Podcasts about Kappa Kappa Psi

As we wrap up our special election season series, we're excited to bring you the final installment featuring the 2025 candidates for the Alumni Association Board of Directors.All throughout April, we've had the privilege of sitting down with Brothers from across the nation to learn more about their vision for the Alumni Association, their journeys through Kappa Kappa Psi, and their plans to build a stronger, more connected alumni community. Each conversation has offered unique insight, and this last episode is no exception.Joining us for our finale are:

As we enter election season, we're thrilled to bring you a special series featuring the 2025 candidates for the Alumni Association Board of Directors.Throughout April, we'll sit down with the candidates to hear about their vision for the Alumni Association, their experiences as Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, and how they plan to foster greater engagement and connection among alumni. Each candidate will have 15-20 minutes of discussion, so stick around for the full episode!In this episode, we're joined by:

As we enter election season, we're thrilled to bring you a special series featuring the 2025 candidates for the Alumni Association Board of Directors.Throughout April, we'll sit down with the candidates to hear about their vision for the Alumni Association, their experiences as Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, and how they plan to foster greater engagement and connection among alumni. Each candidate will have 15-20 minutes of discussion, so stick around for the full episode!In this episode, we're joined by:

As we enter election season, we're thrilled to bring you a special series featuring the 2025 candidates for the Alumni Association Board of Directors.Throughout April, we'll sit down with the candidates to hear about their vision for the Alumni Association, their experiences as Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, and how they plan to foster greater engagement and connection among alumni. Each candidate will have 15-20 minutes of discussion, so stick around for the full episode!In this episode, we're joined by:

In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode of KKPsiAA: The Tempo highlights the experiences of women in Kappa Kappa Psi. We dive into the article "Women in the Fraternity" by David Justin (Epsilon Kappa/Delta Sigma), published in The Podium (Spring 2001), and explore key moments from the Kappa Kappa Psi Timeline. Hosts Savannah Slone and Victoria Wilkinson share their personal journeys as women in the fraternity, reflecting on challenges, milestones, and the impact of their bonds within our brotherhood. Tune in for an insightful conversation about representation, progress, and the future of women in KKPsi!

**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/1/20**Raise your baton, ready your highlighters and pens, and don't forget to grab that score as Dr. Payne and Eric begin our month long Conducting Bootcamp! Starting off we are bringing back the basics as we discuss various conducting concepts that will provide either a good starting place for the beginning conductor or a review of the fundamentals for those more experienced! Dr. Alex Wimmer, the Assistant Director of Bands at Kansas State joins Not Your Forte once more to go in depth on conducting basics, practice techniques and available resources.Continue to join Not Your Forte throughout the month of May as we feature guests such as Dr. Alex Wimmer, Dr. Frank Tracz, Dr. Onsby Rose, Mrs. Diane Koutsulis and Dr. Mike Raiber and explore all aspects of conducting as a music educator!Dr. Alex Wimmer is currently serving as the Assistant Director of Bands at Kansas State University. His duties include directing the Wind Symphony, Cat Band (basketball pep band), Volleyball Band, Pub Crawl Band, Assistant Marching Band Director for the Pride of Wildcat Land (KSUMB), arranger and drill designer for the KSUMB, and instructor of undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting, arranging, and marching band techniques. Prior to his appointment at Kansas State University, Dr. Wimmer was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Kansas State University Bands. He assisted with all concert and athletic ensembles, undergraduate conducting courses, and Percussion Ensembles. His research interests include undergraduates conducting with expressivity and qualitative research.Originally from Gretna, Nebraska, Dr. Wimmer received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2007, his Master of Music degree in Education with an emphasis in Wind Conducting from Kansas State University in 2014, and his Doctorate in Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from Kansas State University in 2017. Dr. Wimmer was the Director of Bands at Gretna High School and the Assistant Director of Bands at Gretna Middle School from 2007-2012. Under his direction his concert, jazz, and marching bands received consistent superior ratings. He was a recipient of the Jack R. Snider Young Band Director Award in 2011 and served on the Nebraska Music Educators Association Leadership Academy from 2011-2012.Dr. Wimmer is in demand as a conductor, clinician, and adjudicator as well as a percussion specialist. His professional affiliations include the Kansas Music Educators Association, the Kansas Bandmasters Association, the National Association for Music Education, the College Band Directors National Association, the Percussive Arts Society, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Phi Kappa Lambda. (Biography courtesy of KSU Bands)Not Your Forte Podcast is a music education podcast that is geared towards helping Music Education students survive and thrive throughout their undergrad as well as prepare to enter the "real world". Not Your Forte is brought to you by Eric Tinkler, a senior in music education at Kansas State and Dr. Phillip Payne, the Undergraduate Music Education advisor at Kansas State. You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and much more!Support the show

