The Balanced Band Director

Please enjoy my conversation with Andrea Mack, Director of Bands in Manistee, MI. In this episode, we discuss: using your phone for productivity hacks, Andrea's favorite books, and hiking!

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Matthew Shephard - Director of Bands, Meridian Public Schools. In this episode, we discuss: Community, Curriculum, and Running!

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. James Charles, Director of Bands at Southfield A&T. In this episode, we discuss: Online teaching, Family, and Earth, Wind, and Fire!

Please enjoy my conversation with Dave Gott, Director of Bands in the Haslett Public Schools. In this episode, we discuss: Dave's slow start on the clarinet, his plans for retirement, and building a …

Please enjoy my conversation with Mike Emerson, Director of Bands at Holt High School, in Holt Michigan. Mike is a gifted teacher, devoted family man, and an engaging story teller. In this episode, w…

Please enjoy my conversation with the one and only, Patti Kroth. Patti is the Band Director at MacDonald Middle School in East Lansing, MI. She is a master teacher, devoted mom and spouse, and a grea…

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Sam McIlhagga, Director of Bands at Albion College and Music Director of the Lansing Concert Band. In this episode, we discuss: Music teaching philosophy, do…

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Professor, Diego Rivera. Diego is the Associate Professor of Jazz Studies, Saxophone, and Improvisation and the Associate Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan St…

I hope that you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Arris Golden. Dr. Golden is the Assistant Band Director at Michigan State University and Associate Director of the Spartan Marching Band. She has extens…

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Rob Ash, Director of Bands at Huron HS. Rob is a talented and passionate music educator. In this episode, we discuss teaching during COVID, student leadership, a…

Please enjoy my conversation with Matthew Casarez, Director of Bands at Rio Rancho HS. In this episode we discuss teaching band virtually, Drum and Bugle Corps, and Mahler!

Please enjoy my conversation with ELIZABETH HERING, Director of Bands at Livonia Churchill High School. In this episode we discuss: Professional leadership, chamber ensembles, and downhill skiing!

My conversation with my friend, Mike King. Mike is the Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at Bowling Green State University. In this episode we discuss: Brining mentors into y…

My conversation with Susan Gould, Band and Orchestra Director at Greenville, HS. In this episode we discuss: Using humor in the classroom, student leadership, and bringing balance to your life and ca…

Andrew David Perkins is a composer and educator in Michigan. In this episode we discuss: The student centered classroom, our shared performance experiences, and balancing life and career!

Tim Cibor is the Director of Bands at Seaholm High School. 

Enjoy my interview with Mark Stice, Director of Bands at Okemos High School - Okemos, MI