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The Band Room PodcastBRP 102 | Donald BuellSend us a textWe’re kicking off our return with a very special guest—Dr. Donald Buell, retired professor of conducting and trumpet, former director of the MUN Concert Band, and one of Dylan’s predecessors at Memorial University. Dr. Buell taught at Memorial University for 26 years and was a recipient of the prestigious President’s Award for Teaching during his time at MUN.In this episode, Don and Dylan discuss his journey to Newfoundland & Labrador, his research on what makes an engaging rehearsals, mentorship, the importance of uplifting all students—not just the most talen...2025-03-021h 25The Band Room PodcastBRP 102 | Donald BuellSend us a textWe’re kicking off our return with a very special guest—Dr. Donald Buell, retired professor of conducting and trumpet, former director of the MUN Concert Band, and one of Dylan’s predecessors at Memorial University. Dr. Buell taught at Memorial University for 26 years and was a recipient of the prestigious President’s Award for Teaching during his time at MUN.In this episode, Don and Dylan discuss his journey to Newfoundland & Labrador, his research on what makes an engaging rehearsals, mentorship, the importance of uplifting all students—not just the most talen...2025-03-021h 25
The Band Room PodcastBRP UpdateSend us a textBand Room Podcast Update!After four amazing years of co-hosting The Band Room Podcast, Cait has made the difficult decision to step away from the podcast to pursue the many exciting opportunities ahead of her, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see what she accomplishes next! She has been the most incredible co-host—bringing thoughtful questions, meaningful discussions, and an ability to connect with our guests and listeners.While Cait’s voice will be missed on the podcast, Dylan is glad to have a best friend and collea...2025-01-2910 minThe Band Room PodcastBRP UpdateSend us a textBand Room Podcast Update!After four amazing years of co-hosting The Band Room Podcast, Cait has made the difficult decision to step away from the podcast to pursue the many exciting opportunities ahead of her, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see what she accomplishes next! She has been the most incredible co-host—bringing thoughtful questions, meaningful discussions, and an ability to connect with our guests and listeners.While Cait’s voice will be missed on the podcast, Dylan is glad to have a best friend and collea...2025-01-2910 min
The Band Room PodcastBRP 93 | Hangin with Dylan & CaitSend us a textDylan and Cait have been reunited once more! We had a fantastic time recording the first episode of Season 6. Discussing a wide range of topics, including upcoming projects, favourite pizza toppings, valuable tips for freelancers, newly discovered repertoire, the eternal Star Trek or Star Wars debate, and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic...2023-09-041h 14The Band Room PodcastBRP 93 | Hangin with Dylan & CaitSend us a textDylan and Cait have been reunited once more! We had a fantastic time recording the first episode of Season 6. Discussing a wide range of topics, including upcoming projects, favourite pizza toppings, valuable tips for freelancers, newly discovered repertoire, the eternal Star Trek or Star Wars debate, and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic...2023-09-041h 14
The Band Room PodcastBRP 91 | Janet Song KimSend us a textAfter a long break Dylan and Cait are back! They have a catch up and share some BIG news! Then they welcome this weeks guest, Dr. Janet Song Kim to The Band Room! Dylan, Cait and Janet spoke about their musical beginnings, path to being Director of Wind Bands at University of Connecticut, leading with love, mentorship/representation, weight liftings connections to music making and so much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band R...2023-06-121h 26The Band Room PodcastBRP 91 | Janet Song KimSend us a textAfter a long break Dylan and Cait are back! They have a catch up and share some BIG news! Then they welcome this weeks guest, Dr. Janet Song Kim to The Band Room! Dylan, Cait and Janet spoke about their musical beginnings, path to being Director of Wind Bands at University of Connecticut, leading with love, mentorship/representation, weight liftings connections to music making and so much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band R...2023-06-121h 26
The Band Room PodcastBRP 90 | Hangin' with Dylan & CaitSend us a textWe're back with another "Hangin' with Dylan & Cait" episode! Join D&C as they catch up, discuss future podcast plans, their current favourite pieces, which instrument should be played more in bands and so much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this episodeBRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR HammellPerforming...2023-04-1251 minThe Band Room PodcastBRP 90 | Hangin' with Dylan & CaitSend us a textWe're back with another "Hangin' with Dylan & Cait" episode! Join D&C as they catch up, discuss future podcast plans, their current favourite pieces, which instrument should be played more in bands and so much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this episodeBRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR HammellPerforming...2023-04-1251 min
