needed.

Huge shout out to all the composers actively cranking out flex pieces. You have made our job doable in a year when everything seems harder than necessary.

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