Marching Roundtable

Episode 207: Composers Series- David Holsinger

timroundtable — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:53 +0000

The popular composer talks about his process of composing, his favorite pieces, and having his music performed on the field.

This episode sponsored by Eric Rath Music

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Hear our podcast about Copland HERE

Hear Michael Klesch talk about arranging Copland HERE

Hear our first podcast with Dr. Holsinger HERE

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Episode 206: More Advice for Small Bands

timroundtable — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:22 +0000

Tim Allen shares advice on selecting music, making changes to the show, and instruments in the pit.

This episode sponsored by Shadow Lake Music

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Episode 205: Tim Allen- Methods for Success for Small Bands

timroundtable — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:09 +0000

Great advice for arranging, staging, and teaching smaller groups to be successful.

This episode sponsored by Shadow Lake Music

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Episode 204: Michael Lentz- The Creative Force Behind Onyx

timroundtable — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:05 +0000

The director and designer of Onyx Color Guard talks about the process and organization that creates the excellence.

This episode sponsored by Creative Costuming & Designs

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Episode 203: 2013 WGI Percussion Wrap-up

timroundtable — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:20 +0000

Reviews of our favorite shows and trends in the activity this year. With Caleb Rothe and Dr. Joe Allison.

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Episode 202: 2013 WGI Color Guard Wrap-up

timroundtable — Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:22 +0000

Reviews of our favorite shows and trends in the activity this year.

This episode sponsored by Tim Hinton Inc.

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Episode 201: Freakin’ Fast Podcast #10

timroundtable — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:00:56 +0000

The host team talks about stadiums, DCI’s future, uniform colors, sitcoms, & drum corps food.

This episode sponsored by Tone Deaf Comics

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Episode 200: The 200th Episode!

timroundtable — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:05 +0000

The host team discusses the inspiring lessons and themes from our first 200 episodes.

This episode sponsored by Wyse Drill Designs

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Episode 199: Greg Bimm – Writing for Woodwinds on the Field

timroundtable — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:32 +0000

The Director and Arranger for Marian Catholic HS shares advice on writing, staging, and teaching woodwinds.

This episode sponsored by Music For All

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Episode 198: Advice for Indoor Drumlines

timroundtable — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:44 +0000

Mike Scott of Rhythm X shares advice for directors, instructors, and marchers, plus some info about Rhythm X’s 2013 show

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Episode 197: Rhythm X Protects its Hearing

timroundtable — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:00:15 +0000

Mike Scott, the Operations Director for Rhythm X, shares advice for protecting the hearing of instructors and marchers.

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Episode 196: Jim Casella – A Creative Life

timroundtable — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:58 +0000

The percussion guru of SCV and the Cavies talks about writing, teaching, and balancing work and life.

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Episode 195: SoundSport and DrumLine Battle

timroundtable — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:22 +0000

DCI’s John DeNovi and Bob Jacobs answer all your questions about these new performance opportunities.

This episode sponsored by Shadow Lake Music

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Episode 194: Ed Devlin- 30 Years with Blessed Sacrament

timroundtable — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:02 +0000

A true WGI legend talks about the longevity of the guard, plus his work as Program Coordinator for the Crossmen

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Episode 193: Staging and Teaching Dancers in a Color Guard World

timroundtable — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:42 +0000

Lauren Metts shares great advice on the training that instructors and marchers need to succeed.

This episode sponsored by Center X Productions

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Episode 192: Creating Effect with a Non-Traditional Color Guard

timroundtable — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:00:28 +0000

Master choreographer Lauren Metts explains how to stage dancers on the field for greatest success.

This episode sponsored by Marching Monk

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Episode 191: Miking Soloists on the Field

timroundtable — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:13 +0000

Electronics expert Jodie Rhodes shares concrete advice on how to do this right.

This episode sponsored by SmartMusic

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Episode 190: Freakin’ Fast Podcast #9

timroundtable — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:00:14 +0000

Listener Matt Parunak joins us to talk about instrument personalities, drum majors, dinner with movie stars, and listening to albums.

This episode sponsored by Tone Deaf Comics

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Episode 189: Book Series- Not for the Faint of Heart

timroundtable — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:00:30 +0000

Author Jeremy Van Wert shares his passion for drum corps in this very honest and revealing book about his 3 years marching tenor drums with the Santa Clara Vanguard.

This episode sponsored by Tim Hinton, Inc.

