Wind Bands of Every Flavor Podcast

Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 12: Fall 2011 Repertoire Roundtable Join host Dr. Chad Nicholson and his guest panelists as they make suggestions for a variety of concert openers, chorale/lyrical pieces, “big” pieces, and closers to help directors plan their concerts this year! Dr. Matthew Brunner from Temple University and Mr. Matthew Arau from […]

Composer Steven Bryant joins host Chad Nicholson to discuss the completion of his massive new work for winds, the Concerto for Wind Ensemble.

Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 10: An Interview with Jonathan Newman Renowned composer Jonathan Newman joins host Chad Nicholson for Episode 10 of Wind Bands of Every Flavor, and he shares many insights into his creative processes, as well as musical elements we might consider with our own ensembles.  Then, Minnesota band director Nicholas […]

Join host Chad Nicholson in this summer episode of Wind Bands of Every Flavor!

Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 8: We’re Back! Season 2 of Wind Bands of Every Flavor starts with a bang!  Join Chad Nicholson as he reviews some new apps for iPhone and iPod Touch that will help your students!  Then, Dr. Kevin Walczyk stops by from Western Oregon University to chat about the life […]

The 2009 Midwest Clinic wrapped up in Chicago and was a tremendous success! Join Chad Nicholson as he talks to Midwest attendees and provides reviews of the new venue of the clinic, McCormick Place West.

Couldn't make it out to Seattle for the 2009 Western International Band Clinic? No problem!

Wind Bands of Every Flavor Podcast Episode 5: Max McKee, WIBC, Ryan Nowlin, and the Magnificent Midwest Clinic! In Episode 5, Chad Nicholson welcomes guests Max McKee and Ryan Nowlin. Max is the co-founder of the Western International Band Clinic, one of the most significant events of its kind. He also founded the American Band […]

Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 4: An Interview with Steven Bryant Wind Bands of Every Flavor Podcast Episode 4 is available here!  Or, head over to iTunes and subscribe!  Steven Bryant discusses his upbringing in Arkansas, his major influences, how he creates music, and most importantly, why Ecstatic Waters was not entitled Asphalt Cocktail! Also, many […]

Join Chad Nicholson as he interviews composer William Pitts and they discuss his works for concert and marching band. Next, Dr. J. Steven Moore explains why a streakers should think twice before disrupting the Colorado State University Marching Band in performance!