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One More Time

by Illinois Bands

One More Time is a bi-monthly podcast hosted by Illinois Bands. Each episode we will present a story on a topic related to bands and where the medium is going, both concert and marching. We will also have weekly segments including "Two Minute Rehearsal Techniques" for band directors and “From the Sousa Archives” with Scott Schwartz, Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 4.4 - "COVID-19 & How It Changed the Band World"

    On this episode of “One More Time,” we’re talking about COVID-19 and how it has affected the band world. We’re joined by Melisa Gustafson-Hinds, director of bands at O’Fallon High School (IL); Holly Thornton, beginning band director at Kinawa 5-6 School (MI), and Corey Seapy, director of bands at...

  2. Episode 4.3 - "Wind Band Works with a Cause"

    On this episode of “One More Time,” we’re talking about wind band works that have been dedicated to people, movements, and ideas, with a specific focus on environmentalism and sustainability. We’re joined by Steven Bryant, a freelance composer who’s studied composition at the Juilliard School,...

  3. Episode 4.3 - "Navigating the Music Field as a Black American"

    In this Black History Month episode of “One More Time: A Wind Band Podcast,” we’re diving into what it’s like to be a Black American in the music field through conversations with three Black undergraduate students of music at the University of Illinois and the Juilliard School (Ivana Owana…

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  4. Episode 4.2 - "Multi-Instrumentalists"

    In this episode of “One More Time: A Wind Band Podcast,” we’re exploring the role of multi-instrumentalists in wind bands through interviews with Andrew Nichols: Middle and high school band director, woodwind doubler, and professional performer; Dr. Gail Robertson: Assistant Professor of Tuba and...

  5. Episode 4.1 - "Gender Identity and the Wind Band"

    For the first “One More Time: A Wind Band Podcast” episode of Season 4, we explore the intersection of gender identity and band through interviews with Emma Joy Jampole (she/her): Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, Curriculum and Instruction, Music Education, and Gender and Women's Studies at the...

  6. Episode 3.5 - "Musician Mental Health"

    This episode of One More Time takes a look at musician mental health, stressors, and ways to cope. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa’s various health issues. Dr. Rob Taylor, Director of Bands at the University of British Colombia…

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  7. Episode 3.4 - "Composition and Integration of Music Technology"

    This episode of One More Time takes a look at composition, performance, and education with sound and music technology. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa’s relationship with Arthur Pryor and differing perceptions of recording technologies...

  8. Episode 3.3 - "Jazz and the Wind Band"

    This episode of One More Time takes a look at how jazz has influenced the wind band medium. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa’s relationship with jazz and how he introduced Ragtime to Europe. Dr. Courtney Snyder, Associate Director of…

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  9. Episode 3.2 - "Bands Abroad"

    This episode of One More Time takes a look at Bands Abroad and how they are a part of their culture. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa Band performance's in Europe. Dr. Arris Golden, Assistant Director of Bands at Michigan State…

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  10. Episode 3.1 - "Auxiliary Units"

    This episode of One More Time takes a look at auxiliary units associated with various ensembles in the marching arts and their efforts in integration and inclusiveness. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa Band performances at several…

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  11. Episode 2.6 - "Band Camp"

    This episode of One More Time follows a senior member of the Marching Illini through preseason camp. In addition, Stephen talks with section leaders, members, and staff regarding their perspectives. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa’s...

  12. Episode 2.5 - "Representation in Music"

    This episode of One More Time discusses why representation in music is important and what educators can do to better allow for representation in our ensembles and talks with composer Jodie Blackshaw; Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota, Prof....

  13. Episode 2.4 - "Tick Tock"

    This episode of One More Time takes you on a journey through the minds of three directors, Chip De Stefano (McCracken Middle School, Skokie, IL), Cheryl Lee (Blue Valley West, Overland Park, KS), and Dr. Elizabeth Peterson (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL) and their...

  14. Episode 2.3 - "Historically Black Colleges and Universities"

    This episode of One More Time talks about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) and their traditions. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares stories of the Sousa Band’s World Tour, specifically their visit to South Africa. Dr. Tonya...

  15. Episode 2.2 - "Band Buildings"

    This episode of One More Time talks about band buildings, what makes them unique, and the people behind them. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares some of the unique places the Sousa band performed. Dr. Michael Weiss-Holmes of the Chicago College of...

  16. Episode 2.1 - "The Audition"

    This episode of One More Time talks about the audition process and how different people approach it. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares how Sousa often recruited members for his band. Dr. DaLaine Chapman of Florida Atlantic University provides a...

