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Episode 35: "Character, Culture, and Storytelling"

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Episode 035 • October 21, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes:
 
• Eastern Senior High School Blue & White Marching Machine gets a street named after it
 
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/community/dc-high-school-marching-band-honored-with-new-street-name-eastern-high-school/65-ffcb8e39-d753-486f-a5cf-940038aa5eee
 
https://www.wjla.com/news/local/eastern-high-marching-band-northeast-historic-street-renamed-blue-white-marching-machine-way-music-art-campus-north-carolina-17th-a-street-music-high-stepping-communty
 
 
• Jackson State University names its fourth-ever female drum major
 
https://hbcugameday.com/2024/09/30/hbcu-band-names-fourth-woman-in-its-history-as-drum-major/
 
links
 
 
 
SECOND STRAIN
 
Topic:
 
http://www.hustlebelt.com/2013/8/16/4622774/2013-mac-positional-rankings-marching-bands
 
 
TRIO
 
This week’s interview guest: SCOTT MONTY
 
https://scottmonty.com/
https://www.prsa.org/person/monty-scott
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmonty/
 
 
 
DOGFIGHT
 
Topic: Hammerton’s Allentown Story (first in a series, no doubt)
 
 
CODA
 
Topic: Theodore Roethke, poet
 
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roethke
 
 
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Episode 34: "...Although It May Not Be Seen From the Valley"

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Episode 34 • October 14, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes:
 
• Laguna Beach Community Concert Band celebrates 25 years
 
https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/keeping-the-beat-community-concert-band-celebrates-its-25th-year/
 
• News item title: Savannah State University gets its first white drum major
 
https://hbcugameday.com/2024/09/13/hbcu-band-appoints-its-first-ever-white-drum-major/
 
 
 
SECOND STRAIN
 
Topic: “What, Me Worry?” Two college bands schedule a play-date
 
 
TRIO
 
This week’s interview guest: MICHAEL COOGAN, continued!
 
Dover Community Band: www.facebook.com/dovercommunityband/
www.youtube.com/@DoverCommunityBand/videos
 
 
DOGFIGHT
 
Topic: The SMU band makes commentary
 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/acc/2024/09/30/smu-football-band-sad-war-chant-florida-state/75450124007/
 
 
CODA: a Joke!
 
 
 
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Episode 33: "Over Every Mountain There Is a Path..."

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Episode 033 • October 7, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes:
 
• Woodley Concert Band celebrates 50 years
 
wokingham.today/woodley-concert-band-celebrates-half-a-century-of-music-making/
 
www.woodleyconcertband.org.uk
 
• Grant nets Woodward band new instruments
 
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/positively-cincinnati/woodward-band-marches-to-new-tune-after-hamilton-county-grant-gets-them-brand-new-instruments
 
 
SECOND STRAIN
 
Topic: An Allentown memory
 
 
TRIO
 
This week’s interview guest: MICHAEL COOGAN
 
Dover Community Band: www.facebook.com/dovercommunityband/
www.youtube.com/@DoverCommunityBand/videos
 
 
DOGFIGHT
 
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Episode 32: "When Podcasts Collide"

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Episode 032 • September 30, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes:
 
• News item title: Mississippi band bus crash
 
www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/09/20/two-people-killed-in-crash-involving-bus-carrying-mississippi-community-college-marching-band/
 
• Michigan Marching Band gets a new field
 
https://record.umich.edu/articles/marching-band-takes-possession-of-new-elbel-field-facility/
 
 
 
SECOND STRAIN
 
Topic: Band Shorthand, and an “Allentown” call-to-action
 
J. Birney Crum Stadium: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Birney_Crum_Stadium
 
 
TRIO
 
This week’s interview guest: KYLE SMITH
 
The Growing Band Director Podcast: sites.google.com/view/the-growing-band-director/home
 
https://sites.google.com/a/westbrookschools.org/westbrook-high-school-instrumental-music/teachers
 
 
DOGFIGHT
 
Topic: Whose idea was this anyway?
 
