Band Talk is Back
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago -Band Talk with Charlie Menghini and Friends features conversations with band directors, conductors, musicians and friends from the music industry and beyond.
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Jerry Hoover, An American Bandmaster
July 08, 2020 11:57 - 58 minutes - 64.7 MBJerry Hoover takes us through his 50-plus year career. From his days as a student at Drury College to becoming the Director of Bands at Southwest Missouri State University, Jerry shares his secrets of success: hard work, a can-do attitude, being a good musician, loving teaching, bringing music to the people, and being creative. This is an enjoyable conversation you will not want to miss.
Dr. Danielle Gaudry & Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
July 01, 2020 12:10 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBDr. Danielle Gaudry, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Cal State East Bay shares her story. Influenced by a father who played guitar and could not read music, Danielle's journey is fascinating and highlights the fact that there is no "right" way for students to start their musical journeys. Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and Charlie chat about ways directors should prepare for fall classes.
Kevin Lepper and Dr. Bruce Moss
June 21, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBKevin Lepper provides some strategies to get your percussionists ready for the fall, including marching band and the year in total. Dr. Bruce Moss, Director of Bands at Bowling Green (OH) State University and Conductor of the Wheaton (IL) Municipal Band shares his story and provides some history and insights on the Wheaton Band's 90 years as a community treasure.
Glen Schneider and Scott Teeple
June 15, 2020 12:39 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBGlen Schneider of Metea Valley High School hopes to inspire students to learn and repeatedly asks them "Why Music?" Scott Teeple, Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin - Madison stresses the human side of band directing. In addition to knowing the score and being an excellent musician, the conductor must allow themselves to be vulnerable, knowing their students will not take risks until they do as well.
Jack Williamson and John and Becky Warren
June 08, 2020 12:54 - 1 hour - 81 MBJack Williamson, retired Director of Bands at Central Michigan University reflects on his successful career. He talks about how his master's degree helped him fill in the cracks and why it is important to have high standards. John and Becky Warren of Mandan, North Dakota share their story of how they met at the Midwest Clinic and how their love for bands and each other continue to motivate them to make a difference for kids through band.
Freddy, Christopher and Michael Martin
June 01, 2020 12:16 - 1 hour - 105 MBFrom Freddy's early days of teaching, Chris deciding the French Horn was not for him and how a movie influenced Michael's career path, the Martins share their story. Their unconditional love, support and respect for each other and music is truly inspirational. Enjoy!
Composer Michael Sweeney & Dr. John Climer
May 24, 2020 18:23 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBMichael Sweeney talks about the composition process and how a before school theory class helped prepare him for his career once he experienced failure in what he really hoped to do. Dr. John Climer talks about serving the music and provides tips to help bring marches to life.
Gary Hill, Dr. Cory Meals & Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
May 18, 2020 12:57 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBGary Hill on the conducting process, development & the power of "not yet." Gary also shares information on The Complete Conductor online seminar he has developed. Dr. Cory Meals shares his VirtualMusicConference.org website and thoughts on the future of bands. Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and Charlie have a conversation about Music Advocacy and how communication is more important now than ever.
Josh Breen, Rachel Maxwell and Richard Floyd
May 11, 2020 13:39 - 1 hour - 124 MBFirst-year teacher Josh Breen talks about creating a place where students feel welcome. Rachel Maxwell shares thoughts on keeping standards high and engaging students. Richard Floyd on how Texas' band landscape changed, why Texas bands are different and four things he has learned from his wife.
Robert Davis, Johan de Meij & Chip DeStefano
May 04, 2020 11:43 - 1 hour - 98 MBRobert Davis, Olathe Northwest HS, KS talks about his philosophy on connecting with students. Lord of the Rings composer Johan de Meij shares his musical journey and the process he uses when he composes. Chip DeStefano of McCracken Middle School in Skokie, IL provides us with four fundamental elements every band program needs.
Matt Ingelson, Dr. Steve Gage & Robert Sloan
April 26, 2020 14:43 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBDr. Steve Gage of Youngstown State University talks about expectations and a programming tip he learned from Frederick Fennell. Matt Ingelson of Desert Hot Springs, CA provides profound insights about adjusting his teaching style to meet the needs of the students and community. Robert Sloan of Van Wert, OH shares his thoughts on the importance of connecting with your students during this time of distance learning.
Dr. Tim, Scott Rush, Joe Alessi & Dr. Rob Franzblau
April 19, 2020 13:42 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBDr. Tim and Scott Rush talk about including Leadership into distance learning through their book, Pathways to Success. Joe Alessi, principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic shares stories of his childhood, including a wild junior high school experience, and the simple thing he did that helped him land his first major symphony orchestra position. He talks about the time Leonard Bernstein put him on the spot and shares his new, virtual Alessi Music Studio. Dr. Rob Franzblau shares how...
H. Robert Reynolds & Erin Cole: Preparing Your Students & Thinking Like A Musician
April 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBErin Cole chats about what directors should do to prepare their students for the honor band experience and gives three tips on what directors need to do every day. H. Robert Reynolds shares the story of how he got from a school horn player in Pennsylvania to become the director of the University of Michigan Band. Reynolds talks about the difference between thinking like a band director and a musician and shares what he would do if he had a do-over in life.
Jeff Conner of the Boston Brass and 3 B's of the Band Experience with John Armato
April 06, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJeff Conner, leader of and trumpet player in the Boston Brass and John Armato, a Senior Partner and Creative Strategies for Fleishman-Hillard Public Relations in Sacramento, CA and a lifelong drummer, both share stories of how their school band experiences influenced their lives.
Frank Ticheli, Kevin Lepper & Dan Hubert
March 30, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBPodcast #4 features a practical idea to continue to have band rehearsals during the Coronavirus, activities for your percussionist to do while at home and a conversation with Frank Ticheli where he talks about finding inspiration, the role of the conductor and what to do when a door opens.
Uncertainty, Dr. Tim and a Conversation with Gary Green
March 23, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBPodcast #3 of Band Talk with Charlie Menghini and Friends begins with some thoughts on our lives and dealing with uncertainty. Next brings a visit with Dr. Tim and we close today's podcast with a heartfelt conversation with Gary Green, Director of Bands Emeritus of the University of Miami. As you listen, you will hear the underlying theme of uncertainty and how it always seems to work out in our lives. Enjoy!
Band Talk with Charlie Menghini and Friends
March 10, 2020 16:18 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MBInaugural Band Talk with Charlie Menghini Podcast. Charlie has conversations with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Craig Kirchhoff and Kevin Lepper.