Band Directors BistroSeason 3 Episode 5- Maximize your home studio for virtual teachingOVERVIEWIn 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.   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

OVERVIEWIn 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 Castro1. 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." www.ironsmusic.com

OVERVIEWIn 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 memoriesMAIN 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." www.ironsmusic.com

Choosing a CircuitSEASON 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 conversationwhere 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 andtricks for the busy band director. Having both marched in and taught in DrumCorps International (DCI), they share stories from their experiences withcorps, 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.comWant to SEE Mark and Jon at the Bistro! Check out their new YouTube channel!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHjcOUJv3i4

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 talkabout their (future) summer plans, they will share some tips on inventory andorganization in your band office, and we will end today's program with aconversation about 4th of July performance memories as members of the SantaClara Vanguard. APPETIZER - "Succulent Summer Sausages" Our futuresummer plans, what would we normally be doing. MAIN COURSE - "Sizzling Sockeye Salmon Sandwich" Inventory and organization. Our main conversationdealing 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 paradeperformance memories as members of the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and BugleCorps. With a combined 60+ years in music education, Mark and Jon's pod cast has tips andtricks for the busy band director. Having both marched in and taught in DrumCorps International (DCI), they share stories from their experiences withcorps, 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

OVERVIEWIn this season 2 ending episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about traditions in your band. They start the program off by talking about their new venture- the “SC Fanguard,” a new show on YouTube that Mark and Jon are hosting. In the main course they will share some tips on traditions, starting new traditions that make lasting positive memories, and ending bad ones forever. We will end today's program with a celebration and a look forward to what the Band Directors Bistro is going to offer in season 3!

OVERVIEWIn this special minutia Monday episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about all about Show Hosting, they will share some tips on how to have a great event, and they will talk about some of the best practices when it comes to hosting a great show.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon tell the I & E Story from the year 2000, they will share their thoughts on the virtual band room and beyond , and we will end today's program with a conversation about memories of Mark and Jon’s high school band directors- both of whom had a huge impact on their teaching.

In this episode of Band Directors Bistro, Mark & Jon talk about which corps they would have marched if not SCV, they will share some tips on Marching Percussion and Front Ensemble Equipment, and we will end today's program with another awesome musicians top 10 list.

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.