Music for All Podcast Network

In this episode, David speaks with Dr. Frank Zimmerer, Director of Bands at Antioch H.S., TN! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles...

Joining Us today is Jennifer Morrison. Morrison is a TV and film director, actor, and producer who is also a former Bands of America participant. In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and the people who shaped the legacy of Music for All and Bands of Amer...

In this episode, David speaks with Andrew Messerli, Director of Bands at Grain Valley H.S., MO! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembl...

Joining Us today is Scott McCormick. McCormick is the former President & CEO of Bands of America and Music for All. He currently serves as Senior Director of Musicians Abroad, a division of Music Travel Consultants. In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performance...

In this episode, David speaks with Josh Goodman, Director of Bands at Arsenal Tech H.S., IN and Head Director of the Indianapolis Public Schools All-City Marching Band! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of...

Joining Us today is Larry McCormick. McCormick founded Marching Bands of America in 1975 as an educational division of his company, McCormick's Enterprises. He served on the Board of Directors for many years. In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and...

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season! Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike. Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partne...

In this episode, David speaks with Audrey Murphy, Band Director at East Cobb M.S., GA! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles. Watch...

Joining Us today is Dr. Nicholas J. Valenziano. Valenziano is a retired music educator and an active professional musician with over 70 years of experience. He was one of the founding members of Marching Bands of America and served MBA as both its Educational Director and Executive Director. In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a jou...

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season! Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike. Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partne...

In this episode, David speaks with Christopher McCurdy, Director of Bands at Grant H.S., OR! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles....

Joining Us today are Matt Carter and Mike Fox. Matt Carter is Senior Vice President and Chief Destination Development Officer at Visit Indy. Mike Fox is the Former Stadium Director for Lucas Oil Stadium and, prior to that, the RCA Dome. In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, lege...

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season! Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike. Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partne...

In this episode, David speaks with Steven Page, Band Teacher at Paducah M.S., KY! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles. Watch this...

Joining Us today are Nola Jones, John Phillips, and Richard Saucedo, who comprise the Bands of America Judge Administration Team. In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and the people who shaped the legacy of Music for All and Bands of America. Hosted by t...

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season! Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike. Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partne...

In this episode, David speaks with Jazzmone Sutton, Senior Manager of State Advocacy & Equity at National Association for Music Education (NAfME)! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivat...

Joining Us today is Glenn Kotche, Grammy Award-winning professional drummer and composer. During his high school years, he was a BOA participant with Lake Park H.S., IL, where he later returned to teach. He also interned for BOA Summer Camp. In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments,...

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season! Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike. Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partne...

In this episode, David speaks with David Puckett, retired music educator from Keller ISD, TX, and his daughter Rachel, Promotions Senior Coordinator at Music for All! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of i...

Joining Us today are Carrie Miller and Jamie Weaver, longtime former BOA Summer Camp SWAG Team leaders. Currently, Miller continues her career as an early childhood educator, and Weaver is a retired band director who consults and provides services to band programs. In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades o...

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season! Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike. Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partne...

In this episode, David speaks with Mike Tomaro, Professor Emeritus, Duquesne University, and Director of the 2026 Jazz Band of America! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaborat...

Joining Us today is Susan L. Smith, President and CEO of RWS Music Company and the Southern Division President of NAfME (National Association for Music Education). Smith has been involved in MFA programming at various levels—as a BOA band director, as the inaugural coordinator of the Chamber Music National Festival, and currently as the coordinator of Student Workshops at National Festival, a memb...

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season! Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike. Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partne...