Everything Band Podcast

Joe Allison joins me to talk about the marching arts, surrounding yourself with great people, and being open to learning from others.

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• The Marching Roundtable Podcast and the importance and r…

Mark Norman is the director of bands at the North Carolina School of the Arts, a professional tuba player, and owner of the Charlotte Music School and he brings his wonderfully varied experiences to …

Emily Moss, music education professor and chair of the Department of music at California State University, Los Angeles talks about training young music teachers and not allowing our ego to get in the…

Middle school band director Aaron Given joins me for a conversation about his background, his career, and his belief that his passion for music influences everything that he does as a teacher.

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In this episode I am joined by trumpeter Amy Cherry. Amy is currently the secretary of the International Women's Brass Conference (IWBC) and joins me to talk about that organization, tell her story, …

Chris Bernotas is passionate about teaching! He is infectiously energetic as he talks about his career and shares wisdom gained as a high school band director, a composers, and a co-author of three b…

I am thrilled to welcome conductor Jerry Junkin to the show for a conversation about his career, how every commission provides a new opportunity, and the importance of cultivating good relationships.

Giovanni Santos joins me to discuss social media, being selfless, and his willingness to take risks.

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• Giovanni’s background including his time in college and his teaching stops including star…

Composer and conductor Andrew Ardizzoia is the new director of instrumental studies at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He joins me to tell his story and share his thoughts about music …

An interview with conductor Andy Pease of Hartwick college and author of the Wind Band Literature blog and Wind Band Symphony Archive.

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• Andy's background through his time at Columbia Universi…

Back to school! This past July I had the chance to watch Tiffany Hitz in action at the UNC-Greensboro summer band camps and she is an exceptionally energetic and passionate teacher. At that moment I …

Michael O'Connor joins me for a fascinating discussion of 19th Century band music in the United States.

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• Mike's musical background as a euphonium player
• The development of te American band in…

Composer Chris Stark joins me to reflect upon the legacy of David Maslanka. Chris studied with David for a year and shares some of his memories before discussing his own exciting career.

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• Dav…

Iconic American conductor Gerard Schwarz offers his insights about music and conducting gained from an illustrious career at the pinnacle of the classical music world.

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• Maestro Schwarz' music…

Composer and conductor Andrew Boysen Jr. joins me to discuss his career and offer his thoughts on music education.

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• Andrew's background, early experiences as a teacher, and the transition whe…

Formerly of the Boston Brass, Andrew Hitz is currently a freelance musician, clinician, podcaster, and speaker. In this episode he joins me for a discussion about tuba and offers his perspective on b…

A legend in the state of Oregon, Patrick Vandehey joins me to discuss believing in music education with passion.

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• Pat's background, including his time as a rock and roll musician and an anecd…

Texas composer Carol Brittin Chambers talks about writing marching band shows and the twists and turns of her fascinating musical career.

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• Carol's background as a trumpet player and pianist
• T…

My special guest for my first Fourth of July episode is Michael Colburn, former director of the United States Marine Corps Band ("The President's Own") and current band director at Butler University.…

Retired band director Blair Smith joins the podcast to discuss building relationships and finding balance.

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• Blair's background
• Commissioning composers, Sean O'Loughlin's pants, and the David …