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BandWagon

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  • Episode 73: "Footloose Redux"

    SHOW NOTES

    Episode 073 • May 25, 2026

     

    FIRST & SECOND STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • School board bans high school band from performing “controversial” composition

     

    Reporting on the original school board band-repertoire vote plans:

    https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-school-board-watertown-spring-band-concert-lgbtq-history

     

    Reporting on the May 12th school board meeting:

    https://www.wdtimes.com/news/local/school-board-cuts-song-from-spring-concert/article_a29a47f8-45a6-4d59-823f-4bc0822caef0.html (paywall)

     

    https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/05/political-chaotic-school-board-meeting-descends-into-screaming-match-over-stonewall/

     

    Reporting on Omar Thomas’s original comments:

    https://www.tmj4.com/news/dodge-county/composer-speaks-out-as-watertown-school-board-debates-lgbtq-linked-concert-piece

     

    Reporting on the student protests:

    https://www.tmj4.com/news/dodge-county/watertown-high-school-students-walk-out-to-protest-school-boards-decision-to-ban-song-tied-to-stonewall-movement

     

     

    TRIO

     

    Some more thoughts about the Watertown Wind Symphony story

     

    Alexandra Delcourt’s article about Watertown and its history:

    https://ourliveswisconsin.com/article/watertown-band-students-barred-from-performing-song-tied-to-lgbtq-history-after-homophobic-school-board-vote/

     

    Watertown school board candidate campaign platform interview:

    https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/90169/race/24767/election/1345

     

    Watertown school board meeting, May 12th:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq2lm9Qr-L0&pp=ygUud2F0ZXJ0b3duIHVzZCBzY2hvb2wgYm9hcmQgbWVldGluZyBtYXkgMTIgMjAyNg%3D%3D

     

    Reporting on Riverside MS protest and lockdown:

    https://www.tmj4.com/news/dodge-county/watertown-middle-school-placed-on-lock-and-hold-during-planned-student-protest

     

    Watertown school board’s official statement defending its decision to ban the Thomas piece:

    https://www.tmj4.com/news/dodge-county/watertown-school-board-defends-decision-to-ban-concert-song-calls-it-a-celebration-of-violence

     

     

    DOGFIGHT

     

    • Look for the helpers; and look out for the opportunists

     

    TCNJ’s community performance plans:

    https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10162602735121044&id=721116043

     

    Reporting on Immanuel Lutheran Church’s community performance plans:

    https://www.tmj4.com/news/dodge-county/composer-omar-thomas-to-conduct-a-mother-of-a-revolution-performance-in-watertown

     

    The Immanuel Lutheran-hosted event:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g862hiqPZiQ

     

    Reporting on the Kirk Bangstad Minocqua Brewing Company performance plans:

    https://wtmj.com/news/2026/05/17/minocqua-brewing-owner-invites-watertown-students-to-perform-banned-concert-piece/

     

    https://www.tmj4.com/news/state-capitol/minocqua-brewing-company-to-host-watertown-wind-symphony-for-a-mother-of-a-revolution-performance

     

    Kirk Bangstad’s Facebook post:

    https://www.facebook.com/MBCBrews/posts/pfbid02ZHr8kupuAJGzHYadB3Eyki7444RYdBSrcah7e6kUN6hajThJjuJCgp4UHaV151Bkl?rdid=yJ1JAiblTFBdonOi

     

     

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 72: "World-Building -or- Marching Wildebeests"

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    Episode 072 • March 2, 2026

     

     

    FIRST/SECOND STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • DCI cuts ties with Marching Health

     

    Marching Health FB post: www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1532356162231361&id=100063709757614

     

    Drum Corps Planet's post about DCI's statement: www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php?/topic/183392-dci-ends-agreement-with-marching-health/

     

    Funliner Productions' FB post: www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1252358370415597&id=100069243375802

     

    Funliner Productions' YouTube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR_tDBcYj88

     

    The Paradox of Tolerance: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox_of_tolerance

     

     

    TRIO

     

    This episode’s interview guest: MEGAN KREINER

     

    Megan Kreiner's IMDB page: www.imdb.com/name/nm2042140/

     

    Megan Kreiner's LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/megankreiner/

     

    Megan Kreiner's animation reels: vimeo.com/1149564151

    vimeo.com/906140949

    zerply.com/motones

     

    UMass Alumni Association’s Facebook post about the marching wildebeests “Zootopia 2”: www.facebook.com/umassalumni/posts/pfbid07WiN2UdBJLscEbrBGU9VmPSrtgBpjkuk35YcAxx1rPFQbZbLcgE5PS5makZhA6djl

     

    Megan Kreiner's crochet design business: www.mkcrochetandknits.com/

    www.ravelry.com/designers/megan-kreiner

    www.facebook.com/motones

     

