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).

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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

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 Rory Davis and John Liner, band directors at the newly opened Freeman H.S., Katy, TX, along with one of their drum majors, Ameerah Lawal.

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In this episode, David speaks with Randall Standridge, Composer & Owner/Editor, Randall Standridge Music!

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/WYZ-TzouOuU?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 Richard Saucedo, Bands of America Chief Judge team leader and retired Director of Bands at Carmel H.S., Carmel, IN.  

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In this episode, David speaks with Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin, Director of Wind Band Studies at Penn State University!

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/J-nDlxLKLzc?feature=shared

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

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 Derek Scoles, band director, and Liam Myers, drum major, both from Thomas Worthington H.S. in Worthington, OH.  

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In this episode, David speaks with Tom Cox, Director of Bands, Goshen 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.

Watch this episode with video: https://www.youtube.com/live/SUnxgdsn3qg?feature=shared

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

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 Stephanie Click, color guard director at Seven Lakes H.S. in Katy, TX.  

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In this episode, David speaks with Annie Ray: Orchestra Director, Annandale H.S., VA, and Adam Chitta: Founder & Owner, The Chitta Sound, LLC!

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/iYmonwQuod4?feature=shared

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