The Bandmasters Podcast

We had a lot of fun sitting down with Dr. Menghini, and as usual, we learned something. We know you'll all enjoy hearing Dr. Menghini talk about time management, his first years teaching, and his thoughts on education.

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 a great guest, and talked to us about selecting great literature and planning for a wind ensemble as opposed to a symphonic band. Chip is also an

Our interview with Ken Snoeck, Director Emeritus of Lake Park High School in Roselle, IL. Ken talks about his compositions, running a successful band program in the concert and marching areas, and gives advice to younger teachers on "burnout."

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 in band history dating back to the early 1900s.

In part 1, Ted Lega, Director Emeritus at Joliet Township High School and Troy Middle School, talks expression in music, and discusses his musical mentors, including Dr. Harry Begian. Part 2 coming soon, including the history of the Joliet Township band, and Ted Lega's musical upbringing.

Greg Bimm, Director of Bands at Marian Catholic High School, talks luck, the perfect phrase, and Taco John's.