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Band Room Therapy

Ryan Ashley
Music Education
Education
Middle School Band
Band
Band Programs
Beginning Band
Solo and Ensemble
Repertoire Selection
Leadership
Co-Teaching
Band Boosters
Classroom Management
Marching Band
Delaware
Band Trips
Fundraising
Percussion Education
Hobbies
Jazz Education
Color Guard

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

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Recent Guests

Lillia Hazlett
Middle school band teacher piloting a fifth-grade band program
Episode: Measure 25: Why Band Again
Paul Glader
Band and choir teacher for grades five through eight
Episode: Measure 25: Why Band Again
Sean McBride
Band director and founder of Banana Band
Banana Band
Episode: Measure 23: Banana Band Bash
Jeff Simpson
Educator, Michigan
Independent teacher
Episode: Measure 22: Wait, We're Playing a Concert?!
Bridget Steppen
Educator, Williston, North Dakota
School district
Episode: Measure 22: Wait, We're Playing a Concert?!
Nicole Vaughn
Educator, Sandy Springs/Marietta, Georgia
School district
Episode: Measure 22: Wait, We're Playing a Concert?!
Anthony Susi
Band Director; Connecticut/Connecticut area
Connecticut band programs
Episode: Connecticut: State of Band
Brian Cyr
K-12 Fine Arts Coordinator; Meriden Public Schools
Meriden Public Schools, Connecticut Arts Administrators Association
Episode: Connecticut: State of Band
Andrew King
Band director, Vista Ridge High School, Colorado Springs
Vista Ridge High School
Episode: Colorado: State of Band

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 States6 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 States6 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 States6 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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Measure 25: Why Band Again
Q: The first few years you became a teacher and that experience of like, because I talk about this with one of my co-teachers just the other day of like, we all did band because we love band. And that's not going to get you through to teaching band because that's a whole other side of band when you're in charge of it now. So tell me, you get in front of your band for the first couple of years. How did that go?
The educators recall feeling overwhelmed, managing unfamiliar students and programs, and learning through experience. Hazlett started a new program, while Glader moved from part-time work to leading a full band and marching program. They describe growing more confident by learning the job and developing their own approaches.
Measure 25: Why Band Again
Q: Tell me about your band experience in high school and how it shaped you and how it made you choose this as a career.
Renee describes joining band as part of a family tradition, choosing saxophone to be distinct from her siblings, and continuing because she enjoyed the people in band. Lillia Hazlett says her father's work as a band director influenced her, while marching-band leadership helped her see herself as a teacher. Paul Glader says band became his identity early and credits his high school director as a mentor.
Connecticut: State of Band
Q: How does marching band operate differently in CT compared with other states?
CT uses US Bands with multiple size divisions and a set state championship venue; many CT bands also compete in neighboring states' venues like MetLife, and there is no BOA presence currently.
Colorado: State of Band
Q: Does your state offer a conference or convention for band directors to get together?
They discuss the Colorado Music Educators Association Conference at the Broadmoor and the CBA conference in the Denver area, highlighting the events' scale and the tracks available, especially marching and middle school components.
Colorado: State of Band
Q: What governing bodies do y'all have in Colorado?
Andrew explains the main bodies: Colorado Bandmasters Association (CBA) for band festivals and CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) for broader state activities including solo and ensemble and orchestra.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Band Room Therapy

What is Band Room Therapy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Recent guests on Band Room Therapy include:

1. Lillia Hazlett
2. Paul Glader
3. Sean McBride
4. Jeff Simpson
5. Bridget Steppen
6. Nicole Vaughn
7. Anthony Susi
8. Brian Cyr

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