65 episodes
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota) Bradley Mariska and Erin Holmes
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4.6 • 88 Ratings
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It's all about band and not about band at all. In this rehearsal space, everyone has a seat, whether you play an instrument or not. Bradley Mariska and Erin Holmes share insights on life and music through conversation, laughs, and interviews. From Farmington, MN, USA ... to the world!
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65. Dr. Roque Diaz (Macphail Center for Music)
We are so excited to chat with Dr. Roque Diaz from the Macphail Center for Music! Roque is the director of Macphail's diversity, equity, and inclusion program. He is also a first-generation Puerto Rican college graduate, a drum corps alumni (trumpet), community connector, general arts advocate, and a heck of a good dude. With a doctorate from the University of Minnesota, we are proud to now count Dr. Diaz as a true Minnesotan (he's lived here since 2016). If you don't know Roque, you need to! And here's your chance!
Band is Everything is hosted by band directors Bradley Mariska and Erin Holmes (Farmington High School, Farmington, Minnesota). -
64. Morning Routine
Hang out with Brad and Erin as they talk about their morning routines! Setting yourself up for a successful workday means having meaningful traditions each morning.
Plus our "What's On Your Stand" segment, featuring music by John Williams and Frank Ticheli.
Hosted by Bradley Mariska & Erin Holmes (Farmington High School, Farmington, Minnesota).
The podcast that's all about band - and not about band at all! -
63. MMEA Convention w/Adrian Davis
It's a whole episode previewing the 2024 MMEA Midwinter Convention, with special guest Dr. Adrian Davis, MMEA President!
Join co-hosts Bradley Mariska and Erin Holmes (Farmington High School) to find out why everyone is so excited for our annual convention - and why YOU should join us in person! -
62. Brad & Erin: Beating the Winter Blues
It's the middle of winter and we're talking about ways to beat the winter blues --- by talking movies, hockey, and lots of cool things happening here in the classroom!
In our "What's On Your Stand" segment, we highlight the music of Yukiko Nishimura ("Flying Away" and "Northern Lights") as well as "Whirlwind" by Jodie Blackshaw.
Thank you to our sponsors, Schmitt Music, ACDC Reeds, and GrandTours.
Hosted by Bradley Mariska and Erin Holmes, Farmington High School. -
61. Midwest Clinic 2023 - Composer Interviews!
We are LIVE from Chicago at the Midwest Clinic 2023!
This is a truly special episode! We interview FIVE amazing band composers ... folks who have made important contributions to band in general but who are also on the program for the Farmington High School Wind Ensemble's upcoming performance at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Conference!
We interview RANDALL STANDRIDGE, ERIKA SVANOE, VIET CUONG, MICHELE FERNÁNDEZ, AND BENJAMIN TAYLOR. Plus a bonus interview with Paul Kile, band director at Edina High School, who comissioned Randall Standridge's first symphony!
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60. The Growing Band Director (Kyle Smith)
A special crossover episode with The Growing Band Director Podcast & host Kyle Smith!
The majority of our episode focuses on workload, job expectations, and work/life balance. We also have a *CLASSICS* edition of "What's on Your Stand" featuring the music of Morton Gould (specifically, the arrangement by Douglas Wagner), Frank Erickson (Air for Band), and Karl King (The Iowa Band Law March).
Join hosts Erin Holmes and Bradley Mariska, with guest Kyle Smith, as Band is Everything joins with The Growing Band Director Podcast to present a special crossover episode!
Customer Reviews
Brad and Erin are Everything!
I am neither an educator nor a band kid. Yet I enjoy every single minute of this podcast. Brad and Erin’s infectious humor and positivity can brighten the worst commute. It’s a show about band. But it’s also a show about life. Everyone will find something relatable. Can’t wait for the next episode! And forever jealous of Erin’s shoe collection.
Life lessons even for non-band people
Such a fun podcast! Hosts and colleagues Erin Holmes and Bradley Mariska have such a great time on this show, and I love to laugh along with them. At the same time, they are providing such sound advice every single episode. I love podcasts and listen to a lot of them - most at 1.5x speed. This one is best enjoyed at 1x speed because I don’t want to miss a thing!! Highly recommend everyone listen - whether you’re in the band world or not!
Episode 38
Hosts Brad and Erin were engaging and delightful to listen to during my commute. I enjoyed hearing them share their love of their profession. The interview between host Brad and guest Jon was insightful, exploring an area not traditionally tapped into for supporting students. These two teachers connected a core subject (history) with an elective (musical theater) to make a super course on the popular musical Hamilton. Not only did they connect the departments but they also combined their instruction as they team-taught the class. This dynamic duo's collaborative process also includes work outside the school walls and onto the football field where each leads a "team" that supports the work of the other. I applaud the work of these two educators and hope their students recognize the deeper meaning being modeled for them. I considered deducting one star from my review because neither Brad nor Jon acknowledged me as their common denominator, establishing the cosmic connection that would ultimately put this whole process in motion but decided not to be petty.