One More Time

On this episode of “One More Time,” we're talking about COVID-19 and how it has affected the band world. We're joined by Melisa Gustafson-Hinds, director of bands at O'Fallon High School (IL); Holly Thornton, beginning band director at Kinawa 5-6 School (MI), and Corey Seapy, director of bands at Millikin University (IL). Luke Johnson, director of bands at MidAmerica Nazarene University (KS) provides us with our Two Minute Rehearsal Technique. Produced by Mike Tuleo

On this episode of “One More Time,” we’re talking about wind band works that have been dedicated to people, movements, and ideas, with a specific focus on environmentalism and sustainability. We’re joined by Steven Bryant, a freelance composer who’s studied composition at the Juilliard School, North Texas University, and Ouachita University and the composer of “The Automatic Earth;” Viet Cuong, the California Symphony’s 2020-2023 Young American Composer-in-Residence and composer of “Re(new)al;”and Dr. Jay Watkins, who works at the University of Florida as the Associate Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands, Assistant Professor in the School of Music and as the Director of the “Pride of the Sunshine” - The Gator Marching Band. Cindy Severino provides us with our Two Minute Rehearsal Technique, and Scott Schwartz of the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music joins to tell us about pieces that Sousa wrote and dedicated.

In this Black History Month episode of “One More Time: A Wind Band Podcast,” we’re diving into what it’s like to be a Black American in the music field through conversations with three Black undergraduate students of music at the University of Illinois and the Juilliard School (Ivana Owana, Njioma Grevious, and Kayla Williams), as well as Dr. Kelvin Jones, Assistant Director of Bands and the Director of the Marching Tigers at Louisiana State University. This episode also has an interview with Scott Schwartz, Director of the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, about James Reese Europe, a Black American jazz bandleader and composer during the turn of the 20th century, as well as our Two Minute Rehearsal Technique with Dr. Erica Neidlinger of DePaul University.

In this episode of “One More Time: A Wind Band Podcast,” we’re exploring the role of multi-instrumentalists in wind bands through interviews with Andrew Nichols: Middle and high school band director, woodwind doubler, and professional performer; Dr. Gail Robertson: Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium and Head of the Jazz Dept. at the University of Central Arkansas and president of the International Tuba Association; and Ryan O’Connell: Composer, orchestrater, arranger, and writer. This episode also has a chat with Scott Schwartz, Director of the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, about how Sousa’s training as a multi-instrumentalist influenced his work, as well as our Two Minute Rehearsal Technique with Dr. Matthew Sadowski. Produced by Louie Yockey and Evan Matthews.

For the first “One More Time: A Wind Band Podcast” episode of Season 4, we explore the intersection of gender identity and band through interviews with Emma Joy Jampole (she/her): Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, Curriculum and Instruction, Music Education, and Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison; Dr. Megan Eagen-Jones (they/them): Lecturer in Musicology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Amy McCabe (she/her): Trumpeter/Cornetist Gunnery Sergeant in the “President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Scott Schwartz discusses women who challenged the traditional gender stereotypes in the time of Sousa in our “From the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music” segment and Dr. David Thornton discusses our Two Minute Rehearsal Technique.

This episode of One More Time takes a look at musician mental health, stressors, and ways to cope. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa’s various health issues. Dr. Rob Taylor, Director of Bands at the University of British Colombia, provides our two-minute technique for the month. Thank you again to Kevin Day, Dr. Brenda Wristen, Dr. Eric Jiminez, Melisa Rutkelis, Dr. Rob Taylor, and Scott Schwartz for all of their input for this episode!

This episode of One More Time takes a look at composition, performance, and education with sound and music technology. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa’s relationship with Arthur Pryor and differing perceptions of recording technologies between the two. Dr. Nicholas Waldron, Associate Director of Bands at California Polytechnic State University, provides our two-minute technique for the month. Thank you again to Dr. Eli Fieldsteel, Paul Rudolph, Matthew Black, Scott Schwartz, and Dr. Nicholas Waldron for all of their input for this episode!

This episode of One More Time takes a look at how jazz has influenced the wind band medium. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa’s relationship with jazz and how he introduced Ragtime to Europe. Dr. Courtney Snyder, Associate Director of Bands at the University of Michigan provides our two-minute technique for the month. Thank you again to Dr. Jennifer Bellor, Joshua Hobbs, Dr. Allan Gilliland, Scott Schwartz, and Dr. Courtney Snyder for all of their input for this episode!

This episode of One More Time takes a look at Bands Abroad and how they are a part of their culture. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa Band performance's in Europe. Dr. Arris Golden, Assistant Director of Bands at Michigan State University provides our two-minute technique for the month. Thank you again to Tom Davoren, Dr. Tom Fraschillo, Dr. Brett Keating, Patricia Vanegas-Ruiz, Scott Schwartz, and Dr. Arris Golden for all of their input for this episode!

