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What makes BANDWAGON different from other band-related podcasts? Rather than focusing only on music education topics, it’s meant for anybody who ever did band. And in a world where not everybody “gets” band, it can be a challenge for people who do. With news, commentary, and advocacy from the band world (concert and marching; scholastic, community, and service bands), and entertaining conversations with band leaders and participants alike ... this podcast aims to create community through ban ...
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Episode 14: "Things We Thought We Understood"
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SHOW NOTES Episode 014 • May 27, 2024 FIRST STRAIN News ‘n’ Notes: • Oklahoma town-band culture to be researched for upcoming book: https://www.normantranscript.com/news/forthcoming-book-to-address-band-culture-in-oklahoma-from-1880-1940/article_11afc31a-f67a-11ee-b9b1-536a58ee7c13.html https://www.purcellregister.com/stories/strike-up-the-band,101…
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SHOW NOTES Episode 013 • May 20, 2024 FIRST STRAIN News ‘n’ Notes: • Darrin Davis retires as Broken Arrow HS band director after 31 years: https://www.facebook.com/theBABuzz/posts/pfbid0ZfGt7qvg3UsMLzzyexuZ3vBxbMJNZbeTeVq7BAnBBAmnZb8AW4k3xGEVakFpMbaRl • Nebraska Conhusker Marching Band drum major news: https://nptelegraph.com/news/local/education/a…
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SHOW NOTES Episode 012 • May 13, 2024 FIRST STRAIN News ‘n’ Notes: • University of Rio Grande adds football and a band: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/university-of-rio-grande-relaunches-football-adds-marching-band/ar-AA1nwIgZ https://highlandcountypress.com/sports/university-rio-grande-adding-football-marching-band-fall-25#gsc.tab=0 https:…
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SHOW NOTES Episode 011 • May 5, 2024 FIRST STRAIN News ‘n’ Notes: • Irondequoit Concert Band begins its 50th anniversary season: https://www.democratandchronicle.com/things-to-do/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2322794-irondequoit-concert-band-50th-anniversary-spring-concert http://www.irondequoitband.org https://nysmusic.com/2024/04/10/irondequoit…
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Episode 10: "COVID, Creatives and Community"
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SHOW NOTES Episode 010 • April 29th, 2024 FIRST STRAIN News ‘n’ Notes: • James Madison University sends off its Director of Bands https://www.facebook.com/JMUSchoolofMusic/posts/pfbid0XUUSrKAX6NuwkUZp7i16K3aXS7Q76vHRaEExamuhvtzcSCw6E2arNfCqVnKixzFDl https://www.jmu.edu/music/people/profiles/ensemble-profiles/bolstad-stephen.shtml JMU concert livest…
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SHOW NOTES Episode 009 • April 22, 2024 FIRST STRAIN News ‘n’ Notes: • William Woods University (Fulton, MO) to establish marching band (oh, and a football team): https://news.williamwoods.edu/william-woods-to-establish-first-ever-marching-pep-and-concert-band/ https://abc17news.com/news/fulton/2023/10/17/recruitment-underway-for-new-william-woods-…
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Episode 8: "There Must Be Some Misunderstanding"
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SHOW NOTES Episode 008 • April 15, 2024 FIRST STRAIN:News ‘n’ Notes: • The Cadets drum and bugle corps organization files for bankruptcy https://cadets.org/cadets-arts-entertainment-cae-files-bankruptcy https://www.mcall.com/2024/04/04/beyond-heartbroken-internationally-known-allentown-cadets-drum-corps-which-left-lehigh-valley-last-year-files-for-…
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Episode 007 • April 8, 2024 FIRST STRAIN News ‘n’ Notes: • NCAA Pep Band feel-good stories https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39796519/idaho-yale-marching-band-ncaa-march-madness http://www.duqsm.com/junior-jays-rock-omaha-for-the-dukes/ SECOND STRAIN Topic: Behind the Scenes: BandWagon Musical Interludes imslp.org TRIO This we…
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Episode 006 • April 1, 2024 FIRST STRAIN News ‘n’ Notes: • Sousa’s March Mania – we have a winner! https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Educational/Sousas-March-Mania/ SECOND STRAIN Topic: The 10th anniversary of the miracle 2013 Iron Bowl finish – and a tale of keeping your head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgQjW4B_5c8 TRIO This week’s interview …
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Episode 005 • March 25, 2024 FIRST STRAIN News ‘n’ Notes: • Penn State gift: SECOND STRAIN Topic: What’s in a Name? The link between Star Trek and band. TRI…
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Episode 4: "Making the Best of a Good Situation"
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Episode 004 • March 18, 2024 • “Making the Best of a Good Situation” FIRST STRAIN: News ‘n’ Notes • Alumni of The Sonic Boom of the South tours with Drake and J. Cole https://www.blackenterprise.com/jsu-sonic-boom-alumni-band-touring-with-drake-and-j-cole/ https://www.jsumsnews.com/its-all-a-blur-jsu-sonic-boom-of-the-south-alumni-band-touring-with…
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Episode 003 • March 11, 2024 • “Enjoy (Band) Life” FIRST STRAIN: News ‘n’ Notes • West Virginia University band practice facility controversy: https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/wvu-marching-band-alumni-disappointed-over-universitys-new-plan-build-practice-field-off-campus/6P2VERYPGNB4HGFTFXSOTDCJ6E/ https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/west-virginia-…
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Episode 1: "Every Podcast Has An Origin Story"
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Episode 001 • March 4, 2024 • “Every Podcast Has An Origin Story” INTRODUCTION Wondering how to start a podcast? Rob is, even as the trailer and first two episodes of his podcast drop. The difference is, he's got help. After listening to this episode, you’ll have some insight into why this podcast is off and running ... and you'll laugh. A lot. So …
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Episode 002 • March 4, 2024 • “Culture Before Technique” FIRST STRAIN: News ‘n’ Notes • Ralph Yarl makes Missouri All-State Band a year after being mistaken for an intruder and shot: https://abcnews.go.com/US/ralph-yarl-named-missouri-state-band-months-after/story?id=106232534 • University of Arizona marching band wins 2023 Sudler Trophy: https://n…
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Hey band! That means people involved with marching bands, concert bands, wind ensembles … school bands, community bands, service bands … People who enjoy band music. People who enjoy band life. Being a person who “gets” band can be a challenge in a world full of people who don’t. We have to support each other. We have to create our own little BANDW…
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