The Band Hall - A YBDT Podcast

YBDT is a non-profit organization for young band directors in Texas. Join executive director Amanda Blackstone and president Chelsea Frazier to talk about the ins and outs of teaching band, especially in the first few years of your career.

46. Beyond Rehearsal

Today we are talking about the things we do outside of rehearsing to enrich our students' music education. Welcome to the Band Hall! 

12-04
48:11

43. Pacing and Planning

Today we are talking about how we stay organized and plan for our classes. Welcome to the band hall!

10-09
51:11

42. Deep In Our Bag

Today we are talking about the accessories and resources that we use in the classroom. Welcome to the band hall!

09-25
01:09:11

41. Welcome Back!

Today, we are catching up with each other and recapping the first few weeks of school. Welcome to the Band Hall!

09-11
59:29

54. The Next Chapter

Today we are closing the book on the school year and looking at what’s ahead. Welcome to the Band Hall! 

06-03
54:33

48. TMEA Preview

Today, we are talking through our TMEA plans. Welcome to the Band Hall!

02-05
01:01:43

35. TMEA Retrospective

Today, we’re joined once again by Amanda Blackstone to look back at TMEA 2023. Welcome to the Band Hall!

02-13
48:03

33. New Year. New us?

Today, Aaron and I are joined by Amanda Blackstone to catch up, discuss what we learned in 2022, and our vision for 2023. Welcome to The Band Hall! 

01-16
01:04:03

32. Semester Wrap Up

Today, we are reflecting on our fall semester and looking forward to the holiday season and new year. Welcome to the Band Hall!

12-12
53:00

31. The Quintet Draft

Today, Aaron and I are drafting our very own unique ensembles. Welcome to the Band Hall!

11-14
56:39

30. Let's Catch Up

Today, we're catching up with each other and you about what’s going on in the band world. Welcome to the Band Hall!

11-07
58:06

29. Halloween Special: When Band Gets Spooky!

Today, Chelsea is joined by her colleague and friend, Cole Phillips to talk about spooky scary things in band. Happy Halloween, and welcome to the Band Hall!

10-24
54:55

27. What We Wish We Knew First - College Edition with Quin DeShay and Jacob Dellinger

Today, we are joined by Quin DeShay and Jacob Dellinger to discuss what we wish we knew going into college and student teaching. Welcome to the Band Hall!

10-03
59:13

26. Flute with Lauren Kavanaugh

Today we are talking with Lauren Kavanaugh about the questions that YOU asked about the flute. We had a few audio issues with this episode so we thank you for your patience. There is just so much amazing information in here that we worked around it the best we could! Welcome to the Band Hall!

09-19
43:40

25. Region Auditions

Today we’re talking about region audition prep at both the middle school and high school levels. Welcome to the Band Hall!

09-12
45:44

24. Graduate School

Today we’re talking about graduate school, including our own experiences and how they have influenced our teaching careers. Welcome to the Band Hall!

09-05
01:02:41

23. Beginning Beginners

Today we’re talking about the very beginning stages of beginner band from how to tap your foot to making the first sounds. Welcome to the Band Hall!

08-29
54:20

22. The First Day of School

Today we are talking about everything surrounding the first day of school. From professional development to the moment the students are sitting in front of you. Welcome to the Band Hall!

08-22
53:23

21. TBA Wrap-Up and Season 3 Sneak Peek!

Today we are discussing our time at the 2022 TBA convention and starting a new school year. We also have some exciting announcements for Season 3 of our podcast. Welcome to the Band Hall!

08-08
01:00:11

20. Summer and Rest with Aaron Beaver

Today I am joined by Aaron Beaver, one of our Advisor Program leaders and director at Floresville HS in Floresville, TX. We're talking about one of our favorite things, summer!

07-18
44:32

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