Music On Purpose

Bryan Crisp: Musician & Educator

Music On Purpose

A Music, Arts and Performing Arts podcast

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Music On Purpose

Bryan Crisp: Musician & Educator

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Music On Purpose

Bryan Crisp: Musician & Educator

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On this episode I talk to Wayne Dillon about the upcoming exciting 50th season with DCI, the return of judges to the field and advice on how to grow a high school band program. Wayne is a retired band director as well as a DCI, BOA and WGI worl
On this episode of Music on Purpose I spoke with Andy Harnsberger about his success as a marimba soloist and what motivates him on a daily basis to continue his work ethic at age 54. Andy is also Director of Percussion at Lee University in Clev
On this episode of Music on Purpose, Steve Patrick joined me from Nashville, TN. Steve owns his own line of brass mouthpieces called Patrick Mouthpieces. He also started an incredible resource to learn from studio players in Nashville called Le
On this episode of Music on Purpose, Hiram Diaz joined me to discuss his success as a performer that ultimately led to him winning a job with the President’s Own United States Marine Band. We talk about what is takes to be successful in an audi
Freelance composer and arranger Ben Lee joined me on this episode of Music on Purpose to discuss marching arts compositions, how to put a quality show together and advice for band directors who are looking to improve their competitive ensemble.
On this episode of Music on Purpose, Alan Siebert joined me to talk about his 30 year career at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM). He is retiring this year and talks about his time at CCM. He also talks about his
On this episode of Music on Purpose, Tim Allen joins me to talk about the how to improve your band. He also discusses his philosophy and keys to success as he won 18 state championships at Adair County High School over 28 years. Currently, Tim
On this episode of Music on Purpose, David Jaggie joins me from Richmond, Ky to talk about the upcoming trip to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and discusses how the Madison Central Band was able to get to a level of success to be accepted.
In this episode of Music on Purpose, Steve Pride joins me to talk about what it takes to have longevity in a major orchestra such as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Steve has been 2nd trumpet in the CSO for 39 years, since 1980. Listen to hi
On this episode of Music on Purpose, Ashley Hall joins me at the National Trumpet Competition to discuss keys to success as an international soloist and orchestral musician. She is very grounded and down to earth in her approach and she discuss
On this 20th episode I interview Brad Rogers who is the Band Director at Oldham County High School. He has been a music educator for 40 years and talks about secrets to longevity in this profession, his philosophy of teaching and discusses some
Dr. Andy Putnam joins me on this podcast to discuss ways to improve the overall band program and gives excellent information for consistent growth and success. Dr. Putnam is the Director of Bands at Eastern Kentucky University and is a huge adv
On this episode of Music on Purpose I was thankful and humbled to have Retired Director of Bands from Carmel High School and Composer & Arranger for Hal Leonard Richard Saucedo. Richard talks about what it takes to put together an award winning
Charles Decker taught at Tennessee Technological University for 35 years. He has performed in thousands of concerts and toured with the United States Army Field Band. In this episode, he talks about how to train young students to be professiona
Joining us on this episode is Paul Piller, who is the musician contractor for the Broadway Across America series in Cincinnati, Ohio. This episode gives some insight into the process of hiring musicians for Broadway shows, and what it takes to
Scott Belck is a wealth of knowledge regarding hard work and sacrifice and offers advice on how to improve jazz programs at the high school level. Mr. Belck has written a new book with a twist on the average lip slur and it is available through
I was thrilled to have Stephen Campbell on this episode to discuss his keys to success in trumpet performance, music education and how to be successful in helping students be the best versions of themselves. We were in school together at Univer
In this episode of Music on Purpose I had the opportunity to spend time with one of the greatest trumpet performers of all-time, Vincent DiMartino. He has performed and/or played with everyone imaginable from Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie
W. Dale Warren, Senior Wind Band Conductor from the University of Arkansas, joins me to discuss qualities that embody successful music educators. W. Dale has taught music at every age and enjoys working and consulting with programs all over the
On this episode of Music on Purpose I was fortunate enough to talk with a wonderful person and music educator Lois Wiggins. Lois is the Band Director at Edith J. Hayes Middle School in Lexington, Ky. Recently, Ms. Wiggins was a finalist for the
On this episode of Music On Purpose I was fortunate to sit down with three talented members from the band Seabird. Ryan Morgan, Aaron Morgan and Aaron Hunt all toured and recorded including being signed with the EMI label. Currently each member
On this episode of Music on Purpose, I talk with Matt Hawkins about his passion for being a freelance percussionist and doing what he loves as his career. He has some great insight about what it is like to be a self-employed musician. Matt also
We are pleased to have George Boulden from the University of Kentucky join us on this episode to discuss music education at both the high school and collegiate level. He is also an avid marching band and concert band adjudicator with BOA and DC
On this episode of Music on Purpose, Eric Hale, Director of Bands at Bourbon County HS in Paris, Ky, joins me to talk about how he has been able to build a state champion band. He discusses the steps to follow to get band programs to the next l
What a pleasure to sit down with the long time Principal Clarinetist of the London Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Marriner. On this episode of Music on Purpose, Andrew talks about the things he has done to be successful at the highest level and giv
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