Music for All Podcast Network

In this episode, David speaks with Carl Rowles, Director of Bands at Cedar Rapids Jefferson H.S., IA.

Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/jCMcM06ZQ9Y?feature=share

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music is the first of two featuring Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, Professor of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University and Artistic Director/Conductor of the Wellington Wind Symphony. She talks with Julia and Scott about human connection as the heart of teaching music, challenging the typical Western music curriculum, and the global perspective she has gained as President of the World Association of Symphonic Bands & Ensembles.

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s other music education offerings here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm.

This week’s episode of Break Ranks goes behind the scenes with Dan at the St. Louis Super Regional Championship. He talks with the unsung heroes of any Bands of America event–the parking team. Hear some tricks of the trade from event staff members Joe Heuchan and Joel Johnson. In addition, hear Chuck Henson speak with Tyler Belliston and Amber Rak-Kaufmann, drumline directors at Central Visual and Performing Arts H.S., MO, an arts magnet high school in St. Louis Public Schools. Plus, you’ll also learn about the musical plant that Bentonville H.S., AR, has in their show, from director Tim Hendrix and pit member/monstera player Dakota Deaton.

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.

This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at⁠clubhousetrailers.com⁠.

Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

In this episode, David speaks with Carinn Ormson, Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator in WA.

Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/aAhXMa64u-M?feature=share

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Christine Lapka, Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Central Florida, and Dave Schreier, Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Central Florida. They speak with Julia and Scott about Exceptional Knights, an inclusive, sensory-friendly concert experience presented by the UCF Concert Band and music education students. As the primary faculty behind the concert, Christine talks about why she started the concert, while Dave discusses his experience preparing the band for and conducting the non-traditional concert.

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s other music education offerings here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm.

This week’s episode of Break Ranks features Dan’s interview with Tyler Hadley, Vice President of Operations, and Connor Martin, Customer Experience Manager at Clubhouse Trailer Company. From its humble beginnings with a single trailer for Edmond Memorial H.S. to the hundreds of trailers they have built since then, learn about Clubhouse Trailers and how they became the country’s premier marching band trailer provider. Additionally, hear Chuck Henson speak with Maddie Cain-Guthridge, Assistant Director of Bands at Maize South H.S., KS, whose band just received their first Clubhouse Trailer. And don’t miss a recap of week 5, including the first Super Regional Championship of the year!

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.

This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at⁠clubhousetrailers.com⁠.

Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

In this episode, David speaks with Jonathan Schnicke, Director of Kent City M.S./H.S. Band, MI and Director of LSM West.

Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/WsGt-YlSETU?feature=share

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Tony Mazzocchi, President & CEO of Kaufman Music Center in NYC and Executive Director of Kinhaven in Vermont. Tony chats with Julia and Scott about the community impact of music, music education in an age of AI, and achieving and maintaining access to music education for all K-12 students.

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s other music education offerings here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm.

This week’s episode of Break Ranks features Jefferson H.S., GA, a school that has a long-running Scotland Exchange Program that, this year, happened to intersect with Bands of America. Hear Dan talk with Jefferson director Nick Golding and students Lily Chambers and Lily Knight about their experiences in Scotland this past summer, while Chuck speaks with their Scottish counterparts– Hermitage Academy P.E. teacher Fraser Ward and students Emily, Lauren, and Lorna–about their recent time in the United States and at the BOA Chattanooga Regional Championship!

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.

This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at⁠clubhousetrailers.com⁠.

Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

In this episode, David speaks with Mandi Broderick, Director of Bands at Boulder Creek H.S., AZ.

Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/WPz9N7U8DPA?feature=share

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Amanda Karhuse, Assistant Executive Director for Advocacy and Public Policy at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Amanda, Julia, and Scott talk all things music education advocacy and policy–from the federal government all the way down to the school and district level.

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s other music education offerings here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm.