This episode of One More Time takes a look at auxiliary units associated with various ensembles in the marching arts and their efforts in integration and inclusiveness. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa Band performances at several World's Fairs. Dr. Corey Seapy, Director of Bands at Millikin University provides our two-minute technique for the month. Thank you again to Brian Pastor, Ivana Owana, Sarah Danielson, Gianna Mazeska, Scott Schwartz, and Dr. Corey Seapy for all of their input for this episode!

This episode of One More Time follows a senior member of the Marching Illini through preseason camp. In addition, Stephen talks with section leaders, members, and staff regarding their perspectives. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) discusses Sousa’s connection with the University of Illinois and other collegiate bands. Dr. Marja Kerney, Instructor at Western Michigan University teaching percussion and music theory and formerly of Kennesaw State University, provides our two-minute technique for the month. Thank you again to all the members of the Marching Illini, Dr. Marja Kerney, and Scott Schwartz for all of their input for this episode!

This episode of One More Time discusses why representation in music is important and what educators can do to better allow for representation in our ensembles and talks with composer Jodie Blackshaw; Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota, Prof. Betsy McCann; and Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Joyce McCall. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares stories of the Sousa’s hobbies and how they influenced the band. Dr. Michael Mapp, Director of Bands at New Mexico State University, provides our two-minute technique for the month. Thank you again to Jodie Blackshaw, Dr. Betsy McCann, Dr. Joyce McCall, Dr. Michael Mapp, and Scott Schwartz for all of their input for this episode!

This episode of One More Time takes you on a journey through the minds of three directors, Chip De Stefano (McCracken Middle School, Skokie, IL), Cheryl Lee (Blue Valley West, Overland Park, KS), and Dr. Elizabeth Peterson (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL) and their process/considerations when planning and executing a concert cycle for their ensemble. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares stories of the Sousa’s overall career. Dr. Wendy Matthews of the Kent State university (https://www.kent.edu/music/wendy-matthews) provides our two-minute technique for the month. This month’s main story follows our three directors through an entire concert cycle and discusses topics of choosing repertoire, curriculum, assessment, and culminates with the final performance. Thank you to Chip De Stefano, Cheryl Lee, and Dr. Elizabeth Peterson for sharing our insight with us!

This episode of One More Time talks about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) and their traditions. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares stories of the Sousa Band’s World Tour, specifically their visit to South Africa. Dr. Tonya Mitchell of the University of South Carolina provides a two-minute technique. Our main story looks at the traditions and set-ups of bands at Historically Black College’s and Universities and features interviews with Director of Bands at Bethune-Cookman University, Prof. Donovan V. Wells (who is also a graduate of the university), and Dr. Gregory Drane of Penn State University (who is also a graduate of Florida A&M University). A special thanks to them for their time and for sharing their experiences.

This episode of One More Time talks about band buildings, what makes them unique, and the people behind them. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares some of the unique places the Sousa band performed. Dr. Michael Weiss-Holmes of the Chicago College of the Performing Arts provides a two-minute technique. Our main story looks at several of the band buildings around the country and what makes them special. A special thank you to Prof. Dave Woodley of Indiana University, Prof. Randall Coleman of the University of Alabama, Prof. Barry L. Houser of the University of Illinois, and Dr. Timothy T. Anderson of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst for sharing their stories.

This episode of One More Time talks about the audition process and how different people approach it. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares how Sousa often recruited members for his band. Dr. DaLaine Chapman of Florida Atlantic University provides a two-minute rehearsal technique. Then we talk to several students auditioning for the Marching Illini and their experience of preparing and completing that audition.

This episode of One More Time talks about moving on from a band program, both as a director and as a student. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares how Sousa fostered fraternity in the band. Dr. Bruce Moss provides a two-minute rehearsal technique. Then we talking to students who have aged out from various organizations, including drum corps, high school, and college marching band. We end this segment by talking with Fred Allen, Director of Bands Emeritus from Stephen F. Austin State University who recently transitioned into retirement. The episode wraps up with Tyler S. Grant discussing his piece “Paceline” for advanced trombone and young band in the final Source Material segment.

This episode of One More Time takes us on the road with the band. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares the story of the Sousa Band’s 1903 trip to Ireland. Dr. Tim Lautenheiser provides a two-minute rehearsal technique. After our trip with Sousa, we hop on the road with the Illinois Wind Symphony to their New York City performance, followed by the Marching Illini’s eighth tour to the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The episode wraps up with Dr. Dominick DiOrio discussing his piece “Gathering” in the Source Material segment.

This episode of One More Time is all about stories. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) shares a few Sousa stories. Craig Kirchoff  provides a two-minute rehearsal technique. There are multiple stories during the episode from Robert Boudreau, Frank Battisti, Tyler S. Grant, and Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser. The episode wraps up with Dr. Benjamin Dean Taylor discussing his piece "Maze of 1000 Mirrors" in the Source Material segment.