The Band Room PodcastBRP 85 | Hangin with Dylan and Cait 4.0Send us a textCome hang out with Dylan and Cait as the debrief their time in British Columbia at the BCMEA Conference, share what they've been up to, Midwest and more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this episodeBRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR HammellPerforming Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind EnsembleDr...2022-12-1425 minThe Band Room PodcastBRP 85 | Hangin with Dylan and Cait 4.0Send us a textCome hang out with Dylan and Cait as the debrief their time in British Columbia at the BCMEA Conference, share what they've been up to, Midwest and more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this episodeBRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR HammellPerforming Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind EnsembleDr...2022-12-1425 min
The Band Room PodcastBRP 81 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 3.0Send us a textFirst episode of season 5 of The Band Room Podcast! Cait & Dylan answer the BRP community's questions, everything from advice for having a successful rehearsal, what we're most looking forward to this fall, what's on your music stand? to debating if a hotdog is a sandwich...Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this episode...2022-09-081h 12The Band Room PodcastBRP 81 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 3.0Send us a textFirst episode of season 5 of The Band Room Podcast! Cait & Dylan answer the BRP community's questions, everything from advice for having a successful rehearsal, what we're most looking forward to this fall, what's on your music stand? to debating if a hotdog is a sandwich...Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this episode...2022-09-081h 12
The Band Room PodcastBRP 76 | Dylan Rook MaddixSend us a textThis week we welcome someone who is no stranger to The Band Room, conductor & educator Dylan Rook Maddix! Dylan and Cait speak about his musical journey, discovering his “why”, using failure as a vehicle for growth, entrepreneurship in music and life, and much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Storehttp://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this epis...2022-06-011h 32The Band Room PodcastBRP 76 | Dylan Rook MaddixSend us a textThis week we welcome someone who is no stranger to The Band Room, conductor & educator Dylan Rook Maddix! Dylan and Cait speak about his musical journey, discovering his “why”, using failure as a vehicle for growth, entrepreneurship in music and life, and much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Storehttp://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this epis...2022-06-011h 32
The Band Room PodcastBRP 72 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 2.0Send us a textDylan and Cait celebrate 1 year of being BRP co-hosts by taking a break from chatting with guests and ask each other BRP listener questions. Everything from what they would do as a career if they weren't in music, their most embarrassing moments, favorite works of band literature, to wheels or doors?Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Storehttp://www.bandroompod.com/store2022-03-161h 30The Band Room PodcastBRP 72 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 2.0Send us a textDylan and Cait celebrate 1 year of being BRP co-hosts by taking a break from chatting with guests and ask each other BRP listener questions. Everything from what they would do as a career if they weren't in music, their most embarrassing moments, favorite works of band literature, to wheels or doors?Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Storehttp://www.bandroompod.com/store2022-03-161h 30
The Band Room PodcastBRP 58 | Gary HillSend us a textWelcome to season 4 of the Band Room Podcast! For the first episode of season 4 we are joined by Director of Bands Emeritus at Arizona State University, Gary Hill! Dylan, Cait and Gary speak about his musical path, neuroscience and how it affects gesture, his time at ASU, dog training, going against the grain, how his repertoire selection has changed throughout his career and so much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room...2021-09-011h 33The Band Room PodcastBRP 58 | Gary HillSend us a textWelcome to season 4 of the Band Room Podcast! For the first episode of season 4 we are joined by Director of Bands Emeritus at Arizona State University, Gary Hill! Dylan, Cait and Gary speak about his musical path, neuroscience and how it affects gesture, his time at ASU, dog training, going against the grain, how his repertoire selection has changed throughout his career and so much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room...2021-09-011h 33
