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Michael Levine of the Dallas Brass and Diane Koutsulis Aug 18, 2020

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Michael Levine, founder of the Dallas Brass, talks about Harmony Bridge, a program where students perform for impacted members of the community. Diane Koutsulis, the daughter of Greek immigrants shares how winning a brand-new Lincoln Continental at age 2 ½ changed her life and how The Go Go's We've Got the Beat helped pave the way for her to have an incredible career as a high school band director.

Alfred Watkins Aug 11, 2020

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He began on a trumpet with only two valves and through his hard work and persistence, became one of our nation's finest high school band directors. Alfred Watkins talks about growing up and going to school in Jackson, Georgia and how he built the nationally acclaimed Lassiter High School Band program. He continues to make a difference in the band directing world through his work as a clinician, guest conductor and by serving as the President of the Minority Band Directors National Association.

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and Composer Willie Owens Aug 04, 2020

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Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser talks about the important role a teacher plays in a child's experience and discusses the new Essential Elements Band Talk podcast that has recently been released. Composer Willie Owens shares how he got the bug to own a Corvette and chats about the influence teachers made in his life and his wish to be able to have one more conversation with Vaclav Nelhybel.

Allan McMurray Jul 29, 2020

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Allan McMurray's career includes 35 years as Chair of the Conducting Faculty and Director of Bands at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Having only played the trumpet in his high school orchestra, this pre-law major's love of music led him to a career that has had a profound impact on band directors of all levels. He is a conductor, clinician and teacher par excellence, and the experiences Allan shares provides us a clear vision into a man who has a passion for music and for music making.

Composer and Arranger Paul Lavender Shares His Journey Jul 20, 2020

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Paul Lavender, Internationally known and respected composer and arranger and Vice President of Instrumental Publications at Hal Leonard shares the story of growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. From copying parts for Ken Snoeck while an undergrad at Central Michigan University to working with John Williams and the President's Own, The United States Marine Band, Paul's story is one of the good that comes when you are willing to pay your dues. Informative, Entertaining and Inspiring.

Stan Schoonover and Bob Buckner Jul 14, 2020

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Stan Schoonover of Fairfax County, VA talks about turning down a science scholarship to become a band director and Bob Buckner of Waynesville, NC shares his story of a $50 per semester scholarship he received to pursue his dream. Two great band directors who had incredible careers offer a look at what led them to be so successful. They are living proof that hard work and persistence makes all the difference in the world.

Jerry Hoover, An American Bandmaster Jul 08, 2020

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Jerry Hoover takes us through his 50-plus year career. From his days as a student at Drury College to becoming the Director of Bands at Southwest Missouri State University, Jerry shares his secrets of success: hard work, a can-do attitude, being a good musician, loving teaching, bringing music to the people, and being creative. This is an enjoyable conversation you will not want to miss.

Dr. Danielle Gaudry & Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Jul 01, 2020

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Dr. Danielle Gaudry, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Cal State East Bay shares her story. Influenced by a father who played guitar and could not read music, Danielle's journey is fascinating and highlights the fact that there is no "right" way for students to start their musical journeys. Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and Charlie chat about ways directors should prepare for fall classes.

Kevin Lepper and Dr. Bruce Moss Jun 21, 2020

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Kevin Lepper provides some strategies to get your percussionists ready for the fall, including marching band and the year in total. Dr. Bruce Moss, Director of Bands at Bowling Green (OH) State University and Conductor of the Wheaton (IL) Municipal Band shares his story and provides some history and insights on the Wheaton Band's 90 years as a community treasure.

Glen Schneider and Scott Teeple Jun 15, 2020

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Glen Schneider of Metea Valley High School hopes to inspire students to learn and repeatedly asks them "Why Music?" Scott Teeple, Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin - Madison stresses the human side of band directing. In addition to knowing the score and being an excellent musician, the conductor must allow themselves to be vulnerable, knowing their students will not take risks until they do as well.

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