3 Rehearsal Habits to Improve Your Marching Band Sound

3 Rehearsal Habits to Improve Your Marching Band Sound

Sep 11, 2026 | Podcast, Resources

Every director hits this exact stretch of the season: the show runs, but you still need to improve your marching band sound before your first contest. Your first football game is behind you. Your first contest is around the corner. You can perform a good two-thirds of...
Podcast: The Story Behind My Career as a Composer

Podcast: The Story Behind My Career as a Composer

Apr 29, 2026 | Podcast

I recently had the chance to sit down with Jason K. Nitsch on the Composer Chats podcast, and it turned into one of those conversations that goes way beyond surface-level “composer talk.” We got into my path from the classroom to full-time composing, what I’ve learned...
Marching Band Shows: One Key to Perfect Ensemble Timing

Marching Band Shows: One Key to Perfect Ensemble Timing

Sep 15, 2025 | Podcast, Resources

Check out the second portion of my chat with John Denis, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Texas State University, as we continue our chat about some of the simple concepts your band can implement next year to take it to the next level! If you missed the first...
The Fastest Way to Make Your Band Sound Better

The Fastest Way to Make Your Band Sound Better

Sep 8, 2025 | Podcast, Resources

It’s that time of year.  Your first football game is behind you.  Your first contest is around the corner.  You can perform a good two thirds of your show without anyone running into each other.  Things are on track! There’s just one problem.  Now things...