Hang out with Brad and Erin as they discuss end of the school year routines IN NATURE! It's our first ever episode recorded OUTDOORS because it was literally the perfect day!

65. Dr. Roque Diaz (Macphail Center for Music)

Apr 6th, 2024 49m 20s

We are so excited to chat with Dr. Roque Diaz from the Macphail Center for Music! Roque is the director of Macphail's diversity, equity, and inclusion program. He is also a first-generation Puerto Rican college graduate, a drum corps alumni (tr

64. Morning Routine

Mar 7th, 2024 40m 47s

Hang out with Brad and Erin as they talk about their morning routines! Setting yourself up for a successful workday means having meaningful traditions each morning. Plus our "What's On Your Stand" segment, featuring music by John Williams and

63. MMEA Convention w/Adrian Davis

Feb 6th, 2024 44m 23s

It's a whole episode previewing the 2024 MMEA Midwinter Convention, with special guest Dr. Adrian Davis, MMEA President!Join co-hosts Bradley Mariska and Erin Holmes (Farmington High School) to find out why everyone is so excited for our annu

62. Brad & Erin: Beating the Winter Blues

Jan 24th, 2024 39m 21s

It's the middle of winter and we're talking about ways to beat the winter blues --- by talking movies, hockey, and lots of cool things happening here in the classroom!In our "What's On Your Stand" segment, we highlight the music of Yukiko Nish

61. Midwest Clinic 2023 - Composer Interviews!

Dec 22nd, 2023 33m 22s

We are LIVE from Chicago at the Midwest Clinic 2023!This is a truly special episode! We interview FIVE amazing band composers ... folks who have made important contributions to band in general but who are also on the program for the Farmington

60. The Growing Band Director (Kyle Smith)

Dec 5th, 2023 56m 53s

A special crossover episode with The Growing Band Director Podcast & host Kyle Smith! The majority of our episode focuses on workload, job expectations, and work/life balance. We also have a *CLASSICS* edition of "What's on Your Stand" featuri

59. Thanksgiving Special

Nov 17th, 2023 36m 54s

Episode 59: THANKSGIVING SPECIAL (or “The One Where We Don’t Talk About Band At All”)It’s our first ever Thanksgiving Special! And we basically don’t talk about band at all!We talk about the things and people for which we are thankful - spe

58. Girl Bossin' w/ Laura Doebler

Oct 26th, 2023 42m 31s

This week we interview GIRL BOSS Laura Doebler !!!Laura teaches middle school band at Dakota Hills Middle School in Eagan, MN (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District 196), and has recently presented at the MMEA Midwinter Conference, The Midwest

57. Homecoming (or, Why Do Airlines Charge for Carry-Ons?)

Oct 12th, 2023 32m 28s

Brad and Erin reflect on Homecoming, fall concerts, and how a general lack of empathy in society os reflected in the additional fees being charged by airlines (at least according to Erin!) We talk about unique percussion instruments (Brad has

56. Middle School Principal Joe Sage

Sep 27th, 2023 32m 7s

Episode 56 - Middle School Principal Joe Sage Middle School is tough. Now imagine being the one person in charge of 900 middle schoolers. 900. ***WE HAVE QUESTIONS!!!***We sit down with middle school principal Joe Sage, who talks about his

55. Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

Sep 14th, 2023 32m 31s

55. Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest?It’s fall and school is back in full swing! And, in what will come as a shock to nobody, things are absolutely CRAZY at Farmington High School. Brad and Erin share stories of insomnia and school struggles (sha

54. Drop it Like it's Hottt - Season 3

Aug 22nd, 2023 22m 13s

WE'RE BAAAAAAACK !!!!!!!!!The pod took a few months off and we are ready to get back at it!!!What we did this summer, what we're looking forward to this school year, and some big news about the podcast itself. Band is Everything (formerly Ba

53. Brad & Erin are Exhausted

May 31st, 2023 50m 59s

It's the end of the school year. And maybe the end of season 2 of this podcast?So spend a bit of time just hangin' with Brad and Erin. It will be good for your soul. ---Welcome to Band in Minnesota, a podcast that teaches life lessons for

52. Pep Band (w/Michael Thursby & Daniel James Felton)

May 13th, 2023 52m 18s

This week's episode (#52) features Michael Thursby (Minnesota State University-Mankato) and Daniel James Felton (Tartan HS, Oakdale, MN) to discuss the role and importance of pep band and athletic bands in high school and college music programs

51. JERRY LUCKHARDT RETURNS!

Apr 23rd, 2023 50m 59s

We are so excited to welcome Jerry Luckhardt back to the Band in Minnesota Podcast! Jerry is the founder of Band in Minnesota and we spend time reminiscing about the origins of the program and learning about what he’s currently up to. Spoiler

50. SPRING BREAK! (Hangin' w/Brad & Erin)

Apr 2nd, 2023 36m 2s

It's (FINALLY) Spring Break for Erin and Brad! Farmington High School is taking some well-deserved time off, so we chat (a few days before break) about what we've been up to, what we're doing over break, and much more. If you love the "hangin

49. Beyond Artless (Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman & Phil Ostrander)

Mar 26th, 2023 1h 1m

It's our first ever podcast "swap" episode! Brad and Erin were recently asked to be guests on the podcast "Beyond Artless", a music education podcast hosted by Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman, and Phil Ostrander. Since basically nobody listens t

48. Teaching in Small & Rural Schools (Andy Nelson, Milaca)

Mar 6th, 2023 44m 33s

This episode is completely dedicated to our colleagues who experience the difficulties (and joys!) of teaching in small schools and rural schools. Their experiences are full of unique social and educational challenges ... and it's important f

47. LincolnTiger Posy ( MMEA w/ Jim Baxter & Charlie Moe )

Feb 20th, 2023 45m 18s

Jim BaxterCharlie MoeRecorded at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Convention 2023Our best episode yet.

46. HAVE IT YOUR WAY!

Feb 8th, 2023 34m 28s

We have some audio issues, but you probably won't even notice because the content is so... engaging? We discuss the Burger King theme song, the afterglow of concerts, resolving conflict in the classroom, and how excited we are for the upcoming

45. Future of Music Ed (w/ Eric Songer)

Jan 24th, 2023 51m 19s

Eric Songer (Chaska Middle School West) is one of the state's most prominent band directors! He joins us to talk about his passion for teaching popular music through a variety of (for lack of a better term) "modern band" emphasis in his teachi

44. Brad & Erin at the Midwest Clinic!

Dec 23rd, 2022 36m 24s

What happens when BAND IN MINNESOTA travels to Chicago for the Midwest Clinic?Well, you're about to find out! This episode features three "live" segments of our time at the world's largest gathering of band and orchestra directors. And when

43. Kumm-Row the Boat! (w/ Scott Kummrow)

Dec 12th, 2022 49m 11s

Brad and Erin chat with All-Star Band Director Scott Kummrow (Fergus Falls Public Schools) about educational philosophy, the joys of teaching middle school students, and so much more!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!

42. I'm Not Like a Regular Mom, I'm a BAND Mom! (w/Megan Johnson)

Nov 28th, 2022 26m 27s

Listeners, we interview a BAND PARENT! Our guest, Megan Johnson is Erin's sister but not a musician (we recorded this over Thanksgiving, and isn't Thanksgiving all about spending time with family?). Megan has a couple *really* interesting pers