In this episode of One More Time, we explore military bands from Sousa to today. Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music) tells us about Sousa serving with the Great Lakes Navy Band during World War I. Col. Michael Colburn (Former Director of "The President's Own" Marine Band, retired) provides a two-minute rehearsal technique. We talk with Colonel Jason K. Fettig (Director of "The President's Own" Marine Band) and Lieutenant Kelly Cartwright (Navy Pacific Fleet Band Bandmaster) about their experiences in the military bands. The episode wraps up with Viet Cuong discussing his piece "Diamond Tide" in the Source Material segment.

"One More Time" explores banding in Australia. We are joined on this episode by Joanne Heaton (doctoral candidate, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and music teacher at Our Lady of Sion College), Bruce Herriman (Principal, Instrumental Music School Services at Department of Education and Training, Western Australia), Rob McWilliams (Educational Outreach Clincian, Yamaha Australia), Monte Mumford (retired band director and Advisor and Lead Educator for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra Teacher Professional Development Programme), and John Lynch (Associate Professor, Sydney Conservatorium of Music). Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music) provides a story of Sousa's trip to Australia with his band, and the Source Material segment is about "Into the Sun" by Australian composer, Jodie Blackshaw.

The title of this episode is taken from Ben Franklin's famous quote, and is used as the basis for our story. The episode explores the relationship between Sousa and his manager David Blakely from Scott Schwartz (Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music), a two-minute rehearsal technique by Dr. Stephen Peterson (Director of Bands, University of Illinois). The Source Material segment features Michael Markowski and "The Cave You Fear." Derek Jenkins discusses the Iowa Band Tax, Matthew Maslanka talks about his father's passing, and several Marching Illini members discuss the death of a recent member.

This month we offer a timely episode of "One More Time" focusing on females in the band world. The episode explores Sousa's "women in white" (told by Carol Berthold, volunteer at the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music), offers interviews with Dr. Courtney Snyder, Dr. Andrea Brown, Prof. Paula Crider, and Dr. Emily Threinen. The Source Material segment features Alex Shaprio and "Paper Cut" and the Two-Minute Rehearsal Technique is given by Lt. Kelly Cartwright of the USN Pacific Fleet Band, who is a Illinois graduate.

This MiniBand features a full episode of Andrew Hitz's "The Entrepreneurial Musician" podcast, which consists of an interview with David Cutler. During the episode, they discuss ten tips for savvy musicians in 2017.

This Valentine's Day episode of "One More Time" focuses on the relationships developed through and influenced by bands. The episode explores Sousa falling in love (told by Scott Schwartz, Director of the Sousa Archive and Center for American Music), recounts the Drs. Peterson history together from Northwest to the University of Illinois, Dr. John Lynch of the Sydney Conservatorium discusses how sexual orientation has played into his career, and we look at a recent engagement of two Iowa band members. Jon Noworyta (Doctoral Candidate, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music) provides a two-minute rehearsal technique, and Frank Ticheli provides some information on "Blue Shades."

This MiniBand features a full episode of Mark Connor's "Everything Band" podcast. During the episode, he interviews middle school band director Tiffany Hitz. Mark was featured on our previous episode, and he recently released an episode featuring Sean Smith, Executive Producer of "One More Time" and Assistant Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Illinois.

The American Wind Symphony Orchestra and their conductor Robert Boudreau are the focus of this month's episode. There are several guests throughout our episode within the segments, including Scott Schwartz (Director, Sousa Archives and Center for American Music), Chip DeStefano (Director, McCracken Middle School), Mark Connor (Everything Band podcast), and Dr. David Biedenbender (Assistant Professor of Composition, Michigan State University), and a rehearsal peek with Dr. Andrew Boysen, Jr. (Professor of Music, University of New Hampshire) leading the All-Illinois Junior Band.

This episode takes the listener through a game day with the Marching Illini. We will be visited by several guests, including Scott Schwartz (Director, Sousa Archives and Center for American Music), H. Robert Reynolds (retired Director of Bands, University of Michigan), Dr. J. Ashley Jarrell (Director of Instrumental Music, University of North Georgia), and Dr. Eli Fieldsteel (Assistant Professor of Composition-Theory and Director of the Experimental Music Studio, University of Illinois).

This episode focuses on the relationship between bands and athletic activities. We will be visited by several guests, including Scott Schwartz (Director, Sousa Archives and Center for American Music), Prof. Bernhard Scully (Professor of Horn, University of Illinois and Member of the Canadian Brass), Prof. Betsy McCann (Director of Athletic Bands, University of Minnesota), Prof. Barry Houser (Director of Athletic Bands, University of Illinois), Quinten Breach (Member, Marching Illini), and Josh Whitman (Director of Athletics, University of Illinois).

In between our monthly installments, we hope to release what we will call "Minibands." These will be full interviews and unused materials from our episodes, and on occasion new stuff. Minibands will be a little less polished than our regular episodes, so items will generally be introduced at the beginning and roll into each other from there.

In this episode we explore several important firsts for the wind band, including the first band, the first marching band, and the first Marine Band concert. We are joined special guests: Dr. Elizabeth Peterson, Scott Schwartz, Larry Dwyer, Barry Houser, John Pasquale, Gary Smith, and Gunnery Sgt. Kira Wharton.