The Band Directors Bistro

Band Directors BistroSeason 3 Episode 5- Maximize your home studio for virtual teachingOVERVIEWIn this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk, again , about Star Trek. They will talk about the considerations in setting up your home studio to maximize your on-line teaching, and we will end today's program with another music focused top 10 list.APPETIZER - "Sentient Species Salad"  Hyping all of the new Star Trek stuff. MAIN COURSE - "Velvety Veal Vermicelli ” The many considerations of your home studio to maximize your teaching.DESSERT - "Major Mango Mojito Merengue" The top 10 music baby names With a combined 60+ years in music education, Mark and Jon's pod cast has tips and tricks for the busy band director. Having both marched in and taught in Drum Corps International (DCI), they share stories from their experiences with corps, and marching with the Santa Clara Vanguard.   Check out our previous seasons of the Band Directors Bistro on iTunes, Spodify, Sticher, or where ever you get your podcasts!   Check out our sponsor, "you'll be glad you did."  www.ironsmusic.com

OVERVIEWIn this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon have their first guest! Mr. Antonio Castro, of Schurr High School in Montebello California. They explore the considerations and ramifications of a spring and fall season switching. We will end today's program with a new series: Par 1 of “What it's like to have your child in your program?APPETIZER -"Magnificently Marbled Meats " "Meat" Antnio Castro, Band Director Schurr High School, Montebello CA MAIN COURSE - "Mighty Muenster Mac”What are the ramifications of switching the fall season to spring?DESSERT - "Mint Marmalade Muffin"Part 1, What it's like to have your child in your program, with Antonio Castro1. What takes priority, being a parent or being a director?2. Do you place unfair or unreasonable expectations on your child in your program?3. What is the best and worst part about having your child in your program?With a combined 60+ years in music education, Mark and Jon's pod cast has tips and tricks for the busy band director. Having both marched in and taught in Drum Corps International (DCI), they share stories from their experiences with corps, and marching with the Santa Clara Vanguard. Check out our previous seasons of the Band Directors Bistro on iTunes, Spodify, Sticher, or where ever you get your podcasts! Check out our sponsor, "you'll be glad you did." www.ironsmusic.com

OVERVIEWIn this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about their fondest SCV food memories, they will share some considerations on perhaps Choosing a Marching Show in Quarantine, and we will end today's program with a look into JackTrip, making virtual rehearsals and performance with minimal latency a reality.APPETIZER -" Succulent Scottish Succotash" Mark and Jon's fond SCV food memoriesMAIN COURSE - "Seared Snake Sausage Surprise”Choosing a Marching Show in a Quarantine DESSERT - "Sumptuous Snickerdoodle Sorbet"Closer to an actual virtual rehearsal and performance using JackTrip?With a combined 60+ years in music education, Mark and Jon's pod cast has tips and tricks for the busy band director. Having both marched in and taught in Drum Corps International (DCI), they share stories from their experiences with corps, and marching with the Santa Clara Vanguard. Check out our sponsor, "you'll be glad you did." www.ironsmusic.com

Choosing a CircuitSEASON 3, EPISODE 2 OVERVIEW In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about how they met, they will discuss considerations when choosing a circuit, and we will end today's program with a conversation about how Mark and got into band in the first place.. APPETIZER - "Farm Fresh Fruit" Answering your listener questions, we discuss how Mark and Jon met. MAIN COURSE - "Fried Flounder Filet" Our Choice Cut! Our main conversationwhere Mark and Jon talk about the many considerations when choosing circuit for your program.. DESSERT - "Fludge-a-lisous Fondue-Flambe" Mark and Jon will discuss how they got into band in the first place. With a combined 60+ years in music education, Mark and Jon's pod cast has tips andtricks for the busy band director. Having both marched in and taught in DrumCorps International (DCI), they share stories from their experiences withcorps, and marching with the Santa Clara Vanguard. Check out our previous seasons of the Band Directors Bistro on iTunes, Spodify,Sticher, or where ever you get your podcasts! Check out our sponsor, "you'll be glad you did."www.ironsmusic.comWant to SEE Mark and Jon at the Bistro! Check out their new YouTube channel!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHjcOUJv3i4

