Category: Podcast

#11: Dr. Doug Orzolek – University of St.Thomas, MN

Download Episode! Dr.Douglas Orzolek, is a Professor of Music, Director of the Graduate Programs in Music Education, the Associate Director of Bands and the Associate Chair of the Music Department at the University of...

#10: Scott Sater (Ret.) – Shakopee & Backus, MN

Download Episode! For active teachers, the word “retirement” likely stirs up many emotions; hope, joy, anticipation, and a sense of finally arriving at the mythical “one day” that they have dreamed about. But it...

#9: Matthew Potter – Chaska, MN

Download Episode! The conversation today is with my good friend Matthew Potter who teaches middle school band in Chaska, MN. Matt has a lot of great insight for how to lead a band program...

#8: Dan Tewalt – Wayzata, MN

Download Episode! Today’s guest is Dan Tewalt who teaches band at Wayzata High School in Wayzata, MN. Dan is a good friend and band colleague. He is a 2008 Phantom Regiment Alum and brings...

#7: Steve Schmitz – St.Louis Park, MN

Download Episode! Today’s guest is Steve Schmitz who teaches high school band and world drumming at St.Louis Park High School, in St.Louis Park, MN. Steve is a class act and top-notch educator who I...

#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...