Episode 65: "At Long Last, Guard"

SHOW NOTES

Episode 065 • July 21, 2025

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Topic: Life as an NEBDI exhibitor

 

www.nhbda.org/new-england-band-directors-institute

 

 

FIRST STRAIN

 

News ‘n’ Notes:

 

• E.E. Smith band director retires after 28 years

 

abc11.com/post/roosevelt-pratt-jr-fayetteville-band-director-calls-career-28-years-ee-smith-high-school/16909406/

 

• Beyonce marching band donation

 

www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/07/02/beyonce-beygood-foundation-donates-100k-to-hbcu-marching-band-texas-southern-university/84438434007/

 

• Louisville band director passes away on international trip

 

www.wdrb.com/news/education/uofl-music-teacher-former-oldham-county-band-director-dies-touring-europe-with-students/article_388ca68d-a0bd-4da3-890e-83b312a85fa5.html

 

louisville.edu/music/faculty-staff/bio/brad-rogers

 

 

SECOND STRAIN

 

Topic: Never Mind the Uniforms…

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