  17. Episode 1.12 - "Age Out"

    This episode of One More Time talks about moving on from a band program, both as a director and as a student. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares how Sousa fostered fraternity in the band. Dr. Bruce Moss provides a two-minute rehearsal technique.…

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  18. Episode 1.11 - "Band Trip"

    This episode of One More Time takes us on the road with the band. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares the story of the Sousa Band’s 1903 trip to Ireland. Dr. Tim Lautenheiser provides a two-minute rehearsal technique. After our trip with Sousa, we…

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  19. Episode 1.10 - "Storytime"

    This episode of One More Time is all about stories. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares a few Sousa stories. Craig Kirchoff provides a two-minute rehearsal technique. There are multiple stories during the episode from Robert Boudreau, Frank…

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  20. Episode 1.9 - "Military Bands"

    In this episode of One More Time, we explore military bands from Sousa to today. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) tells us about Sousa serving with the Great Lakes Navy Band during World War I. Col. Michael Colburn (Former Director of "The President's...

  21. Episode 1.8 - "Grainger's Door and Other Stories from Down Under"

    "One More Time" explores banding in Australia. We are joined on this episode by Joanne Heaton (doctoral candidate, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and music teacher at Our Lady of Sion College), Bruce Herriman (Principal, Instrumental Music School Services at Department of Education and Training,...

  22. Episode 1.7 - "Death and Taxes"

    The title of this episode is taken from Ben Franklin's famous quote, and is used as the basis for our story. The episode explores the relationship between Sousa and his manager David Blakely from Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music), a two-minute rehearsal...

  23. Episode 1.6 - "The Glass Ceiling"

    This month we offer a timely episode of "One More Time" focusing on females in the band world. The episode explores Sousa's "women in white" (told by Carol Berthold, volunteer at the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music), offers interviews with Dr. Courtney Snyder, Dr. Andrea Brown, Prof....

  24. Episode 1.5.5 - "The Entrepreneurial Musician"

    This MiniBand features a full episode of Andrew Hitz's "The Entrepreneurial Musician" podcast, which consists of an interview with David Cutler. During the episode, they discuss ten tips for savvy musicians in 2017.

  25. Episode 1.5 - "Band Love"

    This Valentine's Day episode of "One More Time" focuses on the relationships developed through and influenced by bands. The episode explores Sousa falling in love (told by Scott Schwartz, Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music), recounts the Drs. Peterson history together…

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  26. Episode 1.4.5 - "Everything Band" MiniBand

    This MiniBand features a full episode of Mark Connor's "Everything Band" podcast. During the episode, he interviews middle school band director Tiffany Hitz. Mark was featured on our previous episode, and he recently released an episode featuring Sean Smith, Executive Producer of "One More Time"...

  27. Episode 1.4 - "Adventures on a Barge, or How I Got Smuggled Into Cuba"

    The American Wind Symphony Orchestra and their conductor Robert Boudreau are the focus of this month's episode. There are several guests throughout our episode within the segments, including Scott Schwartz (Director, Sousa Archives and Center for American Music), Chip DeStefano (Director…

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  28. Episode 1.3 - "Gameday!"

    This episode takes the listener through a game day with the Marching Illini. We will be visited by several guests, including Scott Schwartz (Director, Sousa Archives and Center for American Music), H. Robert Reynolds (retired Director of Bands, University of Michigan), Dr. J. Ashley Jarrell...

  29. Episode 1.2 - "The Games We Play"

    This episode focuses on the relationship between bands and athletic activities. We will be visited by several guests, including Scott Schwartz (Director, Sousa Archives and Center for American Music), Prof. Bernhard Scully (Professor of Horn, University of Illinois and Member of the Canadian...

  30. Episode 1.1.5 - "Miniband 1"

    In between our monthly installments, we hope to release what we will call "Minibands." These will be full interviews and unused materials from our episodes, and on occasion new stuff. Minibands will be a little less polished than our regular episodes, so items will generally be introduced at the...

  31. Episode 1.1 - "Firsts"

    In this episode we explore several important firsts for the wind band, including the first band, the first marching band, and the first Marine Band concert. We are joined special guests: Dr. Elizabeth Peterson, Scott Schwartz, Larry Dwyer, Barry Houser, John Pasquale, Gary Smith, and Gunnery Sgt....

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One More Time is a bi-monthly podcast hosted by Illinois Bands. Each episode we will present a story on a topic related to bands and where the medium is going, both concert and marching. We will also have weekly segments including "Two Minute Rehearsal Techniques" for band directors and “From the Sousa Archives” with Scott Schwartz, Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music.

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