Caffeinated Crescendos

Caffeinated Crescendos

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Caffeinated Crescendos episodes

  • What's in your percussion cabinet?

    On this episode of the Caffeinated Crescendos podcast we head back to the percussion section for part 2 of our "back of the band room" series. On today's episode, we will discuss the correct implements for common percussion instruments, and I give suggestions on how you can upgrade your percussion cabinet. 

    21 min
  • New School Year Challenge - Record Your Rehearsals!

    Today's quick tip is a challenge for the upcoming school year to record your rehearsals. Recording your rehearsals is not only beneficial for you as an educator but can be a great teaching and evaluation tool for your classroom. 

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    5 min
  • Apps for Busy Band Directors

    On today's episode I share several apps that I use in my classroom and talk about the emergence of ChatGPT and how you can use it in your classroom! 

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    14 min
  • Play a Different Instrument Each Day!

    In today's quick tip I address the benefits of playing a different instrument each class period and how it will benefit your students and your teaching. 

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    6 min
  • Collaborative Lessons for the Junior High Music Classroom

    In today's episode I talk about 3 collaborative units for the junior high music classroom. 

    You will get an overview of the following lessons and how I use them in my classroom to create a collaborative environment for learning.

    Broadway - History and Performance
    The Art of Foley
    Introduction to Songwriting

    If you are interested in these lessons and want to get more information or sample lesson plans please contact me at www.caffeinatedcrescendos.com 

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    24 min
  • Finding Excellence in YOUR program

    In today's quick tip, I talk about defining excellence in YOUR program. 

    How do you define excellence? 
    What does excellence look like in your program?
    How can you get your students to strive for excellence daily? 

    Check out this episode for some practical advice on how to define and strive for excellence in your program. 

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    8 min
  • Building Positive Practice Habits in Middle School Band.

    In today's episode I share several ways to create a positive practice environment in your middle school band classroom. 

    Practicing is essential! We know that, but as band directors we need to teach our students how to effectively practice and develop a positive environment that encourages them to want to practice! 

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    16 min

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Calling all band directors, choir directors, general music teachers! This podcast is for you! 

Music education can be a rewarding career, it can also be challenging, unexpected and…