Gary Washburn

Episode 6 of the Songs & Stories podcast, hosted by Backstage Bay Area, titled "Gary Washburn" was published on January 6, 2021 and runs 27 minutes.

January 6, 2021 ·27m · Songs & Stories

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Summary

For over 30 years Honokaa High and Intermediate School band teacher Gary Washburn has been inspiring students to produce outstanding music. Washburn estimates he has taught three to four thousand students in his tenure at the school. Although he is reaching an age when retirement would be a consideration for most, Washburn maintains, “As long as it’s fun, I’m going to keep at it.” In this podcast you'll hear selection from BANDemic, the Honoka‘a Jazz Band's new release. If you have a podcast show suggestion or guest interview recommendation, give Big Island Music Magazine a call at (318) 500-3582, and leave us a message on the request line. If we like what we hear, we might air it on a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening and Aloha!

Episode Description

For over 30 years Honokaa High and Intermediate School band teacher Gary Washburn has been inspiring students to produce outstanding music. Washburn estimates he has taught three to four thousand students in his tenure at the school. Although he is reaching an age when retirement would be a consideration for most, Washburn maintains, “As long as it’s fun, I’m going to keep at it.” In this podcast you'll hear selection from BANDemic, the Honoka‘a Jazz Band's new release.

If you have a podcast show suggestion or guest interview recommendation, give Big Island Music Magazine a call at (318) 500-3582, and leave us a message on the request line. If we like what we hear, we might air it on a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening and Aloha!

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