Music On Purpose

Bryan Crisp: Musician & Educator

Bryan Crisp, Musician & Educator

  1. 05/09/2025

    Music On Purpose E033: Jim Stuppy and Gary Crisp

    On this episode, Jim and Gary sit down together after their individual episodes to discuss their long time friendship, working together and knowing their roles, and how competition doesn’t define them or their program. What a pleasure this was to have these music education icons in the same room together. I think we all can […] The post Music On Purpose E033: Jim Stuppy and Gary Crisp appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

    29 min

  2. 06/05/2025

    Music On Purpose E032: Gary Crisp, Master High School Music Educator

    On this episode, I talk with Gary Crisp, my Dad and long time music educator in KY, TN and IN. I have learned so much from him personally and as a music educator myself. This interview gives insight from a music educator that taught over 30 years. Thoughts about relationships while teaching and navigating switching […] The post Music On Purpose E032: Gary Crisp, Master High School Music Educator appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

    1hr 1min

  3. 21/04/2025

    Music On Purpose E031: Jim Stuppy, Master Music Educator Middle School & High School

    On this episode of Music On Purpose Jim Stuppy talks very emotionally about his memories as a long time music educator in KY, IN and TN. Jim is now retired and been away 15 years and offers advice and information to the younger generation of music educators. The post Music On Purpose E031: Jim Stuppy, Master Music Educator Middle School & High School appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

    41 min

  4. 27/06/2022

    Music on Purpose E030: Wayne Dillon, DCI Adjudicator

    On this episode I talk to Wayne Dillon about the upcoming exciting 50th season with DCI, the return of judges to the field and advice on how to grow a high school band program. Wayne is a retired band director as well as a DCI, BOA and WGI world renown adjudicator. The post Music on Purpose E030: Wayne Dillon, DCI Adjudicator appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

    49 min

  5. 23/12/2021

    Music on Purpose E029: Andy Harnsberger, International Percussion Soloist

    On this episode of Music on Purpose I spoke with Andy Harnsberger about his success as a marimba soloist and what motivates him on a daily basis to continue his work ethic at age 54. Andy is also Director of Percussion at Lee University in Cleveland TN and talks about his philosophy of teaching and […] The post Music on Purpose E029: Andy Harnsberger, International Percussion Soloist appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

    53 min

  6. 12/02/2021

    Music on Purpose E028: Steve Patrick, Freelance/Studio Musician, Nashville, TN

    On this episode of Music on Purpose, Steve Patrick joined me from Nashville, TN. Steve owns his own line of brass mouthpieces called Patrick Mouthpieces. He also started an incredible resource to learn from studio players in Nashville called Lessons with Studio Musicians. Steve toured with the Maynard Ferguson Band and has played and recorded […] The post Music on Purpose E028: Steve Patrick, Freelance/Studio Musician, Nashville, TN appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

    54 min

  7. 05/02/2021

    Music on Purpose E027: Hiram Diaz, Euphonium President’s Own US Marine Band

    On this episode of Music on Purpose, Hiram Diaz joined me to discuss his success as a performer that ultimately led to him winning a job with the President’s Own United States Marine Band. We talk about what is takes to be successful in an audition and how to prepare. He give thoughts on sound […] The post Music on Purpose E027: Hiram Diaz, Euphonium President’s Own US Marine Band appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

    1hr 8min

  8. 02/09/2020

    Music on Purpose E026: Ben Lee, Composer & Arranger

    Freelance composer and arranger Ben Lee joined me on this episode of Music on Purpose to discuss marching arts compositions, how to put a quality show together and advice for band directors who are looking to improve their competitive ensemble. You can check out Ben’s over 100 arrangements on soleemusic.com. The post Music on Purpose E026: Ben Lee, Composer & Arranger appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

    40 min
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Bryan Crisp, Musician & Educator

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  • Creator
    Bryan Crisp: Musician & Educator
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © bryancrisp.com - Music On Purpose 2017
  • Show Website
    Music On Purpose