The Band Room PodcastHanging with Dylan & Cait | Super Heroes and ComposersSend us a textWe're on summer break but don't worry, we're leaving you with something to listen to! Throughout the summer we'll be sharing some of our Patreon exclusive bonus episodes. We start things off with Dylan telling the story of his work on Netflix's Umbrella Academy. Cait talks about an inspirational and influential time with composer, David Maslanka.Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store...2021-07-2819 minThe Band Room PodcastHanging with Dylan & Cait | Super Heroes and ComposersSend us a textWe're on summer break but don't worry, we're leaving you with something to listen to! Throughout the summer we'll be sharing some of our Patreon exclusive bonus episodes. We start things off with Dylan telling the story of his work on Netflix's Umbrella Academy. Cait talks about an inspirational and influential time with composer, David Maslanka.Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store...2021-07-2819 min
The Band Room PodcastBRP 49 | Angela SchroederSend us a textWe welcome Dr. Angela Schroeder to the Band Room! Dr. Schroeder is the Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Alberta. Dylan and Cait chat with Angela about studying with Mallory Thompson and Eugene Corporon, supporting living composers, being a mom and a conductor, getting out into nature, and much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store...2021-05-261h 45The Band Room PodcastBRP 49 | Angela SchroederSend us a textWe welcome Dr. Angela Schroeder to the Band Room! Dr. Schroeder is the Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Alberta. Dylan and Cait chat with Angela about studying with Mallory Thompson and Eugene Corporon, supporting living composers, being a mom and a conductor, getting out into nature, and much more!Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store...2021-05-261h 45
The Band Room PodcastBRP 42 | Elizabeth RaumSend us a textWe welcome oboist and composer extraordinaire, Elizabeth Raum to The Band Room! We spoke about her musical beginnings, playing in the Atlantic and Regina Symphonies, how she came back to composition, facing criticism early in her compositional career and much more. This month we feature Elizabeth Raum's, Suite from Carmen, the passion for wind octet, performed by the Toronto Winds, conducted by Dylan Maddix.Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHe...2021-04-071h 00The Band Room PodcastBRP 42 | Elizabeth RaumSend us a textWe welcome oboist and composer extraordinaire, Elizabeth Raum to The Band Room! We spoke about her musical beginnings, playing in the Atlantic and Regina Symphonies, how she came back to composition, facing criticism early in her compositional career and much more. This month we feature Elizabeth Raum's, Suite from Carmen, the passion for wind octet, performed by the Toronto Winds, conducted by Dylan Maddix.Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHe...2021-04-071h 00
The Band Room PodcastBRP 41 | Robert TaylorSend us a textWe welcome Director of Bands at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Robert Taylor to The Band Room! Dylan and Cait chat with Rob about his musical beginnings, trusting your intuition, studying at Northwestern, the culture of collaboration at UBC, his programming process, queer identity and visibility in the wind band, and much more! Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the B...2021-03-311h 24The Band Room PodcastBRP 41 | Robert TaylorSend us a textWe welcome Director of Bands at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Robert Taylor to The Band Room! Dylan and Cait chat with Rob about his musical beginnings, trusting your intuition, studying at Northwestern, the culture of collaboration at UBC, his programming process, queer identity and visibility in the wind band, and much more! Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the B...2021-03-311h 24
The Band Room PodcastBRP 40 | Colin ClarkeSend us a textWe welcome conductor, adjudicator, clinician and founder/artistic director of the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, Colin Clarke to The Band Room. Dylan, Cait and Colin speak about his unique path to becoming a conductor, our role as educators during the pandemic, founding TYWO, his role as an adjudicator, dismantling the traditional view of the “maestro” and much more!Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by ge...2021-03-171h 57The Band Room PodcastBRP 40 | Colin ClarkeSend us a textWe welcome conductor, adjudicator, clinician and founder/artistic director of the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, Colin Clarke to The Band Room. Dylan, Cait and Colin speak about his unique path to becoming a conductor, our role as educators during the pandemic, founding TYWO, his role as an adjudicator, dismantling the traditional view of the “maestro” and much more!Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by ge...2021-03-171h 57
