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That Dan Band Show

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“That Dan Band Show” is a podcast that covers all areas of the marching arts, or what many refer to simply as “band.” Dan sits down with designers, teachers, judges, and members to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the band world.

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10 Years Later: Sitting Down with the Section Leaders of the 2011 Fred Sanford Winning Cavaliers Drumline 28.01.2022 1:54:31

Dan is joined by Russel Wharton and Jack Holway, bass and quad section leaders of the Cavaliers 2011 drumline. The guys discuss their time marching the corps, what it takes to push a section to the highest caliber, and their perspective on where the activity is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lifecycle of a Percussion Legend 17.12.2021 2:06:04

Tom Aungst is a member of the Cadets, Drum Corps International, World Drum Corps, and Winter Guard International Hall of Fame. His work is best known from the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps and Dartmouth High School, where he has amassed countless gold medals and drum trophies. Tom shares his journey from member, to instructor, to designer, and how he has stayed relevant in the drumline medium for th...

Starting Your Own Company and Becoming Solution-Oriented with Mark Perrett 03.12.2021 2:12:02

Dan sits down with Mark Perrett, Co-Founder of Gridbook Percussion, a percussion education and content production company. They discuss growing through setbacks, how Mark learned new skills on the job, and why Gridbook Percussion is a necessary platform for all percussion students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preparation, Competence, and Diversity in the Orchestral Percussion World with Alana Wiesing 19.11.2021 1:08:45

Alana Wiesing, principal timpanist of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, sits down with Dan to discuss her methods for preparing for high stakes auditions, how she broke through a majority male industry, and her work as the President for the Network for Diversity in Concert Percussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking Down Walls through Movement with Vincent Thomas 05.11.2021 1:06:04

Dan hangs out with Vincent Thomas, dance professor at Towson University and choreographer in the marching arts. They discuss the impact of dance on everyday life and Vincent's work in masculinity and movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Development, Flexibility, Learning through Experience with Matt Penland 22.10.2021 1:30:25

Matt Penland, percussionist for the US Air Force Band and instructor/arranger for many world class percussion ensembles, joins Dan to discuss his process developing himself as a player, how he learned to adapt to new concepts, and his experiences in various marching idioms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating the High School to College Recruiting Landscape with Pete Davidson 08.10.2021 1:00:47

That Dan Band Show Producer and CaptainU Sales Director Pete Davidson joins Dan to talk about their experiences choosing the right college, what kind of resources are out there for high school students, and some of the ways CaptainU Recruiting is bringing college band recruiting into the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Passion to Profession in the Percussion Industry with Kaylie Brooke 24.09.2021 1:12:14

Freelance percussionist Kaylie Brooke joins Dan to discuss her journey through percussion education, how she turned her passion for performance into a job, and the ways different percussion idioms can learn from one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media and the Marching Arts in 2021 10.09.2021 1:20:17

Dan is joined by media wizzes Travis Wade and Michelle Morales to talk about the importance of content creation, marketing and branding within the marching space, and how small organizations can build a solid media team within their means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a Brand with Matt Verburg 10.09.2021 1:25:29

Matt Verburg, founder of Lot Riot apparel, joins Dan to discuss the culture of the marching arts, building a small business within a niche activity, and the current state of creativity within the band world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitness and Movement with Samia Mooney 27.08.2021 47:48

Samia Mooney, Movement Supervisor of the Bluecoats and Dance Director of Avon High School, joins Dan to discuss the relationship between fitness and movement and how top groups create a cohesive visual approach across all performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asking Why? with Cameron Halls 13.08.2021 1:33:32

Dan hangs out with Cameron Halls, former Blue Devils & Carolina Crown snare drummer turned Battery Instructor for the Madison Scouts and Percussion Director for Bellbrook High School. Cam and & Dan discuss the contrasting approaches between various drumlines and how to get the most out of your students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artistry, Inspiration, and Creating an Authentic Culture with Mike Jackson 30.07.2021 1:35:27

Dan sits down with Mike Jackson, designer/composer for Broken City Percussion and WGI Hall of Famer. They discuss whether marching percussion is art or competition (it's both!), the culture Mike creates at Broken City, and where Mike draws his creativity and inspiration from. Visit LotRiot.com and use the code DANBAND at checkout for 15% off your entire order and a free That Dan Band Show pin and...