Best John Stinson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 212 - Farewell! 10:01

2M ago10:01

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It's been quite a run, but all good things must come to an end. A special thank you to all of my listeners, all of my guests, and to my sponsors Celtic Horizons and Kaleidoscope Adventures. All of your support and belief in this show kept me going for so many episodes. I would be remiss if I didn't mention Jake Walker, who worked tirelessly behind …

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Episode 211 - Benjamin Taylor 52:40

2M ago52:40

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Benjamin Dean Taylor (born 1983), has been described as “elegant and energetic” (Kenneth Thompson) and “powerful and direct with delightful surprises in each work.” (Marilyn Shrude) Having grown up as a performer in jazz, rock, ska, country, and concert bands as well as in choirs and orchestras, Taylor is driven to write music that highlights the s…

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Episode 210 - Don Stinson 1:24:36

2M ago1:24:36

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Don Stinson is a comprehensive music educator with a robust background spanning roles as an author, speaker, and clinician. He holds educational degrees from an array of prestigious institutions including Joliet Junior College, VanderCook College of Music, and Northern Illinois University. Adding to his educational background, Don also holds a Mast…

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Episode 209 - Evan VanDoren 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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DISCLAIMER Episodes 209-2011 were recorded in 2023 and have only recently been uploaded to the internet. There are some things that have changed since their recordings, so be aware that you are not listening to the most current events. Evan VanDoren is a freelance arranger, composer, and educational consultant. As the owner of VanDoren Music, Evan …

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8. “The most relevant episode” W/ John Ibanez 38:47

11M ago38:47

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Brant and John are back again… mainly because everything they discussed in the podcast before changed so the majority of the episode is irrelevant.. This one though.. this is as good as news gets.

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7. “The Most Irrelevant Episode” w/ John Ibanez 41:46

11M ago41:46

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Brant and Charles talk with John Ibanez about the drama ensuing between the MLP and PPA. John Ibanez is a “casual super fan” of pickleball and one of Brant’s friends. Brant doesn’t have many of those.

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6. "Pie-Car-Ski" w/ Monica Piekarski 58:11

1y ago58:11

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Part time flight attendant/part time playaaa. Brant and Charles talk to Monica Piekarski who plays for the Scottsdale Scorchers in the Arizona Pickleball League. They talk about catching flights... as well as feelings for the great game of pickleball, and how it is being a female in the sport. .....They also ask if she uses astrology to determine h…

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5. "Dangly Earring Guy" w/ Michael Loyd 54:57

1y ago54:57

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5. Brant and Charles bring on Brant's Archnemesis... Michael Loyd.. a top 10 mens singles player (we think)... And realizes Michael is a cool dude and Brant may have just been Jealous. Charles says some things too.

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4. "The Orchard of Pickles" w/ Patrick Sullivan Jr. & Ashley Leroux 48:21

1y ago48:21

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Brant and Charles try to convince Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux that they would be exceptional players in the Arizona Pickleball League. Patrick and Ashley, the owners of the league, politely deflect this request. SInce Patrick also owns Jigsaw Health, they laughed about how Liquid IV sucks!…

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3. "FTP?" w/ Chad Stinson & Nick Hart 49:37

1y ago49:37

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Brant and Charles clear the air as to what FTP means with Chad Stinson and Nick Hart. Two players who travel around the country playing in tournaments and one who also plays dress up as a gladiator in the night time. They talk about Chads crippling gambling "addinktion" and some group therapy is also done.…

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2. "Ra or Na" w/ Scott Kilpatrick 40:02

1y ago40:02

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Brant and Charles bring on former Co owner of "Ra Sushi" and "Sauce Pizza & Wine" as well as current GM for the Arizona pickleball League- a professional league that brings together the best pickleball talent in AZ. We also legally change his last name.

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1. "People Talkin' Pickle" 18:35

1y ago18:35

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Former NFL star/Reality TV Legend Brant Weiss and former rocket scientist/Mr.proton Charles Darling discuss what to expect in what is soon to be the greatest pickleball podcast on earth.

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Welcome to the Dinking Around Podcast 0:53

1y ago0:53

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Welcome to the Dinking Around Podcast. Here is a quick overview of what to expect!

