Best BandRoom Podcasts (2024)

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Leadership Ladder - Episode 11 - Gio Bastante - Santa Clara Vanguard, Corps Director, Infinity World Percussion, Ensemble Director 40:23

11d ago40:23

40:23

Gio Bastante is a leadership force in the Pageantry Arts. Listen and learn how Gio has built one opportunity into another, and another, and another! She is an inspirational role model to all young leaders of "today"By Howard Weinstein

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Leadership Ladder - Episode 10 - Master Music Educator and Clinician, Jarrett Lipman talks about building culture, leadership and the most productive and conducive environment for growth, inside and outside ... 41:20

1M ago41:20

41:20

Jarrett Lipman is the Director of Bands at Vandegrift High School in Austin, Texas, and the Brass Caption Manager of the Boston Crusaders. He shares with us how he has built a culture of leadership, patience and productivity in all of the environments he has taught. He also shares how CLARITY is an optimum formula for success.…

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Episode 9 - Leadership Ladder - Wes Booker - 2024 Jim Jones Leadership Award Winner - DCI 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

Different episode for the Leadership Ladder, we have a conversation with Boston Crusaders Drum Major, Wes Booker on balance, growth and perspective, leading to success from the podium, and throughout the organization you lead!By Howard Weinstein

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Episode 8 - Interview with the "Phantom Regiment" Expert, and Music Educator - Jay Emmert 42:08

6M ago42:08

42:08

Jay Emmert is in his 23rd year of teaching. All of his ensembles have been at the top of their game. I talk with Jay about creating excellence, and finding a healthy work/life balance, while creating an ensemble of excellence!By Howard Weinstein

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Leadership Ladder - Episode 7 - Music Educator/Administrator Tom Santino discusses setting up a "Culture for Success" 44:49

8M ago44:49

44:49

Tom Santino has been a massively successful music educator and public school administrator. He talks about how to get the very best from students, parents and administrators while maintaining standards and expectations of growth. He does this while students feel empowered and valued.By Howard Weinstein

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Episode 6: Let's meet the Music Educator Extraordinaire, Steve Rivero 45:19

9M ago45:19

45:19

Steve Rivero is the Director of Bands at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He shares with us the many ways he has built incredible music and band programs, but more importantly, teaches young people to be learning based, as well as a leader from a very young age.By Howard Weinstein

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Dylan Rook Maddix - Annual Bandroom Check-in 50:00

10M ago50:00

50:00

Here Dylan and I talk about how he's settling into his life in Newfoundland and what it's like to attend The Midwest Clinic in Chicago. Check out his exciting work and podcasts at: https://www.dylanrookmaddix.com/By Global Bandroom

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Mark Connor - Everything Band 35:19

11M ago35:19

35:19

Mark Connor and I talk about everything band—his podcast, his impact, and, of course, band.By Global Bandroom

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Brian Wilson - Belfast Tattoo 42:02

11M ago42:02

42:02

Here I'm joined by Brian Wilson—a world-renowned drum major and friend—all about what tattoos are, what it's like to perform in one, and so much more.By Global Bandroom

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Giovanni Santos 39:36

12M ago39:36

39:36

Welcome back! I was delighted to welcome Giovanni Santos as my first guest of the new season of the Global Bandroom. We chat all about band in California, his career as a composer and conductor, and the importance of diversity at all levels of band. To find out more about Giovanni Santos head over to his website at https://giosantosmusic.com/…

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Episode 5: Larry Clark, Leader, Musician and Composer 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

31:52

I had the honor of spending some time with Larry Clark, Owner and Chief Composer of Excelcia Music Publishing, as we he talks with us about leading from humility, and how he has used this throughout his career.By Howard Weinstein

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Leadership Ladder - Episode 4 - A talk with Towson University's Director of Athletic Bands, John Miliauskas about a "grounding perspective" in the world of music education and the pageantry arts 34:17

1+ y ago34:17

34:17

My respect for John's approach in our world of leadership and education is endless. Listen as we talk about the methods and strategies he has implemented over his 33 year plus career in the profession. Also, John describes how he created a fostering and enriching leadership environment in his program that has successfully created incredible profess…

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Leadership Ladder - Episode 3 - A talk with Jeanne Reynolds about the power of music education 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

36:17

Jeanne Reynolds was the Supervisor of Music in Pinellas County Schools, Florida for 23 years, and a music educator for well over 30 years in school music programs. We discuss music and music education advocacy. We also discuss the power of a strong music program in the life of a student, and how they can use those leadership skills throughout life.…

