This episode is a preview of the upcoming TMEA Conference. David Aydelott interviews guests who will be performing or involved in the conference. The guests include JR Baker, the president of TBA, Dr. John Zastoupil, the director of bands at the University of Tennessee, Chris Colalillo from Thompson Station Middle School, and Allen Kennedy from Hume-Fogg Academic High School. They discuss the activities and performances that will take place at the conference, including the TBA honors recital, the TBA Hall of Fame concert, and the performances by the University of Tennessee Wind Ensemble and the Thompson Station Middle School Jazz Band.
Jacob Campos and Michael Rosson, the co-chairs of the Hall of Fame committee, discuss the process of nominating and inducting individuals into the Hall of Fame. They highlight the importance of recognizing the contributions of past band directors and emphasize the value of networking and building connections with other band directors, both within and outside of Tennessee. The conversation concludes with advice for young teachers, encouraging them to be proactive, patient, and open to learning from experienced educators.
