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Jul 31, 2017

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

Topics:

  • Andrew's background, early experiences as a teacher, and the transition when taking over a program
  • Andrew's early start as a composer and the use of notation software to compose vs. pencil and...


Jul 24, 2017

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 band, teaching, and the future of music education.

Topics:

  • Andrew's background and his new book series The Band Director's...


Jul 17, 2017

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

Topics:

  • Pat's background, including his time as a rock and roll musician and an anecdote about a very bad school administrator
  • The importance of a strong performance background and how experience as a player...


Jul 10, 2017

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

Topics:

  • Carol's background as a trumpet player and pianist
  • Teaching good fundamentals and skills and teaching in Texas
  • Moving from being a full time band director to a full...


Jul 3, 2017

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. Mike joins me to discuss his time in the Marines, his current position at Butler, and the importance of being ready for...