Why Would You Marry a Band Director?

Why Would You Marry a Band Director?

Bill Wynn is the Director of Bands at Heritage High School in Ringgold, Georgia. He is at the helm of a model program in a rural community which may seem like an atypical situation, but he's created a powerhouse, and still manages to compartmentalize his life to be excellent in his career and also be present at home and enjoy life. Thank you as well to his wife Jill for joining us for this interview.

What Do You Mean by, My Identity and Self Worth Aren't Tied to How the Band Performs at Festival? - Dana Varona, Andrew Foote, Alexandria Gilbert, Brennan Rudy

This is a illuminating and refreshing conversation with a younger cross section of the band director/former band director world. Already a little hardened and jaded, how do we envision the future of music education and our role in it?

It's a Boys Club - Genice Matzke

Genice is the Director of Bands at Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, CO. She leads a powerhouse program and has made a mark everywhere she's been, developing great programs. I get to chat a bit with her about the boys club and how she broke through the glass ceiling that far too many women encounter in the profession.

The Long Game, Part Two - Dr. Richard Mayne

This is the tail end of my interview with Dr. Mayne. I made a bit of a mistake in editing and thought I had a lot more recorded audio than I actually did, so this is going to be a short one. Please enjoy the tail end of this interview.

The Long Game - Dr. Richard Mayne

This episode features Dr. Richard Mayne, retired band director from the University of Northern Colorado. A true master teacher and first class human, he continues to influence music education in the state. Nick, Britt, and I road tripped down to Sedona, AZ to visit he and his wife, Cindy, to find out the keys to not just his successful career, but also his family life. This was a long interview, so I've split it into two parts. This is part one.