Tennessee Bandmasters Association Bandstand Podcast

Summary Bandstand Season 2 kicks off with conversations with the regional presidents of ETSBOA, MTSBOA, and WTSBOA, as well as the president of Tennessee Bandmasters Association. They discuss the responsibilities and goals of their associations, including revising the music list, expanding professional development opportunities, and creating a stronger network of support for young teachers. They a...

The gift of high expectations.

This episode features interviews with Stacy Jernigan, Dr. Jerry Buttrum, Carroll Gotcher, and J.R. Baker, discussing the Tennessee Bandmasters Association and the Twin Lakes Small Band Directors Association. We also take a second to look back on Bandstand's Season One and toward Season Two. Season Two will begin the first Thursday in August.

In this conversation, Lafe Cook, a renowned school band director in Tennessee, shares his background and experiences in the music education field. He discusses growing up in the National Park Service, his move to Tennessee, and his journey as a drum major at the University of Tennessee. Lafe also emphasizes the importance of camaraderie and connections among band directors and the need for more co...

Greatness in the Everyday: Lessons from Thomas Brodhead (1968-2024).

In this episode of Bandstand, host David Aydelott interviews Andrew Lawson and Jonas Marshall , two young composers from Middle Tennessee. Andrew Lawson is the director at Innovation Academy in Robertson County and recently had a composition performed at The Midwest Clinic t his past December.  Jonas Marshall is a sophomore at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro and was a winner in the Middle Tenne...

Randall Coleman, Director of Bands at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, shares his wisdom this morning.

Summary In this episode of Bandstand, Jacob Campos and David Aydelott discuss the importance of effective practice techniques for musicians. They emphasize the need to create a culture of practice within band programs and provide strategies for empowering students to practice effectively. They also explore the concept of building myelin in the brain through deliberate and slow practice. They discu...

Monday morning shoutout!

***Please note the new recording of our intro music, the Giants of the Past Fanfare, performed by the Hume-Fogg Academic High School Wind Ensemble*** Summary The conversation with Mike Holbrook and Tony Hibbard revolves around the creation of The Rural Band Director Podcast (theruralbanddirector@gmail.com) and the experiences of the hosts as band directors in rural areas. They discuss their backgr...

Who's read The Count of Monte Cristo ?

Summary In this episode, Benjamin Martin, the director of bands at Huntingdon High School, discusses the importance of fundamentals in small band programs. He emphasizes the need for quality over quantity and shares his experiences and insights on improving small bands. Benjamin highlights the significance of fundamentals such as singing every day, long tones, buzzing, lip slurs, and rhythm exerci...

Today's topic is legacy.

Summary In this episode of Bandstand , Dr. Nola Jones, Jordan Lalama, and David Aydelott discuss the importance of designing for bands and the challenges that come with it. They emphasize the need to consider how the band is perceived by the audience and the importance of creating a positive and inviting atmosphere. They also discuss the importance of balance and contrast in designing a show, as w...

Shoutouts from the TMEA conference.

We hope to have more of these interviews in the future at our band events across the state. So, for today, enjoy Stephen Coleman, Chris Janowiak, Tanner West, Brandon Reynolds, and Vanessa Cobb.

Summary This episode of Bandstand focuses on how band directors can create a culture of cooperation in their schools. The guests, including Siegel High Principal Larry Creasy, Siegel High Choral Director Brenda Gregory, Siegel High Athletic Director Greg Wyant, and Williamson County Schools Director of Athletics Darrin Joines, discuss the importance of building relationships, finding common ground...

Some of our colleagues and future colleagues talk about what they're excited about seeing at the 2024 Conference. A big thanks to Vanessa Cobb, Tanner West, Mike Aymett, Justin Jones, John Easley, Jim Reed, Jeff Beckman, Frank Zimmerer, Eric Baumgardner, David Royce, Chris Dye, Carolina Herrera, Barry Trobaugh, and Andrew Lynn for hopping on the podcast! If you see me out and about tomorrow, t...

This episode is a preview of the upcoming TMEA Conference. David Aydelott interviews guests who will be performing or involved in the conference. The guests include JR Baker, the president of TBA, Dr. John Zastoupil, the director of bands at the University of Tennessee, Chris Colalillo from Thompson Station Middle School, and Allen Kennedy from Hume-Fogg Academic High School. They discuss the acti...

Summary In this episode of Band Stand, host David Aydelott interviews Ron Rogers and Joel Denton about Ron's nomination for the Tennessee Bandmasters Hall of Fame. Ron Rogers is a highly respected band director with a long and successful career. The conversation covers Ron's life story, his teaching career, and his impact on the band community in Tennessee. Ron's dedication to his stud...

Summary This episode of Band Stand features the nomination of Nola Jones to the Tennessee Bandmasters Association (TBA) Hall of Fame. Nola Jones is a highly respected music educator with an illustrious career spanning several decades. The conversation covers her early life, education, and teaching career in Mississippi, as well as her move to Tennessee and various leadership positions in music edu...

Summary In this episode of Bandstand , host David Aydelott interviews Perry Elliott , the esteemed band director from Elizabethton, Tennessee. They discuss Perry's career, philosophy, and the founding of the Tennessee Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame. Perry shares stories about his mentors and the importance of building good people in addition to a good band. He also talks about the origin...