Joining Us today is Susan L. Smith, President and CEO of RWS Music Company and the Southern Division President of NAfME (National Association for Music Education). Smith has been involved in MFA programming at various levels—as a BOA band director, as the inaugural coordinator of the Chamber Music National Festival, and currently as the coordinator of Student Workshops at National Festival, a member of the Educational Advisory Committee, and a 2026 Music for All Hall of Fame inductee.

In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and the people who shaped the legacy of Music for All and Bands of America. Hosted by the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, tune into this series every Thursday through the end of 2025. Listen as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future—one story at a time.

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.

Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partner, Outrun the Sun (outrunthesun.org)

This week, Dan speaks with Kathleen Heuer, Music for All 50th Anniversary Project Manager, Richard C. Crain, Retired President of The Midwest Clinic, & Andrew Robles, Member of The Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band.

In this episode, David speaks with Orien Landis, Director of Bands at American Fork H.S., UT, and Band Vice President of the Utah Music Educators Association!

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://www.youtube.com/live/AOfgaygdMAs?feature=shared

Joining Us today is Bob Morrison, founder of Music for All and current CEO of Quadrant Research. Morrison has been a longtime supporter of BOA, even prior to the MFA days, and has collaborated in multiple capacities, including multiple terms as a member of the board.

In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and the people who shaped the legacy of Music for All and Bands of America. Hosted by the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, tune into this series every Thursday through the end of 2025. Listen as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future—one story at a time.

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.

Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partner, Outrun the Sun (outrunthesun.org)

This week, Dan speaks with the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, Music for All Hall of Fame member & host of the “Joining Us!” podcast, here on the Music for All Podcast Network.

In this episode, David speaks with Dr. Heidi Welch, Director of Music Education at Vermont State University Castleton!

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://www.youtube.com/live/nbmyIZrNYsU?feature=shared

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.

Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partner, Outrun the Sun (outrunthesun.org)

This week, Dan speaks with Dr. Elliot Cleveland, sports and orthopedic physical therapist & founder of Marching Health.

Joining Us today, including host Chuck Henson, are four Bands of America announcers of the past, present, and future. Rich Frazier started out at BOA Summer Camp as both a camper and a SWAG before serving several years as an announcer in the 1980s. John Pollard announces for both BOA Championships and the Music for All National Festival and is a member of the Board Of Directors. Dan Potter, in addition to his work as a journalist and radio personality, is a longtime announcer for BOA and host of our marching season podcast Break Ranks! Hear more from Dan and guests every Wednesday throughout BOA season.

In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and the people who shaped the legacy of Music for All and Bands of America. Hosted by the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, tune into this series every Thursday through the end of 2025. Listen as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future—one story at a time.

In this episode, David speaks with Jarrett Lipman, Director of Bands at Vandegrift H.S., TX, and Brass Caption Manager for the Boston Crusaders!

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/nEWLdNix-U0?feature=share

Joining Us today is Bob Buckner. Buckner served as the Athletic Band Director at Western Carolina University for two decades, directing the “Pride of the Mountains” Marching Band. He served as Director of the Honor Band in the Rose Parade in 2013 and 2017 and is a longtime adjudicator, clinician, and advisor to MFA and BOA.

In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and the people who shaped the legacy of Music for All and Bands of America. Hosted by the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, tune into this series every Thursday through the end of 2025. Listen as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future—one story at a time.