🎙️ Episode SynopsisIn this milestone 50th episode, Jen, Eric, and CJ celebrate four years of the Take A Cue podcast with a candid state of the union. The trio takes a break from their usual deep dives to check in on their own lives—covering everything from Eric’s transition away from marching band to CJ’s adventures as a first-year teacher with a 13-year-old polydactyl cat. They pull back the curtain on the podcast’s history, discussing which episodes struck a chord with listeners and which ideas floundered. The conversation also serves as a mid-year check-in on their current ensembles, featuring stories of classroom management blunders, sigma memes, and the repertoire currently on their music stands. The episode concludes with a series of Essential Questions designed to help music educators reflect on their own teaching practice and personal well-being.🎯 What You’ll Learn From This EpisodeThe Reality of the First Year: CJ shares the honest challenges of being a new teacher, from dealing with unhinged student lingo to navigating classroom management in a large beginner clarinet class. The Art of Moving On: Erik discusses the difficult but necessary decision to step away from a 22-year marching band career to find a better life balance. Repertoire in Action: Hear what the hosts are currently teaching, including pieces by Randall Standridge, Laura Estes, and Peter Sciaino.Podcast Post-Mortem: Insights into what makes a successful podcast episode and the value of learning from the segments that didn't quite land.Professional Self-Reflection: A guide to the Essential Questions every music teacher should ask themselves regarding student service, personal growth, and identity outside of school. 🔗 Resources & MentionsRepertoire Mentioned:Groovy 8 by Randall Standridge Binary 0101 by Laura Estes After Dark (Swing arrangement) Cold Duck Time (Funk head) Playground Parade (Recommended for elementary groups) CJam Blues (Jazz improvisation) Max Aura Lee (An "Accents on Achievement" adaptation) Educational Tools:Essential Elements Method Books Accents on Achievement Method Books Takadimi Rhythm System People & Other Mentions:Peter Sciaino: Composer (featured in Episode 49) Michelle Matten: Retiring colleague at Harrison School The "67 Meme": A social media trend utilized for rhythm training Livingston Symphony Orchestra South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)Find Take A CueHome: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2xlVlVrTmw2d0FLTEdUSlFrQXFZd1JQNGlRd3xBQ3Jtc0ttSTJJRm5mYnVnamFUZXJSN0tRVF9PYnhEeWZnbGFIdUh3Ym5KcmhKaHVJaHM2OTVWSHhIaHJKRGY1SEpBaUpIUkJoSjZwMEhZOVp5b1lSQTVkZlFKZmFidy1NbDdGRU1LVlVHVXdDakVSa2dZN0MzUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasters.spotify.com%2Fpod%2Fshow%2Ftakeacue%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=CvNivlFJqh4]Support: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFlobWp4c0tONDhxVXp4RkxVZUJzTFBQU3J0d3xBQ3Jtc0tscFEycm5obV80SEdjWkNDeTRmaHgwTzlHX0xVTXRsbk9BSkZjUG1XaXZaT3Bfc0FiSVBuTVNxSlZSMXctV0R6MlMyanYxLUdMdU1INENPa29WaFBkYm12ZWRfZDI3S3N3OHphOXNzS3E4eFlibXFpUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasters.spotify.com%2Fpod%2Fshow%2Ftakeacue%2Fsupport%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=CvNivlFJqh4]Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbC1PdVZPR0d3MVFmeDBTQ3JGSkxxeU5PVklYUXxBQ3Jtc0tsbnBwWXhlTnFaMF9icEMxdUpKR0cyMmR2Mk9Cb3gwc2lWVlh0V3FtenBsRTRTWDh3cDBjaHRYN1huWUVvRFNhOWQzQ0NndmpSejJqbGJyTTFaNWRVS2ZGWjNWM2djeXhiTUhYVE1pN0wzS2ZBbHFxcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FTakeACuePodcast%2F%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=CvNivlFJqh4]Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