**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/8/20**Raise your baton, ready that podium, and don't forget to grab your score as Dr. Payne and Eric continue our month long Conducting Bootcamp! In order to be prepared to run an effective and efficient rehearsal, you need to know your score inside and out! Dr. Tracz, the Director of bands at KSU, joins us to talk about how to make the most out of your score study and prepare to run your rehearsal before you step foot on the podium.Find Dr. Tracz's Presentation and more at https://www.k-state.edu/band/classes/518/Dr. Frank Tracz is professor of music and director of bands at Kansas State University. He earned his B.M.E. from The Ohio State University, the M.M. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Ph.D. from the Ohio State University. He has public school teaching experience in Wisconsin and Ohio and has also served as Assistant Director of bands at Syracuse University and Director of bands at Morehead State University.Dr. Tracz has served as an adjudicator, clinician, speaker in various schools and conferences and has conducted All-State and Honor bands across the United States as well as in Canada, Singapore, South Africa, Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand.At Kansas State he directs the Wind Ensemble and the Marching Band, teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting, advisor to Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, and the Band Ambassadors, and administers and guides all aspects of a large BIG XII comprehensive band program. Ensembles under his direction have been invited to perform at numerous State conferences, MENC, two CBDNA regional conferences, The Larry Sutherland Wind band Festival at Fresno State, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center.The marching band was awarded the prestigious Sudler Trophy in 2015. The Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the International Convention of the American Bandmasters Association in 2019 in Loveland, CO Dr. Tracz is on the faculty of the Conn-Selmer Institute, adjunct faculty of the American Band College, past member of the Music Education Journal Editorial Board, contributor to the Teaching Music Through performance In Band series, and was recently appointed Chair of the Sudler Trophy Project of the John Philip Sousa Foundation. His honors include the Stamey Award for outstanding teaching, Kansas Bandmasters Outstanding Director award, Wildcat Pride Alumni Association award, the Tau Beta Sigma Paula Crider Outstanding Band Director award, named a Lowell Mason fellow, and Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Fraternity. He has also received the ConnSelmer Institute Hall of Fame award, the Kansas State Professorial Performance award, and was elected to the prestigious American Bandmasters Association.(Bio Courtesy of K-State Bands)Not Your Forte Podcast is a music education podcast that is geared towards helping Music Education students survive and thrive throughout their undergrad as well as prepare to enter the "real world". Not Your Forte is brought to you by Eric Tinkler, a senior in music education at Kansas State and Dr. Phillip Payne, the Undergraduate Music Education advisor at Kansas State. You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and much more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/notyourfortepodcast)Support the show

