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Jun 29, 2020

Cheryl Floyd has taught middle school band in Austin, TX for over 30 years and is one of the most highly regarded middle school band directors in the country. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors and has commissioned or been part of the consortium for 14 works for band.

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  • Cheryl's background growing...


Jun 22, 2020

Richard Floyd has been involved in music education for 58 years. His accolades and achievements are too numerous to list and he is a legendary name not only in Texas, but throughout the entire band community.

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  • Richard’s background growing up in the Dallas area, his early band experiences, marching in...


Jun 15, 2020

Andrew David Perkins is a band director and composer. He joins the show and offers a very clear-eyed view of our profession and offers some wisdom and advice earned from his own career.

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  • Andy’s background, his early high school teaching experiences and how being in Phantom Regiment and the Michigan State...


Jun 1, 2020

Robert Ambrose is the director of bands at Georgia State University, the conductor of the Atlanta Chamber Winds and the National Chamber Winds, founder of the Digital Director's Lounge, and is the chair of the CBDNA Covid-19 Response Committee.

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  • Robert’s journey from guitarist to college band director and all...