050 - Hits, Flops, and The Essential Questions: A 50-Episode Retrospective

🎙️ Episode SynopsisIn this episode of Take a Cue, Jen and Erik sit down with composer, arranger, and educator Peter Sciaino for an in-depth conversation about writing music for student ensembles, building strong band culture, and balancing creativity with teaching and family life. From Pete’s early path into music education to his approach to composing accessible, engaging repertoire, the episode explores how thoughtful design, clear expectations, and joy in music-making can shape successful programs. Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look at Pete’s compositions, current projects, and philosophy on making meaningful music for young musicians.🎯 What You’ll Learn From This EpisodeHow Peter Sciaino found his way into music education and compositionWhat goes into writing engaging, publishable music for student ensemblesWhy band culture matters just as much as rehearsal timeHow composers think about accessibility, grading, and student successThe role of listening and sound modeling in student learningHow to balance composing, teaching, performing, and family lifeWhy creative work in the “margins” of your day can still be meaningfulHow supportive colleagues and family make creative careers sustainable🔗 Resources & MentionsPeter Sciaino – Guest composer and educatorWingert-Jones Publications – Publisher connected to Pete’s work and clinician visitKendor Music – Publisher of Pete’s jazz compositionsThe United System for Winds & Percussion – Pete’s method book focused on mixed-level ensembles“Hush” 🎷 – Jazz ensemble piece discussed in the listening segment“Quite the Kerfuffle” 🎼 – Concert band work highlighted in the episode"EKG" 📈 - Jazz ensemble music discussed and sampledListening-based teaching strategies 👂🎶Band culture & classroom environment 🏫🎺Composing for mixed-ability ensembles 🎵Find Take A CueHome: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue⁠⁠Support: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue/support⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/TakeACuePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TakeACuePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CreditsHosts: Erik Donough (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@edonough, ⁠erik@donough.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Jen Wise (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jenwisemusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠jenwisemusic@gmail.com⁠)Edited by: Erik DonoughTheme music by Music_Unlimited: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork by Arooj: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/em_arooj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

049 - The Art of the Contemporary Score: A Deep Dive with Peter Sciaino

🎙️ Episode SynopsisIn this episode of Take a Cue, Jen and Erik get honest about work-life balance—and why it’s something they’re still figuring out themselves. Recorded at the end of winter break, the conversation dives into burnout, seasonal demands of the school year, family life, side gigs, and the blurred lines between music as a job and music as a passion. From learning how to say no, to building systems that protect your time, to modeling healthy balance for students, this episode offers real talk, hard-earned perspective, and reassurance that balance isn’t perfect—but it is possible.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy work-life balance isn’t a 9–5 concept for music teachersThe seasonal ebb and flow of the school yearBurnout: how it starts, how it feels, and how to avoid itLearning to say no (and why it’s so hard)Building systems that save time and mental energyThe importance of non-productive hobbiesFinding supportive colleagues (“marigolds”) who protect your sanitySetting boundaries between school, family, and personal lifeModeling sustainable music-making for studentsWhy balance looks different at different stages of your careerResources & Mentions from This Episode 🎵Breathing room & seasonal planning 🌱Airtable 🗂️ – referenced as a system-building tool (see prior episode)MakeMusic Cloud / SmartMusic 🎼 – student practice toolsMarching band & extracurricular commitments 🏈🎺“Marigold” colleagues 🌼 – positive professional support systemsNon-music hobbies 🚲📚 – biking, reading, creative outletsFind Take A CueHome: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue⁠⁠Support: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue/support⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/TakeACuePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakeACuePodcast/CreditsHosts: Erik Donough (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@edonough, ⁠erik@donough.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Jen Wise (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jenwisemusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠jenwisemusic@gmail.com⁠)Edited by: Erik DonoughTheme music by Music_Unlimited: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork by Arooj: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/em_arooj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

