We talk with PMEA member, Shawn Campopiano, about his summer vacation in which he donated a liver to a former music instructor of his, Mark Morningstar. Shawn's story and how he is teaching his high school band while recovering proves to be an inspiration for all teachers but especially music teachers.

Becky Sensor teaches in the DuBois Area School District. She joins us to talk about where to find funding for your music education program. She details just how easy it really is and provides many tips. You'll hear of her innovative successes in finding funding and how she keeps doing it!

We're joined by Pennsylvania's own Scott Sheehan who is a music educator in the Hollidaysburg Area School District. He has also just taken over as president of NAfME for the next two years, Scott joins us to talk about plans for his presidency and his views on some big issues in music education.

Drum Corps International CEO, Dan Acheson joins us to talk about DCI's 50th Anniversary year and to talk about DCI East, held in Allentown, PA each year. You'll want to learn about the things DCI is planning for this summer and where you can find a show in Pennsylvania.

We're talking with actor, model, and empowerment coach - Courtney Coffey. Courtney shares her journey in the marching arts world and advice for directors and instructors on how they can practice mindfulness with their students and improve their programs at the same time.

We're talking with First Lt. Darren Lin who is the Assistant Director of "The President's Own" United State Marine Band. Darren is a Pennsylvania product that graduated from Hershey High School and participated in PMEA events. He tells us about his life in music, including his participation in PMEA events, and what it is like being part of "The President's Own."

We're joined by retired PMEA member, Jennifer Schoener, to talk about her career in music education and the exciting work and programs she is involved with as the Director of Creative Educational Programming at the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation.

We're joined by Miss Pennsylvania Candidate, Miranda Moore. Miranda has partnered with PMEA to advocate for music education and raise awareness of music education through her position as a Miss Pennsylvania Candidate. We learn about how music has impacted her life and why music is part of her platform.

We're talking with the 2022 PMEA Outstanding Superintendent, Dr. Robert Gildea from the Hollidaysburg Area School District. He talks with us about the music program in Hollidaysburg and his advice for superintendents across the state on how to support a successful music program.

Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Noe Ortega joins us to talk about music education, his experiences with the arts, and his message to music and arts educators.