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The Bandmasters Podcast

The Bandmasters Podcast

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 26: Dr. Rodney C. Dorsey, Indiana University

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2019/06/10

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 and for providing an interview space at Quinlan & Fabish in Burr Ridge, Illinois.FULL BIO from info.music.indiana.eduRodney Dorsey was previously director

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Episode 25: James F. Keene, University of Illinois

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2019/01/31

“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. Scott Barnas and I to talk about adapting music for ensembles, the role of a university director of bands, and commissioning new works. Professor Keene also

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00:53:49

Episode 24: Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, O'Fallon...

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2019/01/29

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 goals of doing “all the things.”Check out FloMarching’s feature on O’Fallon Township during the band’s recent BOA Grand National Championship Semi-Finals

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Episode 23: Gary Smith, University of Illinois, and...

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2019/01/14

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, his teaching career, favorite pieces of music, The System, and reflects on some of his highlights with the University of Illinois Bands. Dr. Birdwell

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Episode 22: Robert Herrings, Director of Bands, Henry...

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2018/11/21

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 bands I have heard. The intro and outro music is Robert’s band performing Candide Suite: The Best of All Possible Worlds arranged by Clare Grundman and

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Episode 21: John Thomson, Retired, New Trier High...

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2018/09/17

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,...

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2018/08/25

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. Pearson was also gracious enough to be my first long distance guest over Skype - my special thanks to him for sitting down in this interview. Intro and outro

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Episode 19: Jim Stombres, Retired, St. Charles North, IL

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2018/08/16

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 inspired as we all move into the next school year!FULL BIOMr. Stombres is retired after more than 30 years as director of bands in three suburban Chicago

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00:50:43

Episode 18: Arris Golden, Assistant Director of...

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2018/08/09

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 BIOArris Golden is the assistant director of bands and associate director of the Spartan Marching Band at Michigan State University.Before joining the faculty at Michigan State

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Episode 17: Wendy Higdon, Director of Bands,...

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2018/08/04

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 her spare time, running the website www.onandoffthepodium.com. Her site provides thoughts on teaching band and supplies free resources for music teachers of

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Episode 16: Scott Casagrande, Director of Bands, John...

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2018/07/28

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 upbringing, resources for selecting literature, and assessment in music. Scott also talks about the many resources we have as music teachers, including the

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Episode 15: Daniel Moore, Retired, Naperville North...

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2018/07/21

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 marching band. Dan's recent endeavors include a larger focus on publishing his method book, original compositions, and arrangements, clinician services, and

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Episode 14: Rachel Maxwell, Traughber Junior High,...

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2018/07/13

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!

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Episode 13: Chip De Stefano, Director of Bands,...

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2018/07/03

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.

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Episode 12: Barry Houser, Director of Athletic Bands,...

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2017/03/01

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 more! BIO Barry L. Houser is the Associate Director of Bands, Director of the Marching Illini, and Director of the Fighting Illini Athletic Bands

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Episode 11: Ray Cramer, Director Emeritus, Indiana...

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2016/07/10

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 music, and even Mike's time as a graduate student under Professor Cramer. So much history and information, and so little time! We hope to have both of

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Episode 10: Stephen G. Peterson, University of Illinois

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2016/05/18

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 directors. Dr. Peterson was very gracious with his time, and offered some insight on moving into a new program, setting up a band for success, and his opinions

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Episode 9: Edwin Franko Goldman and Bruce Houseknecht

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2016/03/24

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 include over 150 works for band and the founding of the Goldman Band of New York City and the American Bandmasters Association. Bruce Houseknecht was

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Episode 008: Don Owens, Northwestern University,...

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2016/03/03

Featured music: Joyous Celebration, by Don Owens. Chunky Monkey, by Don Owens. 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 teaching tips for band directors everywhere. Don Owens, Coordinator Emeritus

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Episode 007 (No, not THAT episode 7): James...

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2015/12/22

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 Symphonic Band and teaches studio trumpet, wind conducting, brass methods and in the music theory program. He also has conducted the Opera@Augustana Orchestra,

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