829: How To Make Your Band Sound Better Right Now
Evan VanDoren shares practical advice about everyone playing and breathing more that you can use today, plus he talks about his new role with SCV.
828: Bluecoats Arrangers on 2019’s “The Bluecoats”
Doug Thrower and Tom Rarick talk about the process of creating the joyful Beatles production that was so loved by audiences this Summer.
827: A First Year Band Director Tackles Band Camp
Jacob Weinstein discusses struggles, surprises, successes, and the ongoing battle with the copy machine.
826: Maximizing Rehearsal Time
Tom Augnst, Shane Gwaltney, and Joe Hobbs show you how to get more done and keep energy up in rehearsals.
825: Marching Percussion in Elementary School
Tim interviews directors, students, and parents from Old Bridge Elementary Drumline who performed at Drumline Battle in Indy.
824: 2019 DCI Wrap-up Pt. 2
Tim and Jerome talk about the corps that performed from 9th to 1st place on Friday at Semifinals at DCI World Championships.
823: 2019 DCI Wrap-up Pt. 1
Tim and Jerome Horne give real time reactions to the corps that performed from 18th to 10th place on Friday at Semifinals at DCI World Championships.
822: Brain Games- Tips and Tricks
Does music make you smarter? Plus we discuss the cognitive load of marching band, and using breath to bring emotion to performances.
821: Brain Games- Bad Habits and Good Habits
Brendon Mizener discusses the importance of mirroring, the mental rep, and ear protection.
820: Bluecoats 2019 – Stop Start Keep
Bluecoats Program Coordinator Dean Westman shares this method of organizing the growth of your program.