Cymbals & Cynicism

In this week's episode we talk to retired band director Dane Newlove about his journey into and through retirement ... have a cocktail with Matt ... a special guest joins us for a special edition of our weekly homework and ... DRIVING IN THE RAIN!!! Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this week's episode we have a conversation with band director Jen Beair from Minster High School about recruiting and retention of students in her band program ... we have something neat with Matt ... and ... MEETINGS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AN EMAIL!!! Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

WELCOME BACK!  In this week's episode we talk about all things WGI Indoor Drumline with ConneXus founder and director Nick Riley and ... THE TITANIC??? YouTube Indoor Drumline Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoAN4MdJ78RJ8a_chb4KFkHJlacbBt2Vp Merchstore: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this week's episode we talk with Carlisle Schools Superintendent Bob Fischer about what he looks for when hiring for his school district.  We cover everything from resume to job offer and you'll hear about what to wear, what to say, does he REALLY care about your social media, should you bring a suit case full of childhood memories???...  AND MORE ... plus ... PARKING GARAGES!! Merch...

On this week's episode we travel with Obi-Wan to Mandalore to investigate rumors of an army, learn about Death Watch, the darksaber and Anakin (of all people) finally gets to the bottom of whether or not Obi-Wan Kenobi is in LOVE... and ... THAT STUPID MCDONALD'S KIOSK!! Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Sup...

On this week's episode we reveal all the winners of our four Cyd's March Madness Brackets ... Baseball Movies with Greg... Drum Corps with Harrison... Rants with Cathy... and of course Bourbon in something neat with Matt... AND ... a special redo of the winning rant. Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support...

On this week's episode we preview our Rant Bracket ... announce our bracket challenge (see link below) ... gone but not forgotten Drum Corps (see playlist below) ... have something neat with Matt ... and ... CRUISE CONTROL!!! Rant Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yV2qEztdA2wXgKaLT9CnzAGUXxudixEF/view?usp=sharing CYD'S BRACKET CHALLENGE!!  No limit to the number of entries, only...

On this episode we have Part 2 of our Middle School Band discussion with Dr. Rachel J Maxwell ... preview our baseball movie bracket ... have something neat with Matt ... and TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION???? Baseball Movie Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wycwlr353FwJRNX9Lioqk5VPnH4JJQRz/view?usp=sharing Bourbon Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnHKwcJhslwpyHkM-hzJ-VY4sObOufkT/view?...

On this week's episode PART 1 of a fantastic conversation with Middle School Band goddess Dr. Rachel J Maxwell ... and ... ROUNDABOUTS!!! Part 2 of this conversation will be published next week. Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertHSloanRHSMusic Music Website: http://rhsmusic.online Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an up...

In this week's episode we discuss Clones Wars Season 2 Episode 5, 6, 7, and 8 ... preview our DCI bracket with Harrison ... and ... EXCEL THINKS EVERYTHING IS A DATE!! DCI Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1solKyD4aTfSlB99tSg0B-IMShGnGxHRs/view?usp=sharing YouTube Playlist of our Star Wars Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoAN4MdJ78RLaSIn_nxhEwxAKubra7k4l Merch Store: h...

On this week's episode we discuss Clone Wars Season 2, Episodes 1, 2 and 3 ... have something neat with Matt ... and FALLING IN LOVE!!! Bourbon Bracket https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h2jLU0bhDbP-1ay2e-JVJKfCrZtmOG7f/view?usp=drive_link Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

In this week's episode we talk to Legion of Honor winning band director Wendi Davis about chamber music, matchup 1 of our Bourbon Bracket in something neat with Matt, and F WINTER!!! Download your own bourbon bracket and play along (if you are 21): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h2jLU0bhDbP-1ay2e-JVJKfCrZtmOG7f/view?usp=sharing Find our merch store at: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Sen...

In this week's episode we dive into the Star Wars CLONE WARS Animated Series.  Deep dive, Season 1, discuss some HATE MAIL, and ... FREEWAY ETIQUETTE!!! Merch store:  http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

In this week's episode we have a marching band show planning discussion with Jason Robb of JRobbDesigns who works with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps and award winning marching bands across the country including BOA Grand National finalist Dripping Springs.  How is marching band like the movie Moneyball?  Who is his favorite Jedi??  Did he and I just become best friends??  Find out all of...

Welcome to Season 3 of Cymbals & Cynicism.  Today we talk to OMEA Adjudicated Events Chair JD Latorre about upcoming AE events ... have something neat with Matt ... reveal Cyd's Bourbon Bracket ... and WORD FORMATTING IS THE WORST!!!! Bourbon Bracket Download PDF:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnHKwcJhslwpyHkM-hzJ-VY4sObOufkT/view?usp=sharing Bourbon Bracket Download JPF: https://driv...

On this episode we look back at some of Cyd's favorites from Season 2.  The GENIUS of Jason Robb ... Scary Drum Corps with Harrison ... something neat with Matt at the Weber Grill ... and POWERPOINTS!!! http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

In this holiday episode we discuss the BEST Christmas movie EVER ... have some bourbon and talk Christmas music with Matt ... and YES - Die Hard IS a Christmas movie and we are here to prove it once and for all! Check out our C&C Christmas Music Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dFdS7JP9AaqnGmB5SrF8u?si=0ea898e998784392 Visit our merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.co...

On this episode we discuss our favorite holiday Concert Band literature, sweet treats, and movies with my guests Dane, Cathy, and Harrison.... plus ... THE WORST SONG EVER (and it isn't even close). MERCH STORE: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this week's episode take a drink (of coffee) every time I say "convention" instead of "conference" (old habits die hard) as we talk with OMEA Executive Director Jay Wardeska ... reverse sear some steaks ... and .. THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL!! Merch Store:  http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support th...

On this week's episode we take a deep dive into Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith ... have something neat with Matt and ... PEOPLE WHO SHOULD GO INSIDE THE BANK!! MERCH STORE: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this week's episode - our THANKSGIVING SPECIAL featuring all of our favorites and least favorites from the Thanksgiving season ... something neat with Matt on location at the Weber Grill in downtown Indianapolis ... and ... PARADES!! Visit our merch store at: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this episode we take a deep dive into Episode 2 Attach of the Clones... and SAND!!!  Apologize for no segment from Weber Grill - we'll get that in for next week.  Busy weekend and time ran super short to edit.  ENJOY!! Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

In this episode we reflect on BOA Grand Nationals past and preview this week's event... smoke some mac and cheese ... and decide ONCE AND FOR ALL if it is GIF or GIF. Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs BOA Favorite Links: PCEMP Prophecy of the Earth (my first "wow") https://youtu.be/t3D0RgeAZ08?si=9PLJJzX4d5PNp44s PCEMP Wizard of Oz https://youtu.be/Mzz3TnNc9Ac?si=yRDvO...

On this episode we take a deep dive into the Star Wars prequel era beginning with Episode 1 The Phantom Menace ... Matt stops by for something neat ... plus coaching buyouts and ... PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO DURING A BAND SHOW! Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

In this episode all our favorite SPOOKY STUFF from the world of Drum Corps, Visual Media, Books, and Star Wars Villains with Harrison, Dawn, and Cathy ... plus ... TEENAGERS WHO MAKE NO EFFORT.... and a BONUS RANT for your halloween enjoyment. Merch Store for shirts, hoodies, and bottle stickers: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode!...