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July 15, 2022 43 mins

This week, Christy chats with an old friend, Thurman D. Hollins, who has led 3 HBCU band programs - Johnson C. Smith, St. Augustine's, and most recently, North Carolina Central. Find out about how this "Mad Band Director" rose through the ranks from humble beginnings, and what he's doing next. Also, Thurman tells Christy some news about his career that shocks her! 

"Diary of a Mad Band Director" and "The HBCU Experience - HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition" can both be found on Amazon. 

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