Today we talk with Kevin Davenport. Kevin is the Director of College Bands and Chair of the Department of Music at Simmons College of Kentucky. We did our first Directors Series with Dr. Davenport to support his book Practical Techniques for Building The High School Marching Band which is available on Amazon for purchase. Dr. Davenport has also been a guest on The 90 Degree Show and a good friend to the network. In this podcast we find out where Kevin is from, where he went to school and his timeline to becoming Director and Admin at Simmons College of Kentucky.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services Lamik's Video Sofia's BBQ and Fish & Bull City Music School
Check out our website http://www.themarchingpodcast.com/ you can email the show at marchingpodcast@gmail.com, tweet us @marchingpodcast, and follow our blog at https://themarchingpodcast.blog/ We hope you enjoy the show!
Today we talk with Kevin Lewis. Kevin is a Engineer Officer for the United States Army at the rank of LTC. Kevin marched with our host, started a group for his home state, started a business and has had a wonderful career in service to our country. In this podcast we find out where Kevin is from, where he went to school and his timeline to becoming a leader and a person of great service to our community.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services Lamik's Video Sofia's BBQ and Fish & Bull City Music School
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Today we talk with Louie Lindsay. Louie is a principal at a charter school in Dallas, TX. Louie marched with our host and was in the same squad on the field. Louie is a great role model for the youth and has worked in multiple platforms for young people. In this podcast we find out where Louie is from, where he went to school and his timeline to becoming a leader for young people.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services Lamik's Video Sofia's BBQ and Fish & Bull City Music School
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Today we talk with Tony Caldwell. Tony is the Principal at Henley Young Juvenile Justice Center. Tony is having a great career in education and being a mentor for young people. Tony also marched with our host and shared some great experiences that will be talked about in this episode. In this podcast we find out where Tony is from, where he went to school and his timeline to becoming a shining light for our youth.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services Lamik's Video Sofia's BBQ and Fish & Bull City Music School
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Glenn Hunter. Glenn is the Managing Director at Hunter and Beyond LLC. Glenn also has two podcasts! One talks about social emotional learning and youth learning to deal with trauma and the other is about Trauma Informed tools to clarify and manage how the pandemic is impacting people in the IE. In this podcast we find out where Glenn is from, where he went to school and his timeline to informing and helping the world deal with mental health.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services Lamik's Video Sofia's BBQ and Fish & Bull City Music School
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Darious Carter. Darious is the Head Baseball Coach for Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley, CA. Darious was an athlete growing up and because of the sport he played had a great experience that prepared him for his position as a leader and a mentor today. In this podcast we find out where Darious is from, where he went to school and his timeline to becoming a high school baseball coach in Southern California
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services Lamik's Video Sofia's BBQ and Fish & Bull City Music School
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Today we talk with Warren Shaw. Warren is the Assistant Director of Bands, Chief Arranger & voice for the Clark University Mighty Marching Panthers. Warren has a strong HBCU marching band background which put him in position to be a successful director at one of our prestigous schools. In this podcast we find out where Warren is from, where he went to school and his timeline to becoming the voice of the Mighty Marching Panthers
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services Sofia's BBQ and Fish & Bull City Music School
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Today we talk with Bert Wright. Bert is the author of the book 'Say Y.E.S' - Going from Employee to Entrepreneur in 5 Steps. Bert has an interesting story in his experiences that led him to write this book and is involved with teaching the public about buiding their own wealth and becoming financially independant from scratch. In this episode we find out where Bert is from, where he went to school and the things that happened to him that turned him into a self made entrepreneur.
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with James Alexander. James was our hosts first boss in his first job out of graduate school. James is a shinning light of intelligence and a great role model that made all the difference in our hosts life personally and professionally. In this podcast we find out where James is from, where he went to school and his timeline in a very impressive career.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services Sofia's BBQ and Fish & Bull City Music School
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Marshall Dickson. Marshall is the owner of Sofia's BBQ and Fish one of the network sponsors. Marshall is not only from the same hometown as our host and living in Southern California running a business but also went to a HBCU and part of the same organization as our host. In this podcast we find out where Marshal is from, where he went to school and his timeline to running a business out in California.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services Sofia's BBQ and Fish & Bull City Music School
Check out our website http://www.themarchingpodcast.com/ you can email the show at marchingpodcast@gmail.com, tweet us @marchingpodcast, and follow our blog at https://themarchingpodcast.blog/ We hope you enjoy the show!
Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Lennard Holden. Lennard is the band director at Southwood High School in Shreveport, LA. In this podcast we find out where Lennard is from, where he went to school and his timeline to becoming a high school band director.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services & Bull City Music School
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Carl Cunningham Jr. Carl is currently the Director of Federal Program at Coastal Alabama Community College, the current President for the Sonic Boom Alumni Association and an Advisor for the Mobile Chapter of the Kappa League. Carl also marched at one of our beloved HBCUs. In this podcast we find out where Carl is from, where he marched and his timeline to becoming a great leader in the community.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services & Bull City Music School
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Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Bernard Bradley. Bernard is the Head Band Director at Kings Folk High School in Suffix, VA. We featured Bernard's school on National Signing Day for Marching Bands in 2019 and Bernard also marched at one of our beloved HBCUs. In this podcast we find out where Bernard is from, where he marched and his timeline to becoming a high school band director.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services & Bull City Music School
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Zachary Nealy. Zachary is currently the Band Director at Columbia High School in Decatur, GA. Zachary participated in the 2019 National Signing Day for Marching Bands and was a part of the Justice Mass Band as well. Zachary has a great background in music and a star-studded experience marching in college that we will talk about in this interview. In this podcast, we find out where Zach is from, where he went to school and his timeline to being a high school band director.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services & Bull City Music School
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Rushawn Moulton. Rushawn went to High School in California and currently lives in Southern California to help recuit students and student athletes to HBCUs. In this podcast we find out where Rushawn is from, where he went to school and his timeline into helping students aware of making an informed decision about HBCUs.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services & Bull City Music School
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Kyle Dortch. Kyle is the Orchestra Director at North Graham Elementary School and marched at one of our beloved HBCUs. In this podcast we find out where Kyle is from were he went to school his major and his career path to North Graham.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ, Math-Sci Tutoring and Educational Services & Bull City Music School
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Jason Edwards. Jason grew up in the same neighborhood as our host and went to the same high school as well. Jason was a great role model for our host and made a huge difference in his life. In this podcast we find out how Jason was raised, where he went to school and what he is doing today. T
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Krystal Williams. Krystal is the Band Director at Western High School in Baltimore MD. In this podcast we find out where Krystal is from, where she went to school and her path to becoming a high school band director.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ & Bull City Music School
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Welcome to the New Season of Choppin It Up. Today we talk with Bridgette Bell who serves as a panelist on The 90 Degree Show. Bridgette marched at one of our beloved HBCU marching bands and has some good interpretations on bands at all levels in education and has a great resume in the field. In this podcast, we find out where Bridgette is from, where she went to school and we timeline her career in the music field.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing Kevin Peete Block Us Up - Band Blog Smokee O's BBQ & Bull City Music School
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In this episode we catch up with Manuel Powell, the first TMP Scholarship Recipient. Manuel called into The 90 Degree Show back in 2014. We made a connection with him and Chopped It Up with him in 2105.
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Manuel then announced on our first National Signing Day for Marching Bands show back in 2105 where he marched for his college career. Manuel is now a proud HBCU grad and we are so proud of him! We want to catch up with him to see how he is doing and tell us about his college experience.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions (8:06), Block Band Music & Publishing (6:42) Kevin Peete of RE/MAX PATRIOTS (8:57) BlockUsUp.com (7:29) SmokeeOs BBQ (9:39)
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In this episode we meet Amelya Hardaway. Amelya works as a dentist at Christ Community Dental in the Memphis area and went to school with our host. In this episode we find out where Amelya is from, talk the good ole days in undergrad and her path to success as a proud HBCU grad. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions (6:36), Block Band Music & Publishing (5:09) Kevin Peete of RE/MAX PATRIOTS (7:26) BlockUsUp.com (5:55) SmokeeOs BBQ (8:09)
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NOTES:
Where is Amelya From - 9:24
First HBCU Experience - 10:13
Deciding on a Career Path - 12:34
High School - 16:22
Most Difficult Class in Undergrad - 17:33
Memories of Amelya - 20:12
Most Memorable Time - 23:18
After Undergrad - 27:15
All About Medical School - 31:50
After Medical School - 38:56
Most Memorable Experience in the Field - 42:50
Current Position into Promotion - 49:04
What Part of Dentistry is Taxing - 53:27
Closing - 59:44
Welcome....today we meet Rodney Chism. Rodney is the Director of Bands at Jarvis Christian College. Rodney has a great HBCU band timeline into how he became Director of Bands. Rodney has multiple similarities with our host that will make a great podcast. In this episode, if you love HBCUs and you marched anywhere we have a real talk with Rodney Chism
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions (6:13), Block Band Music & Publishing (4:52) Kevin Peete of RE/MAX PATRIOTS (7:05) BlockUsUp.com (5:37) SmokeeOs BBQ (7:46)
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NOTES:
What Up from Bridgette - 8:30
Where is Rodney From - 21:01
First HBCU/Music Experience - 22:26
First Instrument (Movies) - 25:07
Memorable High School Experience - 31:00
College Decision/Transfer - 34:19
JSU vs TSU ‘97 - 48:15
Chat Room Question (Avoiding Student Transfers) - 52:40
Memorable TSU Experience - 56:40
Time to Be a BandHead (Surprise on Saturday) - 1:01:42
UAPB Life - 1:06:32
After Undergrad - 1:16:30
Boom Experience - 1:22:50
After Jackson - 1:40:30
Come to Jarvis - 1:43:54
Closing - 2:05:40
In this episode we meet Ramon Key. Ramon Key is the head band director for Central State University in Ohio. In this episode we find out where he is from, were he went to school and his path to becoming the band director to a school in the midwest.
