band yap
band yap
Podcast Description
alexa and jose sanchez are texas band directors. in this podcast, they highlight different topics across the band world and feature an assortment of guests. but, there will be a lot of general yap, so don't worry- it isn't that serious.
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The podcast explores various topics within the band community, relationships, personal stories, and pop culture, with episodes discussing themes such as navigating work-life balance in partnerships, band director challenges, and nostalgic references like 90s wrestling and Dungeons & Dragons, all while fostering an atmosphere of humor and relatability.

band yap is hosted by texas band directors alexa and jose sanchez, who bring real-life 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, featuring guests from across the country. concert band, marching band and everything in between: we cover it all!
it’s not all shop talk! expect casual conversation, honest takes, and plenty of yap.
welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you company all october long.
enjoy this essential episode with brian sours, originally released on february 11, 2025
he's the wrestler of band. and a legend in his own right.
we yapped with brian about his background, his career, and how it has culminated into this unbelievable year: finalist at state marching contest, featured small school band at the midwest clinic, AND the tmea 2a honor band. aside from that, we discussed 90s wrestling, chicago pizza, and took his dairy queen order (he's a heath man).

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