Monthly Archive: February 2019

#6: Michael Thursby – Mankato State University (MSU), MN

Download Episode! Today I am chatting with Michael Thursby, director of Athletic Bands and Percussion at the Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN. Mike is my first, of what I hope to be many,...

#5: Anthony Boldt – Kasson-Mantorville, MN

Download Episode! Today I am talking with Tony Boldt who teaches at Kasson-Mantorville high school in Kasson, MN, just outside of Rochester. Tony is a passionate teacher working to build his dream program. Today...

#4: Rachel Pletke – LeSueur-Henderson, MN

Download Episode! Today I am talking with Rachel Pletke who teaches LeSueur, MN. Rachel is a battle-hardened veteran teacher who has been part of a program that has waxed and waned over the years....

#3: Ian McKnight – Watertown, MN

Download Episode! Today’s show features my interview with Ian McKnight who teaches in Watertown, MN.  In our conversation, Ian talks about what its like to have two curricular ensembles at the high school level,...

#2: Jim Callahan – Arlington, MN

Download Episode! Today’s episode features my interview with Jim Callahan who teaches in Arlington, MN at Sibley East High School and Middle School. Jim talks about what it’s like to teach in a small...

#1: Welcome to the Band Director’s Lounge

Download Episode! Welcome to The Band Director’s Lounge! My name is Logan Burnside and I am a band director trying to build a great program by learning from others and sharing my knowledge along...