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A talk with Rich Viano about Life Perspective and Leadership 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

29:13

Rich and I talk about our perspectives on teaching leadership, student leadership and life.....By Howard Weinstein

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What is the Leadership Ladder about? 9:45

1+ y ago9:45

9:45

Welcome to the Leadership Ladder, with host Howard Weinstein. This introductory episode is just a little bit about me, as well as what this podcast will be about.By Howard

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Cathy Likhuta - War in Ukraine 30:39

2+ y ago30:39

30:39

This is a special episode of the Global Bandoom with our friend Cathy Likhuta as we talk about the war in Ukraine, her family, and her music. Thank you so much to Cathy for the conversation and all of the updates she's been posting to help us understand the conflict a little more. Our sincere best wishes to her and her family right now. You can hel…

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On the Road Again 51:45

2+ y ago51:45

51:45

For the first time since the podcast started at the beginning of the pandemic, we're on the road! Over the past month, I visited San Antonio TX, and Columbia SC. On this week's episode, I'm bringing you some of the best conversations from those events with Emily Burch Williams, Adam Chitta, Patrick Moore, Paul Buyer, and Austin Armstrong.…

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Amy Bovin - Texas A&M 1:01:46

2+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

We’re heading to Texas next week for TMEA and before we do, we had a great conversation with Amy Bovin, Associate Director of Bands at Texas A&M, Kingsville. We talked about boojie milkshakes, changing paths during covid, moving to Texas, and how we might support and encourage more women to not only join the profession, but stay!…

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Lori Schwartz Reichl - Making Key Changes 1:00:43

2+ y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Lori is back! Lori Schwartz Reichl was one of the first guests on the Global Bandroom back on St. Patrick's Day 2020. This week we talk all about her journey throughout the last two years, building a freelance career in music education, and how flexible approaches to the workplace may lead to a more diverse pool of great directors and a happier env…

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Apivut Minalai - Suranaree Girls Wind Symphony, Thailand 56:08

2+ y ago56:08

56:08

This week the Global Bandroom visits Nakhon-Rachasima in Thailand to chat with Apivut Minali, conductor of the Suranaree Girls Wind Symphony & Marching Band. in addition to conducting in Thailand and Japan, Apivut has adjudicated in Taiwan, Malaysia, Germany, and Canada. We talked about how he started his career in music education in Thailand, his …

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Jeffrey Spenner - US Coast Guard Band 1:08:42

2+ y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

It was great to chat a length with Jeffrey Spenner, assistant director of the US Coast Guard Band this week. We spoke about service bands, what it takes to be a service musician, and how much of the time these world-class musicians and bands can be taken for granted and undervalued, a problem around the world.…

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Chris Herard - Alberta, Canada 1:00:48

3y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Happy New Year! We're back and heading back to Calgary for the first episode of 2022. Chris Herard is the Head of Fine Arts at Bishop Carroll High School and an Executive Council member of the World Association of Marching Show Bands. We had a great conversation about student leadership in music education, the important relationships between school…

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Repertoire Happy Hour: Spooktacular Band! 1:37:35

3y ago1:37:35

1:37:35

Band can be scary...and that's not just the percussion section! Pour yourself a drink and settle in for an evening of terrifying and frightening band rep! Joining Keith and Gail this month are composer Peter Sciaino and conductor Nick Efstathiou. Repertoire Happy Hour is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Find out how you can Travel Beyond …

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DCI 50th Tour Announcement Special 45:16

3y ago45:16

45:16

All roads have led to the 50th Anniversary; to more than 90 tour stops, to a year of unforgettable new memories, to the summer of a lifetime. All roads lead to #DCI2022 — to the greatest season yet — and beyond. Keith explores the many opportunities that exist for international groups and musicians in 2022 and beyond! Find the full tour at https://…

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Chad Nicholson - University of Arizona 1:25:46

3y ago1:25:46

1:25:46

Director of Bands at the University of Arizona Bands, Conductor, Author, and former Stand-Up Comedian and podcast trailblazer Chad Nicholson joined me on this week's show. We spoke about how his stand-up comedy informed his work as a band director, his experiments in podcasting, and presenting musical repertoire in interesting and engaging ways. Fi…

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Robert Musser - Expression: The Essence of Music 1:02:29