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Episode 208 - Adrian Gordon 1:16:47

1y ago1:16:47

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Adrian Gordon is an internationally performed composer and seasoned music educator and currently serves as the director of orchestras at Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC. In addition to teaching, Adrian is the founder of Leap Year Music Publishing, which publishes string music for elementary, middle, and high school ensembles. His composition…

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Episode 207 - Sixto Montesinos 1:19:51

1+ y ago1:19:51

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Dr. Sixto F. Montesinos Jr. is assistant professor of music and head of instrumental studies at Saint Mary’s College of California in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is an active Mexican-American conductor, flutist, music educator, and scholar researching new and effective ways to strengthen Mexican-American relations through the study and performan…

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Episode 206 - Vu Nguyen 1:06:36

1+ y ago1:06:36

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Vu Nguyen is the Director of Wind Ensembles and Conducting at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA. Prior to his appointment at the University of Connecticut, he served as the Director of Bands at the University of Indianapolis, was a conductor of the Wind Ensemble at Washington University in St. Louis, and was a visiting conductor of the In…

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Episode 205 - John Wojciechowski 1:09:26

2y ago1:09:26

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Saxophonist John Wojciechowski is originally from Detroit and has spent the last 18 years performing and teaching in Chicago. In addition to leading his own groups, he has performed or recorded with The Chicago Jazz Orchestra, The Chicago Jazz Ensemble, The Woody Herman Orchestra, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Clar…

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Episode 204 - Josh Johnson (w/ host Jake Walker) 55:51

2y ago55:51

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Joshua Johnson currently serves as the Associate Director of Bands at Traughber Junior High in Oswego, Illinois. Prior to coming to Oswego, Josh served as Director of Bands at North Kirkwood Middle School and Associate Director of Bands in Kirkwood, Missouri. Joshua attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he received his Bache…

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Episode 203 - Karen Fannin 1:10:07

2y ago1:10:07

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Karen Fannin is Professor, Director of Bands, and Interim Director of the School of Music at the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, teaches undergraduate and graduate conducting, instructs courses in music education, and provides leadership for all aspects of the UNO band program. Previously, Dr. Fannin …

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Episode 202 - Mary Cogswell 1:09:26

2+ y ago1:09:26

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Mary Cogswell is the current president of the South Dakota Bandmasters Association, the editor of the Beginning Band Adaptable series, and a long time beginning band teacher. If you teach beginners, this is the episode for you!

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Episode 201 - Kenneth Collins 1:38:22

2+ y ago1:38:22

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Biography Capt. Kenneth C. Collins, a native of Reno, Nevada, entered the Navy in 1989 and attended recruit training in San Diego, California. Upon completion of Musician "A" school, he served as a percussionist in fleet bands in Guam and Newport, Rhode Island. His first assignment upon receiving a commission as a limited duty officer bandmaster in…

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Episode 200 - Matthew Maslanka 1:22:00

2+ y ago1:22:00

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Matthew Maslanka is David Maslanka’s second son and the primary caretaker of David’s music. Born in New York City in 1982, he grew up listening to his father composing at the piano. From the age of 10, Matthew started helping out by making photocopies of scores and dubbing cassette tapes for David to send to conductors interested in the music. At 1…

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Episode 199 - Gary Green 1:11:57

2+ y ago1:11:57

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Gary Green is Director of Bands Emeritus at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Florida. Prior to joining the faculty at UM, Gary served for ten years as Director of Bands at the University of Connecticut. Gary joins the show today to discuss the important life lessons that music teachers need to know to build a culture of excelle…

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Episode 198 - Mark Connor 1:07:39

2+ y ago1:07:39

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For this episode I'm going to be sitting across from the microphone while Colin Peters interviews me. I have had pretty rough go of it during the pandemic and felt that it was the right moment to share some thoughts and encouragement from my own experience. Biography: Mark J. Connor (b. 1971) is a composer, conductor, educator, and podcaster who ha…

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Episode 196-- Kevin Sedatole 1:23:58

3y ago1:23:58

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Kevin Sedatole is the Director of Bands and Chair of the conducting area at Michigan State University. He has had a celebrated career in music as a conductor, clinician, teacher, and advocate for new music. Biography Kevin Sedatole serves as Director of Bands, Professor of Music, and Chair of the conducting area at the Michigan State University Col…

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Episode 195 - Glenn Eichelberger 1:08:25

3y ago1:08:25

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Glenn Eichelberger is the Director of Bands at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Glenn has been involved in HBCU bands for his entire career and joins the show to discuss his career and his experiences with HBCU excellence in music. Links: Glenn Eichelberger Holsinger: Prelude and Rondo Sheldon: 1,000 Cranes Nelhybel: Festivo Biography: Mr. …

