That Band Life

Jeff and Bobby chat (in the same room!) about marching band culture. Let's make students feel like they are part of the solution not a product of the environment.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, CC BY 3.0, Music promoted by Audio Library 

How do we give students more voice, choice, responsibility, and control over their learning while still maintaining the high standards our ensembles demand?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, CC BY 3.0, Music promoted by Audio Library 

Taking attendance at rehearsals, camps, and trips can eat up time you don't have and can be less than accurate. In this episode, we sit down with Stuart from Arc to talk about Geo, a group events organizer app that uses GPS check-ins to track attendance automatically. We cover how it works, where it fits for band programs and other group activities, and what directors and staff can expect day to day.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, CC BY 3.0, Music promoted by Audio Library 

What are you building right now - urgency or consistency? Jeff and Bobby are back after a 42-week break from podcasting! 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, CC BY 3.0, Music promoted by Audio Library 

Bobby is sick so in this episode Jeff's co-host is Dennis Crystal, Director of Bands at Newbury Park High School in Thousand Oaks, California.  They talk about sessions that look exciting at Midwest this year and Jazz at the Bands of America Summer Camp.We’re excited to be at the Midwest Clinic next week, and we want to share the experience with you! We’re inviting a few listeners to join us for a special dinner in Chicago. If you’d like to be considered for the That Band Life Dinner Meetup, just email [email protected]. We will choose some listeners to join us at dinner. We’d love to hang out and connect with you in person! 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, CC BY 3.0, Music promoted by Audio Library