Teaching Band from the Beginning

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Listen to advice from experienced band directors on how they create and maintain an organized and successful band program.

Tim Besel and Olivia Spell


    • Oct 6, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    E29: MS Percussion Part 10 of 10, The Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 9:32


    Tim, Mark, and Olivia give final thoughts and wrap up the “How To: Middle School Percussion” series. Special thanks to Professor Mark Lortz for giving his time and expertise. Please visit his website, marklortz.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    E28: MS Percussion Part 9 of 10, Timpani

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 13:01


    Tim and Mark discuss the importance of timpani in the percussion section, even with beginners. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    E27: MS Percussion Part 8 of 10, Too Many Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 10:40


    Tim and Mark discuss what to do when you have way to many percussionists in the section. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    E26: MS Percussion Part 7 of 10, Not Enough Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 12:03


    Tim and Mark discuss strategies to implement when there are not enough percussionists to cover all of the parts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    E25: MS Percussion Part 6 of 10, Proper Technique on Everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 15:12


    Tim and Mark discuss why it is so important to insist on proper technique on every percussion instrument. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    E24: MS Percussion Part 5 of 10, Be Well Rounded

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 13:09


    Tim and Mark discuss the importance of being a well rounded percussionist, not just a drummer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    E23: MS Percussion Part 4 of 10, Organize the Section

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 15:37


    Tim and Mark discuss how to keep the percussion section organized, and how to make sure each member of the section gets equal playing time on each percussion instrument. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    E22: MSPercussion Part 3 of 10, Engage Them from the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 11:44


    Tim and Mark discuss the importance of including the percussion section in the warm up and how to engage the section right from the very beginning of the rehearsal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    E21: MS Percussion Part 2 of 10, When To Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 13:42


    Tim and Mark discuss the different ways to start beginner percussion and which ways work best. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    E20: MS Percussion Part 1 of 10, Idle Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 7:27


    We kick off our first “How To” series with Middle School Percussion. Professor Mark Lortz, Stevenson University, joins us and shares his his expertise. For more info about Dr. Lortz, visit his website, marklortz.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 19: The High School Marching Bandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 31:46


    Tim and Olivia talk with Joey Montes, marching band show designer, about how high schools are handling outdoor and indoor rehearsals, as well as creative performance ideas, all while adhering to social distancing protocols. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 18: The Emergency Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 20:56


    Tim explains what happens when your audio recording is bad and you don't have time to re-record the episode. We hope you don't break up with us. After all, it's 2020, the gift that keeps on giving! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 17: Organizing Your Rehearsal During Remote Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 32:08


    Tim and Olivia speak with middle school band director Becky Mercer, and find out how she organizes her remote learning rehearsals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 16: Be Organized. Be Prepared. Be Flexible!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 16:17


    Tim talks about 3 of the most important traits of a band teacher, being organized, prepared, and flexible, especially in the face of remote learning and lagging WiFi. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 15: Remote Learning With Your Beginner Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 34:48


    Tim and Olivia talk to Paula Hales, Band Director at Archer Lodge Middle School, about her plan to teach her 6th grade beginner band during 100% remote learning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 14: Remote Learning With Your Middle School Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 41:17


    Tim and Olivia listen to Melissa Sevigny talk about how she will teach her middle school band while being 100% remote learning. Don't forget to hit us up at anchor.fm/Tim-Besel Also, check out Virtual Band Consortium at hyltonmusicdesign.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 13: Remote Learning With Your High School Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 37:15


    Tim and Olivia discuss how they are going to structure their high school band classes in the 100% remote learning environment. Hit us up at anchor.fm/Tim-Besel Also, check out Virtual Band Consortium at hyltonmusicdesign.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 12: Band Camp 2020. Keeping Students Safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Part 2 of 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 31:23


    Tim and Olivia speak with Aaron Snipes, Head Band Director at Braswell High School in Aubrey, Texas about the protocols his band put in place to keep students safe at band camp during the Coronavirus Pandemic. For more info, you can contact Mr. Snipes at asnipes@dentonisd.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11: Band Camp 2020. Keeping Students Safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Part 1 of 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 32:52


    Tim and Olivia speak with Aaron Snipes, Head Band Director at Braswell High School in Aubrey, Texas about the protocols his band put in place to keep students safe at band camp during the Coronavirus Pandemic. For more info, you can contact Mr. Snipes at asnipes@dentonisd.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 10: How to Inspire Your Students to Practice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 41:24


    Tim and Olivia answer a question from listener Karen, about how to get your kids to practice at home. To leave a voice message, question, or comment, visit anchor.fm/Tim-besel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9: Beginning Band with Paul Black. Part 3 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 40:32


    We talk with middle school band director Paul Black about the first year of band. We discuss creating a great foundation, as well as what the students need to know, and when they need to know it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8: Beginning Band with Paul Black. Part 2 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 28:53


    We talk with middle school band director Paul Black about the first year of band. We discuss creating a great foundation, as well as what the students need to know, and when they need to know it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7: Beginning Band with Paul Black. Part 1 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 26:02


    We talk with middle school band director Paul Black about the first year of band. We discuss creating a great foundation, as well as what the students need to know, and when they need to know it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 6: Meet the Hosts, FINALLY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 30:17


    Tim and Olivia finally get around to introducing themselves! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5: National Board Certification Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 21:20


    Tim and Olivia finish their conversation with Paula Hales about National Boards. Find more info at nbpts.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4: National Board Certification Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 24:58


    The following conversation takes place over two episodes. Tim and Olivia discuss National Board Certification with guest Paula Hales. Paula is a National Board Certified band director as well as a scorer for the National Boards. Find more info at nbpts.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3: CYA, Cover Your (B)asses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 27:59


    Tim and Olivia discuss the importance of communicating with students, parents, and administration. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2: Teaching Band While Social Distancing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 40:03


    Tim and Olivia discuss teaching band during the Coronavirus pandemic with middle school band Director KJ Stafford. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1: You got the job, now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 21:23


    Tim and Olivia discuss creating networks with other band directors to help you in your first year of teaching. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Teaching Band from the Beginning (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 0:30


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