     

    DOGFIGHT

     

    Topic: Randall Standridge’s Texas All-State Band story

     

    The Standridge post: www.facebook.com/randallstandridgemusic/posts/i-had-to-make-a-really-hard-decision-during-the-texas-all-state-band-clinicmonth/10163764393690546/

     

    The 2026 Texas All-State Band doing its thing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9rCpt8g2C8

     

     

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 71: "News Roundup"

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    Episode 071 • October 27, 2025

     

     

    FIRST STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • NC State’s oldest marcher enters second season

     

    https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312274350.html

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/30dEckYWZrk

     

    • Linde among Grammy award semifinalists

     

    https://cdn.grammymuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/09163920/130254940_2026_grammy_museum_x_mea_semifinalists_final.pdf

    https://www.facebook.com/lisa.linde.5099/posts/pfbid02L3sh2sJPM7qmben4kVkziD5S1PFZJGbPjS5JYAYQhLkNpAxyyUFBNUX43qY8zpYTl

     

    • UMass-Lowell marching band escapes bus fire, performs afterward

     

    https://www.wcvb.com/article/bus-umass-lowell-band-fire-westwood-massachusetts/69090336

    https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/bus-carrying-umass-lowell-students-catches-fire-westwood/T4AGT5RPOBHDLJCAQCZ5H624QY/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNiQNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWN1hLOG9qR01JdEtKSFd4AR6hiapJHiHv_Ij1WALw5RLuh_eckMOeJ7Xm1Dqo0koJySpshEjsSOFUSbs3Qw_aem_xL5NDpu4UP2IChGJ_1HtPw

    https://www.facebook.com/kristen.sardynski/posts/pfbid02pd8zXb3TCS7Kjh89T3VGjc4fty6HYseXgfxtFWLhUi3kY8bLcbJm6qxvZf24Pvq7l

    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeRsRmiBEwk

     

    • Bethune-Cookman band departs Band of the Year contest

     

    https://hbcusports.com/2025/10/07/another-hbcu-band-bows-out-of-espn-competition/

    https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1094616625992905&set=a.430022375785670

    https://www.blackenterprise.com/bethune-cookman-withdraws-espn-competition/

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bethune-cookman-withdraws-from-espn-band-of-the-year-competition/ar-AA1ObfsI

    https://clutchpoints.com/hbcu/another-hbcu-band-director-falls-out-of-favor-with-espns-band-of-the-year

     

    • Protesting clarinetist detained by DHS

     

    https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/portland-ice-clarinet-arrested-protest-b2845329.html

    https://katu.com/news/local/portland-clarinet-player-charged-with-alleged-assault-on-federal-officer-near-ice-office-oregon-trump-national-guard-immigration

    https://www.koin.com/news/portland/clarinetist-playing-ghostbusters-arrested-at-ice-facility/

     

     

     

    SECOND STRAIN /TRIO

     

    Topic: A brief programming note, about hiatuses (hiati?)

     

     

    DOGFIGHT / CODA

     

    Topic: Nebraska football coach notices his school’s band

     

    www.youtube.com/shorts/o08xA9WLoZA

     

     

     

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    29 min
  • Episode 70: "When Bad Things Happen to Good Bands"

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    Episode 070 • October 6, 2025

     

     

    FIRST STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • News item title: Jackson State band bows out of ESPN band competition

     

    hbcugameday.com/2025/09/22/jackson-state-university-band-wants-out-of-espn-rankings/

     

    a1mediasports.com/2025/09/22/jackson-states-sonic-boom-of-the-south-steps-away-from-espn-rankings-sparks-hbcu-band-conversation/

     

     

    SECOND STRAIN / TRIO

     

    Topic: Band PR

     

    www.eastidahonews.com/2025/09/fans-angry-at-football-team-entering-field-during-band-performance/

     

    www.kpvi.com/news/idaho-falls-high-school-responds-after-halftime-show-interruption/article_a0fbe496-3d7e-44ff-84dd-a0e37c39a443.html

     

    hbcugameday.com/2025/09/30/hbcu-pa-announcer-apologizes-honey-beez-remarks/

     

    hbcugameday.com/2025/09/28/hbcu-president-defends-plus-sized-dance-group-after-game/

     

    hbcugameday.com/2025/10/01/famu-fined-reprimanded-for-announcers-comments/

     

    swac.org/news/2025/10/1/general-swac-announces-public-reprimand-and-fine-of-florida-am.aspx

     

    hbcugameday.com/2025/09/26/hbcu-band-suspended-amid-hazing-allegations/

     

    wgxa.tv/news/local/arrests-made-after-hazing-investigation-into-fort-valley-state-university-marching-band-blue-machine-fvsu-peach-county-homecoming-crime-sorority-fraternity-central-state-university#

