That Band Life is a podcast about making our careers as music educators more fulfilling so we can be happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative!
That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and students.Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators.Intro MusicNostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/03AKy9bhOMU
That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and students.Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators.Intro MusicNostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/03AKy9bhOMU
That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and students.Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators.Intro MusicNostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/03AKy9bhOMU
That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and students.Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators.Intro MusicNostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/03AKy9bhOMU
That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and students.Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators.Intro MusicNostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/03AKy9bhOMU
That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and students.Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators.Intro MusicNostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/03AKy9bhOMU
Bobby and Jeff chat with Bands of America legend, Cam Stasa!
Jeff and Bobby chat with Dan Acheson, Executive Director of DCI, about plans for DCI during the Summer of 2021.
The title says it all!
Bobby and Jeff chat with the one and only Richard Crain about the 2020 online version of the Midwest Clinic and Richard educates and inspires us with talk of perseverance, endurance, faith, discipline, energy, mentoring and how important it is to make it "all about the students"!
DJ Corchin is a former band director and is the author of many award-winning books. He visits groups and schools all over the country discussing his stories and how people can find a path through their own creative universe.
Jeff and Bobby chat with Robert Ambrose about adaptable music, the Creative Repertoire Initiative, and the North American Band Survey!
Jeff and Bobby chat with Chris Mader, co-founder of Dynamic Marching, about the history (and future) of Dynamic Marching.
Join Bobby and Jeff as they discuss where we are now... in the middle of the 2020 fall semester!
Jeff and Bobby are joined by Chris Kreke (Marching Band Director at Carmel HS). Chris explains the various return-to-band protocols for in-person rehearsals during COVID-19.
Bobby and Jeff discuss some strategies to deal with the "New Normal" (returning to school during COVID-19 Pandemic)
Jeff and Bobby talk with Matt Black about "Someone's Attention". Regarding our students... Where is their attention? How can we get their attention How can we keep their attention? How can our teaching change in this new world of eLearning and beyond?
Jeff and Bobby host a live Q+A on Zoom with friends of the podcast from all over the country!
Jeff and Bobby talk with master music educator- Joel Denton. We know you will enjoy this one!
Bobby and Jeff talk about how to use audio and video assignments to teach band camp from home! (a real possibility this summer)
Bobby and Jeff talk about communication with staff, students, and parents... (especially critical during the COVID-19 WFH time)
Bobby and Jeff "unbox" the Total program Success Course! http://dynamicmarching.com/product/tbl31/
Jeff and Bobby talk about some strategies to make the best out of this unprecedented nation-wide eLearning situation due to the COVID-19 virus.
Join Jeff as he talks to Alysia (Bobby's Wife) about being married to that band life!
Bobby and Jeff talk about how to take care of your physical, emotional, and spiritual health as a member of That Band Life.
Against our better judgement we decided to record a podcast at Midnight following a day at SCSBOA and NAMM 2020! (including a live studio audience) Visit www.dynamicmarching.com/scsboa for a special offer.
Jeff interviews Josh Gall about Ultimate Drill Book, then John Fannin about JF Music, and Bob Chreste about rules for drill writers and click tracks.
Jeff sits down with Bill Leather to talk Jazz, then Scott Lang about the current state of the marching arts, and Dan Berard about his Midwest Clinic.
Jeff sits down with David Starnes talking about the BOA Honor Band for the 2021 Tournament of Roses Parade, then Bobby and Lanie Radecke about Wando's Midwest performance, and Chris Grifa about his Midwest Clinic.
Jeff and Bobby talk about marching band year-end evaluations of staff, students, design, etc.
Bobby and Jeff talk about Chamber Groups and how important they are!
Bobby and Jeff talk about the end of the marching band season, especially Bands of America Grand Nationals... PLUS we discuss Wando's preparation for their 2019 Midwest Clinic performance.
Jeff and Bobby talk about the UnCool List and various interventions to help students. The UnCool List: Uncaring, Uncoordinated, Unaware, Unprepared, Unclear, Unfit, Unmotivated
Jeff and Bobby have a discussion about marching band issues mid-season. Critique with judges, administrative problems, behavior problems, and other issues that always seem to creep up in mid-fall.
Join Jeff Young and Mike Pote as they talk about Doug Lemov's Book "Practice Perfect" and the idea of teaching from the light. "Don't use Don't Statements!"
Jeff and Bobby talk about planning effective monthly, weekly, and daily rehearsal schedules.
Jeff and Bobby talk about the awesome performances from the 2019 DCI groups and Bobby shares his 8 tips for starting off the school year.
Jeff shares his 11 tips for improving your instruction of marching & movement.
Keith Ozsvath and Greg Scapillato are the division heads for the middle school track at the Bands of America Summer Symposium and they talk about the design of a camp for middle school band students.
Bobby talks with Jeff about how to best use the Dynamic Marching videos (and in what order) to improve achievement.
Jeff and Bobby interview the one and only Greg Bimm, Director of Bands at Marian Catholic High School (IL).
Join Bobby & Jeff as they talk with the founder of www.marchinghealth.com. Stretching, getting in shape, injury prevention, water breaks, and more!
Join Jeff and Bobby as they talk about end of the school year tips and "closing up shop".
Join Jeff & Bobby as they discuss the 7 Steps to Dynamic Marching Band Show Design... and also a bit about the process of what to do in preparation for playing at the Midwest Clinic! http://dynamicmarching.com/product/design/
This episode is all about the hiring process, ethics, interviewing, teaching progressions, communication, and details for young first-time instructional staff members.
Join Bobby and Jeff as they talk about a process for designing a dynamic marching band show. Follow this link for a discount on the show design course. http://dynamicmarching.com/product/design/
Jeff sits down with Sam Watson, Color Guard Caption Supervisor for the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps and Instructor with the Carmel High School Guard. This wide-ranging interview touches on recruiting, tryouts, pre-season training, costuming design, and the life of a full-time color guard teacher.
Bobby wraps up his series on concert festival preparation with this episode on sightreading.
Bobby takes a deep dive into everything you need to know about preparing for concert festival: 1 week out, the day of, and the day after!
Jeff & Bobby discuss why kids and directors need music summer camps.
Bobby revisits the idea of Mom, Mike Tyson, and Mothra.
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