band yap

we are hitting the road! in this episode, we do a major recap of the spring semester, including our decision to move to east texas! we talk about our uil experiences, the atssb outstanding performance series, how to leave a job, how to transition to a new job, and what we would choose as our last meals. sponsored by: ⁠ mclellan band consulting  shawn murphy⁠⁠⁠  with fanpledge ⁠⁠the band blueprint⁠...

welcome to the krusty krab! jake hille not only loves spongebob, but he also loves band. although not originally from the state of texas, jake has quickly become a winner- he's won multiple state marching championships with the celina band, not to mention all of his other accomplishments as a concert band director and drill writer. jake's journey from ohio to oklahoma to texas, and what he...

band yap: live! we were so honored to have the opportunity to speak with the students of east texas a&m university at their music education forum. lion pride runs deep! we covered so many meaningful topics and shared plenty of laughs along the way. we talked about work-life balance as a band director, wienermusic, the importance of putting your instrument away, advice for young music educators...

ya like jazz? alex parker has led the wayne fisher jazz program at baylor university for over 25 years, revitalizing it and expanding opportunities for students in a big way (and he was hired only six years after baylor finally allowed dancing on campus). before his time at baylor, alex taught in public schools and studied at both eastman and miami, where he further developed his trumpet chops and...

dr. bruce faske hails from brenham, texas, home of blue bell ice cream...though blue bell only wishes it was as cool as bruce. bruce currently serves as professor of trombone at the university of alabama. from his beginnings on a farm in south texas to performing on professional stages, bruce brings a unique perspective and depth of experience that make him an invaluable educator and colleague. we...

it's giving ron swanson. austin snow might have one of the most unique origin stories we’ve heard from a band director. before he ever stepped on a podium, he served as a marine, and that experience still shapes the way he approaches teaching, leadership, and building a band program. we talked with austin about growing up in a military family, his early dreams of becoming a rock star, and the...

we’re with kim! we’ve yapped with kim before, but she’s back and better than ever. in this episode, she shares an update on what’s been going on in her world and walks us through her candidacy for tmea band division vice president. we catch up on all things kim, including when her band trailers blew over in straight-line winds, what crayon she would be, the time she ghost-commentated on a kgas mar...

bazinga! whitney sims is a true renaissance woman. she is a band director (with a gold medal to boot), but she has also taught science, graphic design, yearbook, and more since the beginning of her career. she completed five minors in college because she took just about every class possible. she has taught alongside her husband, zach, for over a decade. we yapped with whitney about how she balance...

amen! spencer is a man of integrity. as an accomplished band director, he knows what works and what doesn't in the classroom. not only does he lead in the band hall, but he also has served as a church music minister for many years. his experience as a music minister influences his approach in the band hall, and vice versa. we talked with spencer about the importance of his family, hank hill, l...

she’s a horse girlie! we’ve known alexis since she was a wee oboe player from italy, texas. alexis has a knack for teaching middle school band and a big personality to match. we had a true yap session with alexis, covering in-depth lore, carnivorous plants, how many books she read this year, the most influential people in her music career, and her obsession with robert w. smith. sponsored by: ⁠⁠sh...

heads up: this episode talks about santa, elf on the shelf, and other magical topics. parents may want to listen without kids around. he's back! this is the conclusion of our christmas extravaganza. if you haven't listened to part one, make sure to do that first! in part two we discuss christmas power rangers, how much lead time kevn mcallister would need to defeat the predator, the star w...

heads up: this episode talks about santa, elf on the shelf, and other magical topics. parents may want to listen without kids around. we all know and love jon schriver! jon joined us for a whirlwind of a conversation. this episode is a two parter, spreading the christmas spirit across two episodes. in part one we discuss christmas parades, the best christmas movies, the best gifts we have ever rec...

she's one cool cat! erika hails from the rio grande valley. after graduating from baylor, she found her way back home. while erika is well-versed in all the aspects of band, jazz is her forte. erika has taken her student group to midwest, tmea, jen, and music for all events, opening a world of opportunities to her students. we talked with erika about her musical upbringing, her phantom regimen...

she is here to lay down the law! first of all, amanda is hilarious. second, she knows what she is talking about. amanda has traversed the world of band: from being a native of the rio grande valley, to cutting her teeth on teaching in central texas, to touring the country with multiple drum corps. she's been through sunshine, and through torrential rain, but she does it all for her students. a...

you'll bend and snap your way through this one! dr. stephanie deluca has experienced band across the country, but texas will always be home. a native of corsicana, she's familiar with life behind the pine curtain. so, it was a natural transition for her when she recently took on the title of interim director of athletic bands at east texas a&m university. stephanie served previously as...

shaka just won a gold medal in military marching band. so fresh! he's done it all. from east texas to the valley, small schools and big, shaka has seen every side of band life. growing up as a tuba player in east texas, music played a huge role in shaping who he is. since becoming a band director, shaka has taught both military and corps style on the marching field, stood in front of honor ban...

is it stream of consciousness? mostly. after a long bandtober, we are so back. we recap marching season, discuss metrics for success, talk about programming, shout out all of our state marching band contest homies, and talk through some of our favorite and least favorite band literature. sponsored by: ⁠shawn murphy⁠⁠  with fanpledge ⁠the band blueprint⁠⁠⁠  (use promo code bandyap5 when you purchas...

welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you company all october long. enjoy this essential episode with brian sours, originally released on february...

welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you company all october long. enjoy this essential episode with josh gall, originally released on july 24, 20...

welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you company all october long. enjoy this essential episode with mike howard, originally released on june 13,...

welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you company all october long. enjoy this essential episode with luke mcmillan, originally released on februar...

welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing a quick dose of inspiration to keep you going, these hand-picked episodes are here to keep you company all october long. enjoy this essential episode with kim shuttlesworth, originally released on apr...

how many times do you hear 6-7 every day? simon bosch is a man of many unique talents. from disc golfing to unicycling to trumpet playing, he is well-rounded in every sense. on top of that, he’s an outstanding band director. he has taken groups to the midwest clinic, placed highly in the honor band competition, and earned many more accolades with his ensembles. simon holds his students to high exp...

don't worry, we will also yap the yap. joe walker is the all-american band director. he's originally from missouri, but don't worry- he appreciates texas barbecue. joe served in the us army before becoming a band director, loves riding motorcycles, and is a social butterfly. we talked with joe about his journey to texas, the support of his community in godley, his favorite part of marc...

and he got it (the right stuff!) adam mothersole is new to the head band director club. a seasoned educator and trombone player, he has a vast amount of band experience. he's been involved with drum corps as both a performer and a teacher, taught at schools of various classifications, and is even a fellow baylor bear. now as the head director of the storied china spring band, he's making s...