After Sectionals

By Darcy Vogt Williams

What's After Sectionals about?

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.

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After Sectionals episodes:

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...
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. ...
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 mykatrip.com
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 mykatrip.com
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 mykatrip.com
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 mykatrip.com
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...
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...
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...
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 mykatrip.com
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 mykatrip.com
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 mykatrip.com
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.
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.
10.22.2023
AS 805 - Ask Me Anything Part 2
In this episode we answer MORE questions you emailed us! This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how Kaleidoscope can take your travel beyond expectaions at mykatrip.com Do dropped tuners plague your band hall and performances? Have you...
10.10.2023
AS 804 - Ask Me Anything Part 1
In this episode we answer questions you emailed us! This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how Kaleidoscope can take your travel beyond expectaions at mykatrip.com Do dropped tuners plague your band hall and performances? Have you...
09.22.2023
AS 803 - The Whole Hole OR Tiny Instrument Big Impact
In this episode we talk about how we use headjoints, mouthpieces, barrels, necks, straws, pinwheels, paperclips, and berps to help our kids with basic tone production early on and as they grow as musicians. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope...
09.11.2023
AS 802 - Plan Your Year Part 2 - Veggies for Your
In this episode we talk about planning the day for your kids with musical veggies... all the stuff your kids need and won't do at home. :) This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Travel beyond expectation at mykatrip.com
09.05.2023
AS 801 - Design Your Day Part 1
In this episode we discuss how we can design our school day to reflect what we love so much about our summer days. Instead of constantly looking forward to school breaks, we can build in elements of off time into...
06.05.2023
AS 721 - Last Day of School Reflections
In this episode we review the year, talk about plants, and word etymology. This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how they can make your student travel exceptional. Visit mykatrip.com
05.01.2023
AS 720 : Post UIL Rehash
In this episode we ended up cutting a ton out of the sheer silliness of the Post-UIL high. This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how they can make your student travel exceptional. Visit mykatrip.com
05.01.2023
AS 720 - Post UIL Rehash
In this episode we ended up cutting a ton out of the sheer silliness of the Post-UIL high. This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how they can make your student travel exceptional. Visit mykatrip.com
04.12.2023
AS 719 : Spring Cleaning
In this episode we talk about the final cleaning of our bands as we prepare for UIL. This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how they can make your student travel exceptional. Visit mykatrip.com
04.12.2023
AS 719 - Spring Cleaning
In this episode we talk about the final cleaning of our bands as we prepare for UIL.
03.24.2023
AS 718 : Competition
In this episode we talk about TJ’s pre-UIL and competition. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com. If you would like to hear your business featured on After Sectionals, contact Darcy directly.
03.24.2023
AS 718 - Competition
In this episode we talk about TJ's pre-UIL and competition.
03.02.2023
AS 717 – Potpourri
In this episode Darcy and Jenna talk about a veritable potpourri of topics This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com. If you would like to hear your business featured on After Sectionals, contact Darcy directly.
03.02.2023
AS 717 - Potpourri
In this episode Darcy and Jenna talk about a veritable potpourri of topics This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com. If you would like to hear your business featured on After Sectionals, contact Darcy directly.
03.02.2023
AS 716 : Grandmamá Does Have a Body
In this episode we rant a little about the expectations created BEFORE beginners join our programs and the challenges that accompany those expectations (or lack thereof). This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com. If you would like to hear...
03.02.2023
AS 716 - Grandmamá Does Have a Body
In this episode we rant a little about the expectations created BEFORE beginners join our programs and the challenges that accompany those expectations (or lack thereof). This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com. If you would like...
02.15.2023
AS 715 - Goals Accountability
In this episode we discuss how we are applying our goals for the semester to our actual classes. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how Kaleidoscope can make your next student travel experience beyond expectation at mykatrip.com.
01.16.2023
AS 714 : Desert Island Band Music
In this episode we play our own version of “Desert Island Discs”, a BBC podcast spotlighting the favorite music of the Who’s Who. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how Kaleidoscope can make your next student travel experience beyond...
01.16.2023
AS 714 - Desert Island Band Music
In this episode we play our own version of "Desert Island Discs", a BBC podcast spotlighting the favorite music of the Who's Who. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how Kaleidoscope can make your next student travel experience...
01.12.2023
AS 713 - Happy New Year
In this episode we talk through what the start of a new semester looks like logistically. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how Kaleidoscope can make your next student travel experience beyond expectation at mykatrip.com.
12.21.2022
AS 712 - New Year, Better Expectations
In this episode we talk about setting better expectations for ourselves and our students in the new year. HAVE A GREAT WINTER BREAK! Have you joined our Facebook Pedagogy Group? Join us here. This episode is brought to you by...
12.21.2022
AS 711 - Winter Concerts and Picking Music
In this episode we discuss Christmas Concert Cluster and selecting music for your band. Have you joined our Facebook Pedagogy Group? Join us here. This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. To see how Kaleidoscope can provide exceptional...
12.21.2022
AS 710 - It's a Good Thing If you Do It Right
In this episode we discuss splitting beginner classes and how to do it without breaking kids' spirits. Have you joined our Facebook Pedagogy Group? Join us here. This episode is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. To see how Kaleidoscope...
11.14.2022
AS 709 : Beginner Tuners
In this episode we talk about ways to implement tuners into your beginner instruction. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com. If you would like to hear business featured on After Sectionals, contact Darcy directly.
11.14.2022
AS 709 - Beginner Tuners
In this episode we talk about ways to implement tuners into your beginner instruction. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com. If you would like to hear business featured on After Sectionals, contact Darcy directly.
11.14.2022
AS 708 - If They Don't Know It...
In this episode Darcy and Jenna talk about how our students knowledge is a direct reflection of what WE have taught them. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com Interested in featuring your business on After...
11.01.2022
AS 707 - Clean Marches
In this episode we talk about winter concerts and focusing on clean pieces.
10.19.2022
AS 706 - Early Ensemble Work
In this episode we talk about ensemble skills appropriate for early in the school year. This episode is sponsored Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit them at mykatrip.com
10.03.2022
AS 705 : Flute
In this episode, TJ interviews Darcy & and Jenna about all things flutie.
10.03.2022
AS 705 - Flute
In this episode, TJ interviews Darcy & and Jenna about all things flutie.
09.25.2022
AS 704 : Beginner Transitions
In this episode we talk about transitioning from music theory to the instrument. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how you can travel beyond expectation at mykatrip.com
09.25.2022
AS 704 - Beginner Transitions
In this episode we talk about transitioning from music theory to the instrument. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how you can travel beyond expectation at mykatrip.com
09.12.2022
AS 703 : Beginner Percussion
In this episode Darcy and TJ talk about how beginner percussion is handled at Stiles without a percussionist on staff. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how you can travel beyond expectation at mykatrip.com
09.12.2022
AS 703 - Beginner Percussion
In this episode Darcy and TJ talk about how beginner percussion is handled at Stiles without a percussionist on staff. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. See how you can travel beyond expectation at mykatrip.com
09.05.2022
AS 702 – All Things Horn
In this episode Darcy is once again in a giant can while Jenna talks about beginner horn, the instrument that isn’t nearly as magical or strange as we’d like to believe.
09.05.2022
AS 702 - All Things Horn
In this episode Darcy is once again in a giant can while Jenna talks about beginner horn, the instrument that isn't nearly as magical or strange as we'd like to believe.