 
CODA
 
Topic: The other half of the BandWagon/Growing Band Director Podcast home-and-home series
(BW-featured episode drops on November 4, 2024)
 
GBDP’s video channel: www.youtube.com/@thegrowingbanddirectorpodc7296/videos
 
 
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Episode 31: "Your Best Is Good Enough"

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Episode 031 • September 23, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes:
 
• Cairns Municipal Band new-building update
 
www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/band-marches-on-2024-09-07
 
• 2025 Rose Parade bands announced
 
tournamentofroses.com/2025-band-announcement/
 
 
 
SECOND STRAIN
 
Topic: Alma Mater memories
 
 
TRIO
 
This week’s interview guest: DONNA MORSE
 
newhorizonsmusic.org/board
www.mnhband.org/directors
 
www.nelsontownband.org/home
 
snowpond.org/music-faculty/661-director-of-jazz-studies
 
 
DOGFIGHT
 
Topic: US Navy Band’s “Lion King” medley
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNSjgay9GYA
 
 
CODA
 
Topic: Listener Clarification
 
 
 
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Episode 30: "Starred Thoughts"

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Episode 030 • September 16, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes:
 
• Florida State band War Chant controversy
 
https://www.si.com/college-football/florida-state-band-why-war-chant-no-longer-played-third-downs
 
https://www.tomahawknation.com/florida-state-football-fsu-seminoles-college-cfb-acc-norvell-team-roster-schedule-game/2024/9/5/24236816/edm-marching-chiefs-issue-statement-third-down-warchant-music-stadium-changes-petition-fans-band-dj
 
• High School Band fan-greeting salute controversy
 
https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/louisville/2024/09/03/ohio-louisville-high-school-marching-band-alters-greeting-fans-stark-county-fair-nazi-salute/75054198007/
 
 
SECOND STRAIN, TRIO, DOGFIGHT, CODA
 
Topic: George N. Parks, on the 14th anniversary of his passing
 
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_N._Parks
 
www.dci.org/news/eyes-with-pride-mourning-the-loss-of-umass-band-leader-george-n-parks
 
https://artsedresearch.typepad.com/blog/2010/09/george-n-parks-1953-2010-a-life-in-context.html
 
UMass Marching Band “Let’s Groove” audio courtesy of Michael LeClerc
 
 
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Episode 29: "Long Story Medium"

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Episode 029 • September 9, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes:
 
• Calvin University Launches New Marching Band Program
 
https://calvin.edu/stories/calvin-university-launches-new-marching-band-program-led-veteran-director
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx-moGS3nzw
 
• Obituary: Pennsylvania band director Gregory Shreckengost
 
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/leader-vindicator/name/gregory-shreckengost-obituary?id=56171187
 
 
 
SECOND STRAIN
 
Topic: Quiet Dignity and Grace After a World-Class Error
 
BBC news story: www.bbc.com/news/articles/clylrzgzxn8o
 
Original RSPBA championship results announcement: pipingpress.com/2024/08/17/worlds-2024-results-inveraray-for-the-third-time/
 
Correction: https://pipingpress.com/2022/08/19/rspba-admits-error-in-4b-result-at-worlds/
 
And: www.pipesdrums.com/article/rspba-publishes-incorrect-worlds-grade-1-overall-result-sfu-confirmed-third-as-announced/
 
Post-championships opinion piece: pipingpress.com/2019/08/24/observations-on-the-world-pipe-band-championships/
 
More on the World Pipe Band Championships: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Pipe_Band_Championships
 
 
TRIO
 
Topic: Uxbridge HS Band, 25 Years Later
 
 
DOGFIGHT
 
Topic: Mean, Nasty, Ugly Things
 
 
CODA
 
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Episode 28: "Haste Ye Back"

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Episode 028 • September 2, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes:
 
• New IUP band director, Cassidy Nalepa
 
www.thecourierexpress.com/lifestyle/iup-names-new-marching-band-director/article_e8e5d7d6-5fe1-11ef-b9c2-0b40e6abad04.html
 
• Macy*s announces participating bands for 2025 Thanksgiving Parade
 
macysthanksgiving.fandom.com/wiki/The_99th_Annual_Macy%27s_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade_(2025)
 
 
 
SECOND STRAIN
 
Topic: How Band Camp Reassured Me About A.I.
 
