Band and music education professional development on-the-go! Listen to interviews, tips and techniques from some of the top educators in the band field.
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Episode 37: Bill Jastrow, Retired, Indian Prairie School District 204, IL
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Bill Jastrow discusses comprehensive musicianship, organizing a school district's music program, and the caring and "feeding" of the young percussionist. Special thanks to my friend and colleague Scott Barnas for taking the lead on this episode! Visit us at www.thebandmasters.com, or download this episode and more wherever you find your favorite po…
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Episode 36: Damien Crutcher, Crescendo Detroit
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I sit down with Damien Crutcher to discuss what life looks like right now, what motivates him, how to recognize passion, working through difficult times, and leaving a legacy. Check out Mark Connor's interview with Damien to hear more about his upbringing and musical life! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2ONc8hju-Q https://www.markjconnor.com/eb-p…
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Episode 35: Bobby Lambert, Wando High School, Mt. Pleasant, SC
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Bobby Lambert talks about the hows and whys of student leadership, recommends some classic band pieces, and talks musical mentors. Head to Bobby and Jeff's Young's Podcast "That Band Life" at Apple Podcasts to hear more. For more content related to music education, visit www.thebandmasters.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Sticher Audio. FULL BIO f…
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Sidenote Series Episode 9: Bob Mecozzi on Getting Things Done
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Bob Mecozzi, band director at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills, IL, talks about the Getting Things Done system and how we can reduce stress by managing our tasks. For more content related to music education, visit www.thebandmasters.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Sticher Audio.Bandmasters Podcast által
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Episode 34: Dr. Joe Manfredo, Retired, Illinois State University
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Dr. Joe Manfredo talks about his time with Dr. Begian, provides literature suggestions, and discusses his research and publications in the area of band history and the undergraduate conducting curriculum. For more content related to music education, visit www.thebandmasters.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Sticher Audio. FULL BIO Joseph Manfredo i…
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Sidenote Series Episode 8: Tim DeBoer and Peter Lipari on Opera
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Tim DeBoer (Joliet West High School Choral Director and AP Music Theory teacher, Joliet, IL) and Peter Lipari (Joliet Township District 204 Orchestra Director and conductor of the West Suburban Symphony) talk opera. Tune in for recommendations of full productions, selected highlights, and find out that knowing the story before you go in might just …
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Sidenote Series Episode 7: Chris Gleason on Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose (and Practicing!)
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Chris Gleason talks to me about educational purpose and autonomy during the quarantine, and how students can effectively practice (even if they don't have an instrument at home). I also highly recommend watching Chris's TedX talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4CzFQ7Esi4 for even more insight into education, motivation, purpose, and autonomy. …
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Sebastian Martinez is the senior drum major of the Joliet Central High School Band. In this episode, Sebastian recommends some of his favorite Latin music. Links are provided below. Moncayo - Huapango (Alondra de la Parra, Orchestre de Paris) https://youtu.be/NbgAHpD4W_8 El Cumbanchero - Windstars Ensemble https://youtu.be/qeqlhl9xQ2I Arturo Márque…
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Sidenote Series Episode 5: Kirk Hickman and Eric Wellman Provide at Home Percussion Practice Tips
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Kirk Hickman, band director at Hinsdale South High School in Hinsdale, IL, and Eric Wellman, band director at Joliet West High School in Joliet, IL, provide some tips and resources on how percussionists can practice at home (and how percussionists are already used to this type of practice!). Some suggested links from the video/audio: Vic Firth: htt…
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Sidenote Series Episode 4: Alex Kaminsky on Breathing
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Alex Kaminsky from VanderCook College of Music talks about the importance of air in wind playing and demonstrates two count breathing. Visit us at www.thebandmasters.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Sticher Audio.Bandmasters Podcast által
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Sidenote Series Episode 3: Yanni Ovalle and Alexus Maldonado on Being the Class of 2020 During COVID-19
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We are hearing a lot from policymakers and pundits about the current situation but not a lot from our students. Joliet Central High School band seniors Yanni Ovalle and Alexus Maldonado talk about how they are dealing with the current global pandemic, how they manage their days, reflect on e-learning, and offer advice to underclassmen. Visit us at …