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Episode 194 - Cam Stasa 1:55:56

3y ago1:55:56

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Cam Stasa is a well known figure in the marching arts community as the Director of Participant Relations for Music for All (Bands of America). She joins the show to discuss Music for All programs, her personal journey through music, and her prospective on winning and losing in competition. Links: Music for All Band of America Hall of Fame Biography…

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Episode 193 - Paula Crider 1:05:08

3y ago1:05:08

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Paula Crider has had an illustrious 33 year teaching career as a band director, 17 of those as the director of the University of Texas Longhorn Band. She continues to be powerful voice in the band community as a clinician and consultant. Links: Paula Crider Dahl: Sinfonietta Biography: Following a distinguished 33-year teaching career, Professor Pa…

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Episode 192 - JaRod Hall 1:19:51

3y ago1:19:51

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JaRod Hall is a band director in Irving, Texas and an up and coming composer at the beginning of his writing career. He is infectiously positive throughout our conversation about his creative journey, including a discussion of representation and why it matters for our students. Links: Shostakovich: Finale from Symphony no. 5 Hall: Brigid's Cross Bi…

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Episode 191 - Greg Bimm 1:53:15

3+ y ago1:53:15

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Greg Bimm has been the band director at Marian Catholic in Chicago for 44 years. During his time there his bands have been consistently excellent both on the marching field and on the stage, including Bands of America's Grand National Champion seven times and a whopping 40 straight years undefeated in their class at the Illinois Superstate competit…

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Episode 190 - Alfred Watkins 1:30:04

3+ y ago1:30:04

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Alfred Watkins was the longtime band director at Lasseter High School in Georgia and one of the finest band directors of his generation. He joins the show to talk about his career and share the wisdom from his 37 years as an instrumental music teacher. Links: Hindemith: Symphony in B-flat Reed: Russian Christmas Music Biography: Educator, conductor…

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Episode 189 - James Swearingen 1:18:08

3+ y ago1:18:08

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James Swearingen has composed over 700 published works and is one of the most recognizable names in the wind band community. He joins me to discuss not only his music but also the story his early career as a band director and some of the wisdom he has acquired over a stellar career. Links: Jager: Esprit de Corps Nestico: Boys of Wexford Swearingen:…

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Episode 188 - Ronnie Wooten 1:34:45

3+ y ago1:34:45

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Dr. Ronald Wooten is a professor of music at Northern Illinois University and has a long history of success as a band director and music educator. He joined the show to spin an entertaining story of his life and share some tremendous wisdom. Biography: Ronnie Wooten DMA, Professor of Music, believes that “It is absolutely critical for those of us w…

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Episode 187 - Colin Peters and Jake Walker 50:36

3+ y ago50:36

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In this special episode we welcome Colin Peters and Jake Walker to the podcast and interview them to learn their stories and hear their plans for the future of the podcast. Topics covered include origin stories, teaching during COVID, teaching beginners, and their answers to the big questions. Colin Peters Bio: Mr. Colin Peters has completed his fo…

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Episode 186 - Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin 1:07:23

3+ y ago1:07:23

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Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin is the director of bands at Penn State University. She joined the show to share the story of her career, challenges that she has faced, and some thoughts about concert band programming. Topics: Tonya's background and education. Representation matters! Programming music. Thoughts about teaching and conducting. Links: Tonya Mi…

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Episode 185 - Jared Cassedy 1:15:24

3+ y ago1:15:24

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Jared Cassedy is the current band director at Lexington High School in Massachusetts, after teaching in New Hampshire for many years. He was the 2015 recipient of the Grammy Music Educator of the Year award and offers some great perspective for all band directors. Topics: Jared's background growing up in New Hampshire, his education and training an…

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Episode 184 - Steve Danyew 1:03:52

3+ y ago1:03:52

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Steve Danyew is a composer living in Rochester, New York. He has written several very successful for band, including Magnolia Star and Into the Silent Land. Topics: Steve's background growing up and his musical education. Steve plays saxophone and I sing a few notes! Steve's music, including Magnolia Star and the story behind Into the Silent Land. …

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Episode 183 - Frank Troyka 1:20:12

3+ y ago1:20:12

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Frank Troyka was a longtime band director in Richardson, Texas and now serves as an adjunct instructor at SMU, educational consultant for Conn-Selmer, and director of education for System Blue. Topics: Frank's background growing up in several different locations and the story of how he ended up in Texas. Meeting Eddie Green at Western Michigan and …

