1049: DCI Rewatch- Star of Indiana 1993
John Campese, Jon Dulaney, and Chaz Waldrip discuss this wildly innovative and controversial show that changed the activity.
1048: TX Bands Season Wrap-up
The crew that watched and blogged about hundreds of shows this Fall talk about their favorites, trends in the activity, and the return of marching events.
1047: BOA Today- Season Wrap-up
We look back at a fantastic season of performances and great stories of the people making our activity special.
1046: Utilizing Bass Guitar in Marching Ensembles
Shilo Stroman shares advice on the most effective way to include bass guitar in your show.
1045: BOA Today: Week of Grand Nationals
We launch into Grand Nationals with stories about the power of parent volunteers, the purpose of the judge at band contests, and we meet a band “Grandpa.”
1044: The Power of Parent Volunteers
Christopher Brown, the head band dad at Homestead HS, explains why being a parent volunteer is so important and so rewarding.
1043: BOA Today- Week of Nov. 6
We highlight color guard with the story of two deaf color guard members, a principal who performed with her school’s guard, color guard captains, and explain how general effect is judged.
1042: Advice for Band Director Spouses
Getting involved and joining the adventure of their director spouse has kept their marriages strong and happy.
1041: BOA Today- Week of Oct. 30
College Band Directors give an insider look at their job, Barry Morgan talks about being a BOA Contest Director, Mike Leitzke explains how he judges electronics, and Mike Wells from Plymouth-Canton talks about their over the top show!
1040: Regaining Our Perspective This Season
Dr. Mary White shares strategies and concepts to help your team keep things in perspective and take care of your students this Fall.