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Band Talk is Back
by Charlie Menghini
Band Talk with Charlie Menghini and Friends features conversations with band directors, conductors, musicians and friends from the music industry and beyond.
Episodes
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MuseClass: Tom Gierke & Bob Chreste Talk About This New Online Resource
Hal Leonard, the world's largest sheet music and music education publisher, and music innovators Muse Group, launch MuseClass, an assignment, grading, and music content platform set to transform instrumental teaching (grade 6-12) in the U.S. MuseClass allows music educators and band directors to...
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A Conversation with Jim Mair, Jazz Educator and Saxophonist
Jim was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from Silver Heights Collegiate in 1984. That same year his quintet won top high school combo in Canada and he was selected lead tenor in the Canadian High School All Star Jazz Ensemble. His school band directors were Wilfred Jones and Jim Mackay....
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A Conversation with John Armato: Music As A Life Skill
John Armato is a Senior Partner and Creative Strategist for Fleishman Hillard, a Global PR and Marketing Agency. John was a percussionist in his high school band and over 40 years later, music is still a vital part of his life. In addition to his professional career, John still performs, has...
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A Conversation with John Whitwell
Professor John Whitwell, who retired as professor of music and director of MSU Bands, has distinguished himself in the field of music as an educator, clinician, conductor, adjudicator, and author. He earned an associate degree from Rochester College (formerly known as Michigan Christian College)…
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Dr. John Climer, Director of Bands (Retired), University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
A dear friend of Charlie's returns to the program after a couple of years. Together in Fargo, North Dakota for the Raging Red Band Festival, Charlie caught up with John a couple of weeks after the event to catch up on life and talk about all things band.
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A Conversation with Dr. Steve Peterson, Director of Bands (Retired), The University of Illinois
Steve Peterson, Director of Bands (Retired) at the University of Illinois shares his journey from learning the piano to ending up leading one of the most prestigious band programs in the country. Steve has not forgotten his roots, nor those who served as mentors throughout his education and…
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Dr. Rick Fleming, Director of Bands, SUNY - Buffalo State University
Dr. Rick Fleming, Director of Bands at SUNY's - Buffalo State University campus talks about his beginnings as a trombone player, and the steps that led him to his current position. Rick also shares a wonderful question posed by his Ph.D. conducting professor, Dr. James Croft.
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A Conversation with Dr. Andrea DeRenzis Strauss
Dr. Andrea DeRenzis Strauss is Conductor of the Tara Winds and is the retired Director of Bands at the Georgia Institute of Technology. An accomplished musician and conductor alike, Andrea Strauss holds the Women Band Directors International Scroll of Excellence among the many honor and awards…
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A Conversation with Warren Olfert, Director of Bands at North Dakota State University
Dr. Warren Olfert, Director of Bands at North Dakota State University highlights his journey from growing up in Glascow, Montana to becoming Director of Bands at NDSU. We chat about some of the issues directors face when preparing a group for a festival performance, repertoire being performed and…
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Band Talk is Back: You Never Know What Comes Out of a Blizzard
Band Talk with Charlie Menghini and Friends returns thanks to a blizzard that cancelled day one of the Raging Red Band Festival, in Fargo, North Dakota. In an effort to provide some information to the directors who didn't get a chance to participate, along with the general listening audience, you...
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Retired Col. Thomas Palmatier
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…
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Tom Merrill - Traveling With Your Band
Tom Merrill spent the first 10 years of his career as a band director and the past 20 years in the festival and travel business. Tom provides great insights and information if you are considering traveling with your group.
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Ted Piechocinski, Director of the Music Business Program, Indiana State University
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…
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Jay Bocook
With over 600 titles to his credit, Jay Bocook is one of America's finest and most trusted band composers and arrangers. From his days as a student with the Largo (FL) Band of Gold to returning to his Alma Mater, Furman University as Director of Bands, Jay's story is one of hard work, discipline...
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Dr. Ken Dye, Director of Bands, University of Notre Dame
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.
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Les Taylor - The Importance of Listening to Music
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.
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John Armato, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay & Dr. Garrett Hope
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.
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A Conversation with Paul Murtha
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...
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Mike Lawson, Publisher, SBO Magazine
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...
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George Hattendorf, Retired Director of Bands, Mountain Ridge High School, Phoenix, AZ
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...