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Episode 182 - Allan McMurray 1:21:16

3+ y ago1:21:16

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Allan McMurray enjoyed a 35 year career as the Director of Bands at the University of Colorado. Over the course of his remarkable career he has earned numerous honors and awards and is a past president of CBDNA. Topics: Allan’s background in music and his early influences. The influence of H. Robert Reynolds on Allan’s career and some thoughts abou…

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Episode 181 - Mark Spede 1:22:29

3+ y ago1:22:29

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Mark Spede is the band director at Clemson University and the current president of the College Band Directors National Association. In this episode he shares his story and talks about CBDNA’s role in funding the aerosol study at the University of Colorado. Topics: Mark’s background and musical origin story. His journey from marching band novice to …

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Episode 180 - Michael Giannetta 1:13:27

4y ago1:13:27

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Michael Giannetta is the band director at Oyster Bay High School on Long Island. He has been a band director for 18 years and joins the show to talk about his program and also the Long Island Wind Ensemble. Topics: Michael’s background and the program at Oyster Bay High School. Thoughts about switching beginners. Michael’s experience at the America…

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Episode 179 - Susan L. Smith 1:09:33

4y ago1:09:33

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Susan L. Smith has taught general, choral, and instrumental music at the elementary through collegiate level in Florida, Virginia and Alabama and has served as an author, clinician, conductor, and adjudicator across the United States Topics: Susan’s early career and education, including the lessons she learned from her mother, who was a high school…

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Episode 178 - Scott Rush 1:10:11

4y ago1:10:11

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Scott Rush is the Director of Fine and Performing Arts in Dorchester School District Two in South Carolina and is the former Director of Bands at Wando High School. He is the lead author of the "Habits" series published by GIA and is an active conductor, adjudicator and clinician. Topics: Scott’s background and early teaching career. Studying with …

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Episode 177 - Nicholas Williams 1:13:16

4y ago1:13:16

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Nicholas Williams is an Associate Professor of Music, Music Director and Conductor of the Wind Symphony and Concert Band at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. He joins the show to talk about growing up and starting his career in Texas and his recent move to Australia. Topics: Nick’s origin story growing up in Texas, the role of the church in hi…

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Episdoe 176 - Curtis Gaesser 1:09:39

4y ago1:09:39

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Curtis Gaesser has been the band director at Folsom High School in Sacramento, one of the most successful jazz programs in the country, for the past 37 years. Topics: Curtis’ background growing up in Hawai’i and the story of how he ended up at Folsom High School The importance of good administrators. The band program at Folsom High School, particul…

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Episode 175 - Mike Howard 1:19:40

4y ago1:19:40

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Mike Howard is the band director at Vandegrift High School in Austin, Texas. Under his direction, the Vandegrift Band has won numerous awards and honors and most recently was the 2019 BOA Grand National Champion. Topics: Mike’s background in Texas and his early career, including the story of how he opened Vandegrift High School. Advice from Eddie G…

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Episode 174 - Daniel Morrison 59:04

4y ago59:04

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Daniel Morrison is the Director of Bands at Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas where he and the the bands under his direction have performed at the Midwest Clinic, marched in both the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Parade, and been consistent Bands of America Regional, Super Regional and Grand National Finalists. Topics: D…

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Episode 173 - Scott Edgar 1:13:17

4y ago1:13:17

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Scott Edgar is a music education professor and band director at Lake Forest College and the author of Music Education and Social Emotional Learning. Topics: Scott’s background, education, and early teaching positions. The basics of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) The application of SEL concepts at each level of band teaching. Using SEL to teach equ…

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Episode 172 - Christian Michael Folk 1:34:25

4y ago1:34:25

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Christian Michael Folk is a graduate student in music education at the University of South Carolina and the creator of the Diverse Composers of Wind Band Music database. He joins the show to tell the story of his young career and to share the story of how the database came to exist, some of the criticisms he faces, and thoughts about diversity in m…

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Episode 171 - Eric Jimenez 1:46:41

4y ago1:46:41

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Eric Jimenez is a co-host of The Score podcast and assistant band director at Prairie View A&M University. He joins the show for an exceptional conversation about his career, being a Latino band director, and ways that we can create more culturally responsive classrooms. Topics: The score podcast and the story of Eric’s music journey, including the…

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