That Band Life

#66 Jay Bocook

Jeff and Bobby talk with the amazingly talented composer and arranger, Jay Bocook! That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and students.Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled.Be a part of a COMMUNITY of...

#65 Design that is Educational and Entertaining- with Michael Gray

Jeff and Bobby talk with the one and only Michael Gray about the big picture of designing marching band shows that are educational AND entertaining! That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove relationships with parents and...

#64 Marching Band Guide to the Big Parades (Macy's and Tournament of Roses)

Jeff and Bobby discuss applying for, practicing for, and performing in the 2 biggest parades for marching band - the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade. That Band Life Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED Become an ACCOMPLISHED...

#63 Midwest Clinic Preview

Jeff and Bobby discuss what to expect at the 2023 Midwest Clinic. That Band Life Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator Improve relationships with parents and students. Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled. Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic...

#62 A Friend in Your Corner

That Band Life Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator Improve relationships with parents and students. Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled. Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators. Intro Music Nostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC...

#61 Show Day Prep - Micro and Macro

#60 Wandering Around the Fall

That Band Life Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator Improve relationships with parents and students. Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled. Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators. Intro Music Nostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC...

#59 Darrin Davis

That Band Life Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator Improve relationships with parents and students. Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled. Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators. Intro Music Nostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC...

#58 Jerell Horton

That Band Life Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator Improve relationships with parents and students. Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled. Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators. Intro Music Nostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC...

#57 Making Time (Focus Mode)

episode #57 features Matt Black, Associate Director of Bands at Carmel High School (Carmel, IN) Download from this episode:  https://dynamicmarching.com/that-band-life-podcast/ Matt Black's website. http://www.matthewblackmedia.com That Band Life Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator Improve relationships with parents and students. Feel more relaxed,...

#56 Professional Development for People Who Hate Professional Development

That Band Life Be less stressed and more ORGANIZED Become an ACCOMPLISHED communicator Improve relationships with parents and students. Feel more relaxed, organized, and fulfilled. Be a part of a COMMUNITY of dynamic educators. Intro Music Nostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obuCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC...

#55 That Middle School Band Life

Jeff and Bobby chat with Katrina Fitzpatrick and Brittany Mori about being awesome Middle School Band Directors!

#54 Marching Health

Bobby and Jeff talk with Dr. Elliot Cleveland from Marching Health

#53 Marching Season is Over... Now What?

Bobby and Jeff talk about what to do after marching season... including PARADES!

#52 Rehearsal Efficiency

Join Jeff and Bobby as they discuss Rehearsal Efficiency!

#51 Preparing and Selecting Drum Majors

Jeff and Bobby talk with Taylor Watts, Associate Director of Bands at Kell High School about strategies for preparing and selecting drum majors for your high school marching band.

#50 Make Your Bed and Random Thoughts

Probably the most random podcast that Bobby and Jeff have ever recorded. But hey!!! 50 Episodes!!!

#49 The Courage to Fail

This is an intimate and personal chat where Jeff and Bobby discuss failure.

#48 We Have Questions

Jeff and Bobby chat with Dani Schweiger about judging!

#47 Bobby and Jeff are Back!

We've taken a break but we are back! This is a Fall 2021 update!

#46 Cam Stasa

Bobby and Jeff chat with Bands of America legend, Cam Stasa!

#45 Dan Acheson, Executive Director of DCI

Jeff and Bobby chat with Dan Acheson, Executive Director of DCI, about plans for DCI during the Summer of 2021.

#44 Things going on in bands right now. (And How to Survive Them)

The title says it all!

#43 Richard Crain

Bobby and Jeff chat with the one and only Richard Crain about the 2020 online version of the Midwest Clinic and Richard educates and inspires us with talk of perseverance, endurance, faith, discipline, energy, mentoring and how important it is...

#42 Band Nerds and A Thousand No's with DJ Corchin

DJ Corchin is a former band director and is the author of many award-winning books. He visits groups and schools all over the country discussing his stories and how people can find a path through their own creative universe.

#41 Robert Ambrose - Creative Repertoire Initiative and the North American Band Survey

Jeff and Bobby chat with Robert Ambrose about adaptable music, the Creative Repertoire Initiative, and the North American Band Survey!