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Part 2 - Greg Bimm, Director of Bands, Marian Catholic High School
In part 2 of our conversation, Greg Bimm, Director of Bands at Marian Catholic High School talks concert band, score study, the importance of the impact on our actions and decisions on everyone else and so much more.
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Greg Bimm, Director of Bands, Marian Catholic High School - Part 1
Greg Bimm is in his 44th year at Marian Catholic High School where he has developed a nationally recognized program. In part one of this two part podcast, Greg talks about how his father laid the groundwork for his work ethic and commitment, the influence his high school band director had on him,...
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Dr. Andrew Chybowski
Dr. Andrew Chybowski, Director of Bands, Pittsburg State University (KS) had his career path set when, at his first elementary band concert, he got to wear sunglasses and the director had a fog machine and laser lights. Today he works to balance pedagogy and artistry in his teaching and is intent...
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Chris Behrens, Director of Bands, Beloit Memorial High School, WI
"Music is more than playing in a band rehearsal every day." During the pandemic, Chris and his music teacher colleagues created a series of four-week short courses students could take in addition to their ensembles to learn more about music. He also took an idea from one of his students and...
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Jim Yarnell, Band Director, American School, Hague, Netherlands
This Indiana boy went to college and ended up teaching with his old high school band director, the legendary Al Castronovo in Chesterton, IN. While there, Jim met his wife who was from the Netherlands and decided to relocate, becoming the band director at the American School in the Hague. Jim…
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Dr. Dan Belongia, Director of Bands, Arkansas Tech University
Dan Belongia talks about the impact his band directors had on him throughout his career...beginning with the trombone through earning his doctorate. His love of repertoire and the importance of having positive energy in rehearsals are things he has learned. Today, Dan Belongia is driven to pass...
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Jerry Hoover & Herb Duncan, Two Legends of Missouri Bands
Jerry Hoover and Herb Duncan share a story of how they met. They talk about what kept them together as friends and colleagues for over 50 years and give their thoughts on the profession. This is more than a conversation, this is a Master Class in band directing and being a success. It's a sharing...
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Karl Sievers, Professor of Trumpet, The University of Oklahoma
Dr. Karl Sievers shares insights on what he looks for in a student, how students should practice, how to overcome performance anxiety and a whole bunch more. Pragmatic thoughts and information for teachers and students from one of the best in the business.
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Gary Brandes, Life-Long Teacher, Life-Long Learner
After teaching 42 years, Gary Brandes says "I'm not there yet!" A life-long band director and life-long learner, Gary advises listeners that the only way for us to advance our art form is to continue to grow as musicians, as teachers and as people. A humble professional, Brandes talks about all…
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Lester Taylor, Composer, Arranger, Teacher and Musician
Les Taylor shares stories about his life as a musician, teacher, composer, arranger and so much more. From time he raised his hand in band to the early morning when he was awakened when the car he was riding in flooded out on the way home from a drum corps show. Les tells great stories, provides...
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Jeff Conner of the Boston Brass & Drew Holmes and Ward Durrett of thepodcastingstore.com
Jeff Conner is back, talking about what's been going on with the Boston Brass, staying connected during the pandemic and what he listens for in a piece of music. Drew Holmes and Ward Durrett of thepodcastingstore.com share some tips to maximize your virtual experience and how teaching virtually...
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Dave Knox of BandDirector.com
Dave Knox began as a firefighter and through the unconditional support of his wife made a career change and pursued a degree in music. His passion for music has never wavered and today is responsible for BandDirector.com a website that is a free and incredible resource for the band profession.…
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Ken Snoeck & Denny Senseney
Ken Snoeck shares his career path and offers great ideas on what teachers can do to get their programs back on track after the pandemic. Denny Senseney talks about what kids "get" from being in band. Great, down-to-earth advice that makes all the difference for directors and programs of all...
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Marcellus Brown, Director of Bands at Boise State University
Marcellus Brown, who has been Director of Bands at Boise State University for over 30 years, talks about growing up in Detroit and ending up in Boise, ID. His message is simple: "Don't have limitations....then work step by step to grow them (your students) as much as you can." Sage advice from a...
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Saul Friedgood, President, Eastman Music Company
Saul Friedgood, President of Eastman Music Company, shares his story from growing up in Des Moines, IA, working as an aide to some of our nation's top politicians and how that experience has helped him lead an international company. His message of listening and making corrections, seizing...