3y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

"Can expressiveness in music be learned, or is it an innate gift, and you either have it or you don't?" This week I sat down with a true Bandmaster, Robert Musser, former conductor of the Tacoma Concert Band, to talk about this topic which is the subject of his new book "Expression: The Essence of Music: A Guide To Expressive Performance." Find out…

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Kaitlin Bove - And We Were Heard 58:18

3y ago58:18

58:18

Conductor, Educator, and Advocate for many important changes in our band community, Kaitlin Bove joined me on this week's podcast to chat about her career and her work with “Girls Who Conduct,” and “And We Were Heard.” We also got the best pre-Midwest Clinic tip we’ve had yet!! Girls Who Conduct: https://girlswhoconduct.org/ And We Were Heard: http…

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Mark Morette 50:28

3y ago50:28

50:28

Mark Morette and his company Mark Custom are legendary in our band world and are responsible for some of the most well-known and important recordings at events and organizations such as WASBE, the Midwest Clinic, and Music for All. On this show, we chat about the origins of the company, how recording engineers have gained new levels of respect due …

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Mark Nichols 55:19

3y ago55:19

55:19

Mark Nichols is back! We talk about returning to normal band in Texas, lessons learned from Covis, and how Mark fell into Drum Corps, not once, but twice! The Global Bandroom is brought to you by Kaleidoscope Adventures. Find out how to Travel Beyond Expectations at www.mykatrip.com Santa Clara Vanguard 2021 - "Wait For Me:" https://www.youtube.com…

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David Vickerman 58:49

3y ago58:49

58:49

This was a fun one! On this week's episode I spoke with David Vickerman, 2015 winner of The American Prize in Conducting, and Associate Professor of Music and the Director of Bands at San José State University. We had a great discussion about why we do what we do, and finding the "Why" in your performances. Find out more about David and the San Jos…

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Deborah Bradley 42:49

3y ago42:49

42:49

This week I had the pleasure of getting to know Deborah Bradley; Educator, Conductor, and Adjudicator. We had a great chat about her "2nd Career," judging the St. Patrick's Parade in Ireland, and her interest in history and the great Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore.By Global Bandroom

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Philip Sparke 1:09:00

3y ago1:09:00

1:09:00

We're back! And what better way to kick off season 3 than with the great British composer Philip Sparke. We chatted about his unlikely route into composing for brass bands, writing melody and music that musicians love, and his love of travel. You can find out more about Philip and his work at his site www.philipsparke.com. Head over to www.globalba…

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Repertoire Happy Hour - O Canada 1:53:14

3y ago1:53:14

1:53:14

Pour yourself a drink and settle in for this month's Repertoire Happy Hour! July 1st is Canada Day and we're celebrating with our guests Cait Nishimura, Dylan Rook Maddix, and John Phillips as we talk all about Canadian repertoire and composers!By Global Bandroom

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Finding Drum Corps: The Hidden Heroes 38:16

3+ y ago38:16

38:16

This week we're paying tribute to the volunteers - the Hidden Heroes of Drum Corps.On this episode, we'll be finding out more about these priceless pillars of the activity. What drives them to give so much of themselves - what brings them back every year, and the voluntary history of the entire activity.…

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Finding Drum Corps: Enter the Pit 38:44

3+ y ago38:44

38:44

This week on Finding Drum Corps, we're visiting a part of the ensemble that host Keith Kelly is not the only newcomer to, as we learn about the enigmatic and the mysterious front ensemble. This week, we enter the pit.By Global Bandroom

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Finding Drum Corps: The Celebration Tour 42:44

3+ y ago42:44

42:44

In 2020 the marching arts world adopted the phrase, “March On,” and in 2021 DCI and its corps will do just that. This year Drum Corps International will present the DCI Celebration Tour with corps designing unique performances for this noncompetitive year. In this episode we look at the challenges facing the performers and corps—What does a non-com…

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Repertoire Happy Hour: Songs for Summer 1:32:41

3+ y ago1:32:41

1:32:41

Joining Keith and Gail this month as they chat band and sip Summer cocktails are Darcy Vogt Wiliams, Band Director and host of the fantastic After Sectionals podcast and Wesley Broadnax, Director of Bands at the University of Northern Colorado. The month's theme is "Songs for Summer" as we all start to wind down (or up for some!!) for the next few …

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Finding Drum Corps - March On 40:56

3+ y ago40:56

40:56

With drum corps set to return to the field this summer for the DCI Celebration Tour, Keith returns to the microphone for this long-awaited eighth episode that explores how 2020 has impacted the drum corps activity, how it moved things online, and how the ingenuity and talent of this community will ensure that members and fans will have spectacular …

