The Band Directors Bistro
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Your Band Room
The Band Directors Bistro
05/14/20 • 25 min
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.
Maximize Your Home Studio for Virtual Teaching
The Band Directors Bistro
08/04/20 • 42 min
Band Directors Bistro
Season 3 Episode 5- Maximize your home studio for virtual teaching
OVERVIEW
In 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.
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Spring Back, Fall Forward?
The Band Directors Bistro
07/27/20 • 41 min
OVERVIEW
In 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 Castro
1. 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."
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Choosing a Marching Show in a Quarantine?
The Band Directors Bistro
07/20/20 • 31 min
OVERVIEW
In 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 memories
MAIN 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."
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Choosing a Circuit
The Band Directors Bistro
07/13/20 • 34 min
Choosing a Circuit
SEASON 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 conversation
where 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 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
Want to SEE Mark and Jon at the Bistro! Check out their new YouTube channel!
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Inventory and Organization
The Band Directors Bistro
07/06/20 • 35 min
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 talk
about their (future) summer plans, they will share some tips on inventory and
organization in your band office, and we will end today's program with a
conversation about 4th of July performance memories as members of the Santa
Clara Vanguard.
APPETIZER - "Succulent Summer Sausages" Our future
summer plans, what would we normally be doing.
MAIN COURSE - "Sizzling Sockeye Salmon Sandwich" Inventory and organization. Our main conversation
dealing 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 parade
performance memories as members of the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle
Corps.
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
Winter Guard & Percussion
The Band Directors Bistro
06/01/20 • 44 min
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.
Fundraising
The Band Directors Bistro
05/17/20 • 48 min
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.
Show Day
The Band Directors Bistro
05/14/20 • 51 min
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.
Judges
The Band Directors Bistro
05/14/20 • 38 min
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Band Directors Bistro have?
The Band Directors Bistro currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does The Band Directors Bistro cover?
The podcast is about Music Education, Music, Band, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Band Directors Bistro?
The episode title 'Maximize Your Home Studio for Virtual Teaching' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Band Directors Bistro?
The average episode length on The Band Directors Bistro is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Band Directors Bistro released?
Episodes of The Band Directors Bistro are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Band Directors Bistro?
The first episode of The Band Directors Bistro was released on May 14, 2020.
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