band yap is hosted by texas band directors alexa and jose sanchez, who bring real classroom experience to a podcast for band directors, music educators, and anyone who loves the band world. each episode dives into music education, band directing, teaching strategies, and culture, from concert band to marching band and everything in between. expect honest conversations, practical insights, and plenty of yap.
band yap
Claim This Podcastby alexa and josé sanchez
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62 episodes
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band yap is hosted by texas band directors alexa and jose sanchez, who bring real classroom experience to a podcast for band directors, music educators, and anyone who loves the band world. each episode dives into music education, band directing, teaching strategies, and culture, from concert band to marching band and everything in between. expect honest conversations, practical insights, and plenty of yap.
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
the one where they move
The "band yap" hosts recap their spring semester, discuss their move to East Texas, and share insights on job transitions and UIL experiences.
May 1, 2026
is mayonnaise an instrument?: jake hille
<p>welcome to the krusty krab! </p><p>jake hille not only loves spongebob, but he also loves band. although not originally from the state of texas, jake has quickly become a winner- he's won multiple state marching championships with the celina band, not to mention all of his other accomplishments as a concert band director and drill writer. jake's journey from ohio to oklahoma to texas, and what he achieved along the way, is truly remarkable. we talked with jake about his career as a tuba player. being a girl dad, his new endeavor of stepping out of the classroom in a full time capacity, boomer sooner (😩), being an athlete, and his love for andy's frozen custard. </p><p>sponsored by:</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:%20shawn@fan-pledge.com"></a><a href="http://mclellanbandconsulting.com">mclellan band consulting </a></li><li><a href="mailto:%20shawn@fan-pledge.com">shawn murphy</a> with fanpledge</li><li><a href="https://www.thebandblueprint.net/">the band blueprint</a> (use promo code bandyap5 when you purchase)</li><li><a href="https://www.troubadourconsultants.com/">troubadour consultants</a></li></ul><p>check out our uil pml playlists on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bandyap">youtube</a> (all 5 grades available!)</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbWrH3vthQYC4YNwz_TaIMmh">uil pml grade 1s</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbXRA0hmrodtRrYS6xYp2yG6">uil pml grade 2s</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbUZ7Vlz9bK3yr7n-p9eirtt">uil pml grade 3s</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbUPJ1wu7UmtTjeqBYKg0djU">uil pml grade 4s</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbXQxEKvSYW9ll5aQ2XZ2fTN%E2%81%A0">uil pml grade 5s </a></li></ul><p>listen to our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZvfkMMSyVWOKqPqOBUgB7">mixtape</a></p><p>listen to our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31uXd6zl3HzjBOW8abuQKk">march madness</a> playlist</p><p>get help with your resume, or featured on our socials to assist in your job hunt, fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaDm5--iXWacCcdfXy2yXYU-QChGdYEpWwlnxFdpWQBysctA/viewform?usp=sharing%E2%81%A0">talent connect form</a></p>
April 24, 2026
live from east texas a&m university
<p>band yap: live!<br>we were so honored to have the opportunity to speak with the students of east texas a&m university at their music education forum. lion pride runs deep! we covered so many meaningful topics and shared plenty of laughs along the way. we talked about work-life balance as a band director, wienermusic, the importance of putting your instrument away, advice for young music educators, and answered some amazing questions from the music education students.</p><p>sponsored by:</p><ul><li><a href="mailto:%20shawn@fan-pledge.com"></a><a href="http://mclellanbandconsulting.com">mclellan band consulting </a></li><li><a href="mailto:%20shawn@fan-pledge.com">shawn murphy</a> with fanpledge</li><li><a href="https://www.thebandblueprint.net/">the band blueprint</a> (use promo code bandyap5 when you purchase)</li><li><a href="https://www.troubadourconsultants.com/">troubadour consultants</a></li></ul><p>check out our uil pml playlists on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bandyap">youtube</a> (all 5 grades available!)</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbWrH3vthQYC4YNwz_TaIMmh">uil pml grade 1s</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbXRA0hmrodtRrYS6xYp2yG6">uil pml grade 2s</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbUZ7Vlz9bK3yr7n-p9eirtt">uil pml grade 3s</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbUPJ1wu7UmtTjeqBYKg0djU">uil pml grade 4s</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7pbZbB0FbXQxEKvSYW9ll5aQ2XZ2fTN%E2%81%A0">uil pml grade 5s </a></li></ul><p>listen to our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZvfkMMSyVWOKqPqOBUgB7">mixtape</a></p><p>listen to our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31uXd6zl3HzjBOW8abuQKk">march madness</a> playlist</p><p>get help with your resume, or featured on our socials to assist in your job hunt, fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaDm5--iXWacCcdfXy2yXYU-QChGdYEpWwlnxFdpWQBysctA/viewform?usp=sharing%E2%81%A0">talent connect form</a></p><p><br></p>
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