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Repertoire Happy Hour - Wanderlust 1:27:30

3+ y ago1:27:30

1:27:30

Joining Keith and Gail this month as they chat band and sip cocktails are John Lynch (former Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the University of Georgia) and Jason Noble (Scarsdale HS and Columbia University Wind Ensemble). The month's theme is "Wanderlust" celebrating the act of globetrotting we all hope to return to very soon!…

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Tim Reynish 1:01:28

3+ y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

It's the final episode of Season 2 of the Global Bandroom before we launch into our Summer shows and documentaries, and what better way to end than with a conversation with Tim Reynish himself. We chat about his career as a horn player, why conducting was easier, WASBE, and how Tim has been advocating for diversity in programming long before the cu…

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John Paul Wyndham - Brentwood Youth Imperial Band 40:39

3+ y ago40:39

40:39

This week I brought the podcast a little closer to home to my neighbors in the UK as I chatted with John Paul Wyndham, Director of the Brentwood Youth Imperial Band. This band was established in 1990 inspired by the many great military bands of the UK. With a focus on excellence, discipline, and access to music education for children of all backgro…

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Dylan Rook Maddix & Cait Nishimura - The Band Room Podcast 1:18:35

3+ y ago1:18:35

1:18:35

This week we're visiting another Bandroom as we chat with Dylan Rook Maddix and Cait Nishimura of the Band Room Podcast. Dylan is a conductor and trumpet player, Cait is a celebrated composer, and they've recently joined forces recently on their fun and informative podcast! We chat about band, composing, repertoire in Canada, podcasting for the ban…

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Repertoire Happy Hour: Mother Nature 1:28:03

3+ y ago1:28:03

1:28:03

Every month we sit around with band directors, planning an imaginary concert and maybe (definitely) have a drink or two! This months programme is called "Mother Nature!" and I was joined by Gail Brechting of the Association of Concert Bands, Andrew Trachsel of the University of North Texas, and Irish composer Vincent Kennedy.…

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Courtney Brandt - Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek 46:05

3+ y ago46:05

46:05

This week I had the opportunity to chat with Courtney Brandt, author of Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek. We discussed marching band in modern media, her journey to Dubai, how bands can best represent themselves on social media and some upcoming books and sequels. Find out more about Courtney at @courtneybrandtauthor on Facebook and @cbrandtwrigh…

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Wilson Tan - Marching Band in Malaysia 47:30

3+ y ago47:30

47:30

This week we’re off to Kuching, Malaysia to talk with Wilson Tan, director of a number of local school concert bands as well as Vice-president of WASMB Malaysia. We talk about music education there, how they’ve managed to keep their kids engaged online, and the 2021 Malaysian International Virtual Band Championships.…

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Barry Houser - University of Illinois 1:00:43

3+ y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

This week we head to the University of Illinois and talk to Barry L. Houser, Director of the Marching Illini. We chat about his career, the history of the Marching Illini in Ireland, Marching Band v Concert Band, and how the University has adapted over the past year.By Global Bandroom

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Amy Knopps - Marching Mizzou 59:51

3+ y ago59:51

59:51

This week I was joined by Amy Knopps of the University of Missouri and Marching Mizzou. We chatted about her musical journey, the decisions to move from middle school teaching to university conducting and why she loves marching band to this day.By Global Bandroom

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Repertoire Happy Hour: Ireland Calls 1:22:52

3+ y ago1:22:52

1:22:52

It's almost St. Patrick's Day! This month's imaginary concert is called "Ireland Calls!" and I'll be joined by Gail Brechting, John Carpenter, and Amy Knopps as we plan a concert to kick off St. Patrick's Festival featuring Irish song, Irish composers, and Irish inspired works.By Global Bandroom

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John Meehan - Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps 1:03:54

3+ y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

This week I caught up with John Meehan, Arranger and Co-Brass Caption Head of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps to find out how the last 12 months have shaped him and this famous Drum Corps. we chatted about his career, his work with concert and marching bands and what the year ahead might have in store for our activity.…

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Blasemafian - Norway 34:13

3+ y ago34:13

34:13

Such a fun episode this week as we head to Norway to chat with the guys from Blåsemafian ahead of their final round to represent Norway this year at the Eurovision Song Contest. On the episodes we chat about marching and brass bands in Norway, the let loose movement inspiring kids around Europe, and what it would be like for the first every brass l…

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