The Band Room PodcastBRP 39 | Jeffrey LeungSend us a textWe welcome saxophonist, educator and scholar, Dr. Jeffrey Leung to The Band Room for the third installment of our 'Sectionals Series'. Dylan, Cait and Jeffrey dive deep into topics of music pedagogy, musician wellness, being a good ensemble player, learning from some of the best and much more!Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store2021-03-101h 41The Band Room PodcastBRP 39 | Jeffrey LeungSend us a textWe welcome saxophonist, educator and scholar, Dr. Jeffrey Leung to The Band Room for the third installment of our 'Sectionals Series'. Dylan, Cait and Jeffrey dive deep into topics of music pedagogy, musician wellness, being a good ensemble player, learning from some of the best and much more!Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store2021-03-101h 41
The Band Room PodcastBRP 38 | Alex ShapiroSend us a textThis week, we welcome composer Alex Shapiro to the Band Room! Dylan and Cait chat with Alex about why she loves the band community, how her environment influences her work, overcoming creative blocks and anxiety, adaptable music, the future of music publishing, and much more. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Storehttp://www.b...2021-03-031h 17The Band Room PodcastBRP 38 | Alex ShapiroSend us a textThis week, we welcome composer Alex Shapiro to the Band Room! Dylan and Cait chat with Alex about why she loves the band community, how her environment influences her work, overcoming creative blocks and anxiety, adaptable music, the future of music publishing, and much more. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Storehttp://www.b...2021-03-031h 17
The Band Room PodcastBRP 37 | Hanging with Dylan & CaitSend us a textThis week Dylan and Cait take a break from chatting with guests and ask each other BRP listener questions. Everything from their earliest band memory, books that have inspired them, what makes a bad band piece, who would win a race, to what band instrument would they utilize as a weapon during a zombie apocalypse...Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP...2021-02-241h 23The Band Room PodcastBRP 37 | Hanging with Dylan & CaitSend us a textThis week Dylan and Cait take a break from chatting with guests and ask each other BRP listener questions. Everything from their earliest band memory, books that have inspired them, what makes a bad band piece, who would win a race, to what band instrument would they utilize as a weapon during a zombie apocalypse...Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP...2021-02-241h 23
The Band Room PodcastBRP 36 | Kaitlin BoveSend us a textWe welcome Dr. Kaitlin Bove, Director of Instrumental Ensembles and Assistant Professor of Music at Pierce College, to the Band Room. Dylan, Cait, and Kaitlin speak about the importance of representation, interdisciplinary collaboration, working with living composers, and much more. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Storehttp://www.bandroompod.com/store2021-02-171h 11The Band Room PodcastBRP 36 | Kaitlin BoveSend us a textWe welcome Dr. Kaitlin Bove, Director of Instrumental Ensembles and Assistant Professor of Music at Pierce College, to the Band Room. Dylan, Cait, and Kaitlin speak about the importance of representation, interdisciplinary collaboration, working with living composers, and much more. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompodHelp support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Storehttp://www.bandroompod.com/store2021-02-171h 11
The Band Room PodcastBRP 35 | Kenley KristoffersonSend us a textWe welcome composer and music educator extraordinaire, Kenley Kristofferson to the Band Room! Dylan, Cait and Kenley speak about his musical upbringing, composing for concert and video games, developing positive band culture, balance in life and much more. This month we feature the third movement of Kenley's, Transcendent Light, performed by the Arizona State University Wind Ensemble, Choral Union and Barrett Choir, conducted by Dr. Jason Caslor with Dr. David Schildkret.Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www...2021-02-101h 29The Band Room PodcastBRP 35 | Kenley KristoffersonSend us a textWe welcome composer and music educator extraordinaire, Kenley Kristofferson to the Band Room! Dylan, Cait and Kenley speak about his musical upbringing, composing for concert and video games, developing positive band culture, balance in life and much more. This month we feature the third movement of Kenley's, Transcendent Light, performed by the Arizona State University Wind Ensemble, Choral Union and Barrett Choir, conducted by Dr. Jason Caslor with Dr. David Schildkret.Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www...2021-02-101h 29