Beyond the Sound Podcast

Caroline and I sit down and chat with Captains Jeff and Kristin Boyd, officers in charge at the CDA Kroc Center in Idaho, and talk about mountain biking, life in Idaho from CA, and what it takes to build a successful music and arts program for Encore.

Captains Kalani and Caleb join me on May the 4th for this special Star Wars episode.

May the 4th be with you!

Introductions and a new team member!

Introducing Caroline Wajda, the new Assistant Divisional Music & Arts Director. We dive into Caroline's musical past, her current endeavors, and welcome her to the NW Division.

I sat down and talked with longtime friend Kevin Larsson on new music projects, the Rose Parade, In & Out burgers, musical heritage, and futbol!

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Rose Parade 2019 Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxMt-p14eJk

I sit down with Dr. Judson Scott and Dr. John Stava to talk about music, Brass Band NW, favorite band moments, upcoming events, a fundraiser to help with food insecurity, and more!

We celebrate 1 YEAR of the podcast with this special episode with my brother Mike and sister Kaila. We talk music, family, holidays, and of course food! Stay tuned till the end for a chance to win a $10 gift card!

In this episode, we dive into the rising costs of printed music and the ethical questions surrounding how composers, publishers, and musicians navigate fair pricing. We also reflect on the season of change we’re in, both in our work and in life. Finally, we bid farewell to one of our own, sharing some heartfelt words of wisdom for the road ahead.

Join us as we recap the Summer camp season, share a behind the scenes look at the new WMI venue, and give a sneak peek at what’s ahead for the 2025–2026 season.

Live & in Person! Right after the "curtain closed" for our camp production of Shrek Jr., we sat down with special guests Hannah & Zach Smith of the Eastern Territory. Directors of our last 3 camp musicals, we discuss their process and approach to navigating an accelerated production schedule. This episode also features a first for the program, a fun Q&A session with questions straight from the cast of Shrek Jr. There are plenty of shoutouts and more behind the scenes insight you won't want to miss.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nathan Miller, Associate Professor of Music at Asbury University and our Bandmaster at this year’s Senior Music Camp. Dr. Miller brings a wealth of experience and heart to our conversation as we explore music pedagogy, leadership, and what it means to teach and inspire at the corps level. From brass bands to spiritual formation through music, this is a can’t-miss convo for anyone passionate about using music for ministry.