The Leadership Ladder

Not only has Kaluki been a key student leader for the 5 time Zingali Champion Boston Crusaders Color Guard, but she shares with us how she has taken the work ethic, standard, and growth opportunities she had received through the Color Guard activity, and implemented them into her very successful college career, and preparation for life.

Alex Beltran is the Associate Director of Marching Bands at the University of Cincinnati, the Director and Program Coordinator of United Percussion World Winter Percussion, and the Battery Manager for the World Champion Boston Crusaders Drum Corps.  Alex shares with me how he finds of balance of not only creating pinnacle performance organizations, but finds the balance of bringing out the very best version of his students, on and off the floor, on and off the stage, and on and off the field..........

Listen in as we spend some time with the 2025 Boston Crusaders Student Leadership team hearing their perspective on the Drum Corps activity, how it impacts their lives, and their anticipation of the 2025 season.

I will be sitting down with the entire 2025 Boston Crusaders Student Leadership team to discuss with them their thoughts, feelings and emotions going into this highly competitive season.  Episode comes out next week, 5.26.25!

Listen as Adrian Caswell shares with us how to bring the very best from his students while teaching them to look inward.  Adrian's ability as an educator, coupled with his grounded approach creates a magical environment for success both inside the band room and outside in the "real world".

Gio Bastante is a leadership force in the Pageantry Arts.  Listen and learn how Gio has built one opportunity into another, and another, and another!  She is an inspirational role model to all young leaders of "today"

Jarrett Lipman is the Director of Bands at Vandegrift High School in Austin, Texas, and the Brass Caption Manager of the Boston Crusaders.  He shares with us how he has built a culture of leadership, patience and productivity in all of the environments he has taught. He also shares how CLARITY is an optimum formula for success.  

Different episode for the Leadership Ladder, we have a conversation with Boston Crusaders Drum Major, Wes Booker on balance, growth and perspective, leading to success from the podium, and throughout the organization you lead!

Jay Emmert is in his 23rd year of teaching.  All of his ensembles have been at the top of their game.  I talk with Jay about creating excellence, and finding a healthy work/life balance, while creating an ensemble of excellence!

Tom Santino has been a massively successful music educator and public school administrator.  He talks about how to get the very best from students, parents and administrators while maintaining standards and expectations of growth.  He does this while students feel empowered and valued.