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Episode 188: Composers Series- Michael Klesch on Arranging Copland

timroundtable — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:00:01 +0000

Carolina Crown’s music director and arranger shares advice on designing and arranging Copland for success.

This episode sponsored by Eric Rath Music

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Episode 187: Composers Series- Copland

timroundtable — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:00:24 +0000

THE authority on Copland, musicologist and author Dr. Howard Pollack, talks about Copland on and off the field.

This episode sponsored by Eric Rath Music

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Episode 186: Roundtable Unplugged- Are Designers Lazy?

timroundtable — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:00:44 +0000

Is the trend in black uniforms a symptom of lazy designers?

This episode sponsored by Jeremy Seneca

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Episode 185: Another Opinion- Uniforms Losing their Color

timroundtable — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:11 +0000

Chad Duggan of DeMoulin and Pat Seidling of Stanbury join us to discuss this trend in uniform design.

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Episode 184: Cesario Responds- Uniforms Losing their Color

timroundtable — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:54 +0000

Design Guru Michael Cesario shares thoughts on the color in uniforms these days

This episode sponsored by Shadow Lake Music

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Episode 183: Roundtable Unplugged- Are Uniforms Losing their Color?

timroundtable — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:32 +0000

Tim and John talk about the lack of color in today’s band uniforms.

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Episode 182: Protecting Your Hearing

admin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:46:16 +0000

Audiologist Sara Neumann, Au.D., shares strategies for protecting your hearing.

This episode sponsored by Shadow Lake Music

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Episode 181: Double-Tonguing- with Matt & Ben Harloff

timroundtable — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:49 +0000

The Harloff Brothers share techniques and advice for teaching double-tonguing

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Episode 180: More from Seinfeld- More Advice for Marching Groups

timroundtable — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:34 +0000

Lessons from Seinfeld and sitcoms as they pertain to the marching arts

This episode sponsored by Tone Deaf Comics

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Episode 179: Quotes from Jerry Seinfeld- Advice for the Marching Arts

timroundtable — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:40 +0000

We use quotes from an interview with Jerry Seinfeld to discuss good timing and hard work as it pertains to both comedy and the marching arts.

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Episode 178: The First Year: Chapter 8 – Dealing with Parents

timroundtable — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:57 +0000

Bill talks about lessons he has learned about dealing with band parents

This episode sponsored by SmartMusic

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Episode 177: Freakin’ Fast Podcast #8

timroundtable — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:00:56 +0000

Listener Matt Parunak joins us to talk about John Cage, animals, Kentucky drum majors, Star Wars, and pecans.

This episode sponsored by Tone Deaf Comics

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Episode 176: 43 Years of Teaching Students to Listen

timroundtable — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:09 +0000

Recently retired director Larry Wells shares great advice from his many years with students.

This episode sponsored by Tim Hinton, Inc.

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Episode 175: Intro to Drum Corps Associates

timroundtable — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:50 +0000

DCA President Gil Silva talks about the corps, the marchers, and the history of DCA.

This episode sponsored by Center X Productions

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Episode 174: The Cadets Reduce their Winter Schedule

timroundtable — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:29 +0000

George Hopkins of The Cadets explains why they are having fewer camps this Winter.

This episode sponsored by Eric Rath Music

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Episode 173: Paul Rennick- Arranging for SCV vs. Phantom

timroundtable — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:30 +0000

Paul talks about arranging for different corps, including a preview of this year’s SCV “Les Miserables” show!

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Episode 172: JD Shaw- Arranging for SCV vs. Phantom

timroundtable — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:15 +0000

Master Arranger JD Shaw talks about arranging for different corps, including a preview of this year’s SCV “Les Miserables” show!

This episode sponsored by Eric Rath Music

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Episode 171: Book Series- “Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek”

timroundtable — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:10 +0000

Author Courtney Brandt writes about the world of marching band and music in “The Line Series.”

Info on how to get THIS book on our Book Series Page

The NEXT Book: “Not for the Faint of Heart: My Journey to Manhood in the Santa Clara Vanguard” – info HERE

Courtney Brandt Author page on Amazon HERE

This episode sponsored by Author Courtney Brandt

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Episode 170: The First Year, Chapter 7 – The State Contest

timroundtable — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:00:34 +0000

Bill takes his band to the Kentucky State Band Contest

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Episode 169: “Delivering the Goods”- Training for Better Performance and Achievement

timroundtable — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:39 +0000

Shirley Dorritie returns to talk about her new book and her work in training performers for optimal achievement. Get the book at her website at www.performandachieve.com.