This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions (5:38), Block Band Music & Publishing (4:03) Kevin Peete of RE/MAX PATRIOTS (6:30) BlockUsUp.com (5:00) SmokeeOs BBQ (7:11)
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NOTES:
Where is Ramon From - 8:39, 23.38
First Marching Band Experience - 11:36
Early Music Memories - 17:16
College Decision - 22:30
Giggin’ to Education - 24:50
Memorable Experience In College - 28:00
Biggest Challenge in College - 31:20
Looking For Work After College - 33:30
Early Career Success - 37:04
Second Job and Educators that Ramon started to meet - 41:24
After The Second Job - 51:53
Come to Central State - 59:36, 1:22:15
Memorable Experience at Central State - 1:08:15
Small Bands and Drills - 1:10:20
SIAC Rivalries - 1:14:58
Lebron and Magic supporting Central State - 1:20:30
Chat Room Shot Outs and Closing - 1:28:40
In this episode we meet Ashley Burkett. Ashley the author of the book 'I Love Me Some Me', works as an educator and has a connection with our host. Find out where Ashley is from, where she went to school and how she developed into an educator and publish author.
I Love Me Some Me - https://www.amazon.com/I-Love-Me-Some/dp/1548630004
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Where does Ashley Currently Work - 2:25
Dr. Ijei - 2:43, 34:09, 1:13:56
Where is Ashley From - 8:30
First Divine Nine Experience - 10:15 (John Pickens, John Needem)
Where did Ashley go to middle and jr high - 11:49, 1:05:40
Most Memorable Experience in High School - 14:14
Going to College, Major, Graduation - 16:00, 25:00, 26:55
Students from ‘99 that went to college with Ashley - 17:15
Most Memorable Experience in College - 19:45, 23:20
Life After Undergrad, Post Grad Degree - 27:12, 30:00 (Karmen Baker)
Lion’s Choice - 32:35
How does Ashley keep her emotions in check - 38:00
Ashley’s TV Shows - 43:50
Memorable Experience in her Career - 49:40
I Love Me Some Me - 50:46 (Roosevelt Mitchell III, Chris House)
Mandy Drury - 1:05:35
Closing - 1:07:25
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In this episode we meet Eddie Evans. Eddie is the founder and owner of Meet Me On The Fifty Band Media and marched with one of the hosts of the 90 Degree Show. We find out where Eddie is from, were he went to school, his most memorable experiences marching and how he started Meet Me On The Fifty
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Check out our website http://www.themarchingpodcast.com/ you can email the show at marchingpodcast@gmail.com, tweet us @marchingpodcast, and follow our blog at https://themarchingpodcast.blog/ We hope you enjoy the show!
NOTES:
Where is Eddie From, High School and College - 5:32
Indoctrination into band culture - (HS) 6:39 (College) 9:30
Started playing & instrument 10:15
Chosen to be a leader - 10:54, 25:20
College selection - 12:15
Memorable experience marching in college - 14:44
Life after marching - 17:02
9/11 & military experience - 19:54
President Election - 28:12
Path to Meet Me On The Fifty - 29:25
Format of the Network - 34:30
Current state of his program - 38:00
College vs. HS Story - 43:12
Crab revelations - 49:43
Crankin and Drivin - 53:50
Band Bowl - 57:13
Plans for the future - 1:10:00
Closing - 1:15:09