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Sidenote Series Episode 2: Steve Pyter and Jermaine Stegall on Composing
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Steven Pyter and Jermaine Stegall discuss composing, recommended listening, and provide some advice on what you can do NOW to begin composing, creating, or arranging. Steven Pyter is a published composer of school band works from Joliet, IL. Jermaine Stegall is a film composer originally from Joliet, IL, now residing in LA. Don Stinson couldn't com…
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NEW SERIES: The Bandmasters Sidenote Series; first episode featuring Charlie Menghini
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Dr. Charlie Menghini of Band Talk with Charlie Menghini and Friends speaks with me about how and why we should put our dreams and ambitions into action. Listen to the Bandmasters Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or direct download at www.thebandmasters.com. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bandmasters-podcast/id923873966 Listen to Band …
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Episode 33: Dr. Roosevelt Griffin III, Harvey School District 152, Harvey, IL
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Episode 32: Mark Iwinski, Victor J. Andrew High School, Tinley Park, IL
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Episode 31: Dan Valkema, Retired, Plainfield Central High School, Plainfield, IL
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Episode 30: Matt Bufis, Evanston Township High School, Evanston, IL
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Happy end of the school year/pre-Midwest Clinic! Matt Bufis and I discuss his journey to Illinois, adapting a program to the current needs of students, repertoire selection, and work-life balance. Musical selections featured in this episode include March for the Sultan Abdul Madjid by Rossini and After the Thunderer by Hearshen. Both selections are…
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Episode 29: Alex Kaminsky, VanderCook College of Music
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I hope everyone is enjoying their first days back to school! Please enjoy this episode with Alex Kaminsky, Director of Bands at VanderCook College of Music. We talk about Alex’s musical upbringing, transitioning to a college band, and repeating success. Music credit: special thanks to Harrison Collins for permission to use his composition O rose of…
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Episode 28: Matt Temple, New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL
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Matt Temple discusses the music program at New Trier High School, philosophies on competition in music, and comprehensive musicianship. FULL BIO Matt Temple was appointed Director of Bands at New Trier High School in 2007. He conducts the curricular Freshman Concert Band, Concert Jazz Ensemble, Varsity Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Hi…
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Episode 27: A.R. McAllister, Joliet Township High School, Joliet, IL, Part I
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Referred to as the “Band Pioneer,” A.R. McAllister would help to promote the high school band movement in the early 1900’s. Part one of A.R. McAllister takes us through his early years up to the National High School Band contests in the 1930s. My sources for this episode included scholarly writings from Philip Hash, Illinois State University, and J…
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Episode 26: Dr. Rodney C. Dorsey, Indiana University
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Let’s kick off summer with an interview with Dr. Rodney C. Dorsey, Director of Bands, Indiana University. Dr. Dorsey discusses his musical upbringing, building connections with students, competition in music, and warns us of the dangers of not ordering buses for our band. Special thanks to George Quinlan, Jr. for helping to set this interview up an…
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Episode 25: James F. Keene, University of Illinois
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“With most people of my generation, and the generation that preceded me, we tend to be doom and gloom because everyone isn’t doing it the way we did it . . . , no matter what people tell you, bands are better today than they’ve ever been.” James F. Keene took a break from conducting the ILMEA All-State Honors band at IMEC 2019 to sit down with R. S…
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Episode 24: Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, O'Fallon Township High School, O'Fallon, IL
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Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds was gracious enough to sit down for an interview at our recent Illinois Music Education Association State Conference. Dr. Gustafson-Hinds speaks about how she handles working with students that might move in or out of her school, balancing a schedule that includes band, choir, winter guard, jazz, and a family, and her go…
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Episode 23: Gary Smith, University of Illinois, and Cody Birdwell, University of Kentucky
