Caffeinated Crescendos
Calling all band directors, choir directors, general music teachers! This podcast is for you!
Music education can be a rewarding career, it can also be challenging, unexpected and sometimes just plain crazy
Welcome to Caffeinated Crescendos, the podcast where we are brewing up band culture and music education one cup at a time.
My name is Rob Ciesluk, I'm a husband, father of 3 and veteran music educator. Over my 17 year career I have taught band, choir, general music, show choir and even theater from elementary school to the collegiate level. Each episode we discuss two of my favorite things, music and coffee. It doesn't matter if you are a band director, a vocal music educator, a general music teacher or someone who does it all, you are sure to find something for you and your classroom on this podcast! Now sit back, grab your favorite coffee and get ready for this episode of the caffeinated crescendos podcast!
Episodes
15 episodes
What's in your percussion cabinet?
On this episode of the Caffeinated Crescendos podcast we head back to the percussion section for part 2 of our "back of the band room" series. On today's episode, we will discuss the correct implements for common percussion instruments, and I g...
Auxiliary Percussion Tips and Tricks!
On this episode of the Caffeinated Crescendos podcast, we head to the back of the band and discuss the correct way to approach three common auxiliary percussion instruments.
Season 2 Trailer
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First Day Thoughts - When They Say They Want to Quit!
On today's episode I give some thoughts after my first day of the year and what to do when your students say they want to quit band or choir. Follow this podcast so you never miss what's brewing on future episodes. www...
New School Year Challenge - Record Your Rehearsals!
Today's quick tip is a challenge for the upcoming school year to record your rehearsals. Recording your rehearsals is not only beneficial for you as an educator but can be a great teaching and evaluation tool for your classroom. Fo...
Apps for Busy Band Directors
On today's episode I share several apps that I use in my classroom and talk about the emergence of ChatGPT and how you can use it in your classroom! Follow this podcast so you never miss what's brewing on future episodeswww...
Play a Different Instrument Each Day!
In today's quick tip I address the benefits of playing a different instrument each class period and how it will benefit your students and your teaching. Follow this podcast so you never miss what's brewing on future episodes. ...
Collaborative Lessons for the Junior High Music Classroom
In today's episode I talk about 3 collaborative units for the junior high music classroom. You will get an overview of the following lessons and how I use them in my classroom to create a collaborative environment for learning....
Finding Excellence in YOUR program
In today's quick tip, I talk about defining excellence in YOUR program. How do you define excellence? What does excellence look like in your program?How can you get your students to strive for excellence daily?
Building Positive Practice Habits in Middle School Band.
In today's episode I share several ways to create a positive practice environment in your middle school band classroom. Practicing is essential! We know that, but as band directors we need to teach our students how to effectively p...
Teaching from within the Ensemble
In today's quick tip we leave the comfort of our conductor's podium and teach from within the ensemble. Follow this podcast so you never miss what's brewing on future episodes. www.caffeinatedcrescendos.com
Marching Percussion Tips for the Non-percussionist
In today's quick tip you will get some practical advice on how to set your marching band percussionists up for success if you don't have a dedicated percussion instructor. Follow this podcast so you never miss what's brewing on fut...
Ukulele in the Classroom
Today's quick tip is about how you can, and why you should be utilizing ukulele in the music classroom. Follow this podcast so you never miss what's brewing on future episodes. www.caffeinatedcrescendos.com