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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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 give suggestions on how you can upgrade your percussion cabinet.
19 Feb 2024
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.
19 Feb 2024
Season 2 Trailer
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28 Aug 2023
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.
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16 Aug 2023
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.
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14 Aug 2023
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!
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9 Aug 2023
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.
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7 Aug 2023
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.
Broadway - History and Performance
The Art of Foley
Introduction to Songwriting
If you are interested in these lessons and want to get more information or sample lesson plans please contact me at www.caffeinatedcrescendos.com
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2 Aug 2023
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?
Check out this episode for some practical advice on how to define and strive for excellence in your program.
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31 Jul 2023
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 practice and develop a positive environment that encourages them to want to practice!
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28 Jul 2023
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.
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26 Jul 2023
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.
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24 Jul 2023
Ukulele in the Classroom
Today's quick tip is about how you can, and why you should be utilizing ukulele in the music classroom.
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23 Jul 2023
Be Authentic in the Classroom
Today's quick tip of the day is all about being your authentic self in the classroom.
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17 Jul 2023
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 education one cup at a time.
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