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band yap
by alexa and josé sanchez
band yap is hosted by texas band directors alexa and jose sanchez, who bring real classroom experience to a podcast for band directors, music educators, and anyone who loves the band world. each episode dives into music education, band directing, teaching strategies, and culture, from concert band to marching band and everything in between. expect honest conversations, practical insights, and plenty of yap.
Episodes
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the one where they move
we are hitting the road! in this episode, we do a major recap of the spring semester, including our decision to move to east texas! we talk about our uil experiences, the atssb outstanding performance series, how to leave a job, how to transition to a new job, and what we would choose as our last...
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is mayonnaise an instrument?: jake hille
welcome to the krusty krab! jake hille not only loves spongebob, but he also loves band. although not originally from the state of texas, jake has quickly become a winner- he's won multiple state marching championships with the celina band, not to mention all of his other accomplishments as a...
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live from east texas a&m university
band yap: live! we were so honored to have the opportunity to speak with the students of east texas a&m university at their music education forum. lion pride runs deep! we covered so many meaningful topics and shared plenty of laughs along the way. we talked about work-life balance as a band...
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not quite my tempo: alex parker
ya like jazz? alex parker has led the wayne fisher jazz program at baylor university for over 25 years, revitalizing it and expanding opportunities for students in a big way (and he was hired only six years after baylor finally allowed dancing on campus). before his time at baylor, alex taught in...
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faske pops: bruce faske
dr. bruce faske hails from brenham, texas, home of blue bell ice cream...though blue bell only wishes it was as cool as bruce. bruce currently serves as professor of trombone at the university of alabama. from his beginnings on a farm in south texas to performing on professional stages, bruce...
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you had me at meat tornado: austin snow
it's giving ron swanson. austin snow might have one of the most unique origin stories we’ve heard from a band director. before he ever stepped on a podium, he served as a marine, and that experience still shapes the way he approaches teaching, leadership, and building a band program. we talked…
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we can do it: kim shuttlesworth
we’re with kim! we’ve yapped with kim before, but she’s back and better than ever. in this episode, she shares an update on what’s been going on in her world and walks us through her candidacy for tmea band division vice president. we catch up on all things kim, including when her band trailers...
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renaissance woman: whitney sims
bazinga! whitney sims is a true renaissance woman. she is a band director (with a gold medal to boot), but she has also taught science, graphic design, yearbook, and more since the beginning of her career. she completed five minors in college because she took just about every class possible. she...
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practice what you preach: spencer emmert
amen! spencer is a man of integrity. as an accomplished band director, he knows what works and what doesn't in the classroom. not only does he lead in the band hall, but he also has served as a church music minister for many years. his experience as a music minister influences his approach in the...
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shout out: alexis sampley
she’s a horse girlie! we’ve known alexis since she was a wee oboe player from italy, texas. alexis has a knack for teaching middle school band and a big personality to match. we had a true yap session with alexis, covering in-depth lore, carnivorous plants, how many books she read this year, the...
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the jon schriver christmas extravaganza, part two
heads up: this episode talks about santa, elf on the shelf, and other magical topics. parents may want to listen without kids around. he's back! this is the conclusion of our christmas extravaganza. if you haven't listened to part one, make sure to do that first! in part two we discuss christmas...
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the jon schriver christmas extravaganza, part one
heads up: this episode talks about santa, elf on the shelf, and other magical topics. parents may want to listen without kids around. we all know and love jon schriver! jon joined us for a whirlwind of a conversation. this episode is a two parter, spreading the christmas spirit across two…
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giant steps: erika uribe
she's one cool cat! erika hails from the rio grande valley. after graduating from baylor, she found her way back home. while erika is well-versed in all the aspects of band, jazz is her forte. erika has taken her student group to midwest, tmea, jen, and music for all events, opening a world of...
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let's go: amanda stevenson
she is here to lay down the law! first of all, amanda is hilarious. second, she knows what she is talking about. amanda has traversed the world of band: from being a native of the rio grande valley, to cutting her teeth on teaching in central texas, to touring the country with multiple drum…
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what, like it's hard?: dr. stephanie deluca
you'll bend and snap your way through this one! dr. stephanie deluca has experienced band across the country, but texas will always be home. a native of corsicana, she's familiar with life behind the pine curtain. so, it was a natural transition for her when she recently took on the title of...
