Matt Penland, percussionist for the US Air Force Band and instructor/arranger for many world class percussion ensembles, joins Dan to discuss his process developing himself as a player, how he learned to adapt to new concepts, and his experiences in various marching idioms. 

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That Dan Band Show Producer and CaptainU Sales Director Pete Davidson joins Dan to talk about their experiences choosing the right college, what kind of resources are out there for high school students, and some of the ways CaptainU Recruiting is bringing college band recruiting into the present.

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Freelance percussionist Kaylie Brooke joins Dan to discuss her journey through percussion education, how she turned her passion for performance into a job, and the ways different percussion idioms can learn from one another.

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Dan is joined by media wizzes Travis Wade and Michelle Morales to talk about the importance of content creation, marketing and branding within the marching space, and how small organizations can build a solid media team within their means. 

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Matt Verburg, founder of Lot Riot apparel, joins Dan to discuss the culture of the marching arts, building a small business within a niche activity, and the current state of creativity within the band world.

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Samia Mooney, Movement Supervisor of the Bluecoats and Dance Director of Avon High School, joins Dan to discuss the relationship between fitness and movement and how top groups create a cohesive visual approach across all performers. 

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Dan hangs out with Cameron Halls, former Blue Devils & Carolina Crown snare drummer turned Battery Instructor for the Madison Scouts and Percussion Director for Bellbrook High School. Cam and & Dan discuss the contrasting approaches between various drumlines and how to get the most out of your students. 

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Dan sits down with Mike Jackson, designer/composer for Broken City Percussion and WGI Hall of Famer. They discuss whether marching percussion is art or competition (it's both!), the culture Mike creates at Broken City, and where Mike draws his creativity and inspiration from.

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