This episode sponsored by Center X Productions

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Episode 168: From Shakos to Spandex- Revolutionizing Color Guard

timroundtable — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:00:39 +0000

Shirley Dorritie talks about making the transition in uniform and performance with the Blue Devils Color Guard that revolutionized the marching world.

This episode sponsored by Center X Productions

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Episode 167: Roundtable Unplugged- A Resolution to Change

timroundtable — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:16:18 +0000

Tim and John talk about New Year’s Resolutions and making changes with your band.

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Episode 166: Freakin’ Fast Podcast #7 with Steve Kelly

timroundtable — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:00:02 +0000

Listener Steve Kelly returns with questions about bacon, brass instruments, birthdays, bad marchers, and funnel cakes.

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Episode 165: Dealing with Difficult People

timroundtable — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:46 +0000

Strategies and advice for turning enemies into allies.
Sponsor: SmartMusic
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Episode 164: Color Guard Roundtable- Advice for Young Instructors

timroundtable — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:00:57 +0000

Our panel of experts shares advice for first year or newer instructors
With Mary White, Michele Dershimer, and Mike Higbe

This episode sponsored by Center X Productions

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Episode 163: Marlene Miller- Proper Fitting of Uniforms

timroundtable — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:00:57 +0000

The uniform guru from Fred J. Miller, Inc. shares tips for correctly fitting uniforms

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Episode 162: Wayne Downey- The Virtual Learning Center

timroundtable — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:00:52 +0000

The Blue Devils’ expert arranger talks about virtual lessons and clinics, and shares advice for arrangers.

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Episode 161: Other Ways to Find Great Shows

timroundtable — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:00:56 +0000

Randy Gilmore of Center X Productions explains how businesses like his help directors create successful show packages.

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Episode 160: Life Made Easier- Auburn University and Tresona Multimedia

timroundtable — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:00:51 +0000

Dr. Rick Good explains how Tresona helps the band at Auburn with copyright issues and creating an online store for audio and video.
Auburn’s page at Tresona: http://www.tresonamultimedia.com/auburn/

This episode sponsored by Tresona Multimedia

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Episode 159: All About SmartMusic

timroundtable — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:00:43 +0000

Find out how SmartMusic works and how it can benefit your program.
With Dan Massoth and Mike Ferry

This episode sponsored by SmartMusic

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Episode 158: The First Year, Chapter 6 – Hosting a Contest

timroundtable — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:40:29 +0000

Bill is in charge of a contest at his own school.

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Episode 157: Policies and Responsibilities on Bullying and Hazing

timroundtable — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:00:05 +0000

A specialist, a lawyer, and an administrator give advice on how to deal with these issues smartly.
With Shelba Waldron, Mark Silvey and Mike Higbe
Hear other podcasts about Hazing and Bullying HERE

This episode sponsored by Center X Productions

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Episode 156: Hazing and Values

timroundtable — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 03:04:56 +0000

Tony Falcone of the Univ. of Nebraska talks about combating hazing by discussing the Values of our organization.

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Episode 155: BOA Wrap-up 2012, Part Two

timroundtable — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:00:30 +0000

More with Michael Gray and Jay Kennedy about the shows and trends in Indy.

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Episode 154: BOA Wrap-up 2012, Part One

timroundtable — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:00:08 +0000

Michael Gray and Jay Kennedy join us to talk about all the shows and trends at Grand Nationals.

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Episode 153: More GLEE- The Performers!

timroundtable — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:00:44 +0000

Three of the color guard performers share stories of their experience on GLEE! With Chris Cordova, Lexi Fetty, and Lauren Gary

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Episode 152: Percussion Roundtable- Designing “On the Spot”

timroundtable — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:00:08 +0000

The panel demonstrates a show design meeting, planning an indoor percussion show in real time.

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Episode 151: The First Year- Chapter 5: The First Contest

timroundtable — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:00:22 +0000

Bill and his band have their first marching contest

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Episode 150: Percussion Roundtable- Choosing an Indoor Show Concept

timroundtable — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:00:24 +0000

The panel discusses possible show titles and concepts for an indoor show

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Episode 149: Freakin’ Fast Podcast #6 with Steve Kelly

timroundtable — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:00:43 +0000

Listener Steve Kelly joins us with 5 questions about arranging, DCI, and marching.