     

    www.41nbc.com/two-arrests-made-in-fort-valley-state-hazing-investigation-involving-marching-band-band-suspended-ahead-of-homecoming-weekend/

     

     

    DOGFIGHT

     

    Topic: “In My Life” … thirty years on

     

     

    CODA

     

    Topic: When bad things happen to good military bands

     

     

     

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    40 min
  • Episode 69: "Seek the Solo"

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    Episode 069 • September 15, 2025

     

     

    FIRST STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • LSU band gains 66-year-old freshman

     

    www.yahoo.com/news/articles/retired-accountant-hitting-high-note-013419407.html

     

    • Students and alumni dot the Ohio State “I”

     

    sports.yahoo.com/article/alumni-dotters-look-forward-returning-213000352.html

     

    www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ohio-state-band-dotter-script-213000328.html

     

     

    SECOND STRAIN

     

    Topic: GNP, Fifteen Years On -or- Big Hit at the Big House

     

    www.masslive.com/news/2010/09/george_n_parks_umass_band_dire.html

     

     

     

    TRIO

     

    This episode’s interview guest: LISA LINDE

     

    www.jazzhers.com/home

     

    nafme.org/member-profile/lisa-linde/

     

    www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-linde/

     

    figcitynews.com/2025/03/newton-south-jazz-educator-lisa-linde-and-jazz-ensemble-receive-national-recognition/

     

    www.newtonbeacon.org/newsmakers-jazz-theatre-and-an-aquarium-board-seat/

     

    www.facebook.com/NhBandDirectorsAssociation/photos/as-a-teacher-and-conductor-lisa-linde-directs-the-newton-south-high-school-symph/1117252686876878/

     

     

    DOGFIGHT

     

    Topic: Katherine Needleman is asked a band question

     

    www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1160696689208267&id=100058038401756

     

     

    CODA

     

    Topic: Doug Hassell on what it takes to march

     

    www.facebook.com/doug.hassell.94/posts/pfbid02tJBc1pi7Rr5JHEvNyECcRTuMPTPsVRmB6zbVCUFMtxLSbCSUF6dCVvAopH4q9vGgl

     

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 68: "Transitions"

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    Episode 068 • September 1, 2025

     

     

    FIRST STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • Staten Island high school replaces marching band with music technology lab

     

    www.silive.com/education/2025/08/ending-decades-of-tradition-monsignor-farrell-hs-replacing-marching-band-with-tech-focused-music-program.html

     

    • University of Houston names new Assistant Director of Bands

     

    www.facebook.com/uhmooresschool/photos/new-faculty-alertwe-are-thrilled-to-announce-that-madeline-maddie-gregory-has-be/1427328872331362/

     

     

     

    SECOND STRAIN

     

    Topic: Body (and Mind) by Drum Corps

     

    Forte Athletics: www.forteathletics.net/

    www.facebook.com/ForteAthletics/

     

     

    TRIO

     

    This episode’s interview guest: LISA LINDE

     

    www.jazzhers.com/home

     

    nafme.org/member-profile/lisa-linde/

     

    www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-linde/

     

    figcitynews.com/2025/03/newton-south-jazz-educator-lisa-linde-and-jazz-ensemble-receive-national-recognition/

     

    www.newtonbeacon.org/newsmakers-jazz-theatre-and-an-aquarium-board-seat/

     

    www.facebook.com/NhBandDirectorsAssociation/photos/as-a-teacher-and-conductor-lisa-linde-directs-the-newton-south-high-school-symph/1117252686876878/

     

     

    DOGFIGHT

     

    Topic: Brian Balmages’ message to elected public officials

     

     

    CODA

     

    A Random Music Joke

     

     

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    59 min
  • Episode 67: "J.A.G., Part 2"

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    Episode 067 • August 18, 2025

     

     

    FIRST STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • DCI Finals recap

     

    www.dci.org/scores/final-scores/2025-dci-all-age-class-championships/

     

    www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2025/08/scores-2025-dci-open-class-world-championship-finals/

     

    www.dci.org/scores/final-scores/2025-dci-world-championship-finals/

     

     

    SECOND STRAIN

     

    Topic: Artificial intelligence, musical creation … and podcasts

     

    www.facebook.com/SeleneKallanWriter/posts/pfbid02tfnBxuD3Wr5ntPf9mFEYkWpEMuX9FAK5QbduAjGTkpi5fDFaEzQ8Z8dhmis2bKabl

     

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWpg1RmzAbc

     

     

    TRIO

     

    This episode’s interview guest: MIKE JOLIN

     

    www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpjolin/

     

    www.facebook.com/88thArmyBand

     

     

    DOGFIGHT

     

    Internet Rabbit Hole: Extra-musical benefits of music in schools VERSUS art for art’s sake

     

    www.facebook.com/mercywithgraces.cabural/posts/24729885786618477/

     

     

    CODA

     

    Topic: Music Venn diagram

     

    pwuth.blogspot.com/2015/08/better-person-better-musician-responses.html

     

     

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    56 min
  • Episode 66: "J.A.G."

