#35: Robert Baca – UW Eau Claire, WI
“Our job is to inspire students to love music as much as we love it.” – Robert Baca Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Welcome...
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#31: Lindsey Simondet – Prague, CZ
Yes, you read the episode title correctly; today we are heading to Prague in the Czech republic! This is the first international interview on the Band Director’s Lounge and it is with a passionate...
#30: Jonathan Chance – Luverne, AL
Hello and welcome to the Band Director’s Lounge! My interview today takes us to the southern United States. Jonathan Chance is from Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Troy State University and graduated in 2004 with...
#29 Derek Rohaly – Linwood, New Jersey
Hello and welcome! My interview today takes us out of the Midwest to the east coast to the great state of New Jersey. Derek Rohaly Background Derek Rohaly earned his bachelor’s degree in Music...
#28: Dr. Elizabeth Jackson Kirchhoff – Eden Prairie, MN
Dr. Elizabeth Jackson Kirchhoff Background Dr. Elizabeth Jackson Kirchhoff has been active as an instrumental music educator, conductor, and clinician in the United States, Norway, and Canada for over thirty years. She has enjoyed...
#27: John Pohland – Waconia, MN
Today’s guest is John Pohland who teaches high school band in Waconia, MN. I was really excited when John agreed to chat with me about his program. He has taught in Waconia for 12...
#25: Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller – Gustavus Adolphus College, MN
Hello and welcome back to The Band Director’s Lounge! If you have been keeping up in real time with episode releases, you will know that there has been a bit of a lag time...
#24: Geneva Fitzsimonds – Edina, MN
Today’s conversation is with Geneva Fitzsimonds who teaches in Edina, MN. Geneva is a master at teaching band but especially to middle school aged kids. Her bands and jazz bands have performed at festivals...
#23: Erik Hermanson – Cleveland, MN
Today’s guest is Erik Hermanson who teaches 6-12 band in Cleveland, MN. Erik has built a program over 25 years that has an incredible amount of administrative, community, parent, and student support. He has...
#22: Pete Guenther – Owatonna, MN.mp3
Download Episode! Today’s conversation is with Pete Guenther from Owatonna High School in Owatonna, MN. Pete and I talk about the program at Owatonna high school and how he navigates leading a large program...
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