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  1. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 38: Art, Criticism, and Drum Corps

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 38: Art, Criticism, and Drum Corps

    Aug 31, 2023

    In this episode of That Dan Band Show, Dan delves into artistic interpretation, criticism, their histories, and how they apply to art and drum corps.
  2. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 37: Atlanta to the End

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 37: Atlanta to the End

    Aug 2, 2023

    In this episode of That Dan Band Show, Dan breaks down the scores from the 2023 DCI Southeastern Championship and makes predictions for Allentown & Finals
  3. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 35: Dan's Takeaways from WGI 2023

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 35: Dan's Takeaways from WGI 2023

    May 12, 2023

    Following the conclusion of World Championships, Dan talks about his 10 takeaways from the 2023 WGI season.
  4. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 34: Tommy Roam on Percussion Education & Passion

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 34: Tommy Roam on Percussion Education & Passion

    Apr 3, 2023

    With less than a month before WGI Percussion World Championships, Dan sits down with his friend Tommy Roam of The Bluecoats and Kettering Fairmont High School. They discuss holistic approaches to percussion education, how Tommy has built the culture between his middle school and high school programs, and their current outlooks on 2023 Percussion Independent World.
  5. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 33: Talking Shop with WGI Judge Teddy Mascari

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 33: Talking Shop with WGI Judge Teddy Mascari

    Feb 22, 2023

    The 2023 indoor season has officially begun as groups roll out their shows locally and video clips of lots and shows start to populate across social media. With WGI Percussion Regional season kicking off this weekend, Dan sits down with his friend Teddy Mascari, a Music Effect judge for Winter Guard International and an educational leader in Upstate New York. They discuss approaches to judging and how to give great feedback, a judge’s relationship to the programs they adjudicate, ways of interpreting the sheets, and various trends within indoor percussion and the marching arts.
  6. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 32: New Year Same Me with The Aged Out Podcast

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 32: New Year Same Me with The Aged Out Podcast

    Jan 20, 2023

    Dan catches up with his friends Mike Fantini and Evan Worrell from the Aged Out Podcast. They discuss their outlook on 2023 DCI percussion, the recent rule proposals from the DCI Rules Congress, and what they expect to see this year in WGI percussion.
  7. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 31: Sergio Bravo of Marching Vlogs

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 31: Sergio Bravo of Marching Vlogs

    Dec 5, 2022

    On this episode, Dan sits down with Sergio Bravo, Co-Creator and Operations Manager of the online platform Marching Vlogs. They discuss the origins of MV, what Sergio learned through building his online brand, and the role content creators play in the marching arts.
  8. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 30: Audition Tips with Vic Lee of the Bluecoats

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 30: Audition Tips with Vic Lee of the Bluecoats

    Nov 16, 2022

    Dan sits down with Vic Lee, one of the 2022 Bluecoats drum majors, to discuss best practices for preparing and auditioning for drum corps
  9. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 29: 10 Years In w/ Andrew Monteiro of GMU, Cadets

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 29: 10 Years In w/ Andrew Monteiro of GMU, Cadets

    Oct 25, 2022

    Dan sits down with one of his best friends Andrew "Monty" Monteiro, the Front Ensemble Arranger & Sound Designer for George Mason University Indoor Drumline, Reading Buccaneers, and as of 2023, The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. They discuss their storied history designing together, how Andrew learned and honed his craft, and where he sees himself heading as we enter into a new year of design.
  10. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 28: Scott Johnson and the Blue Devils Drumline

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 28: Scott Johnson and the Blue Devils Drumline

    Sep 22, 2022

    Scott Johnson, Percussion Director and Designer for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, sits down with Dan to discuss the ingredients to BD's success across multiple decades.
  11. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 27: The Mind Behind the Blue Devils

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 27: The Mind Behind the Blue Devils

    Sep 8, 2022

    Dan sits down with Scott Chandler, legendary Program Coordinator & Choreographer for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. They discuss how Scott has cultivated a design identity, how he has stayed on top in an ever-changing activity, and the secrets behind the Blue Devils' success.
  12. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 26: Top 10 Takeaways from 2022 DCI Finals

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 26: Top 10 Takeaways from 2022 DCI Finals

    Aug 18, 2022

    In this week's episode, Dan gives you his top 10 takeaways from the 2022 DCI Finals
  13. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 25: DCI Murfreesboro, Southeastern, & NightBEAT

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 25: DCI Murfreesboro, Southeastern, & NightBEAT

    Aug 2, 2022

    On today's episode, Dan discusses the scores from the past 3 major DCI events -- The Masters of the Summer Music Games in Murfreesboro, TN, DCI Southeastern Championship in Atlanta, GA, and NightBEAT in Winston-Salem, NC -- as the corps make their final push into 2022 World Championships.
  14. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 24 - DCI San Antonio and the Push Toward Finals

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 24 - DCI San Antonio and the Push Toward Finals

    Jul 26, 2022

    On today's episode, Dan reviews the recap from the 2022 DCI Southwestern Championship and provides his insights into where the competition is headed as the corps make their final push toward Indy.
  15. That Dan Band Show, Ep. 22 - DCI 2022 Preview

    That Dan Band Show, Ep. 22 - DCI 2022 Preview

    Jul 1, 2022

    Today, we are doing something a little bit different - Dan's flying SOLO for this episode! In the spirit of DCI coming back to life after a long dormancy, Dan spends this episode taking a look at some early season content around the internet (within the confines of what the music rights laws will allow me), discussing the first shows, and providing his reactions and early season projections.