What do you do with a large percussion section? How can you organize part assignments so that every student has an opportunity to contribute, grow, and have fun without the danger of overwhelming the rest of the group...and director?  Let's talk.  Contact me at: [email protected]  music by: Brandon Payne

When you host a festival at your school, EVERYONE WINS!  No, I mean...like...everybody. The students, you, the community, you, the administration, the boosters, and most importantly, you!  Let's breakdown why you may want to consider hosting.  And to those who have been at a festival every week for the last three weeks, we salute you!!!

A Backwoods Bandroom BONUS track! The story behind the turkey-call used in the winter concert addressed in an earlier episode!

Hey, let's get sick all holiday break! What a great idea! It will give you time to reflect on everything that you have done in the last six months...and possibility share some stories and goals to focus on in the spring semester.  Let's go!

We're gonna hit you with some "Reading Rainbow" vibes in this episode & some book titles that you can leave in your classroom to lend students, or keep for yourself...you filthy animal! Happy Holidays!!!

This episode explores how to identify your "WHY" and how essential it is for small town teachers! -Music by Brandon Payne  -Question/Comment on FB, Instagram, or email Lance ([email protected])

Well, you asked for it! How do go about commissioning for your group? How do small schools find the resources (finances, instrumentation, etc.) to do so? Where do you start?  Find out in this episode, and I'll also share what I learned from my latest commissioning project!

This episode is dedicated to starting the new school year as we break down how to effectively & efficiently step into a new job, a new district, or just a new year!  We also discuss the strategy of carrying a water-bottle around with you all day long... Music by: Brandon Payne (https://www.facebook.com/thatpaynefulmusic) Artwork by: Jonathan Fye (https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfye/)

We open season two with a discussion about journaling & the benefits of starting a journal-practice! Grab your favorite fluffy pen and your super secret tell-all friend...your diary...and let's get to work. 

In the last episode of season one, we discuss 5 Wellness Tips for Educators in episode 5! I also mention almost everyone that I know...cause my friend-circle is small... If you have any wellness resources you would like to share, feel free to drop a comment on our facebook or instagram page. The Backwoods Bandroom Podcast is written and recorded by Lance Jones; Dr. Bill Stowman (Producer): www.williamstowman.com Brandon Payne (Music): http://thatpaynefulmusic.weebly.com/ or http://www.YouTube.com/c/thatpaynefulmusic or http://instagram.com/thatpaynefulmusic Jon Fye (Artwork Design): https://wtli.design/home or https://wtli.design/