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Happy Belated New Year! My colleague R. Scott Barnas and I had the opportunity to sit down with Professor Gary Smith at the Midwest Clinic. We also had the pleasure of having a “party-crasher” show up; Dr. Cody Birdwell from the University of Kentucky was a welcome surprise to this interview. Professor Smith talks about growing up in an arts family…
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Episode 22: Robert Herrings, Director of Bands, Henry Middle School, Cedar Park, TX
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Going out of town for Thanksgiving? Our interview with Robert Herrings would make for great listening on that long car ride. Robert has some fantastic advice about objectives in band, what new teachers should do when they don’t know what to do, and programming for every kid in your ensemble. Mr. Herrings has hands down one of the most impressive ba…
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Episode 21: John Thomson, Retired, New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL
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John Thomson made the drive to Joliet to talk about programming, commissioning new music, and comprehensive musicianship. Mr. Thomson goes into detail about his musical career including his assistantship with Mr. John Paynter and his time at East Allegheny High School in Pennsylvania and New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois.…
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Episode 20: Bruce Pearson, Author/Music Educator, Tradition of Excellence
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Bruce Pearson is the first composer I ever played, so this was a particular treat to interview him. Dr. Pearson outlines his career teaching at all levels, discusses learning theories, and speaks about his experience writing and publishing music, including the Best in Class, Standards of Excellence, and Tradition of Excellence Band Methods. Dr. Pea…
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Episode 19: Jim Stombres, Retired, St. Charles North, IL
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Jim Stombres talks about his career, working on a team, changing a culture, and surrounding yourself with talented and hard-working people. Jim has taught almost all levels of band, and even though he's retired, he's still going. Jim is one of the most appreciative and thoughtful teachers that I've met. I hope this episode gets you charged up and i…
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Episode 18: Arris Golden, Assistant Director of Bands, Michigan State University
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Arris Golden shares her career path, speaks on middle school and college recruitment, and goes into detail on the process for commissioning works for school programs. Arris brings forth a wide variety of music education experience and stories. I had a blast sitting down with her, and hope to speak with her again soon! FULL BIO Arris Golden is the a…
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Episode 17: Wendy Higdon, Director of Bands, Creekside Middle School, Carmel, IN
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On this episode, I sit down with Wendy Higdon. Wendy Higdon is the Director of Bands and Unified Arts Department Chair at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, IN. Sitting down with Wendy was a fun conversation. Her experiences include opening up a brand new school as a band director and fine arts administrator, performing at the Midwest Clinic, in he…
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Episode 16: Scott Casagrande, Director of Bands, John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, IL
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I was excited this summer to sit down with Scott Casagrande, Director of Bands at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, IL. Scott has some fantastic sounding ensembles, and has been a great help to me when I've reached out with questions about literature selection and teaching techniques. On this episode, Scott discusses his musical upbring…
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Episode 15: Daniel Moore, Retired, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL
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I told a few people prior to publishing this episode that the next guest would be Dan Moore. The response was unanimous, but the inflection varied: "oh man, I gotta hear that guy." Dan Moore took a break from his recent retirement to come talk to me about his small-town beginnings, teaching techniques, advice on jazz band, and his thoughts on march…
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Episode 14: Rachel Maxwell, Traughber Junior High, Oswego, IL
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Rachel Maxwell discusses her obsessive music selection process, why band is her hobby, and why band just might be the cool thing to do today. Check out Rachel’s new site at www.thebandroomspage.com!Bandmasters Podcast által
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Episode 13: Chip De Stefano, Director of Bands, Oliver McCracken Middle School
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Chip and I spend some time on and off mic talking band, including history, teaching techniques, and goals. Chip is a band director's band director and has done some wonderful things for his students and the profession.Bandmasters Podcast által
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Episode 12: Barry Houser, Director of Athletic Bands, University of Illinois
