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.
Retired Colonel Thomas Palmatier shares what drew him to join the military and reflects on his more than 37 years in the United States Army where he served in a wide array of assignments including Leader and Commander of the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own." Since retirement, Palmatier has kept very active and has recently been named Editor of School Band and Orchestra Magazine.
It all started when his junior high school band director told his dad that he thought Ted would make a great band director. Who knew that 50 plus years later he would have degrees in music education, music performance and law. With experience in the music industry, Ted Piechocinski is now director of one of the finest college music business programs in the nation and author of a comprehensive book: The Music Industry - Where Creativity Meets Business.
Dr. Ken Dye shares his journey from a student in California to becoming the Director of Bands at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Dye talks about the role the band plays in preparing his students for their life after college.
Les Taylor and Charlie have a conversation on the importance of listening to music and the need to create dedicated time to help expand our musical palettes.
John Armato makes his second visit to the podcast to talk about all that went into his CD, The Drummer Loves Ballads. It's a fascinating story, one you will enjoy.
Dr. Heidi Kay Begay and Dr. Garrett Hope share what to expect with the Ultimate Music Business Summit coming up January 6 - 8, 2022.
Paul Murtha served as Chief Arranger for "Pershing's Own," The United States Army Band from 2001 to 2016. Today, he continues writing and has over 600 published works to his credit. Since his first theory class with his high school band director, Paul Murtha shares an interesting journey that has led him to become a national treasure in the band arranging world.
As a little kid, Mike Lawson loved to sing. Then a friend's father changed his life by teaching him his first four guitar chords. His love for music grew but he only had a limited path in traditional school music ensembles. Mike dropped out of high school and started playing in bands. Today, as publisher of SBO, Jazz Ed, Choral Director and MME Magazines, Mike hopes to provide content to help teachers inspire students to succeed in music, school and life.
George Hattendorf, retired director of bands at Mountain Ridge High School, Phoenix, AZ talks about his 47 plus year career and offers that band directors have two choices....stand on the sideline and complain or get involved and be a part of the change. George chose the latter for all the right reasons and in doing so, offered his students lifetime experiences.
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