This episode sponsored by Tone Deaf Comics

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Episode 148: Darrin Davis- Teaching Your Philosophy to Your Students

timroundtable — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:48 +0000

The Broken Arrow HS Director talks about teaching the culture of the band to his entire band family.

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Episode 147: Darrin Davis- Managing Your Staff and Creative Team

timroundtable — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:00:46 +0000

The Broken Arrow HS Director explains how he utilizes everyone’s genius on his staff

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Episode 146: Color Guard on GLEE

timroundtable — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:00:50 +0000

Scott Chandler explains how the guard sequences on GLEE were choreographed and recorded.

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Episode 145: DCI’s Role in Corps Financial Stability

timroundtable — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:00:07 +0000

DCI Executive Director Dan Acheson explains what DCI can & can’t do when corps face financial problems.

This episode sponsored by Center X Productions

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Episode 144: More with Michael & John on DCI, Scoring, and Audience Engagement

timroundtable — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:38 +0000

Michael Cesario and John Phillips answer questions about the 2012 season.

This episode sponsored by Eric Rath Music

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Episode 143: DCI, Scoresheets, and “Audience Engagement”

timroundtable — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:00:30 +0000

DCI Artistic Director Michael Cesario and DCI Judge Administrator John Phillips answer questions about the 2012 season.

This episode sponsored by Eric Rath Music

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Episode 142: Doug Thrower- Rhapsody in Bloooo

timroundtable — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:00:24 +0000

The brass arranger for the Bluecoats gives us a look inside his creative process and shares great tips for show design and arranging.

This episode sponsored by Eric Rath Music

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Episode 141: Before and After- Winter Guard & Indoor Drumline

timroundtable — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:00:38 +0000

We talk with Karen and Savannah, two students marching winter guard and indoor drumline, BEFORE the season, and then again AFTER to see how their experience matched their expectations.

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Episode 140: Before and After- DCI New Marchers AFTER the Season

timroundtable — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:00:20 +0000

We talk with Joe and Courtney about their summer, including the poignant story of the last days of Teal Sound’s season.

This episode sponsored by Tim Hinton, Inc.

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Episode 139: The First Year- Chapter 4: The First Ballgame

timroundtable — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:26:46 +0000

Bill has his first week of school and his first ballgame.

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Episode 138: Freakin’ Fast Podcast #5

timroundtable — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:00:06 +0000

5 Questions, 2 minutes each! GE, Band Camps, Olympics, scoring appeals, DCI tours, and more!

This episode sponsored by Tone Deaf Comics

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Episode 137: Percussion Roundtable- Designing an Indoor Show

timroundtable — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:00:59 +0000

Nuts and Bolts advice for creating your first indoor drumline show.
With Bryan Harmsen, Paul Weber, and Matt Verburg

This episode sponsored by Visaudio Designs

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Episode 136: Judge Administration Roundtable

timroundtable — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:00:09 +0000

Our expert panel discusses finding, training, evaluating, and assigning judges.
With Ed Warren/MCBA, JR Carlisle/CIPA, John Stroube/KMEA, and Randy Isoda/ISSMA.

This episode sponsored by Halftime Magazine

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Episode 135: Percussion Judges- On or Off the Field?

timroundtable — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 05:00:04 +0000

Should there be a judge on the field, and if so, how does this affect the show and the performers?
With Caleb Rothe, Tracy Wiggins, and Scott Waggoner.

This episode sponsored by Halftime Magazine

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Episode 134: John Miller- Advice from a Master Teacher

timroundtable — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:18:35 +0000

The director of the American Fork HS Band shares advice and poignant stories from his career.

This episode sponsored by Music for All

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Episode 133: Marching Percussion Legends

timroundtable — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:00:20 +0000

Mike Back, Ralph Hardimon, and Allan Murray share insights into the history of the activity as well as the current state of the marching arts.

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Episode 132: The First Year- Chapter 3: Band Camp

timroundtable — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:22 +0000

Find out how Bill survived his first band camp with his new band.

This episode sponsored by SmartMusic

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Episode 131: Freakin’ Fast Podcast #4

timroundtable — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 05:00:24 +0000

5 Questions, 2 minutes each! Marvin the Martian, marching shoes, bad shows, Cats, and more!

This episode sponsored by Tone Deaf Comics

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Episode 130: Drill Writers Roundtable- Adding Visuals to Your Show

timroundtable — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:00:28 +0000

Great advice to help anyone make their show more detailed and professional.
With Greg Basham, Trey Harris, and Ron Ellis.

