Apr 24, 2021
This Indiana boy went to college and ended up teaching with his old high school band director, the legendary Al Castronovo in Chesterton, IN. While there, Jim met his wife who was from the Netherlands and decided to relocate, becoming the band director at the American School in the Hague. Jim looks back on a stellar...
Apr 15, 2021
Dan Belongia talks about the impact his band directors had on him throughout his career...beginning with the trombone through earning his doctorate. His love of repertoire and the importance of having positive energy in rehearsals are things he has learned. Today, Dan Belongia is driven to pass those traits and more...
Apr 2, 2021
Jerry Hoover and Herb Duncan share a story of how they met. They talk about what kept them together as friends and colleagues for over 50 years and give their thoughts on the profession. This is more than a conversation, this is a Master Class in band directing and being a success. It's a sharing of wisdom acquired over...