In this episode, David speaks with Michael Pote, Director of Bands at Carmel H.S., IN!

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.

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In this episode, David speaks with Matt Wood, Director of Bands, Ridgeview M.S., TX! They talk Director Academy at Bands of America Summer Camp, for which Matt coordinates the DA assistant team.

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.

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In this episode, David speaks with Rachel Maxwell, Director of Bands at Traughber Junior H.S., IL!

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.

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In this episode, David speaks with Debbie Burton & Michael Chester, Band Directors at Stewarts Creek H.S., TN! They recently brought their band to Washington, D.C. to play in the 2025 Presidential Inauguration 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.

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In this episode, David speaks with Kyle Smith, Host of The Growing Band Director Podcast and Director of Bands at Westbrook H.S., ME!

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.

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In this episode, David speaks with Ryan Messling, Director of Bands at Prairie H.S., WA, and owner of Social Sound!

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.

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In this episode, David speaks with Irene Guggenheim-Triana, Instrumental Music Director at Springbrook H.S., MD and Member-At-Large, Maryland Marching Band 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.

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In this episode, David speaks with Caleb Rothe, Educational Technology Coach, Redlands Unified School District, CA; President, Southern California Percussion Alliance; and Percussion Education Coordinator, WGI Sport of the Arts!

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.

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In this episode, David speaks with David Aydelott, Conductor, of the Ethos Wind Symphony, and Founder & Host of the Bandstand Podcast!

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.

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It's been a great BOA season! Let's take a look back at some of the highlights of Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha.

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!

Thank you for tuning in to Break Ranks, season 2. We'll see you next fall!

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