**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/15/20**Raise your baton, ready your highlighters and pens, and don't forget to grab that score as Dr. Payne and Eric continue our month long Conducting Bootcamp! Dr. Onsby Rose from Dordt University joins us this week to share his unique perspective as a Composer and a Conductor.Dr. Onsby C. Rose is currently the Director of Instrumental Studies and Associate Professor of Music at Dordt University. In this position, he conducts the premiere instrumental ensemble, the Dordt University Wind Symphony, in addition to conducting the Dordt Campus-Community Band, and guiding all aspects of the Dordt Instrumental Ensembles and Instrumental Music Education programs. He is also the General Manager & Executive Director of the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra and has accepted an appointment as the Principal conductor of the orchestra beginning in the 2020-21 season. Prior to Dr. Rose's arrival in northwest Iowa, he attended the University of South Carolina as a music education major and in 1997 he was accepted as a trombonist for the U.S. Marine Corps fleet bands. During his 11-year Marine Corps career he served as a trombonist and conductor with bands in Albany, GA and New Orleans, LA as well as on staff at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, VA. He also served for two years as a baritone bugler with "The Commandant's Own" U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps in Washington, D.C. Dr. Rose completed his Bachelor of Music at East Tennessee State University in 2005. In 2007 Onsby was honorably discharged from the USMC. He then freelanced as a trombonist and worked as a railroad freight conductor in the eastern U.S., before returning to music education in 2012 as Director of Bands at Hampton HS and MS in Carter County, TN. In 2016, Dr. Rose completed his Master of Music in conducting at Appalachian State University. Immediately following he completed his in D.M.A. in conducting at The Ohio State University where he studied with Dr. Russel C. Mikkelson. Dr. Rose has studied conducting with Russel C. Mikkelson, John Ross, and Kevin Richardson with additional conducting studies with Jerry Junkin, Kevin Sedatole, Frank Battisti, Charles Peltz, Eugene Corporon, Donald McKinney, and Steven Peterson. Dr. Rose's outside academic pursuits encompass writing and music composition. Having studied with the late Dr. David Maslanka, Dr. Rose's musical compositions have been performed by many of the premiere military bands in Washington D.C., the Wheaton Municipal Band, numerous college and high school bands in the United States, regional orchestras, as well as internationally in Australia, Japan, Guam, and Germany.  Although Onsby views himself primarily as a teacher and conductor, he thanks God for the gift of composition. Onsby and his wife Jessica live in Sioux Center, Iowa with four of their five boys, Timothy, Caleb, Elijah and Colin. Dr. Rose is a member of numerous professional organizations to include the CBDNA, WASBE, NAfME, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. However, he holds closest to his heart the title of United States Marine. (bio courtesy of dordt.edu)Not Your Forte Podcast is a music education podcast that is geared towards helping Music Education students survive and thrive throughout their undergrad as well as prepare to enter the "real world". Not Your Forte is brought to you by Eric Tinkler, a senior in music education at Kansas State and Dr. Phillip Payne, the Undergraduate Music Education advisor at Kansas State. You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and much more!Support the show

Welcome to a special celebration of Kappa Kappa Psi! Today, November 27th, 2024, marks the 105th Founders Day of our fraternity. To honor this incredible milestone, we reached out to alumni brothers and asked them a simple yet meaningful question: What is your Kappa Kappa WhΨ? So, whether you're celebrating in person, virtually, or listening on the go, join us in honoring our past and celebrating the everlasting bond of brotherhood. Here's to 105 years of service, music, and fellowship!

In honor of Kappa Kappa Psi's 105th Founders Day, we're taking a journey through the history of our fraternity. This episode features highlights from the Kappa Kappa Psi Timeline, brought to you by the Kappa Kappa Psi Archives and History Committee. From our founding days to the significant milestones that have shaped our organization, these stories illuminate the rich legacy of our brotherhood.

In this episode, we kick off the first of a four part series discussing the Road to Wisdom. Adopted at the 2017 National Convention in Orlando, Florida, the Road to Wisdom serves as the official membership education program of Kappa Kappa Psi. We will go through the first two lessons of this program, discussing what each part means to us, and how we still use the principles taught in our Alumni lives.

In this episode, we sit down with the 49th President of Kappa Kappa Psi, Brother Bang Co! Join us as we dive into some great conversations about his accomplishments, challenges, and goals for the remainder of his biennium. We're incredibly grateful to Brother Co for taking the time to share his insights and experiences with us.----From the editor: During this episode, there is a brief section at around 17 minutes in with some static interference. We felt the question and the answer were simply too important to cut entirely. We apologize for the audio disruption and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for listening!