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    Episode 066 • August 4, 2025

     

     

    FIRST STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • Penn State names its first female drum major

     

    www.psucollegian.com/news/penn-state-blue-band-names-first-female-drum-major/article_2f8bfb25-bf66-4e7a-93c5-39b4267567d6.html

     

    www.statecollege.com/articles/psu-news/blue-band-makes-historic-selection-for-new-drum-major/

     

    • “Rising Light” finds a Smithsonian home

     

    www.facebook.com/kevin.charoensri/posts/pfbid07QNWYvqaJQWWGp6zb1dVBkmTJ9jcCo2sUfbfF7ULF2Qrgm9jn2gh18UtFSiDjECnl

     

     

    SECOND STRAIN

     

    Topic: Boston-Area Corps

     

    bostoncrusaders.org/

     

     

    TRIO

     

    This episode’s interview guest: MIKE JOLIN

     

    www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpjolin/

     

    www.facebook.com/88thArmyBand

     

     

    DOGFIGHT

     

    Topic: Drum corps to root for, this week

     

     

    CODA

     

    Topic: Nashoba Valley Concert Band’s August gig schedule

     

    Townsend (MA) Senior Center: www.townsendma.gov/community/senior_center/index.php

     

    Sudbury (MA) UMC: www.sudbury-umc.org/our-location

     

     

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  • Episode 65: "At Long Last, Guard"

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    Episode 065 • July 21, 2025

     

     

    INTRODUCTION

     

    Topic: Life as an NEBDI exhibitor

     

    www.nhbda.org/new-england-band-directors-institute

     

     

    FIRST STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • E.E. Smith band director retires after 28 years

     

    abc11.com/post/roosevelt-pratt-jr-fayetteville-band-director-calls-career-28-years-ee-smith-high-school/16909406/

     

    • Beyonce marching band donation

     

    www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/07/02/beyonce-beygood-foundation-donates-100k-to-hbcu-marching-band-texas-southern-university/84438434007/

     

    • Louisville band director passes away on international trip

     

    www.wdrb.com/news/education/uofl-music-teacher-former-oldham-county-band-director-dies-touring-europe-with-students/article_388ca68d-a0bd-4da3-890e-83b312a85fa5.html

     

    louisville.edu/music/faculty-staff/bio/brad-rogers

     

     

    SECOND STRAIN

     

    Topic: Never Mind the Uniforms…

     

     

    TRIO

     

    This episode’s interview guest: CHRISTINE McHUGH SIRARD

     

    www.umass.edu/music-dance/about/directory/christine-mchugh-sirard

     

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Massachusetts_Minuteman_Marching_Band#Minuteman_Band_Hall_of_Fame

     

     

    DOGFIGHT

     

    Topic: “New Rachel” (A Drum Major Academy Story, since it’s that time of year)

     

     

    CODA

     

    Topic: DCI Finals Week is coming…

     

     

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  • Episode 64: "Life Moves Pretty Fast"

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    Episode 064 • June 30, 2025

     

     

    FIRST STRAIN

     

    News ‘n’ Notes:

     

    • FAMU Marching 100 has its first female head drum major

     

    hbcugameday.com/2025/06/18/iconic-hbcu-band-names-first-woman-as-head-drum-major/

     

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIaS800SPEM

     

    • Greenwich HS band director saved by student advocacy

     

    patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/music-students-make-impassioned-pleas-keep-beloved-band-director-greenwich

     

     

    SECOND STRAIN

     

    Topic: Ferris Bueller, 40 Years Later -or- “How Y’All Doin’?”

     

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D9gcRPxBR8

     

     

    TRIO

     

    This episode’s interview guest: MIKE PALMIERI

     

    www.linkedin.com/in/mike-palmieri-a00a4187/

     

    https://www.facebook.com/BridgewaterAntiphonialBrassSociety/

     

     

    DOGFIGHT

     

    Topic: New England Band Directors Institute (NEBDI) … and podcast marketing!

     

    www.nhbda.org/new-england-band-directors-institute

     

     

    CODA

     

    Topic: Remembering NEBDI founder Gary Corcoran

     

    www.keohane.com/obituaries/gerard-j-gary-corcoran-jr

     

     

     

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    1 hr 6 min

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