Music on Purpose E009: Guest, Matt Hawkins Freelance Percussionist
Release Date: 05/16/2017
Music On Purpose E032: Gary Crisp, Master High School Music Educator
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On this episode, I talk with Gary Crisp, my dad and long time music educator in KY, TN and IN. I have learned so much from him personally and as a music educator myself. This interview gives insight from a music educator that taught over 30 years. Thoughts about relationships while teaching and navigating switching careers.
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Music On Purpose E031: Jim Stuppy, Master Music Educator Middle School & High School
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On this episode of Music On Purpose Jim Stuppy talks very emotionally about his memories as a long time music educator in KY, IN and TN. Jim is now retired and been away 15 years and offers advice and information to the younger generation of music educators.
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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.
info_outlineOn this episode of Music on Purpose, I talk with Matt Hawkins about his passion for being a freelance percussionist and doing what he loves as his career. He has some great insight about what it is like to be a self-employed musician. Matt also discusses his primary teachers and advice that has meant so much to him. He has an amazing sense of humor and is extremely laid back and easy to talk to. Listen to him talk about how to get along with others and the importance of what others think about you.