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Dr. Michael Holland & Nicholas Blue | Break Ranks 2025 - Ep. 4 Oct 08, 2025

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Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season! Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.

Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partner, Outrun the Sun (outrunthesun.org)

This week, Dan speaks with Dr. Michael Holland, Head Band Director, and Nicholas Blue, Assistant Band Director at Franklin H.S., TN.

Mike Tomaro | Culture Before Content - Ep. 70 Oct 06, 2025

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In this episode, David speaks with Mike Tomaro, Professor Emeritus, Duquesne University, and Director of the 2026 Jazz Band of America!

Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/zKcQr6LXTVQ?feature=share

Joining Us! Susan L. Smith | Music for All 50th Anniversary Podcast, Episode 13 Oct 02, 2025

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Joining Us today is Susan L. Smith, President and CEO of RWS Music Company and the Southern Division President of NAfME (National Association for Music Education). Smith has been involved in MFA programming at various levels—as a BOA band director, as the inaugural coordinator of the Chamber Music National Festival, and currently as the coordinator of Student Workshops at National Festival, a member of the Educational Advisory Committee, and a 2026 Music for All Hall of Fame inductee.

In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and the people who shaped the legacy of Music for All and Bands of America. Hosted by the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, tune into this series every Thursday through the end of 2025. Listen as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future—one story at a time.

Kathleen Heuer, Richard C. Crain, Andrew Robles | Break Ranks 2025 - Ep. 3 Oct 01, 2025

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Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partner, Outrun the Sun (outrunthesun.org)

This week, Dan speaks with Kathleen Heuer, Music for All 50th Anniversary Project Manager, Richard C. Crain, Retired President of The Midwest Clinic, & Andrew Robles, Member of The Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band.

Orien Landis | Culture Before Content - Ep. 69 Sep 30, 2025

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In this episode, David speaks with Orien Landis, Director of Bands at American Fork H.S., UT, and Band Vice President of the Utah Music Educators Association!

Watch this episode with video: https://www.youtube.com/live/AOfgaygdMAs?feature=shared

Joining Us! Bob Morrison | Music for All 50th Anniversary Podcast, Episode 12 Sep 25, 2025

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Joining Us today is Bob Morrison, founder of Music for All and current CEO of Quadrant Research. Morrison has been a longtime supporter of BOA, even prior to the MFA days, and has collaborated in multiple capacities, including multiple terms as a member of the board.

Chuck Henson | Break Ranks 2025 - Ep. 2 Sep 24, 2025

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Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partner, Outrun the Sun (outrunthesun.org)

This week, Dan speaks with the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, Music for All Hall of Fame member & host of the “Joining Us!” podcast, here on the Music for All Podcast Network.

Dr. Heidi Welch | Culture Before Content - Ep. 68 Sep 22, 2025

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In this episode, David speaks with Dr. Heidi Welch, Director of Music Education at Vermont State University Castleton!

Watch this episode with video: https://www.youtube.com/live/nbmyIZrNYsU?feature=shared

Joining Us! Rich Frazier, John Pollard, and Dan Potter | Music for All 50th Anniversary Podcast, Episode 11 Sep 18, 2025

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Joining Us today, including host Chuck Henson, are four Bands of America announcers of the past, present, and future. Rich Frazier started out at BOA Summer Camp as both a camper and a SWAG before serving several years as an announcer in the 1980s. John Pollard announces for both BOA Championships and the Music for All National Festival and is a member of the Board Of Directors. Dan Potter, in addition to his work as a journalist and radio personality, is a longtime announcer for BOA and host of our marching season podcast Break Ranks! Hear more from Dan and guests every Wednesday throughout BOA season.

Jarrett Lipman | Culture Before Content - Ep. 67 Sep 15, 2025

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In this episode, David speaks with Jarrett Lipman, Director of Bands at Vandegrift H.S., TX, and Brass Caption Manager for the Boston Crusaders!

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/nEWLdNix-U0?feature=share

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