The Horsemen Band Podcast
Imagine four band directors who ran their own programs come together to work for the same program. Also imagine the many personalities of these people. Thus you get the Horsemen. You'll get a dose of info, humor, and stories to motivate and inspire!
Episodes
16 episodes
THBP 16 | We got a lot to talk about
It's been a while...almost a year, but we're back. In this episode, we'll explain where we have been and what's on our minds!
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:00:08
THBP 15 | Show up to improve
David and Akeem are back with a new episode about summer and the start of a new school year!
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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53:14
THBP 14 | It's all about the Spring
In this episode, David and Akeem talk about the spring semester and just how busy it is in the band room.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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59:37
THBP 13 | Where you from?
This episode feature two student interns as they start their student teaching journey. Akeem and David's student teachers talk about their excitement and fears of being a student intern and the anticipation of teaching full time.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:38
THBP 12 | I'm busy right now
After a Christmas Break hiatus, we're back. In this episode, David and Akeem talk about picking music for assessments, winter activities, and the busyness of the job.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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56:06
THBP 11 | Don't kill the plant!
In this great episode, Akeem and David invited their middle school feeders - Julie Keeling and Gary Carpenter, to talk about all things middle school. We talk all things middle school band, from recruitment, to keeping them engaged during class...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:09:16
THBP 10 | Scales and sales
The Horsemen crew wrap-up their marching band season, and discuss how to transition into the next season of work in the band hall.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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52:18
THBP 9 | What the judges say
In this episode, we talk with Dr. JR Carlisle, who is a veteran music educator, visual designer and judge in all the arenas of the marching arts. We discuss all the information on a typical judges sheet and rubric, and give definition to all th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:34
THBP 8 | I need a miracle!
The Horsemen talk about the first competition of the season, which includes Waffle House, band season hangover, running a contest (in the rain) and when things don't get well (I think we've all been there). We also give a shoutout to the rookie...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:06
THBP 7 | Fall Meeting
The Horsemen travel to the 2022 SCBDA Fall Meeting where they interview various band directors about their upcoming season. Music: Hip Hop Rock Beats by QubeSounds Pixabay Music
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:10
THBP 6 | Tyler Scarabino
In this episode, we interview Tyler Scarabino, a friend of the Horsemen and the band director at Boiling Springs High School in Spartanburg, SC. This is Tyler's first year at his new school, so we talk about transitioning in to a new school, ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:14
THBP 5 | Get a life!
The Horsemen brothers discuss the "b" word - BURNOUT! Let's have a discussion about life outside and inside of band that can prevent burnout. Teaching can be overwhelming and stressful, so how can we better manage the stress? We discuss hobbies...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:12
THBP 4 | Chuck Deen
In Episode 4, we welcome Mr. Chuck Deen, who currently serve as President of the South Carolina Band Director's Association, and is a veteran band director with three decades of teaching experience. He shares longevity in the classroom, what ke...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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48:12
THBP 3 | Building Culture
This episode defines culture and gives tools, resources and insight into culture building with your program, such as how to ARM yourself for a positive experience. How can you improve the climate and environment inside your classroom and your p...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:32