Resources discussed in this episode:

NAfME website: nafme.org

ArtScan from the Arts Ed Partnership (AEP): http://aep-arts.org/artscan

AEP Report on Early Career Mentorship Programs: aep-arts.org/the-state-of-early-career-mentorship-for-arts-educators

About Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: https://poweredbytitleii.com/

Music IS Education (focuses on local and state advocacy): http://musiciseducation.org

Music Teacher Profession Initiative (MTPI) from NAfME: http://nafme.org/advocacy/music-teacher-profession-initiative

Music Teacher Satisfaction Survey from NFHS: http://nfhs.org/arts-advocacy/performing-arts-educator-satisfaction-survey/music-survey-dashboards

This week’s episode of Break Ranks features Spencer Adkins, Chief Meteorologist at WOWK-TV and contract meteorologist for Bands of America events, and Kevin Kloesel, PhD, Event Safety Meteorologist. The two meteorologists discuss with Dan the importance of heat safety in marching band. Learn what a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature measure is, how acclimatization affects the ability to tolerate heat, and why heat safety matters for musicians and spectators alike. Plus, hear Chuck Henson’s interview with Gerry J. Miller, Directory of Fine Arts at Coppell ISD, TX, on how Texas bands have adjusted their procedures to comply with UIL policies and increasing heat waves.

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.

This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions atclubhousetrailers.com⁠.

Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

In this episode, David speaks with Wayne Lu, Instrumental Music Director from IA.

Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/3umzxYD22Zk?feature=share

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music is the second of a two-part series with Scott Rush, team lead for the Habits series published by GIA Publications. In this week’s episode, his conversation with Julia and Scott focuses on the Habits series. From its origins with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to its expansion into a comprehensive method book series and companion website of http://habitsuniversal.com, learn about the Habits series and how it can help you and your students!

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about the Habits series and GIA’s other music education offerings here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Plus, check out http://habitsuniversal.com, the online companion for the Habits series.

This week’s episode of Break Ranks features Sharon Boyd, also known as “The Band Mom” on social media. Sharon and Dan chat about how she gained a following on social media, her family’s own marching band experiences, and some of her most memorable moments as a band mom and fan. Plus, hear Chuck Henson’s interview with Anthony Darnall, Director of Bands at the newly-consolidated Christian County H.S., KY.

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.

This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at⁠clubhousetrailers.com⁠.

You can follow Sharon at @therealbandmom on all platforms.

Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

In this episode, David speaks with Philip J. Eyrich, Director of Bands at Lemon Bay H.S., FL.

Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/pd2lk1f-21Y?feature=share

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music is the first of a two-part series featuring Scott Rush, team lead for the Habits series published by GIA Publications. He talks with Julia and Scott about his background in music education and years in the classroom. Hear about mentorship, why the process matters more than the performance, and Scott’s core belief that music educators are in both “the music business and the people business.”

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about the Habits series and GIA’s other music education offerings here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, plus check out http://habitsuniversal.com, the online companion for the Habits series.

Break Ranks is back for the 2026 season! Our inaugural episode of the 2026 season of Break Ranks features Dan Potter’s interview with Jennifer Witt, Director, Institutional Marketing, and Cristian Good, Sales Engineer, both members of the Sweetwater team. Plus, hear the “voice of BOA” Chuck Henson chat with Richard L. Saucedo about Bands of America’s amplification philosophy.

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.

This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at http://clubhousetrailers.com.

Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

In this episode, David speaks with Evan Burton & Carolyn Hankins, Co-Directors of Bands at Page M.S., TN.

Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/4nV2zMMLNHo?feature=share

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Jared L. Cassedy, who, among other roles, serves as the Performing Arts Department Head for the Masconomet Regional School District and the President of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association. They chat about student-centered teaching, meeting students and communities where they are, and advocacy and leadership in the music education profession.

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s music education offerings, including Julia and Scott’s personal favorites, here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.