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the precision of a champion: shaka hawkins
shaka just won a gold medal in military marching band. so fresh! he's done it all. from east texas to the valley, small schools and big, shaka has seen every side of band life. growing up as a tuba player in east texas, music played a huge role in shaping who he is. since becoming a band…
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we are so back
is it stream of consciousness? mostly. after a long bandtober, we are so back. we recap marching season, discuss metrics for success, talk about programming, shout out all of our state marching band contest homies, and talk through some of our favorite and least favorite band literature.…
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band yap bandtober essentials | brian "stone cold" sours
welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you...
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band yap bandtober essentials | what's next: josh gall
welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you...
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band yap bandtober essentials | he is inevitable: mike howard
welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you...
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band yap bandtober essentials | more championships than lebron, and it isn’t close: luke mcmillan
welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you...
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band yap bandtober essentials | this episode is unhinged: kim shuttlesworth
welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you...
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does 196.5 centimeters equal 6-7?: simon bosch
how many times do you hear 6-7 every day? simon bosch is a man of many unique talents. from disc golfing to unicycling to trumpet playing, he is well-rounded in every sense. on top of that, he’s an outstanding band director. he has taken groups to the midwest clinic, placed highly in the honor…
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walk the walk: joe walker
don't worry, we will also yap the yap. joe walker is the all-american band director. he's originally from missouri, but don't worry- he appreciates texas barbecue. joe served in the us army before becoming a band director, loves riding motorcycles, and is a social butterfly. we talked with joe...
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new kid on the block: adam mothersole
and he got it (the right stuff!) adam mothersole is new to the head band director club. a seasoned educator and trombone player, he has a vast amount of band experience. he's been involved with drum corps as both a performer and a teacher, taught at schools of various classifications, and is even…
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yes, chef: eric rath
don’t you think he could make a mean italian beef? eric rath is a phenomenal teacher, composer, and percussionist, and on top of that, a wonderful human being. he has dedicated his life not only to his own family (5 kids!) but also to music education and composing excellent works for band and...
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if you can march an 8 to 5, you can march a 6 to 5: chris clifton
welcome to band yap 8: the ocho chris clifton knows more about military marching band than most people know about....anything. he's won multiple (consecutive) state titles, not to even mention that he's won honor band multiple times (also consecutive). chris' expertise is extraordinary, and he...
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excellence in the details: jeff young
jeff young is as connected to the marching arts as anyone. he is the director of camps for music for all, where he oversees the music for all summer symposium. he was the visual caption head for many years at carmel high school, his alma mater. he has both taught and judged within dci....
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relish the journey: tami goss
this one will make you want a hot dog real bad. tami goss is one of one. she's hilarious, warm, intelligent, and a bad ass band director. her views on student experience and leadership are valuable beyond measure, and she and jose might be the exact same person. we yapped with her about hot dogs...
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all in: jorge vargas
no bluffing here. as a band director, you've undoubtedly heard jorge vargas' music. spanning many genres, his music is played in band halls and orchestra rooms across the land. while actively working as a composer, he has also been a full-time teacher, educating middle school band students for...
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systems and processes: kendall santos
and she's a badass. kendall is a master of efficiency. she fine tunes many aspects of her life, but her marching band systems and processes are top tier. she has the state championships to show for it, and has even given clinics over some of her processes. we yapped with kendall about advice she...
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what's next: josh gall
"we will do what is hard. we will achieve what is great." jed bartlet said it, and josh gall lives it. josh gall is a co-founder of ultimate drill book. if you want to talk about visionary, he's not only in the conversation- he is the conversation. josh has grinded for many years, selling sub...
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never give up, never surrender: jason nitsch
by grabthar's hammer...what an episode! jason truly is a jack-of-all-trades. band director, administrator, composer, arranger, podcast host, lego-builder....the list goes on. jason hosts two podcasts of his own, composer chats and beyond the belt: adventures from the outer rim. luckily, he sat…
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you miss 100% of the shots you don't take: nicole davis
if you've never met nicole, you're missing out. luckily, we made this podcast for you. nicole is an inspiration. she's not originally from texas, but we are sure glad she is here. nicole has a vast and varied range of experiences through the marching arts. she has persevered through adversity…
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captain green brigade: dr. amy woody
she’s marvelous! dr. amy woody has experienced nearly every role in music education. with a master’s degree in clarinet from eastman, years of public school teaching, and her current position on the university of north texas faculty, dr. woody brings deep insight into the band world. she shares…
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1, 2, 3 (you can finish the rest): ryan ashley (@yourfavoritebandteacher)
you may have seen him on tiktok, and now you get to hear him yap. we covered just about everything with ryan: musicals, what it is like to be a disney adult, children eating old bay in rehearsal, the differences between texas and arkansas, band room vs. band hall, barbecue (as always), boll...