#40 Chris Mader and the History of Dynamic Marching

Jeff and Bobby chat with Chris Mader, co-founder of Dynamic Marching, about the history (and future) of Dynamic Marching.

#39 Where are we now??

Join Bobby and Jeff as they discuss where we are now... in the middle of the 2020 fall semester!

#38 Returning Procedures with Chris Kreke

Jeff and Bobby are joined by Chris Kreke (Marching Band Director at Carmel HS). Chris explains the various return-to-band protocols for in-person rehearsals during COVID-19.

#37 The New Normal

Bobby and Jeff discuss some strategies to deal with the "New Normal" (returning to school during COVID-19 Pandemic)

#36 Someone's Attention

Jeff and Bobby talk with Matt Black about "Someone's Attention". Regarding our students... Where is their attention? How can we get their attention How can we keep their attention? How can our teaching change in this new...

#35 That Band Life Late Night #2

Jeff and Bobby host a live Q+A on Zoom with friends of the podcast from all over the country!

#34 The Joel Denton Interview

Jeff and Bobby talk with master music educator- Joel Denton. We know you will enjoy this one!

#33 Band Camp From Home

Bobby and Jeff talk about how to use audio and video assignments to teach band camp from home! (a real possibility this summer)

#32 The 4 C's of Communication

Bobby and Jeff talk about communication with staff, students, and parents... (especially critical during the COVID-19 WFH time)

#31 Designing Total Program Success

Bobby and Jeff "unbox" the Total program Success Course! http://dynamicmarching.com/product/tbl31/

#30 COVID-19 and Working from Home

Jeff and Bobby talk about some strategies to make the best out of this unprecedented nation-wide eLearning situation due to the COVID-19 virus.

#29 Band Families and Relationships

Join Jeff as he talks to Alysia (Bobby's Wife) about being married to that band life!

#28 Band Director Health

Bobby and Jeff talk about how to take care of your physical, emotional, and spiritual health as a member of That Band Life.

#27 That Band Life - After Hours!

Against our better judgement we decided to record a podcast at Midnight following a day at SCSBOA and NAMM 2020! (including a live studio audience) Visit www.dynamicmarching.com/scsboa for a special offer.

#26 Midwest Clinic Episode 3

Jeff interviews Josh Gall about Ultimate Drill Book, then John Fannin about JF Music, and Bob Chreste about rules for drill writers and click tracks.

#25 Midwest Clinic Episode 2

Jeff sits down with Bill Leather to talk Jazz, then Scott Lang about the current state of the marching arts, and Dan Berard about his Midwest Clinic.

#24 Midwest Clinic Episode 1

Jeff sits down with David Starnes talking about the BOA Honor Band for the 2021 Tournament of Roses Parade, then Bobby and Lanie Radecke about Wando's Midwest performance, and Chris Grifa about his Midwest Clinic.

#23 Marching Band Season-End Evaluations

Jeff and Bobby talk about marching band year-end evaluations of staff, students, design, etc.

#22 Why Should You Do Chamber Groups?

Bobby and Jeff talk about Chamber Groups and how important they are!

#21 Preparing for the End of Marching Season and BIG Concert Band Performances

Bobby and Jeff talk about the end of the marching band season, especially Bands of America Grand Nationals... PLUS we discuss Wando's preparation for their 2019 Midwest Clinic performance.

#20 The UnCool List and Interventions

Jeff and Bobby talk about the UnCool List and various interventions to help students. The UnCool List: Uncaring, Uncoordinated, Unaware, Unprepared, Unclear, Unfit, Unmotivated

#19 Mid-Season Marching Band

Jeff and Bobby have a discussion about marching band issues mid-season. Critique with judges, administrative problems, behavior problems, and other issues that always seem to creep up in mid-fall.

#18 Teach from the Light

Join Jeff Young and Mike Pote as they talk about Doug Lemov's Book "Practice Perfect" and the idea of teaching from the light. "Don't use Don't Statements!"

#17 Planning Effective Rehearsal Schedules

Jeff and Bobby talk about planning effective monthly, weekly, and daily rehearsal schedules.