In this episode, Chuck Henson shares a remarkable journey from Kentucky high school band to the global stage of marching arts and music education advocacy. His story exemplifies how passion, opportunity, and perseverance can transform lives and organizations.

David Eddleman is the Open Class at Soundsport and International Development Officer with Drum Corps International, among many other things. As we move through David’s career and its many fascinating branches, we discuss the transformative moments in music that captivate and make us who we are today.

Delighted to welcome back, friend of the pod, Mark Nichols! Since 2020, Mark's made a fair few transitions, and like so many of the rest of us, started re-prioritising some things too!

For this week’s episode, I’m joined by world-class musician and good friend, Jason Noble. As the Associate Professor of Music at Lehman College, conductor of the Columbia University Wind Ensemble, and avid commissioner of new works, he’s a pillar of the band world.

Join me back in the band room with one of my favorite guests, Gail Brechting! She's the past president of ACB, – the Association of Concert Bands and the conductor of West Michigan Concert Winds for 29 years.

Focused on diversity in bands, this interview is with Chris Green, Artistic Director of the Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band. 

Mark Morette and his company Mark Custom are legendary in our world and responsible for some of the most well-known and important band recordings around the world.

Mark Nichols is back! We talk about returning to normal band in Texas, lessons learned from Covid, and how Mark fell into Drum Corps, not once, but twice!

David Vickerman, Director of Bands at San José State University on finding the "Why" in your performances.