Dec 12, 2018
The conversation today is with my good friend Matthew Potter who teaches middle school band in Chaska, MN. Matt has a lot of great insight for how to lead a band program at the middle school level. In our conversation today we get into the details of how Matt structures his lesson program and...
Dec 7, 2018
Today’s guest is Dan Tewalt who teaches band at Wayzata High School in Wayzata, MN. Dan is a good friend and band colleague. He is a 2008 Phantom Regiment Alum and brings this knowledge and insight into his band classroom. Today Dan and I cover a bunch of topics including how his time in drum...
Nov 14, 2018
Today’s guest is Steve Schmitz who teaches high school band and world drumming at St.Louis Park High School, in St.Louis Park, MN. Steve is a class act and top-notch educator who I think you will enjoy listening to and hearing about his program. In addition to discussing the St.Louis Park...
Nov 7, 2018
Mankato State
University
Michael
Thursby - Director of Athletic BandsToday I am chatting with Michael Thursby, director of Athletic Bands and Percussion at the Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN. Mike is my first, of what I hope to be many, collegiate guests. In this episode...
Oct 31, 2018
Today I am talking with Tony Boldt who teaches at Kasson-Mantorville high school in Kasson, MN, just outside of Rochester. Tony is a passionate teacher working to build his dream program. Today Tony talks with me about program growing pains, splitting ensembles, and shares some of his experiences...