Matt Judkins

The Marching Arts Utah Podcast

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The Marching Arts Utah Podcast is a weekly deep dive into the people, programs, and stories shaping the marching arts across the state of Utah. Hosted by filmmaker and longtime marching arts documentarian Matt Judkins, each episode features conversations with directors, staff, and student leaders from a different marching band program. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at how Utah marching bands develop their identity, push competitive boundaries, and create meaningful experiences for students. From design philosophy and rehearsal strategies to program growth and legacy, this podcast...

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Matt Judkins

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MiKae Osborn | Director of Bands at Maple Mountain High School 10.07.2026 1:51:03

In this episode of the Marching Arts Utah Podcast, we visit Maple Mountain High School to meet the students and educators behind one of Utah’s rising marching band programs. Director of Bands MiKae Osborn shares his journey from student musician to educator, reflecting on the teachers, experiences, and mentors who shaped his career. The conversation also spotlights several outstanding student lead...

Randy Brady | Director of Bands at Westlake High School 07.07.2026 1:35:09

In this episode of Marching Arts Utah, Westlake High School Director of Bands Randy Brady shares the story of his journey from a small-town music student to leading one of Utah’s premier band programs. Randy reflects on the teachers who shaped his passion for music, the challenges he faced as a young musician, his experiences studying at BYU-Idaho and serving a mission in Chile, and the lessons he...

Series Intro: Welcome to Marching Arts Utah 18.06.2026 8:44

Welcome to the very first episode of the Marching Arts Utah podcast! My name is Matt Judkins, and in this short introductory episode you'll hear about my background and experience in the marching arts, and how I came to be connected and involved in the marching arts in the state of Utah. This podcast will feature long-form content where I will interview directors, staff member, students, and volun...