Andrea Brown - Episode 40
Directors Circle
Dr. Andrea Brown is the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. At UM, Dr. Brown conducts several ensembles including the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble and the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band.
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Timothy Holtan - Episode 39
Directors Circle
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Colonel Timothy Holtan. Col. Holtan holds the distinction of being the first officer to command all three of the U.S. Army’s premier bands. Since retiring in 2017, he currently serves as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Maryland Winds.
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Timothy Holtan - Episode 39
Directors Circle
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Colonel Timothy Holtan. Col. Holtan holds the distinction of being the first officer to command all three of the U.S. Army’s premier bands. Since retiring in 2017, he currently serves as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Maryland Winds.
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Peter Boonshaft - Episode 38
Directors Circle
This episode features my interview with Dr. Peter Boonshaft. Dr. Boonshaft, Director of Education for Jupiter Brand Instruments and KHS America Academic Alliance, is the author of the critically acclaimed best-selling books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose, and Teaching Music with Promise. Dr. Boonshaft is currently on the faculty of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he is Professor of Music. Dr. Boonshaft is also a Spokesperson for Alfred Music.
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Ryan Nowlin - Episode 37
Directors Circle
This episode features my interview with Mr. Ryan Nowlin who is a well-regarded composer, educator, and conductor. Ryan is the Assistant Director for “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and is a co-author of the famous “Tradition Of Excellence” method series. In our conversation, Ryan talks about his work as a composer and how he approaches working with ensembles.
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Michael Haithcock - Episode 36
Directors Circle
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Michael Haithcock who is the Director of Bands at the University of Michigan. During our conversation, Michael shares his thoughts on ways to engage students in rehearsal and leading a program to musical excellence.
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Dennis Glocke - Episode 35
Directors Circle
This episode features my interview with my friend and mentor, Mr. Dennis Glocke. Dennis has recently retired as the Director of Concert Bands at Penn State University where he has led several ensembles and taught courses in conducting. In our conversation, Dennis shares many lessons on music-making and teaching that he has learned over his career as a music educator.
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Lori Schwartz Reichl - Episode 34
Directors Circle
In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lori Schwartz Reichl. Lori is an author, clinician, and music educator who is well known for her contributions to publications such as In Tune Magazine and Making Music Magazine. In this interview, Lori shares her ideas on setting up students for success and incorporating diversity into musical experiences.
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Theresa Hoover Ducassoux - Episode 33
Directors Circle
This episode features my interview with Theresa Hoover Ducassoux. Theresa is a well-known music educator and writer with her blog, Off the Beaten Path: A Music Teacher’s Journey. In our conversation, Theresa shares many of her ideas on integrating technology into the classroom and student empowerment.
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Scott Watson - Episode 32
Directors Circle
This episode features my conversation with Dr. Scott Watson. In addition to being an acclaimed composer for band and orchestra, Scott is well known for his work as an educator, author, and clinician.
info_outlineBeing a music educator is an occupying job with regards to time and balance. Imagine having the job of being a prominent composer in addition to that! In this interview, I had the privilege to chat with Mike Kamuf on how he balances a busy schedule of being a working composer in addition to leading the band and orchestra program at John T. Baker Middle School in Damascus, MD.
Topics include:
(03:24) Mike talks about his life and background as a composer/educator
(04:45) Mike talks about how he began composing music
(09:03) Balancing a career as a composer and educator
(11:03) What educators should know about the composing/publishing business
(21:58) How being an educator influences Mike’s approach to composing music
(25:25) Advice for composing your own music
(27:19) Quality in musical repertoire
(30:34) Favorite rehearsal tactics
(32:34) Why do we teach music?
(34:07) Mike discusses leaders that have made an impact on his life
(38:18) Advice for music educators
Links:
Mike’s website: https://www.mikekamuf.com/
Mike’s page on Alfred Music Publishing: https://www.alfred.com/authors/mike-kamuf/
Videos of Mike performing with the Mike Kamuf Little Big Band:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elY-DT_HY_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ttdGvh9Qd4
Compositions/arrangements by Mike -
Red Clay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=29&v=_7xotU5GrBo&feature=emb_title
Watermelon Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpxHbie4Q9c&feature=emb_title
Such Sweet Thunder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWo9pNDrQUU&feature=emb_title
L’improviste Vignette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=aWCFlbKI9j0&feature=emb_title
Allegory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=Nmpilas3KpE&feature=emb_title
Onore!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=BX4hDi03DPo&feature=emb_title
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