Music on Purpose E008: Guest, George Boulden from University of Kentucky
Release Date: 05/03/2017
Music on Purpose E030: Wayne Dillon, DCI Adjudicator
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On this episode I talk to Wayne Dillon about the upcoming exciting 50th season with DCI, the return of judges to the field and advice on how to grow a high school band program. Wayne is a retired band director as well as a DCI, BOA and WGI world renown adjudicator.
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Music on Purpose E029: Andy Harnsberger, International Percussion Soloist
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On this episode of Music on Purpose I spoke with Andy Harnsberger about his success as a marimba soloist and what motivates him on a daily basis to continue his work ethic at age 54. Andy is also Director of Percussion at Lee University in Cleveland TN and talks about his philosophy of teaching and thought process for young students. Check out this episode for resources and information to become a stronger performer.
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Music on Purpose E028: Steve Patrick, Freelance/Studio Player Nashville, TN
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On this episode of Music on Purpose, Steve Patrick joined me from Nashville, TN. Steve owns his own line of brass mouthpieces called He also started an incredible resource to learn from studio players in Nashville called . Steve toured with the Maynard Ferguson Band and has played and recorded with any big name artist you can imagine. He talks about his long career as a freelance player and studio musician.
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Music on Purpose E027: Hiram Diaz, Euphonium President's Own US Marine Band
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On this episode of Music on Purpose, Hiram Diaz joined me to discuss his success as a performer that ultimately led to him winning a job with the . We talk about what is takes to be successful in an audition and how to prepare. He give thoughts on sound concept and fundamentals of playing as well. He also talks about what life is like in the Hiram is a wealth of knowledge and an easy going charismatic guy.
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Music on Purpose E026: Ben Lee, Composer & Arranger
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Freelance composer and arranger Ben Lee joined me on this episode of Music on Purpose to discuss marching arts compositions, how to put a quality show together and advice for band directors who are looking to improve their competitive ensembles. You can check out Ben's over 100 arrangements on .
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Music on Purpose E025: Alan Siebert, Professor of Trumpet CCM
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On this episode of Music on Purpose, Alan Siebert joined me to talk about his 30 year career at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM). He is retiring this year and talks about his time at CCM. He also talks about his lip tear and recovery from surgery. He is a wealth of knowledge.
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Music on Purpose E024: Tim Allen, Adair County High School & Lindsey Wilson College
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On this episode of Music on Purpose, Tim Allen joins me to talk about the how to improve your band. He also discusses his philosophy and keys to success as he won 18 state championships at Adair County High School over 28 years. Currently, Tim is Director of Bands at Lindsey Wilson College and is growing a band program from the ground up. He is a wealth of knowledge. Tim also serves on the marching band committee in and discusses issues within the state.
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Music on Purpose E023: David Jaggie, Director of Bands Madison Central High School
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On this episode of Music on Purpose, David Jaggie joins me from Richmond, Ky to talk about the upcoming trip to the Thanksgiving Day Parade and discusses how the was able to get to a level of success to be accepted. He talks about training students to be successful in life through music.
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Music on Purpose E022: Steve Pride, 2nd Trumpet Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
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In this episode of Music on Purpose, Steve Pride joins me to talk about what it takes to have longevity in a major orchestra such as the . Steve has been 2nd trumpet in the CSO for 39 years, since 1980. Listen to him discuss his thought process for success in this industry.
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Music on Purpose E021: Ashley Hall, Principal Trumpet Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra
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On this episode of Music on Purpose, Ashley Hall joins me at the to discuss keys to success as an international soloist and orchestral musician. She is very grounded and down to earth in her approach and she discusses ways to balance her career, family and faith. We met in the lobby of the Hilton in Lexington, Ky, so you can hear some light music in the background. It only adds to the realness of these interviews. Check her out for more information about her and to listen to excerpts of her soloing.
info_outlineWe are please to have George Boulden from the University of Kentucky join us on this episode to discuss music education at both the high school and collegiate level. He is also an avid marching band and concert band adjudicator with BOA and DCI and gives his view on what makes a successful band program. George is the new President Elect with Kentucky Music Educators Association and gives his advice on how to improve our state music education in marching and concert band activities.