Episode 115. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with writer, producer, multi instrumentalist, pianist, Jesse Thompson!Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, known in music circles as the land of funk, Jesse Thompson couldn't help but be influenced by the city's great R&B pioneers – including Slave, Ohio Players, Lakeside and Zapp featuring Roger Troutman. For the past 20 years, the multi-talented composer, pianist and keyboardist manifested these inspirations – and helped bring the legacies of these legendary bands forward – as a former member of the popular and prolific, constantly gigging Columbus-based R&B/jazz ensemble NexLevel.Unlike many longtime band members and sidemen who work towards someday expressing themselves as solo artists, Thompson was content with his existing whirlwind of activity playing with others. But when the pandemic hit, he instinctively used his down time to, as he says, “sow a seed of happiness” to create “Weekend Groove” – an irrepressible Next-Gen disco vibin' house beat driven track featuring flutist Althea Rene and a horn section by Kelly O'Donohue that ultimately became the lead single to his uniquely titled debut album The Inauguration of Jtjazz (Jesse Thompson the Man Behind the Keys). Though its dance floor ready lead single “Weekend Groove” will immediately spark excitement and lift the spirits just as Jesse Thompson intended, there are a multitude of other pleasures to experience on The Inauguration of Jtjazz (Jesse Thompson the Man Behind the Keys) – an album which truly rolls like an autobiographical blend of his many influences, from those Dayton funk legends to George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample and Brian Culbertson. The album's latest single “It Doesn't Matter” is a sensual, easy grooving romantic joint featuring Thompson interacting with #1 Billboard charting trumpeter Lin Rountree – who he connected with via mutual connections at the individual HBCU schools they attended. As a showcase for Thompson's great talents on Fender Rhodes (creating a moody effect and his sparkling acoustic piano, the song taps into Thompson's love of Joe Sample's vibe both with the Crusaders and as a solo artist. The elegant funk ballad “The Right One Baby” offers a similar seductive duality. Troy highlighted three song from this incredible project "Weekend Grove", Obsidian, and "It Doesn't Matter".Being the son of a father who was a professional jazz drummer and a mother who was a church organist/pianist, Jesse Thompson – aka “JTJazz” came by his musical gifts naturally and started playing the drums as his first instrument at the age of five. By the time JT was twelve years old, he played a total of thirteen instruments, the piano being one of them. In addition to his parents, he was influenced by his oldest brother Marvyn Wheatley, who recorded and played with Parliament and Slave. Thompson spent time with his brothers in the studio hanging out with Slave, Roger Troutman & Zapp, Steve Arrington and othersThese experiences truly fueled his musical passions and ambitions. While he studied manufacturing engineering and IT at Central State University (in Wilberforce, OH), he played in the school's marching band and jazz ensemble and joined the national honorary band of the Kappa Kappa Psi fraternity. His other influences include Alex Bugnon, Jimmy Smith, Billy Preston, Jeff Lorber, James Lloyd and Bob James.Troy and Jesse discusses Jesse's musical bucket list, future endeavors giving back and more.‍Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”

In this episode, we dive into the transition from college life to the adult world after graduation. We explore how recent grads can stay connected to Kappa Kappa Psi and keep their passion for music alive. Join us as we discuss the most challenging aspects of life post-graduation, share strategies for staying involved in music, and offer valuable tips and tricks for job hunting. Whether you're navigating the job market or looking to maintain your musical connections, this episode provides insights and advice to help you thrive in your new chapter.

 GRAMMY Nominated trombonist Hank Bilal was born into a musical family in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Hank's formal music education began in middle school. Later Hank went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in music performance. Before turning toward more contemporary jazz, Hank spent many years listening to classic jazz where he was exposed to the giants of the jazz style. Hank Bilal has shared a performance platform with many great artists, from performing at the GRAMMY awards with Aretha Franklin to Gerald Albright, Chaka Khan, Christopher William, and The Clark Sisters! Beyond being a veteran trombonist, the GRAMMY Nominated artist is also fluent in other performing areas as a pianist, singer, and other brass instruments! You can also add a music producer as Hank Bilal has produced multiple albums. Hank Bilal is also an educator and has been teaching elementary grades preK3  through 6th at Martin de Porres Catholic School since 2015. In addition to him being an educator he serves as an active member of community service groups, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Kappa Kappa Psi. In this showcase, he is presenting his latest hit from his album BENEATH THE COVERS.  Support the Show.Music Artist interview