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After a long hiatus, we're ready to get back into it. Steve and I visited the University of Illinois and sat down with Professor Barry Houser in the historic Harding Band building. Professor Houser talks about his journey to the Big Ten, going digital with the marching band, things that go "bump in the night" in the Harding Band building, and much …
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Episode 11: Ray Cramer, Director Emeritus, Indiana University, and Michael Fiske, Director Emeritus, Joliet Central High School
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TWO GUESTS this time around. Steve and I sit down with Ray Cramer, Indiana University, and Mike Fiske, Joliet Central High School, and realize that they're both better at hosting a show than we are. We had a great conversation with Professor Cramer and Mr. Fiske, covering everything from selecting good music, being a role model outside of just musi…
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Episode 10: Stephen G. Peterson, University of Illinois
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I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Stephen Peterson at the SuperState 2016 band festival. Dr. Peterson holds the distinguished honor as the current Director of Bands at the University of Illinois, a program that many consider to be one of, if not the most important collegiate band programs based on its history, accomplishments, and director…
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Episode 9: Edwin Franko Goldman and Bruce Houseknecht
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On this episode, we present a interview of Edwin Franko Goldman from the Goldman Band, and Bruce Houseknecht from the Joliet Township High School Band. This interview is used with permission from WJOL Radio Station in Crest Hill/Joliet, Illinois. Edwin Franko Goldman was one of the prominent band composers of the early 20th century. HIs credits inc…
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Episode 008: Don Owens, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
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Dan Moore and I were lucky have Dan's mentor, Don Owens (D.O.) come out and work our band in rehearsal. Of course, we couldn't let D.O. leave without sitting down and recording a podcast about his time in Texas and working at Evanston Township High School and Northwestern University in Illinois. Enjoy listening to some great band history and teachi…
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Episode 007 (No, not THAT episode 7): James Lambrecht, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL/Musashino Academia Musicae Wind Ensemble, Tokyo, Japan
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Let's be honest; this is the episode 7 that we've all been truly waiting for. My guest co-host Daniel Moore and I sit down with Dr. James Lambrecht, director of bands and professor of trumpet at Augustana College in Rock Island. James M. Lambrecht is the director of bands and professor of trumpet at Augustana College, where he conducts the Symphoni…
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Episode 006: Charles Menghini, VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL
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Charles T. Menghini is President, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to his appointment as President in August of 2004, Charlie served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Bands. He began his teaching at VanderCook College in 1994 and his teaching has included conducting, …
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Episode 005: Chip Staley, Neuqua Valley High School, IL
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Under the leadership of Charles "Chip Staley, the Neuqua Valley High School music program has received seven Grammy Gold Awards for excellence in music, and is recognized as a 2013 and 2015 National Grammy Signature School, a Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts National School of Distinction, and a Sudler Flag of Honor Recipient. Chip Staley was…
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Episode 004: Ken Snoeck, Lake Park High School
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We interview Steve's high school band director and mentor, Mr. Ken Snoeck. Ken is a member of the Music for All Hall of Fame. Under his direction, the Lake Park Wind Ensemble appeared at the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival four times and traveled to Moscow Russia, and has toured France, including a joint concert with the Fre…
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Episode 003: Ted Lega, Part 2
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Part two of our interview with Ted Lega, which is actually part one! We kick off with a sample of a track from the Teddy Lee Orchestra's album "Sentimental Journey," and then Ted goes into some great history of his time with the Joliet band. Some fantastic history in this episode for not only people from the Joliet area, but for anyone interested i…
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Episode 002: Ted Lega, Part 1
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We sit down with Ted Lega, Director Emeritus at Joliet Township High School (Joliet Central), and Troy Middle School. Mr. Lega is a wealth of knowledge and living history, so this one will be a two parter!Bandmasters Podcast által
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Episode 001: Greg Bimm, Marian Catholic
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Greg Bimm, Director of Bands at Marian Catholic High School, talks luck, the perfect phrase, and Taco John's.Bandmasters Podcast által
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