This episode sponsored by Center X Productions

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Episode 129: Cleaning Guard Work

timroundtable — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:44 +0000

Mary White explains the basics of how to clean color guard work.

This episode sponsored by Tim Hinton, Inc.

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Episode 128: Drill Writers Roundtable- Tips for Cleaning Drill

timroundtable — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:00:24 +0000

Our team of experts gives practical advice for the nuts and bolts of getting your drill clean.
With Greg Basham, Trey Harris, and Ron Ellis.

This episode sponsored by Center X Productions

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Episode127: The First Year- Chapter 2: Pre-Band Camp

timroundtable — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:00:09 +0000

Bill Summers just finished his first week of rehearsals and learned some surprising lessons.

This episode sponsored by SmartMusic

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Episode 126: Percussion Roundtable- Cleaning after Band Camp

timroundtable — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 05:00:39 +0000

Our experts share practical advice you can use today to improve your drumline.

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Episode 125: Michael Gray Pt. 2- Programming Well for Your Group

timroundtable — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:00:05 +0000

Balancing your design vision with the reality of your situation.

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Episode 124: Michael Gray Pt. 1- Show Composition

timroundtable — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:00:15 +0000

Designer and Judge Michael Gray talks about better show design through improved composition.

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Episode 123: Podcasts in Marching Band Techniques Classes

timroundtable — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:00:12 +0000

Scott Atchison explains how he uses our podcasts with his college students as part of their curriculum.

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Episode 122: Saving Sibelius

timroundtable — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:24:52 +0000

Jim Casella and Murray Gusseck explain what we can do to try to save the music writing program.

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Episode 121: DCI 2012 Wrap-up! Part Two

timroundtable — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 05:00:37 +0000

We finish up our conversation about all the corps this summer.

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Episode 120: DCI 2012 Wrap-up! Part One

timroundtable — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:00:17 +0000

We review all the shows and talk about our favorites.

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Episode 119: Strategies for Combating Hazing and Bullying

timroundtable — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:00:47 +0000

Expert Shelba Waldron gives concrete suggestions for fighting these problems in our programs.

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Episode 118: Alfred Watkins on Hazing at FAMU

timroundtable — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:00:11 +0000

Renowned director and FAMU alumni Alfred Watkins talks about hazing in our culture and bands.

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Episode 117: Freakin’ Fast Podcast #3 with Wayne Downey

timroundtable — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 05:00:41 +0000

5 questions, 2 minutes apiece! Elevators, Staffs vs. Members, Cannibalism and more!

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Episode 116: Detoxing from Drum Corps

timroundtable — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:00:34 +0000

Jerome Horne from Teal Sound joins us to talk about making a transition to the “real world” after the season

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Episode 115: Roundtable Briefs- Proper Training to Start the Season

timroundtable — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 05:00:18 +0000

Phantom Regiment’s Dr. Dan Richardson gives advice on proper training to prevent injuries.

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Episode 114: Dr. Dan- A Life in the Regiment

timroundtable — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:00:39 +0000

Dr. Dan Richardson gives us an intimate first person look at his years with the Phantom Regiment.

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Episode 113: The First Year- Chapter 1: Getting the Job

timroundtable — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:00:52 +0000

Bill Summers just got his first band directing job. He describes the interview process and first steps at his new school.

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Episode 112: Cesario- DCI Mid-Season Review

timroundtable — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:00:03 +0000

DCI’s Artistic Director Michael Cesario talks about all the corps at mid-season.

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Episode 111: Legacy Roundtable

timroundtable — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:00:07 +0000

John Culvahouse, Bob Buckner, and Larry Moore discuss their influences and the current state of the marching arts.

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Episode 110: Roundtable Briefs- Designing with Artful Restraint

timroundtable — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 05:00:17 +0000

We follow up “Making DCI Accessible” by finding similar discussions on other podcasts.

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Episode 109: Roundtable Unplugged- Making DCI Accessible

timroundtable — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:00:01 +0000

The host team discusses the disconnect between artistry and competition, and what this means for DCI.

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Episode 108: “Scouts Honor: Inside a Marching Brotherhood”

timroundtable — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:00:29 +0000

Two Alumni are filming a new documentary about the Madison Scouts and need your help to make it a reality. Visit the Movie Website and Make Donations: HERE

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