In this episode, David speaks with Kenley Kristofferson, Music Educator at Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School, Manitoba, Canada!

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/v9Y0rI9fE3U?feature=shared

In this episode, David speaks with Cord Martin, Co-Director of Bands, Whitthorne 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://www.youtube.com/live/gWJDcg37xXk?feature=shared

It's Grand Nationals Week!

Hosted and produced by Bands of America’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan Potter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Break Ranks brings you the latest about the BOA Championship season. Tune in to explore every angle of marching band with a variety of guests and get an insider glimpse at the activity through exclusive interviews with educators, designers, judges and more. With something for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike, don’t miss the action and tune into Break Ranks today!

This week, Dan is joined by Laura Blake, Senior Director of Events at Music for All.

Learn more about our podcasts and view all episodes at musicforall.org/podcasts.

In this episode, David speaks with Christina Soper, Director of Bands, Hale Elementary & Stapley Junior 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://www.youtube.com/live/bnZd-gHkE6E?feature=shared

Hosted and produced by Bands of America’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan Potter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Break Ranks brings you the latest about the BOA Championship season. Tune in to explore every angle of marching band with a variety of guests and get an insider glimpse at the activity through exclusive interviews with educators, designers, judges and more. With something for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike, don’t miss the action and tune into Break Ranks today!

This week, Dan is joined by Todd Tucker, Director of Bands at Archbishop Alter H.S., Kettering, OH.

Learn more about our podcasts and view all episodes at musicforall.org/podcasts.

In this episode, David speaks with Blake Allen, Visual & Performing Arts Teacher on Special Assignment, Beaverton School District, OR!

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/KE5kPF43DDU?feature=shared

Hosted and produced by Bands of America’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan Potter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Break Ranks brings you the latest about the BOA Championship season. Tune in to explore every angle of marching band with a variety of guests and get an insider glimpse at the activity through exclusive interviews with educators, designers, judges and more. With something for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike, don’t miss the action and tune into Break Ranks today!

This week, Dan is joined by Lafe Cook, Director of Bands at Dobyns-Bennett H.S., Kingsport, TN.

Learn more about our podcasts and view all episodes at musicforall.org/podcasts.

In this episode, David speaks with Ira Jenkins, Director of Bands at Decatur H.S., GA!

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/RmAb1Kdl1-8?feature=shared

Hosted and produced by Bands of America’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan Potter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Break Ranks brings you the latest about the BOA Championship season. Tune in to explore every angle of marching band with a variety of guests and get an insider glimpse at the activity through exclusive interviews with educators, designers, judges and more. With something for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike, don’t miss the action and tune into Break Ranks today!

This week, Dan is joined by Dr. Elliot Cleveland, Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Marching Health (marchinghealth.com).

Learn more about our podcasts and view all episodes at musicforall.org/podcasts.

In this episode, David speaks with Melissa Gustafson-Hinds: Director of Bands, O'Fallon Township H.S., IL, and Assistant Director of the 2026 Bands of America Honor Band in the Rose Parade®!

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/7VlUJcr966w?feature=shared