The Danpodcast

The Danpodcast

By Daniel ValdezArtsPerforming Arts
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The Danpodcast episodes

  • The Off-Spring Of 2020
    Texas officially closes schools and the UIL cancels everything Spring. Let’s explore the band events directly affected and how this will impact the Summer and Fall in the marching arts.
    14 min
  • Covid Cancels Camps. Crap.
    The Covid Pandemic is starting to take its toll on numerous summer band camps in the State of Texas. Let’s look at which ones are currently being affected, why these music camps are so important, and my experience at a few of them during my musical career.
    17 min
  • The Fall Of 2020

    Everybody wants to know if we are going to have a Fall 2020 Marching Season.  I think I have the answer.  And as always, it won't make much sense at first.  Let's talk about everything that needs to happen in order for the Fall 2020 Marching Season to get off the ground.

    23 min
  • Drum Corps And The Empty Stadium

    Today, an unprecedented decision was made by DCI to cancel its 2020 Summer Tour.  I'll go through the various reasons why this conclusion was made, what the future holds for the activity, and how drum corps units will be remembered for their actions during this devastating cancellation.

    32 min
  • The Aftermath And The Marching Arts

    The Marching Arts have been impacted heavily by the coronavirus pandemic since the last time we spoke.  Plenty of events were cancelled or put on hold temporarily.  Please allow me to help you navigate through these tough times with the latest news and notes from the Marching Arts.

    32 min
  • Going Viral With The Marching Arts

    The Corona Virus has affected the marching arts in a very substantial way.  Let's take a look at how WGI and DCI is being affected and the tough decisions that will need to be made by organizations over the next few weeks.

    16 min
  • hodgePODge Week Of February 23rd

    WGI Austin Mini Nerd-In!  Let's check out the contest format for this weekend.  12 BOA Regional Finalists???  Let's check out why this move was made and what this means for Bands Of America as the marching band business gains more players!

    17 min
  • hodgePODge Week Of February 16th
    Back in the saddle again after a week off!  Let's go over TMEA happenings, my appearance on the Sketchbook Podcast, and all the contests going on at winter guard circuits all across the State of Texas!
    16 min

About The Danpodcast

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Texas Marching Band, fueled by nerdiness and Frito Pie.