GRAMMY Nominated trombonist Hank Bilal was born into a musical family in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Hank's formal music education began in middle school. Later Hank went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in music performance. Before turning toward more contemporary jazz, Hank spent many years listening to classic jazz where he was exposed to the giants of the jazz style. Hank Bilal has shared a performance platform with many great artists, from performing at the GRAMMY awards with Aretha Franklin to Gerald Albright, Chaka Khan, Christopher William, and The Clark Sisters! Beyond being a veteran trombonist, the GRAMMY Nominated artist is also fluent in other performing areas as a pianist, singer, and other brass instruments! You can also add a music producer as Hank Bilal has produced multiple albums. Hank Bilal is also an educator and has been teaching elementary grades preK3  through 6th at Martin de Porres Catholic School since 2015. In addition to him being an educator he serves as an active member of community service groups, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Kappa Kappa Psi. In this showcase, he is presenting his latest hit from his album BENEATH THE COVERS. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ladydiva-live-radio--2579466/support.

SHOW NOTES Episode 012 • May 13, 2024     FIRST STRAIN   News ‘n' Notes:   • University of Rio Grande adds football and a band:   https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/university-of-rio-grande-relaunches-football-adds-marching-band/ar-AA1nwIgZ   https://highlandcountypress.com/sports/university-rio-grande-adding-football-marching-band-fall-25#gsc.tab=0   https://www.rioredstorm.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240423redpab   • Percussive Arts Society 2024 Hall of Fame inductees include Thom Hannum:   https://pas.org/pas-blog/pas-hall-of-fame-class-of-2024/     SECOND STRAIN   • #MeToo in the Band World: an Introduction   Katherine Needleman: https://www.facebook.com/KatherineNeedlemanOboist/ https://twitter.com/realknoboe?lang=en     TRIO   This week's interview guest: JOE WRIGHT   Joe Wright is a music teacher, specializing in band and general music, at Chenery Middle School in Belmont, MA, since September of 2020. He spent nineteen years in a variety of roles, but mostly band, in the Andover, MA public schools. He taught band from grades 4-12, elementary and middle school general music, and high school chorus. He directed several level of jazz bands, was music director for high school drama guild productions, and directed four musicals at one of the three middle schools. He spent nine years at Boston University, beginning with a master's program in music education, and leading to an opportunity to direct several university bands, teach courses in music education, and coordinate the practicum program for music education students. Over the course of that time, he also taught music in early childhood program in the BU/Chelsea Schools partnership, taught music classes at Boston University Academy, and coordinated the Young Artists' Orchestra for the BU Tanglewood Institute. He was privileged to have studied tuba with Sam Pilafian while at BU. He was inducted into Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, and Pi Kappa Lambda honor societies. His first teaching position was for four years in the public schools of Waterville, ME, where he led bands for grades 5 through 12, including jazz bands and the high schools marching band. He received his Bachelor of Music from the University of New Hampshire in 1988, where he studied tuba with Nicolas Orovich. He played in the Wind Symphony, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, chamber ensembles, marching band (including two seasons as drum major), and was music director for two productions of the Theater Department. He served as a Resident Assistant, and is a brother of Phi Kappa Theta. He holds a CAGS (certificate of advanced graduate study) in Educational Leadership at Fitchburg State University. He is a member of the North Worcester County Symphony Orchestra, the Central Mass Brass, Clan MacPherson Pipes and Drums, and the Fitchburg State University Band. He grew up in Maine, and throughout school was active in music, drama, history, and athletics. He attended the Cape Elizabeth Schools through 8th grade, and graduated from York High School in 1984.   https://sites.google.com/view/adifferentkindofbeautiful/home?authuser=0 https://twitter.com/JWright781Music     DOGFIGHT   • The Cory Band   https://coryband.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@thecoryband1884     FOLLOW US!   BandWagon RSS feed: feed.podbean.com/heyband/feed.xml BandWagon website: heyband.podbean.com BandWagon on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555170345309 Rob ("HammertonMedia") on Facebook: facebook.com/HammertonMedia Rob on X/Twitter: twitter.com/DrRob8487   SUBSCRIBE TO BANDWAGON!   https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/eg706GUVzixV   SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK!   Email: heybandwagon@yahoo.com Voicemail: speakpipe.com/HeyBandWagon

