That Band Life Podcast
1) #78 Midwest Preview 2025 and Dinner Invite
Bobby is sick so in this episode Jeff's co-host is Dennis Crystal, Director of Bands at Newbury Park High School in Thousand Oaks, California. They talk about sessions that look exciting at Midwest t...Show More
2) #77 The Dr. James Weaver Interview
In this episode, Jeff and Bobby talk with Dr. James Weaver, the newly appointed CEO and President of Music for All and a nationally respected leader in arts education. He is passionate about ensuring ...Show More
3) #76 Now What Do I Do?
In this episode, Jeff and Bobby dive into the tough choices every band director faces — balancing what’s best for individual students with what’s best for the overall program. Learn how to make clear,...Show More
4) #75 10 for 10... Tips for Winning October
Jeff and Bobby discuss ten high-impact strategies to help marching band directors make the most of October — the critical final stretch of the season. From maximizing GE and cleaning the “low-hanging ...Show More
5) #74 Lessons from the First Month of School
Jeff and Bobby discuss lessons learned in the first month back to school. One in four college freshmen drop out—and the same is true in band: some kids quit. That doesn’t make you a bad director. In t...Show More
6) #73 Vacation Thoughts
This is the time to reflect on the successes and shortcomings of the year and plan accordingly while it is fresh in your mind. We all need space from work, I know I do, but this should be a fun activ...Show More
7) #72 Slipping Through the Cracks
Bobby and Jeff talk about things that “slip through the cracks” at work and in our personal lives. Who pays the price? That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communica...Show More
8) #71 Midwest Clinic Preview and... Dinner?
Email Jeff if you want to enter to win dinner with Dynamic Marching at Midwest!* Also... Jeff and Bobby present a preview of what to see and hear at the 2024 Midwest Clinic.*Must be attending Midwest ...Show More
9) #70 Adjudication 101
Jeff, Bobby, and Dani talk about the basics of adjudication (and some advanced topics) regarding the fall marching band season.Resources can be found here.That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGAN...Show More
10) #69 Gut Check
Jeff and Bobby talk about how important the "gut check" is in the middle of the fall marching band season.That Band LifeBe less stressed and more ORGANIZEDBecome an ACCOMPLISHED communicatorImprove re...Show More