What's After Sectionals about?

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After Sectionals episodes:

AS 818 - UIL & the Importance of Beginners

AS 817 - Clinicians

AS 816 - The Power of a Break

AS 815 - Recruitment and Pre-UIL

AS 814 - Cleaning - Pass Offs & Small Groups

AS 813 - How to Get a 1 - Musicianship

AS 812 - How to Get a 1 - TECHNIQUE

AS 811 - How to Get a 1 - TONE

AS 810 - How to Get a 1 - Selecting Music

AS 809 - Beginner Fundamentals

AS 808 - Holiday Binge Interview Style

AS 807 - About Last Night...

AS 806 - It's Not About Feet - Grades & Long Term Projects

AS BONUS - What Instrument?

AS 805 - Ask Me Anything Part 2

AS 804 - Ask Me Anything Part 1

AS 803 - The Whole Hole OR Tiny Instrument Big Impact

AS 802 - Plan Your Year Part 2 - Veggies for Your

AS 801 - Design Your Day Part 1

AS 721 - Last Day of School Reflections

AS 720 : Post UIL Rehash

AS 720 - Post UIL Rehash

AS 719 : Spring Cleaning

AS 719 - Spring Cleaning

AS 718 : Competition

AS 718 - Competition

AS 717 – Potpourri

AS 717 - Potpourri

AS 716 : Grandmamá Does Have a Body

AS 716 - Grandmamá Does Have a Body

AS 715 - Goals Accountability

AS 714 : Desert Island Band Music

AS 714 - Desert Island Band Music

AS 713 - Happy New Year

AS 712 - New Year, Better Expectations

AS 711 - Winter Concerts and Picking Music

AS 710 - It's a Good Thing If you Do It Right

AS 709 : Beginner Tuners

AS 709 - Beginner Tuners

AS 708 - If They Don't Know It...

AS 707 - Clean Marches

AS 706 - Early Ensemble Work

AS 705 : Flute

AS 705 - Flute

AS 704 : Beginner Transitions

AS 704 - Beginner Transitions

AS 703 : Beginner Percussion

AS 703 - Beginner Percussion

AS 702 – All Things Horn

AS 702 - All Things Horn