  Episode 001 • March 4, 2024 • “Every Podcast Has An Origin Story” INTRODUCTION Wondering how to start a podcast?  Rob is, even as the trailer and first two episodes of his podcast drop.  The difference is, he's got help.  After listening to this episode, you'll have some insight into why this podcast is off and running ... and you'll laugh.  A lot.  So why wait?  Press play and let's get started! FIRST STRAIN: what's this podcast about? There are a few podcasts out there that get into the wind band subject.  But the majority of them are focused on the music education side of things.  What I didn't find were podcasts that seemed meant for the larger audience: anybody who ever did band. Out in the big world where not everybody “gets” band, it can be a tougher environment in which to outwardly revel in our band geek-ness.  So one important goal for this program will be to build community through band – to be a resource *and a refuge* for band geeks! I'm looking forward to having conversations with people who know about topics that either you wondered about, or you never really thought about before, but which are part of the Band Thing.  Such as: band conducting; band directing; community bands; band arranging and composition; the college drum major experience; marching percussion; color guard instruction and design; adjudication; drum corps; young music educators; band director burnout; band alumni organization; service groups like Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma; pipe bands; mummers bands; student leadership; writing and blogging about band; videography; as well as conversations which will be unique and defy categorization. But we'll also focus on the “extra-musical” elements of the band experience.  Because great heavens, there are stories. So.  A resource, and a refuge.  For all of us who inhabit this particular corner of the world, who share this particular curious interest. SECOND STRAIN: Who is this Hammerton fellow? Why does Rob think he's qualified to run a band podcast?  Right: I very often have that nagging feeling ... while I've spent the majority of my life and certainly my entire adult life IN BAND, I still feel like I don't know as much as I want to know.  This podcast is my opportunity to pick the brains of band people who know more about band than I do, so we can get better informed about this activity we love so much. TRIO: Glen Adsit obituary Glen Adsit, director of bands at the University of Hartford's Hartt School of Music, died suddenly, back in January.  An appreciation, and a remembrance of my meeting with him at last summer's New England Band Directors Institute (NEBDI), organized by the New Hampshire Band Directors Association (NHBDA). https://www.glenadsit.com/ https://www.hartford.edu/directory/hartt/adsit-glen.aspx DOGFIGHT: Internet Rabbit Hole of the Week: the Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines The analogous organization to the bands of the US Marine Corps ... but with differences! Their website: https://www.royalmarinesbands.co.uk/ Your gateway to their performances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJEr-MUBV0 CODA Like the pilot episode of any TV show, I'm finding my way here.  I'm excited to talk to more wise people about their areas of expertise, AND to talk to YOU about YOUR band experience.  Again, what is band but a community of like-minded friends? FOLLOW US! BandWagon RSS feed: feed.podbean.com/heyband/feed.xml BandWagon website: heyband.podbean.com BandWagon on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555170345309 Rob ("HammertonMedia") on Facebook: facebook.com/HammertonMedia Rob on X/Twitter: twitter.com/DrRob8487 SUBSCRIBE TO BANDWAGON! https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/eg706GUVzixV SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK! Email:  heybandwagon@yahoo.com Voicemail: speakpipe.com/HeyBandWagon