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Adam Hill & Kevin Lepper
Adam Hill, Assistant Band Director and Percussion Instructor at Romeoville HS, IL and Director of the Chicago Bulls Drum Line chats with Charlie and Adam's college percussion instructor Kevin Lepper about motivating students and how he keeps all the plates spinning. A fascinating conversation…
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Dr. Tim & Rick Coulter
Dr. Tim and Charlie talk about life after Covid and about the 2020 Virtual Midwest Clinic. Rick Coulter, retired Supervisor of Fine Arts for Williamsport, PA offers practical and proven ways to advocate for your program.
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Eric Tinkler and Dr. Philip Payne, Hosts of Not Your Forte Podcast
Eric Tinkler and Dr. Philip Payne of Kansas State University talk about their Not Your Forte podcast designed to help music education majors and young teachers on a variety of subjects.
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The Legendary Doc Severinsen
From how he got the name "Doc" to playing on a bugle without a mouthpiece, Doc Severinsen's career is one built on hard work and an understanding that you just have to do the job...which means, you had better practice and get your act together. This conversation sheds great light on why Doc is…
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Timothy Mahr, Composer and Director of Bands at St. Olaf College
Timothy Mahr began writing music to impress a girl but that didn't go very well. Fortunately, he didn't give up writing music and today remains one of the most refreshing voices for the band world. From composing new music to teaching composition at St. Olaf to directing the band, this…
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Alex Kaminsky - VanderCook College of Music
Alex Kaminsky is Director of Bands at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, IL. Alex shares his journey, his mission to prepare great music teachers through his work and why VanderCook is such a special place to learn how to become a music teacher.
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Marcia Neel and Cheryl Floyd
Marcia Neel talks about the Music Achievement Council and the First Performance National Day of Celebration. Cheryl Floyd talks about finding her voice as a teacher and making music a special experience for her students.
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Col. Larry Lang, Retired Commander and Conductor of the USAF Band in Washington, D.C.
Col. Larry H. Lang grew up in El Paso, TX and played trombone in both a garage rock band and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. He never dreamed that he would spend 29 years in the United States Air Force and 26 of those as Commander and Conductor of an Air Force Band. Col. Lang talks about how…
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Reginald Wright - He Gave Them A Reason To Be There
Reginald Wright grew up in South Carolina and his career path took him to Proviso East High School in suburban Chicago, a few miles west of downtown. There he created a program that changed lives. He gave his students a reason to be there and band became the best part of their lives and the…
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Elizabeth Jackson Kirchhoff
Elizabeth Jackson Kirchhoff is a high school band director at Eden Prairie HS, MN who epitomizes the joy of being a band director. With contagious enthusiasm, Liz recalls teaching music in a town of 300 and now a high school of over 3,000. Though there are many differences, some things don't…
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George Quinlan, Jr., How Your Music Dealer Can Help You
George Quinlan, Jr. is President of Quinlan and Fabish Music Company in Burr Ridge, IL. In their 61st year of servicing the needs of band and orchestra directors and their students, Q and F is the crowned-jewel of school band and orchestra dealers. With 9 locations, 25 road reps and over 50...
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Don Stinson and The Joliet High School Band
Donald Stinson is the 5th director in the Joliet (IL) High School Band's 108 year history. Here is a young man with a passion to influence his students' lives through music and the rich traditions that made Joliet one of America's finest band programs. Don's story is one of growing up in Joliet...
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A Conversation with Paula Crider
As Paula Crider quit her high school basketball team she was handed a trumpet and a career in music followed. After seven days of student teaching she became the school band director. Paula talks about her days of growing up in Mississippi to becoming director of the University of Texas Longhorn...
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Composer Michael Daugherty
Growing up the son of a dance band drummer, Michael Daugherty would walk to the library to check out record albums to try and figure out what the jazz greats were playing. From there he got thrown out of band for improvising his timpani parts. Today, he is one of the world's most prolific…
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Cornelius Young and Dr. Richard Miles
Cornelius Young teaches 4-8 band at Green Hedges School in Vienna, VA. Dr. Richard Miles is the retired Director of Bands at Morehead State University in Kentucky and the man who compiled and edited the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band book series. Though different stories to tell…
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Band Talk with Charlie Menghini and Friends features conversations with band directors, conductors, musicians and friends from the music industry and beyond.
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