33 episodes
Band Hacks Doug Fulwood
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4.8 • 20 Ratings
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A podcast designed to discuss and serve the needs of Texas Band Directors!
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Adjudicators-Those People are Nuts!
Doug and Jason swim into the murky waters of adjudication in the primarily "concert band" realm of things. This one is not for the faint of heart and examines both sides of the adjudicator/director perspectives. Get your popcorn ready!
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Designers, Communication, and Explosives!
Have you ever had a designer say or agree to one thing, and completely miss or blow the deadlines/expectations...then act like it was no big deal? Doug and Jason look closely at items to consider as you are in talks with a new or current designer for your marching band. This is very much a "on the soap-box" episode as we look at some of the traps we can fall into unknowingly and unintentionally. We think you will enjoy it!
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Considerations for Developing the Individual Musicians in Your Band Program
Doug and Jason take a closer look at things to consider as we develop the individual student musicians in our band programs. Individual gains will pay enormous dividends in ensemble strength and performance.
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Marching Band Show Reflective Analysis, Evaluation, and Refinement during Contest Season
It is Marching Contest Season 2023! Doug and Jason take our listeners through reflective and critical evaluation techniques to consider and employ as you refine your contest show. This is not an exhaustive list, but is a great starting place into evaluating current status as well as the "next steps to refinement" as we near the later part of the season. Take a listen before your next rehearsal! You will be glad you did!
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Game Procedures and Reminders for Marching Band during Game Week!
Doug and Jason take a detailed look at things to consider/plan as you prepare for your first football game! It's been a whole year...take a listen for some helpful reminders and Jason being Jason!
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Band Boosters Part 2
As promised, Doug and Jason go very "in depth" with Booster Operations, Spending, Transparency, Meetings, 501 c3, Tax Implications, as well as some reminders from the last episode. If you have never had a booster club, or want to start one, or want to hear the advantages to moving towards a 501 C3 status, this is your episode! It will also shed some light on operations and procedures for those of you that perhaps have some adjustments that you want to make. Please join us or let us know how we can be of service!!!
Customer Reviews
For Texas only?
I’ve found much useful information for us regular folks too.
So Hopeful
I can’t tell you how amazing that first episode is. I’m about to start my first ever band gig (I taught part time general music for a little) and they touched on SOOO many of my concerns. I finished the episode feeling like I could do it; that I was capable! I can’t wait to listen to the rest!
Should Be Required for Band Directors!
Fun to listen to and a great way to learn / refresh info. The amount of knowledge shared is incredible and their chemistry makes it fun. They speak from experience and share tips about topics in ways you wouldn’t ever think about. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our art form and the growth of music educators!
One adjustment would be with the audio settings. When listening in the car even with the volume maxed out, it can difficult to hear because of road noise and the low pitch of the guys’ voices. It could be a personal problem, but it’s well worth the effort to listen to so much wisdom.