 
TRIO
 
This week’s interview guest: MAUREEN CONNOR
 
Capital District Youth Pipe Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cdyouthpipeband/
 
Capital District Youth Pipe Band website: cdyouthpipeband.com/
 
“Duncan Johnstone”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEWajsY6nok
 
Bagad: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagad
 
 
DOGFIGHT
 
Topic: An Apology
 
 
CODA
 
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Episode 27: "Re-Start"

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Episode 027 • August 26, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes: New Band Directors
 
• Zoe Cohen to Clovis West High School
 
http://cloviswest.cwaim.org/directors-staff
 
https://dmlatraining.com/zoe-cohen/
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-cohen-66ba2b1a2/
 
• Michael Pettis to The College of New Jersey:
 
www.facebook.com/TCNJBands/posts/pfbid0MKF37QQLackVpgA6ZApjzjp2gLBpJHBwwQHzJvxYse8A7ycGitUAdm7X6aoTkC9ul
 
• Lisa Hummel to Clarion University:
 
www.explorejeffersonpa.com/local/2024/08/14/hummel-exits-retirement-to-lead-golden-eagles-marching-band-150425/
 
 
 
SECOND STRAIN
 
Topic: Collingswood High School … …
 
www.inquirer.com/education/collingswood-high-school-hires-marching-band-music-director-bill-woodward-20240819.html
 
www.inquirer.com/education/collingswood-high-school-marching-band-music-director-resigns-20240723.html
 
https://www.njpen.com/remembering-collingswood-band-director-joseph-lerch/
 
 
TRIO
 
This week’s interview guest: JUSTUS CARNEY
 
Friday Life: https://www.facebook.com/fridaylifeband/
 
UConn Marching Band’s 2022 closer, “Firebird”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckjkxu2gf4c
 
 
DOGFIGHT
 
Topic: Tolsia HS Band uniform fundraiser
 
Story: wchstv.com/news/local/time-has-taken-a-toll-on-the-band-uniforms-at-tolsia-high-school
 
GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/f/support-mr-braggs-band-new-uniforms-needed
 
 
CODA: “A Friendly Seasonal PSA”
 
Elizabeth Spencer: collegiateparent.com/author/elizabeth-spencer/
 
 
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Episode 26: "On the Road Again"

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Episode 026 • August 19, 2024
 
 
FIRST STRAIN
 
News ‘n’ Notes:
 
• Jim Ancona celebrates 30 years at Delaware
 
www.music.udel.edu/who-we-are/faculty-and-staff/jancona
 
pearldrum.com/artist/james-ancona
 
www.innovativepercussion.com/products/james_ancona_series
 
• Collegiate Marching Band Festival performers announced
 
https://www.facebook.com/cmbfestival/posts/pfbid0g9TAEab5goxHPSaYcn1HQWMbCWAisNeRW5SZRCXihrXiz7uuGaPatUojP17MPSYrl
 
https://vivace-productions-inc.ticketleap.com/
 
 
 
SECOND STRAIN
 
Topic: Fusion Core announces move to Florida
 
www.fusioncore.org/post/our-plans-for-2025
 
 
TRIO
 
This week’s interview guest: BASIL ISTWANY
 
The former Charlottesville Municipal Band: cvilleband.org/
cvilleband.org/the-band/
www.facebook.com/cvilleband
 
“Flower Dale” by Philip Sparke: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSHxFybELNY
 
 
DOGFIGHT
 
Internet Rabbit Hole of the Week: Kansas City Wind Symphony
 
Their website: http://kcwindsymphony.com/
 
Your gateway to their performances:
https://www.youtube.com/@thekansascitywindsymphony3584/videos
 
 
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