Podcast appearances and mentions of barry houser

Lon and Kyle discuss the Cardinals and Cubs heading in opposite directions as of late. Marching Illini Director Barry Houser joins the show. Later, hear from Illini men's golf coach Mike Small ahead of the national championships in California.

Barry Houser, Director of the Marching Illini, Associate Director of Bands,  Director of the Fighting Illini Athletic Bands, and Clinical Associate Professor of Music of the University of Illinois joins The Stage to discuss his life experiences in music and advocating for music. Barry has a hand in a number of different band activities at Illinois, as well as teaching and directing band camps, and directing bands that have performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the NBC Today Show, the Indy 500 Parade, along with many more. On this episode, Houser joins Ken Burke to talk about a number of different topics within his expertise, including how important it is to have band and music programs in schools across the country, the difference between successful music programs and those that struggle, and what being the Director of the Marching Illini has taught him. Throughout the conversation, it's clear that Barry continuously strives to be the best possible version of himself, and even gives tips for educators and administrators that are involved in music. Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a rating!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!NFHS website : https://www.nfhs.org/Subscribe and leave a rating! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

Barry Houser explains how your energy and the system you use can transform your program.

How many of you have some negative influences or people in your ensembles or organizations? Are YOU the negative influence?Why do some ensembles or organizations seem to have culture and positivity figured out, while others do not? The “I get to” vs “I have to” mindset is important to creating a positive culture in your organization. Guest: Barry L. Houser, Director of the University of Illinois Marching IlliniWatch the Video Version

This week we head to the University of Illinois and talk to Barry L. Houser, Director of the Marching Illini. We chat about his career, the history of the Marching Illini in Ireland, Marching Band v Concert Band, and how the University has adapted over the past year.

This week we got a special peek behind the scenes of the process behind the first-ever Intercollegiate Marching Band virtual halftime show, hosted by the College Band Directors National Association! We're joined by Barry Houser, Director of Fighting Illini Athletic Bands/Chair of CBDNA Athletic Bands committee, Dr. Mark Spede, Director of Bands at Clemson University/CBDNA National President; and Michael Barasch, co-founder of CollegeMarching.com. We also recap the latest news from around the college bands world and talk about some of our favorite band trip stories.

Barry Houser discusses the latest protocols and mitigation based on the most current research, including rehearsal procedures, locations, and durations.

Barry provides some incredible insight into our current pandemic situation and music education as a whole. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Barry Houser is the associate director of bands and director of marching Illini at university of Illinois Urbana champaign and runs Smith Walbridge. In this episode Barry Talks about what it means to be a true leader, how to manage a group, and how to cultivate an environment. 

The Marching Illini is such an iconic part of Illinois game days. Director Barry Houser leads the 375-member Marching Illini, in addition to teaching marching band procedures. He talks about the time and detail it takes to put together a halftime show and some of his favorite moments from his perch for Fighting Illini games.

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.

This week on the podcast I sit down with Barry Houser who describes to me all about his path to becoming the director of the Marching Illini

After a long hiatus, we're ready to get back into it.  Steve and I visited the University of Illinois and sat down with Professor Barry Houser in the historic Harding Band building.   Professor Houser talks about his journey to the Big Ten, going digital with the marching band, things that go "bump in the night" in the Harding Band building, and much more!  BIO Barry L. Houser is the Associate Director of Bands, Director of the Marching Illini, and Director of the Fighting Illini Athletic Bands where his responsibilities include conducting the Hindsley Symphonic Band, the Athletic Bands, and the 375 member Marching Illini in addition to teaching marching band procedures. Professor Houser's teaching experience encompasses both extensive public school and university experiences. A native of Indiana, Professor Houser served as Director of Bands and Performing Arts Director at NorthWood High School in Nappanee, Indiana, where his bands developed a reputation for great musicianship which in turn earned the program state and national recognition. Prior to his position at NorthWood, Houser served as the Assistant Director of Bands at Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Florida. Bands under Houser have performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the NBC Today Show, the ISSMA State Marching Finals, and the IMEA State Convention. Other performances include the Indianapolis 500 Parade, the Target Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Outback Bowl Parade and Half-Time Show, the Hollywood Christmas Parade, the Washington DC National Memorial Parade, Chicago Bears Game, and performances with Maynard Ferguson, the Dallas Brass, Canadian Brass, Gregg Potter as well as many other talented artists. Houser holds professional memberships in the College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, MENC, Golden Key National Honor Society, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi International Band Fraternity, Honorary member of Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and has been honored by the Indiana General Assembly and the US House of Representatives. He is the recipient of the Indianapolis Star Academic All Star Award, the WNDU Channel 16 Excellence in Education Award, as well as being listed in various “Who's Who” publications throughout his career. Professor Houser is active nationally as a guest conductor and clinician in both the marching and concert mediums.  He has served on the staff of the Macy's Great American Marching Band and the National Events Mass Band, which performs annually at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a contributing author to the popular marching band textbook The System by Gary Smith as well as numerous submissions to the Teaching Music through Performance in Band series.  Houser has served as Governor of the North Central District of Kappa Kappa Psi and currently serves as chapter advisor for the Nu Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi on our campus as well as Chapter Advisor for the Phi Mu Alpha Chapter. He is currently serving on the Athletic Band Board for the College Band Directors National Association and as the North Central Division Chair for the National Band Association. During the summer, Professor Houser is the Director and President of the renowned Smith Walbridge Clinics, one of the largest marching band | leadership camps of its type in the country with locations in Illinois and Florida, attracting over 1000 students each year.  Professor Houser is an Educational Clinician for Conn-Selmer.

Barry Houser talks about the pedagogy of the Smith Walbridge Clinics and how it applies to the individual camper. A staff demonstration of marching fundamentals follows.