Music On Purpose

On this episode of Music on Purpose, David Jaggie joins me from Richmond, Ky to talk about the upcoming trip to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and discusses how the Madison Central Band was able to get to a level of success to be accepted. He talks about training students to be successful in life through music.

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In this episode of Music on Purpose, Steve Pride joins me to talk about what it takes to have longevity in a major orchestra such as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Steve has been 2nd trumpet in the CSO for 39 years, since 1980. Listen to him discuss his thought process for success in this industry.

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On this episode of Music on Purpose, Ashley Hall joins me at the National Trumpet Competition to discuss keys to success as an international soloist and orchestral musician. She is very grounded and down to earth in her approach and she discusses ways to balance her career, family and faith. We met in the lobby of the Hilton in Lexington, Ky, so you can hear some light music in the background. It only adds to the realness of these interviews.

Check her website out for more information about her and to listen to excerpts of her soloing.

Vince DiMartino and Ashley Hall soloing together at the National Trumpet Competition

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On this 20th episode I interview Brad Rogers who is the Band Director at Oldham County High School. He has been a music educator for 40 years and talks about secrets to longevity in this profession, his philosophy of teaching and discusses some recent changes to the KMEA format for marching arts. You will certainly pick up some excellent advice for your journey to success in music education.

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Dr. Andy Putnam joins me on this podcast to discuss ways to improve the overall band program and gives excellent information for consistent growth and success. Dr. Putnam is the Director of Bands at Eastern Kentucky University and is a huge advocate for the marching arts and the Drum Corp activity. He is a wealth of experience and knowledge and the insight on this podcast is invaluable.

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On this episode of Music on Purpose I was thankful and humbled to have Retired Director of Bands from Carmel High School and Composer & Arranger for Hal Leonard Richard Saucedo. Richard talks about what it takes to put together an award winning marching band show. Carmel High School has won Bands of America Grand National Finals multiple times including this past 2017 season. Richard also discusses things you can do in your arrangements to help your ensembles be successful this fall.

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Charles Decker taught at Tennessee Technological University for 35 years. He has performed in thousands of concerts and toured with the United States Army Field Band. In this episode, he talks about how to train young students to be professionals when they graduate college. He discusses what it takes to be a successful musician and educator. His passion for music education and for training students to be great people is evident in the thought and care of his philosophies over the years. He mentions the Inner Game of Tennis as a book that was influential in his preparation for a high level performance career.

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Joining us on this episode is Paul Piller, who is the musician contractor for the Broadway Across America series in Cincinnati, Ohio. This episode gives some insight into the process of hiring musicians for Broadway shows, and what it takes to be successful in a career in order to get a gig like that. Paul is a wonderful trombone player and has played with the Cincinnati Symphony, Blue Wisp Big Band and the Nick Clooney Show.

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Scott Belck is a wealth of knowledge regarding hard work and sacrifice and offers advice on how to improve jazz programs at the high school level. Mr. Belck has written a new book with a twist on the average lip slur and it is available through Hal Leonard Publications. He is currently working on book #2 as the 1st book was met with high acclaim. Also, Scott will be one of the guest clinicians at the upcoming National Trumpet Competition in Denton, TX held at the University of North Texas.

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I was thrilled to have Stephen Campbell on this episode to discuss his keys to success in trumpet performance, music education and how to be successful in helping students be the best versions of themselves. We were in school together at University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM) and I noticed his work ethic and attention to detail then and was elated he agreed to record this episode.

Stephen is currently the Visiting Professor of Music with Trumpet Emphasis at Ball State University and the Principal Trumpet of the Lexington KY Philharmonic Orchestra.

You can reach Stephen on Social media:

twitter: @trombadecorum

Instagram: @trombadecorum

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