This episode originally aired in August 2021. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin is Director of Wind Band Studies and Assistant Professor of Music at Penn State University. In addition to conducting the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, overseeing the graduate wind conducting program, teaching courses in wind band literature and wind conducting, she oversees all aspects of the concert band programs at Penn State. Her appointment at PSU follows three years as Assistant Director of Bands and Associate Director of Athletic Bands at the University of South Carolina. Prior to her tenure at Uof SC, Mitchell-Spradlin taught at Valdosta State University as Director of Athletic Bands and was Director of Bands at Chamblee High School in Chamblee, Georgia. Mitchell-Spradlin has a diverse background as a clinician, adjudicator, educator, and speaker. She is a frequent guest conductor, and has presented regionally at the South Carolina Music Educators Association Conference, nationally at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, internationally at the International Society for the Promotion of Wind Band in Austria, and has served as Tau Beta Sigma's local and national Women in Music Speaker. As a proponent of new music, she is engaged in building the wind band medium. She led the consortium and premiere of Aaron Perrine's Beneath a Canvas of Green for wind ensemble and percussion quartet which was also the source of her doctoral dissertation. Additionally, she is active in a number of premieres and consortiums for new music. Mitchell-Spradlin serves as the National Vice President of Professional Relations for Tau Beta Sigma: National Honorary Band Sorority. She also holds memberships in Kappa Kappa Psi, the College Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Education, and Women Band Directors International. Learn more about the Penn State Music program here! https://music.psu.edu/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

Join us as we get to know Thomas Bradford, Kappa Kappa Psi's new National Publications Manager, and hear about his vision for the Fraternity's publications.

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Hunter Harris, Southeast District Secretary/Treasurer, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Alyssa Colón, Southwest District Member at Large, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Rose Rush, Northeast District Secretary/Treasurer, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Mason Thomas, Southwestern District Secretary/Treasurer, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Bree Latimer, Western District Member at Large, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Lukas Stelzle, Midwest District Secretary/Treasurer, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Arden Gunnerson, North Central District Secretary/Treasurer, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Erika Goss, Northeast District Member at Large, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Alex Jenks, Southeast District Vice President for Programs, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Savanna Perry, Southeast District Vice President for Membership, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Aly Santos-Silva, Northeast District Vice President for Membership, about their journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for their District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Ed Savoy, National Vice President for Programs, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and the Month of Musicianship. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Edgar Canales, Southwestern District Vice President for Programs, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Jennifer Besler, North Central District Vice President for Membership, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Brianna Heath, North Central District Vice President for Programs, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Davis Vaughn, Southwestern District Vice President for Membership, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Reese Valdez, Western District Vice President, about their journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for their District. Transcription is located here. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

This week, Christy talks with her friend Darrell Spires, who marched for Tuskegee University's "Marching Crimson Pipers" in the 70s and 80s.  Learn about how this jazz-head, "Accidental Bandsman", and proud member of Kappa Kappa Psi used lessons he learned in the band in his successful career as an engineer. And being from Tuskegee, there MUST be a mention of the Commodores!

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Jayar Brenner, North Central District Vice President for Communication, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription is located here. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Jacob Hopson, Northeast District Vice President for Programs, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription is located here. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Kael Pelletier, Northeast District President, about hisjourney in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription is located here. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Lauren Smith, North Central District President, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription is located here. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Patrick Caraveo, Southwestern District President, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription is located here. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Lauren Regnell, Midwest District President, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Jesse Jackson, Southeast District President, about his journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for his District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Composer Frank Ticheli shares his experience with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which manifested in his 30's in the form of chronic pain and impeded his ability to compose. We discuss how Frank reframed his relationship to his writing process in order to reconnect with his work, difficulties with medication and therapy, and how cultivating a dialogue with one's subconscious enriches creativity. Lastly, we discuss Frank's An American Elegy, commissioned by the Alpha Iota Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in memory of the victims of the mass shooting at Columbine High School, and the role that educators can play in caring for and monitoring their students' mental health during increasingly anxious times.   https://www.manhattanbeachmusiconline.com/frank_ticheli/   Questions or comments may be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Mary Elliott, Western District President, about her journey in Kappa Kappa Psi and goals for her District. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews DeAnte Hillman, Chapter President of Lambda Upsilon, one of Kappa Kappa Psi's newest rechartered chapters. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Curtis Olawumi, Chapter President of Zeta Pi, one of Kappa Kappa Psi's newest rechartered chapters. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

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