For our first episode of 2025 we go inside the modern band movement with an esteemed group of music educators with decades of experience among them. Joining us is Dr. Scott Burstein, Director of Professional Development & Higher Education with Music Will; Dr. Tom Zlabinger, Associate Professor of Music at York College and President of MEANYC; Alfredo Hernandez, Music Director of All Hallows High School and ETM Alum; and Dr. Joe DeMarco, third-year ETM Teacher at MS 419 in Queens.

With wisdom, humor, and drawing from decades of experience in and outside of the classroom, we explore the successes and challenges of building a modern band program and examine how the growing movement is providing music teachers with an accessible, relevant, and student-centered education.

Tune in now to be inspired by some of today's leading modern band practitioners. Available now on your favorite podcast platform! And be sure to subscribe and leave us a review.