048 - We Love Teaching… and It’s a Problem

🎙️ Episode SynopsisWhat really happens in a successful band rehearsal? In this episode of Take A Cue, Jen and Erik break down exactly how they structure, pace, and manage their rehearsals from start to finish. They share the routines that keep students focused, the systems that save time, and the small strategies that make a big musical impact. From breathing gym and warm-ups to percussion logistics, rehearsal resets, and student reflection, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can use immediately in your own band room.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to structure a full rehearsal from warm-up to wrap-upWhy breathing gym and tone-building routines are foundationalHow to manage percussion setup, transitions, and equipment flowThe importance of clear expectations, routines, and consistencyWays to maximize limited rehearsal timeCreative rehearsal reset strategies to maintain focus and energyCircle rehearsalSilent rehearsalSeat swapsHow to build strong listening skills through active feedbackUsing student reflection and goal-setting to drive improvementHow to identify problems quickly and rehearse with intentionIn this episode:🎼 Rehearsal flow & pacing (from warm-up to wrap-up)🫁 Breathing gym & tone-building warm-ups🥁 Percussion setup, transitions & organization hacks🧠 Pre-teaching, routines & expectation-setting⏱️ Maximizing limited rehearsal time🔄 Rehearsal resets & keeping things fresh (circle rehearsal, silent rehearsal, seat swaps)👂 Active listening & student reflection strategies🎯 Goal-driven rehearsing & problem-spottingResources & Mentions from This Episode 🎵Breathing Gym 🫁🎶 – Used for daily breathing and tone-building warm-upsFind Take A CueHome: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue⁠⁠Support: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue/support⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/TakeACuePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakeACuePodcast/CreditsHosts: Erik Donough (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@edonough, ⁠erik@donough.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Jen Wise (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jenwisemusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠jenwisemusic@gmail.com⁠)Edited by: Erik DonoughTheme music by Music_Unlimited: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork by Arooj: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/em_arooj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

047 - Steal This Rehearsal Routine

Who says organization can’t be musical? Jen and Erik turn AirTable into your band’s secret weapon, helping you orchestrate trips, track instruments, and hit every administrative note perfectly.🎙️ Episode SynopsisIn this episode of Take A Cue, Erik and Jen dive deep into the organizational power of AirTable for music educators. Erik walks listeners through how he and his colleague Brendan use AirTable to manage their band program, from sheet music libraries and performance records to student trips, instrument inventories, and repair histories. The conversation highlights practical tips for sorting, linking, and filtering data, creating custom views, and accessing information on the go via mobile apps.Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at how databases can save time, reduce paper clutter, and streamline communication, whether it’s tracking band music, managing festival logistics, recording payments, or organizing student instruments. Eric and Jen also explore creative ways AirTable can be applied to both school and personal music endeavors, making this a must-listen for educators who want to stay organized and efficient in their programs.📒 Show NotesIn this episode:🎵 Band & Music Teaching Challenges – juggling multiple roles and administrative tasks🗂️ Organization Tools – Google Sheets, Avery labels, binders, and the need for better workflow💻 AirTable Overview – database vs. spreadsheet, collaboration, visual organization📚 Band Music Library – cataloging, composers, arrangers, grading, multi-select fields, JW Pepper links🎶 Performance Tracking – linking pieces to concerts, filtering by grade, key, type🏫 Trip & Festival Management – attendees, permission slips, payments, bus assignments, medical info🛠️ Instrument Inventory & Repair History – lockers, serial numbers, loaning instruments, repair tracking, replacement costs📧 Communication & Lesson Groups – emailing students, posting schedules, linking lesson info👩‍🏫 Student & Band Data Management – linking tables, grouping by instrument, score order, saving views🖼️ Gallery of Sound Role Models – sharing student or professional performances visuallyResources & Mentions from This Episode 🎵AirTable 🗂️ – Main tool for band organization and database managementGoogle Sheets 📊 – Alternative for tracking dataJW Pepper 🎼 – For music descriptions and listening to piecesFind Take A CueHome: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue⁠⁠Support: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue/support⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/TakeACuePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakeACuePodcast/CreditsHosts: Erik Donough (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@edonough, ⁠erik@donough.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Jen Wise (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jenwisemusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠jenwisemusic@gmail.com⁠)Edited by: Erik DonoughTheme music by Music_Unlimited: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork by Arooj: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/em_arooj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

