Music for All Podcast Network

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Natalie Grana, Horn and Musicianship Faculty at Lake Forest College, IL, and horn player for Gaudete Brass. Natalie talks with Julia and Scott about teaching foundational skills over repertoire, promoting community over competition, and her focus on solfege and aural skills in her teaching.Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s other music education offerings here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm.

It’s Grand National Championships week! In this episode, you’ll hear Dan talk with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and Courtney Allyson Mills, two leaders in the world of marching band, leadership, and performance. Hear their suggestions for students, directors, and parents about how they can lead and accompany their ensembles through the end of the marching season, as many bands approach the biggest performance moments of the year. Additionally, hear an interview with Chuck Henson and Carter Smith, drum major at Fishers H.S., IN, about how he is experiencing the end of the season as a senior. And as a bonus, BOA announcer John Pollard chats with Brent Biskup and Jana Harvey, band directors at Flower Mound H.S., TX, getting their reactions to the "Texcellence" of the many Texas bands at the San Antonio Super Regional Championship.Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at ⁠clubhousetrailers.com⁠.This is the last regular season episode of Break Ranks, but check back after Grand Nationals for our finale episode!

In this episode, David speaks with Khalila Govan, Director of Bands and Orchestra at Deer Valley H.S., AZ.Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.Watch this episode with video: https://www.youtube.com/live/IARWCRVCskU?si=63pTTPTgZ59t1nqg

This week’s episode of Break Ranks features a preview of all of the opportunities that Bands of America Grand National Championships has to offer off the performance field! Dan talks with Bobby Lambert, a clinician for Leadership Blast, where all band students can learn and immediately apply leadership skills. Chuck speaks with David Vandewalker, band booster expert, about the many opportunities available to band parents and boosters through the Parent/Booster Experience. Lastly, hear Chuck’s interview with Graham Rogers, a sophomore music education major at Ball State University, about the TeachMusic Experience–a professional development experience open to future music educators.Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at ⁠clubhousetrailers.com⁠.Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music is the second of two episodes featuring Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, Professor of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University and Artistic Director/Conductor of the Wellington Wind Symphony. She continues the conversation with Julia and Scott about challenging tradition, intentional representation, and women supporting one another in music.Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s other music education offerings here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm.

In this episode, David speaks with Carl Rowles, Director of Bands at Cedar Rapids Jefferson H.S., IA.Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/jCMcM06ZQ9Y?feature=share

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music is the first of two featuring Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, Professor of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University and Artistic Director/Conductor of the Wellington Wind Symphony. She talks with Julia and Scott about human connection as the heart of teaching music, challenging the typical Western music curriculum, and the global perspective she has gained through her travels and as President-Elect of the World Association of Symphonic Bands & Ensembles.Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s other music education offerings here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm.

This week’s episode of Break Ranks goes behind the scenes with Dan at the St. Louis Super Regional Championship. He talks with the unsung heroes of any Bands of America event–the parking team. Hear some tricks of the trade from event staff members Joe Heuchan and Joel Johnson. In addition, hear Chuck Henson speak with Tyler Belliston and Amber Rak-Kaufmann, drumline directors at Central Visual and Performing Arts H.S., MO, an arts magnet high school in St. Louis Public Schools. Plus, you’ll also learn about the musical plant that Bentonville H.S., AR, has in their show, from director Tim Hendrix and pit member/monstera player Dakota Deaton. Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at ⁠clubhousetrailers.com⁠.Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

In this episode, David speaks with Carinn Ormson, Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator in WA.Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/aAhXMa64u-M?feature=share

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Christine Lapka, Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Central Florida, and Dave Schreier, Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Central Florida. They speak with Julia and Scott about Exceptional Knights, an inclusive, sensory-friendly concert experience presented by the UCF Concert Band and music education students. As the primary faculty behind the concert, Christine talks about why she started the concert, while Dave discusses his experience preparing the band for and conducting the non-traditional concert.Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s other music education offerings here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm.