In this episode Darcy talks about introducting vibrato to our beginner flute, double reed, and saxophone classes and how to incorporate it as a fundamental and into fundamentals well before it makes an appearance in songs. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Learn how you can travel beyond expectations at https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/after-sectionals/
AS 1011 - Recruitment Parent Meeting
17/03/2026 | 15 mins.
In this episode we share our 5th Grade Parent Night Meeting in which all incoming 5th grade families come to learn about the classes their children can take once in 6th grade. This is a live recording of our band sales pitch. This episode is sponsored by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Learn how you can travel beyond expectations at https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/after-sectionals/
AS 1010 - Proof of Life
14/01/2026 | 1h
In this episode Darcy, Jenna, and TJ are ALL PRESENT to recap some of what has happened so far this very chaotic year.
AS 1009 - Full Clarinet Finally (November)
06/01/2026 | 46 mins.
In this episode from early November, the clarinet class finally has the full clarinet put together, focusing on fundamentals and tone.
AS 1008 - Clarinet Class Part 1: Upper Joint Only
20/11/2025 | 48 mins.
In this episode we listen to clarinet class when they were still on upper joint. The next episode is the same group of kids once the lower joint and bell are added.
Welcome to After Sectionals, the podcast about all things band recorded when it's fresh on our minds. We come to you from the Stiles MS band hall - home of chickens and lost tuners. Join our staff (Darcy Vogt Williams, Jenna Yee, and TJ West) as we talk band pedagogy, talk smack, and everything in between right after sectionals.
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