Inventory and Organization, The Band Directors Bistro SEASON 3, EPISODE 1 NOW ON YOU TUBE!!!!!OVERVIEW In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talkabout their (future) summer plans, they will share some tips on inventory andorganization in your band office, and we will end today's program with aconversation about 4th of July performance memories as members of the SantaClara Vanguard. APPETIZER - "Succulent Summer Sausages" Our futuresummer plans, what would we normally be doing. MAIN COURSE - "Sizzling Sockeye Salmon Sandwich" Inventory and organization. Our main conversationdealing mainly with office organization and music inventory. DESSERT - "Sweetest Strawberry Shortcake" 4th memories(parades, fireworks, etc.). Mark and Jon talk about their 4th of July paradeperformance memories as members of the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and BugleCorps. With a combined 60+ years in music education, Mark and Jon's pod cast has tips andtricks for the busy band director. Having both marched in and taught in DrumCorps International (DCI), they share stories from their experiences withcorps, and marching with the Santa Clara Vanguard. Check out our previous seasons of the Band Directors Bistro on iTunes, Spodify,Sticher, or where ever you get your podcasts! Check out our sponsor, "you'll be glad you did." www.ironsmusic.com

OVERVIEWIn this season 2 ending episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about traditions in your band. They start the program off by talking about their new venture- the “SC Fanguard,” a new show on YouTube that Mark and Jon are hosting. In the main course they will share some tips on traditions, starting new traditions that make lasting positive memories, and ending bad ones forever. We will end today's program with a celebration and a look forward to what the Band Directors Bistro is going to offer in season 3!

OVERVIEWIn this special minutia Monday episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about all about Show Hosting, they will share some tips on how to have a great event, and they will talk about some of the best practices when it comes to hosting a great show.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon tell the I & E Story from the year 2000, they will share their thoughts on the virtual band room and beyond , and we will end today's program with a conversation about memories of Mark and Jon's high school band directors- both of whom had a huge impact on their teaching.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about which corps they would have marched if not SCV, they will share some tips on Marching Percussion and Front Ensemble Equipment, and we will end today's program with another awesome musicians top 10 list.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about their love of space, Mark's favorite band trips, winter guard and winter percussion, and we will end today's program with a conversation about a cool Santa Clara Vanguard memory.

In this 1st edition of "Minutia Monday" in the Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon take a deep dive into the world of judges sheets. They also share some Santa Clara Vanguard memories, and pontificate on the question of which is better: to win overall, or to win a caption?

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about a bit about their love of sports, they will share some awesome fundraisers, and we will end today's program with a conversation about things only a band director would know.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about some of the band camps they've seen across the country, their experiences being on the successful and not so successful side of band camps, they will share some tips to having a successful band camp, and we will end today's program with another conversation about band directors work life balance.

In this season 1 ending episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about their favorite SCV free day memories, and they will share their 10 best resources for music educators, and we will end today's program with a conversation about their experience with sister city programs.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about some of their favorite composers and compositions, their experiences on being judges, and being judged , they will share some tips on placement expectations, and we will end today's program with a conversation about Mark and Jons trip to a galaxy far away.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk more about their SCV history and some of their show day rituals, they will share some tips on what to do for your program and yourself on those all important show days, and we will end today's program with a conversation about why they decided to open the bistro…. Or in this case, host a pod cast.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about music ensemble rehearsals, their experiences in the Vanguard ensemble rehearsals, they will share some tips on how to hold an effective ensemble rehearsal, and we will end today's program with a conversation about goal setting, and celebrating those accomplishments.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about one of their most favorite topics- Music Rehearsal, their experiences with SCV's Music Rehearsals, they will share some tips on holding a successful music rehearsal, and we will end today's program with a conversation about hanging out with your peers and staff.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about some of the many band rooms they have been in through the years, their experiences with Santa Clara Vanguard corps hall and how that has shaped their views on Band rooms, they will share some tips to keeping a well organized band room, and we will end today's program with a conversation about band directors work life balance.