Some possible rehearsal issues in this piece stem from both rhythmic and harmonic difficulties. I think a good way to approach rhythmic difficulty would be to speak the rhythms; utilizing whichever system you have in place in your classroom. Different groups will have different strengths and weaknesses, so it is our job as the conductor to listen and feel for what might possible pose a challenge for our ensemble. One way I would approach the difficult rhythmic passages, as in m10 for almost all parts by teaching the entire ensemble the rhythmic pattern. Although they may not all play this rhythm in the piece, it can only improve their musicianship to learn it, and can prevent potential classroom management issues with idle students.
I know as a young conductor that mixed meter always trips me up! In addition to the constant shift in meter, many times the instruments play on the upbeat, which can also be very confusing to conduct and cue. I think this is a piece that would take a lot of practice conducting with a recording (maybe even slow it down in audacity to begin practicing, and eventually speed it up to where you want it to be performed).
Below is a video only of the conductor, which can be helpful to watch and learn from what he does well, in addition to what you may find unclear:
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