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Band Room Therapy

Ryan Ashley
Music Education
Education
Solo and Ensemble
Band Programs
Middle School Band
Repertoire Selection
Band
Co-Teaching
Band Boosters
Band Trips
Beginning Band
Fundraising
Hobbies
Jazz Education
Color Guard
Percussion Education
All-State Band
Work Life Balance
Middle School Education
Fundamentals

Join our panel of directors as we share a laugh and shine a light on our own band rooms.

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Latest Episodes

State of Band: Colorado

Colorado band directors share how the state’s music scene is organized, from its governing bodies and region structure to concert festival, marching band, honor band, and all-state opportunities. The conversation also highlig... more

This episode digs into what band culture actually means, how it shows up in rehearsal and daily routines, and why it matters for student buy in, trust, and community. Mr. Morgan, Miss Gates, and Mr. Haim compare middle school and high school experien... more

This episode of Band Room Therapy Podcast is all about color guard and why it matters to the full marching band experience. Mr. Ashley is joined by Dalton Stout, Mrs. Lavonne Pearson, and Jeremy Williams for a practical conversation on recruiting, in... more

California’s band world is anything but one-size-fits-all. Host Mr. Ashley sits down with Southern California director Jimmy “Jimm3rz” and Northern California director Jacqueline to unpack how music education, festivals, all-state auditions, marching... more

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Recent Guests

Dalton Stout
Color guard educator
Guard Closet
Episode: Measure 18: the Art of the Guard
Becca Hillier-Darby
Color guard educator
Episode: Measure 18: the Art of the Guard
Jimmy (Jimm3rz)
High school band director in Southern California region
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Episode: California: State of Band
Jacqueline (Dan DiGiuludi)
Northern California band director
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Episode: California: State of Band
Bill Geraci
High school band director, Rogers High School (appears as a guest)
Rogers High School
Episode: Measure 17C: Our Repertoire Responsibility (High School)
Megan Vinther
High school band director, Everett, Washington
Everett High School (explicit in transcript)
Episode: Measure 17C: Our Repertoire Responsibility (High School)
Rick Schwartz
High school band director, New Jersey
NJ band director
Episode: Measure 17C: Our Repertoire Responsibility (High School)
Cooking With Valve Oil
Alias for Mr. Morgan, middle/high school band director in Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania school district
Episode: Measure 17C: Our Repertoire Responsibility (High School)
Randall Standridge
Full-time composer, publisher and clinician; former band director
Randall Standridge Music
Episode: Measure 17B: Our Repertoire Responsibility (Middle School)

Host

Ryan Ashley
Host of State of Band; frequently guides discussions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Love it

    Hi this is one of Ms de LA Rosa's kids and it's so fun to hear my band director's experiences in band!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Princess of corgis
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    The podcast is a breath of fresh air. I can’t wait to hear the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RIckSchwartz0279
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this

    I’m loving the idea of a rotating cast of band directors giving so much insight into how band rooms differ across the country

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryanjashley91
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid, mentor-like guidance from seasoned directors.
Conversations feel practical and grounded in real-world teaching realities.
A rotating cast of band directors keeps the conversations fresh and incredibly insightful.

Talking Points

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Arizona: State of Band
Q: What kinds of ensembles have All-State programs beyond band?
There are All-State Jazz, All-State Orchestra, All-State Choir, and recently added All-State guitar and mariachi ensembles, each with its own audition structure and repertoire specifics.
Arizona: State of Band
Q: How is eligibility for All-State determined in Arizona?
Students must participate in regional honors bands and be selected to advance from regionals to All-State, with the ensembles being chosen from those regional participants based on audition scores and specific etude requirements.

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A panel-focused show featuring band directors and educators sharing practical insights from classrooms across the United States. Episodes consistently cover repertoire, pedagogy, program management, and the realities of running school music programs, with frequent emphasis on equity, mentorship, and community within the band education ecosystem. Notable strengths include a rotating cast of experienced directors, actionable tips for curriculum design and festival planning, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on governance and travel logistics that shape student opportunities. The format tends to blend actionable classroom strategies with candid anecdotes, making it useful for both current educators and those considering a future in band progr... more

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2. Becca Hillier-Darby
3. Jimmy (Jimm3rz)
4. Jacqueline (Dan DiGiuludi)
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6. Megan Vinther
7. Rick Schwartz
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