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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!

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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...

April 15, 2024 • 20:05

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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.

February 19, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 1 • 25:35

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Season 2 Trailer

Check out what's coming out in Season 2 of the Caffeinated Crescendos Podcast!

February 19, 2024 • 2:00

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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...

August 28, 2023 • 17:04

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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...

August 16, 2023 • 4:08

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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...

August 14, 2023 • 13:21

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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. ...

August 09, 2023 • 5:09

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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....

August 07, 2023 • 23:29

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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?

August 02, 2023 • 7:09

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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...

July 31, 2023 • 15:30

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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

July 28, 2023 • 3:32

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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...

July 26, 2023 • 5:02

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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

July 24, 2023 • 4:33

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Be Authentic in the Classroom

Today's quick tip of the day is all about being your authentic self in the classroom. Follow this podcast so you never miss what's brewing on future episodes. www.caffeinatedcrescendos.com

July 23, 2023 • 3:33

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Caffeinated Crescendos - Trailer

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 edu...

July 17, 2023 • 1:55

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