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how the west made ones: mike lunney
we really did get to ask mike! mike lunney is a west texas legend. now, he considers himself to be "band grandpa." we yapped with mike about the sky ryders drum and bugle corps (riding once again!), the west texas thunderdome, the formation of atssb, growing up as a military brat, and his love of...
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he is inevitable: mike howard
band directors: assemble mike howard has collected all of the infinity stones. he's won honor band, state marching contest, and grand nats. more importantly than any of those accomplishments, he has committed himself to the betterment of band education across the state of texas. to do so, he...
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the dude abides: shawn murphy
the dude abides... and so does shawn murphy. we sat down with shawn to talk about building excellence, staying grounded, and what it means to lead with a growth mindset (and maybe a little chill). sponsored by: shawn murphy with fanpledge the band blueprint (use promo code bandyap5 when you...
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he's from marlin, darlin': justin kroll, dma
and we met in the centex honor band! justin is an opera singer. and yes, the podcast is still called band yap. he was drum major of his high school band, and is currently the color guard instructor at northeastern state university, where he is also the director of opera workshop and professor of...
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every day he's hustlin': zach santos
zach santos wears many hats. program coordinator, choreographer, clinician, leadership facilitator, adjudicator, trumpet player, realtor, former band director, husband, dad, and....golf cart flipper. we sat down with zach to yap about all of the above, plus his affinity for white monster, the…
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the mclellan express: chris mclellan
who hasn’t been beaten up by the profession at some point? we sat down with chris mclellan, a man who has held many roles in music education. as a retired band director, uil music executive secretary, band consultant, and a university supervisor for student teachers, he has a wealth of experience...
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this one is for the birds: kat norris
heavy on the band, heavy on the yap. kat norris is a gem. she loves birds, the university of houston cougars, mahler, and of course middle school band. kat gave us the low-down on what it was like to step into her current role at henry middle school, how her high school band experience shaped her...
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confessions of a failed band director: the unfiltered truth from tim huskey
you know the guy that posts the sight-reading info? that's tim. even if you don't know tim, you know tim. he moderates the yellowboard (iykyk) and the texas band directors facebook group. he writes drill via brynnpark productions. brynnpark's website also hosts the sight-reading information each...
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what the heck: jake heck
are jake heck and brett batchelor the same person? we may never know. jake teaches at not one, but TWO different private schools. he gives us insight into the private school side of band, the texas vs. oklahoma panhandle, why peanut butter m&ms are the superior m&m, his love of travel, and what…
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this episode is unhinged: kim shuttlesworth
no really, this goes a little off the rails. we talked with kim about...wow. a lot. her upbringing in carthage, her rock-solid dedication to her students, appropriate plumage, her coloring hobby, meat parade, and more. featuring a phone call from robert herrings, and some text-to-confirm moments...
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trials and tribulations: take a journey with victor garza
live, laugh, yap. we sat down with victor garza to discuss our deep connections to one another, at length. we got real about trials, tribulations, victories, failures, how he left his car running throughout an entire marching contest day, and why chick-fil-a is superior to cane's. listen to our...
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the happiest place on turf! reid atkinson
the magic is in the details—just ask a marching band program coordinator. we yapped with reid atkinson at the headquarters of ultimate drill book, where we covered texas vs. kansas city bbq, empathy, which disney park reigns supreme, and what makes texas band culture unique. listen to our mixtape...
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dance the night away (in retirement): brian tillman
he's going out with a bang! two-time 1a state marching band champion brian tillman joines us to yap about rock and roll, the power of randy standy, the kismet way he met his wife, and how he's never played careless whisper. listen to our mixtape listen to our march madness playlist get help with...
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he grew up on a dairy farm: taylor williamson
got yap? we do. taylor williamson grew up on a dairy farm in east texas. now, he's an honor band director. we yapped with taylor about his experiences in his hometown's 2a band program, which direction the toilet paper should actually face, the story of how he broke his ankle before midwest, and...
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band yap is hosted by texas band directors alexa and jose sanchez, who bring real classroom experience to a podcast for band directors, music educators, and anyone who loves the band world. each episode dives into music education, band directing, teaching strategies, and culture, from concert band to marching band and everything in between. expect honest conversations, practical insights, and plenty of yap.
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