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Band BFFs

Katie Lewis and Laura Bell

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/9j. Total Éps: 103

Hosts Katie Lewis and Laura Bell are the Band BFF's! This podcast is The One Where We Discuss Band Music. Cheers to starting the conversation!

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Creepin' Monsters

Saison 3 · Épisode 38

lundi 13 juillet 2026 • Durée 12:43

In this episode of Band BFFs, Laura and Katie explore Creepin’ Monsters by Chris Clark, a playful and spooky new work written especially well for young ensembles. They discuss its accessible ranges, repetitive structure, light staccato style, colorful percussion effects, and opportunities to teach phrasing, articulation, accidentals, balance, and ensemble independence. With flexible tempo possibilities and engaging features for every section, this piece is a strong choice for a young band fall concert or an end-of-year beginner performance.

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Panther Rising

Saison 3 · Épisode 37

lundi 29 juin 2026 • Durée 14:01

In this episode of Band BFFs, the hosts discuss Panther Rising by Michael Sweeney, a fast-paced Grade 1 concert work that combines accessible ranges and rhythms with strong opportunities to teach dynamics, articulation, phrasing, tuning, and ensemble balance. They praise the flexible percussion writing, recurring crescendo motives, and programmatic “panther” character, noting that the piece sounds impressive while remaining approachable for younger bands and developing ensembles.

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Knox Bridge Jubilee

Saison 3 · Épisode 36

lundi 15 juin 2026 • Durée 15:24

In this episode of Band BFFs, the hosts discuss Knox Bridge Jubilee by Todd Stalter, an energetic Grade 2 concert opener packed with fanfare-like moments, syncopated rhythms, and constant interplay between sections. They highlight its strong teaching value for balance, layering, counting, articulation, and ensemble precision, while noting that its brisk tempo, independent lines, and important percussion writing make it a more challenging Grade 2 than it first appears.

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Zydeco Cajun Crawdad Dance

Saison 3 · Épisode 35

lundi 18 mai 2026 • Durée 16:46

Zydeco Cajun Crawdad Dance by Roland Barrett is a lively, style-driven, Grade 2 piece in cut time that leans heavily into Louisiana/Creole groove and character.

It’s more rhythmically demanding than typical middle school literature, with syncopation, articulation clarity, and strong style awareness being key to success.

Overall: a high-energy, crowd-pleasing piece that’s all about feel—great once students lock into the groove and style.

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Fanfare for the Fearless

Saison 3 · Épisode 34

lundi 11 mai 2026 • Durée 12:42

Fanfare for the Fearless by Brian Balmages is a short, energetic Grade 1 concert opener in concert E♭ that’s perfect for middle school bands or early-season programming.

It emphasizes strong articulation, clear phrasing, and basic balance concepts, with accessible ranges and engaging parts across the ensemble.

Overall: a clean, effective fanfare that teaches style while sounding bold and exciting right away.

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Dragon Dance

Saison 3 · Épisode 33

lundi 4 mai 2026 • Durée 11:55

This episode covers Dragon Dance by Michael Story — a short, beginner-friendly Grade 0.5 piece in concert B♭ that uses only the first six notes, making it very accessible and confidence-building.

It features simple rhythms, no split parts, and light percussion (with tom instead of snare for balance), plus clear opportunities to teach articulation, phrasing, and tuning (especially trumpet Ds).

Overall: an easy, effective early-band piece that’s great for fundamentals, layering, and getting young players sounding musical quickly.

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Upbeat

Saison 3 · Épisode 32

lundi 30 mars 2026 • Durée 10:42

In this episode of Band BFFs, the hosts dive into Upbeat by Randall Standridge, a fast, high-energy Grade 1.5 rock-style piece in concert E♭ built around repeated syncopated rhythms and lots of percussion color. They highlight its strong teaching value for syncopation, layering, and style, plus its catchy grooves and repeated unison patterns that make it feel harder than it is.

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Fandango

Saison 3 · Épisode 31

lundi 23 mars 2026 • Durée 18:46

This episode covers Fandango by Carol Brittin Chambers — a fast, high-energy Grade 3.5 piece with frequent switches between 3/4 and 4/4. It’s rhythmically challenging, highly stylized, and requires a strong ensemble with solid counting and articulation.

The piece features layered melodies, exposed transitions, and a lyrical trumpet/trombone solo section, along with lots of percussion color. Range (especially brass and clarinet) and balance are key challenges.

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Spring Concert Ideas - Medium Easy

Saison 3 · Épisode 30

lundi 16 mars 2026 • Durée 24:06

This is a re-release of an earlier episode as it is timely for band directors! Looking for fresh, engaging music for your beginner or non-varsity band? In this episode of Band BFFs, we review two standout concert pieces—Mama Paquita and The Dragon Lord—that bring energy, variety, and valuable teaching moments to your next performance. Tune in for practical insights on rhythm challenges, instrumentation tips, and how to make each piece a student favorite.

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Spring Concert Ideas - Easy

Saison 3 · Épisode 29

lundi 9 mars 2026 • Durée 19:21

This is a re-release of an earlier episode as it is timely for band directors! Looking for the perfect spring concert piece for your beginner band? In this episode of Band BFFs, we review two crowd-pleasers—Tambora by William Owens and Alpha Squadron by Greg Hillis—that are fun, accessible, and sound impressive on stage. Tune in to hear why your students will love them and how to make the most of each piece.

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