Season 3, Episode 26: Let's Question It w/Ashley Killam
Release: 4/26/23 at 11amEST
In this episode, the three of us have a chat about what spring cleaning means for each of us, how to unpluIn this weeks episode, trumpeter, educator, and entrepreneur Ashley Killam joins us for a conversation on her non-profit Diversify the Stand, accessibility, and her multifaceted career.g, and how to learn to let things go.
Season 3, Episode 25: Consistency, Empathy, and Communication w/ Dr. Dunwoody Mirvil
Release: 4/12/23 at 11amEST
In this week's episode, Dr. Dunwoody Mirvil Director of Trombone at Florida Memorial University and newly appointed Assistant Professor of Trombone at Stetson University joins us for a conversation of how marching band gave him opportunities to travel nationally and internationally, performing with Prince, teaching his students life skills, and how important intention is for him.
Season 3, Episode 22: Pave Your Own Way w/Dr. Chandler L. Wilson
Release: 3/22/23 at 11amEST
In this episode, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Education at Florida State University Dr. Chandler L. Wilson joins us for a conversation on his extensive collegiate journey, his multi-faceted career, and his philosophy on balancing life as a musician.
Season 3, Episode 20: Music, Mental Health, and Mediation w/ Nathan Langfitt, LPC
Release: 3/8/23 at 11amEST
In this episode, Director of Undergraduate Career Education at the University of Texas-Austin Nathan Langfitt, LPC joins us for a conversation on mental health for musicians and careers within music.
Season 3, Episode 19: A Collab, Eh? w/The Band Room Podcast
Release: 3/1/23 at 11amEST
In this episode, the Band Room Podcast cohosts Dylan Rook Maddix and Cait Nishimura join us for a conversation on how they met, the formation of the podcast, age, and more! Read about The Band Room Podcast at www.bandroompod.com.
Changing of the Guard:
Shifting Perspectives of Education
Release: 2/22/23 at 11amEST
A recording from our panel presentation "Changing of the Guard: Shifting Perspectives of Education" at the 2023 College Band Directors National Association National Conference featuring Dr. Emily Eng, Dr. Shiree X. Williams and Lia Snead.
Season 3, Episode 17: Measures of Success w/ Catharine Bushman
Release: 2/8/23 at 11amEST
In this week's episode, we chat with St. Cloud State University Wind Ensemble Conductor and Associate Professor of Music Education Dr. Catharine Bushman about community building and non-traditional ways of measuring success.
Season 3, Episode 15: Commitment & Community w/Na'Zir McFadden
Release: 1/25/23 at 11amEST
In this episode, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor and Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador and Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra Na'Zir McFadden joins us to chat about his historical appointment and the changes he's making within his community.
Season 3, Episode 14: “Stay in It” w/Dr. Courtney Jones
Release: 1/18/23 at 11amEST
In this episode, we have a conversation with Florida Atlantic University Assistant Professor of Trumpet & Artistic Director of Jazz and Chamber Ensembles Dr. Courtney Jones on gratefulness, mindset, and what it means to “stay in it.” Read more about Dr. Jones at https://cjonestrumpet.com/.
Season 3, Episode 13: The Importance of Opportunity and Purpose w/Dr. Brittany Trotter
Release: 1/11/23 at 11amEST
In this episode, Assistant Professor of Practice in Flute at University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music Dr. Brittany Trotter joins us for the first episode of the new year as we discuss ways she is being intentional as an educator and performer as well as how her upbringing has shaped her career.
Season 3, Episode 12: Leading With Intention w/Lia Snead
Release: 12/14 at 11amEST
In our last episode of 2022, we sit down with DMA Wind Conducting student at the University of South Carolina Lia Snead to have a conversation on confidence, being intentional with programming, and connecting with students from different communities.
Season 3, Episode 11: No One Man Should Have All That Power
Release: 11/30 at 11amEST
In this episode, we discuss the side effects we often see accompany rising fame and popularity within the classical music field and within popular culture. We also discuss the importance of the company you keep around you.
Season 3, Episode 10: Faith, Flute, and the Dangers of Social Media w/ Ashley Crawford
Release: 11/16 at 11amEST
In this episode, we sit down with flutist, social media influencer, and Professor of Flute and Woodwind Area Leader at Tennessee State University Ashley Crawford to discuss her latest successes, including the expansion of the Nashville African American Wind Symphony and presenting at the National Flute Association Convention. Read about Ashley at www.ashleytheflutist.com.
Season 3, Episode 9: Mythbusting DEI Assumptions and Biases w/Weston Lewis and Christopher Song
Release: 11/9 at 11amEST
In this episode we chat with UT Austin Wind Conducting DMA candidate Weston Lewis and LSU Music Education PhD candidate Christopher Song about their presentation "Mythbusters" and how they are deconstructing the myths surrounding diversity in the classical music field.
Season 3, Episode 7: The State of Being Genuine w/ Liz Love and Robert Selaiden
Release: 10/19 at 11amEST
In this episode, we have a conversation with Liz Love, Director of Bands at Leander Middle School, and Robert Selaiden, Former Director of Bands at Leander High School, about what it means to be genuine and balanced on and off the podium.
Season 3, Episode 3: The Chocolate Maestra with Dr. Devan L. Moore
Release: 9/21 at 11amEST
In this week's episode, we sit down to have a conversation with Dr. Devan L. Moore, Assistant Director of Bands and Assistant Director of the Cowboy Marching Band at Oklahoma State University. We chat about her dissertation, #thechocolatemeastra, the struggles and nuances of navigating the music education field as a black woman, and what representation actually means.
