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May 27, 2019

Colonel Arnald Gabriel is among the most distinguished members of our profession, having been the commander and conductor of the United States Air Force band from 1964-1985. 

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  • Colonel Gabriel’s early musical experiences and the story of Burton Stanley, the high school band director who pushed him to college...


May 20, 2019

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser is among the most important advocates and leaders in the music education community. He is a co-author of the Essential Elements series and the Vice President of Education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. and he joined the show for a broad discussion about teaching and music education.

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  • Dr. Tim’s...


May 13, 2019

Charles McGhee is the band director at Double Peak School in the San Marcos Unified School District, just North of San Diego. This is Charlie’s final year as a band director and he joins the show to share some of the wisdom he's learned in 30 years of teaching.

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  • Charlie’s background as a percussionist and...


May 6, 2019

Jacquie Dawson is the Director of Bands at the University of Manitoba. Prior to this position she was a highly successful band director at several schools in the Winnipeg area.

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  • Jacquie's early musical education including a discussion of an early move from flute to clarinet and the music teacher who helped her...