046 - Office Chaos? Airtable to the Rescue

The baton has dropped on a brand-new school year — and a brand-new season of Take a Cue! In this lively kickoff to Season 4, Jen, Erik, and CJ catch up after the summer and dive into what it really feels like to launch into September as a music educator.



🎙️ Episode Synopsis



CJ shares the excitement (and nerves!) of starting their very first year of teaching in South Brunswick, with a full plate of general music, choir, band, and even jazz band. Jen celebrates the long-awaited victory of finally having her own classroom and navigates the bittersweet balance of sending her child off to kindergarten while managing a busy teaching life. Erik recaps family adventures from California to Maui and reflects on the juggle of band camp, family time, and gearing up for another school year.



From bulletin board hacks to first-day jitters, baton choices to scheduling chaos, this episode blends humor, honest reflection, and practical insights for every music educator facing a September restart. Whether you’re a veteran teacher or stepping into the classroom for the first time, this is your pep talk for making the year a success.



📒 Show Notes



In this episode:

CJ’s big leap: landing a first-year teaching job in South Brunswick 🎶

Jen’s summer adventures and the joy of finally having her own music room 🥳

Erik’s family travels from redwoods to ukuleles in Hawaii 🌴

Balancing parenthood with rehearsal schedules 🚸

First-day activities (and why “Bop or Flop” might be your new go-to icebreaker) 🎧

Bulletin board inspo and making your classroom space welcoming 🎨

The importance of community, colleagues, and a little bit of humor to keep you sane 😅



Resources & Mentions:

Stack the States app (great for kids learning geography)

Newland Custom Batons (for when your wand… I mean baton… finally chooses you)

Uncle Ron’s Ukulele Lessons (Maui-based, follow him on Instagram!)

Responsive Classroom strategies for music educators



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Hosts: Erik Donough (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@edonough, ⁠erik@donough.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Jen Wise (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jenwisemusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠jenwisemusic@gmail.com⁠), CJ Margolis (carley.margolis6@gmail.com)

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045 - Prelude To A New Year

Jen and Erik check in and discuss various Spring topics, including advice for graduating college seniors, students dropping band, repertoire, and more!

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Edited by: Erik Donough

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044 - Spring Fever

Takeaways

Jen and Erik share quick tips and tricks to help and inspire band directors. Don’t worry! The regular episodes will also continue to be released!



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Edited by: Erik Donough

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Takeaways - Playing Along with Erik

Takeaways - Airtable with Erik

Musical Director David Gallagher from Morristown High School, NJ joins Jen and Erik to discuss his process for crafting excellent stage musical orchestras with almost all students. The trio discuss auditions, preparation, timelines, and tech week. In addition, Jen and Erik join in with the things they wish all musical conductors understood.Find Take A CueHome: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue⁠⁠Support: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue/support⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/TakeACuePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TakeACuePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CreditsHosts: Erik Donough (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@edonough, ⁠erik@donough.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Jen Wise (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jenwisemusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠jenwisemusic@gmail.com⁠)Guest: David Gallagher (gallagherd.music@gmail.com)Edited by: Erik DonoughTheme music by Music_Unlimited: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork by Arooj: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/em_arooj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

043 - Pit Perfect: Building an Award-Winning Student Pit Orchestra with David Gallagher

Hosts, Erik and Jen, are two veteran instrumental music educators from New Jersey who love to get together and talk shop. Every episode promises to entertain and inform listeners with the hosts' real-world experiences as band directors, marching instructors, jazz educators, musicians, spouses, and parents. In addition, Erik and Jen chat with guests about their own stories and experiences in the music and education fields.