While I was at TMEA last week, I had a chance to meet with the guys from the Free Music Ed podcast. First of all, Stephen and Gannon are amazing hosts! I had a great time talking with them. Everything from webcomics to Star Trek to middle school band made it into the conversation. You can listen to the full interview here. Also, check out the rest of the FreeMusicEd podcasts, they have some great episodes (don’t forget to subscribe).

Requested by Anon:

Here is Msdrbeat at a volleyball band gig. If you ever get a chance to play in an athletic band [besides football] DO IT! Odds are the gigs are paid [yes, you can get paid for playing your instrument] and they feed you [free food]!

In honor of today being a contest day, here is my best attempt at a “Marching Band Problems”. 

The fastest way to get the attention of a percussionist in marching band. 

The prettiest instrument I own.

-Band Aide-

Please tell me I wasn’t the only one to do this my senior year. :)

band nerd.

Metronome:

Euphonium.