Ep. 48| IMEC 2025: Technology Glitches & "Culture before Content" (feat. Wesley Anderson)
An interview I gave with my friends over at Music in the Making Podcast about creating culture in music programs.
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ROWVA High School’s marching band overcomes adversity, wins second place
In my first year as Director of Bands at ROWVA High School, our small but mighty 18-member marching band overcame every challenge, starting the season while I was away on military duty and still finishing 2nd at the Illinois Marching Band Championships. The story was featured by KWQC News, highlighting the students’ incredible dedication, teamwork, and heart.
A Celebration of Spirit: Wes Anderson Conducts KGS
Western Illinois University alumnus Wes Anderson, a 2025, returns to the stage as guest conductor for the Knox-Galesburg Symphony concert Saturday, Nov. 22, in Galesburg.
In fall 2025, Western Illinois University featured my upcoming guest conducting appearance with the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, a full-circle moment, as this was the first orchestra I ever heard live growing up.