Music On Purpose

On this episode of Music on Purpose, I talk with Matt Hawkins about his passion for being a freelance percussionist and doing what he loves as his career. He has some great insight about what it is like to be a self-employed musician. Matt also discusses his primary teachers and advice that has meant so […] The post Music on Purpose E009: Guest, Matt Hawkins Freelance Percussionist appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

We are pleased to have George Boulden from the University of Kentucky join us on this episode to discuss music education at both the high school and collegiate level. He is also an avid marching band and concert band adjudicator with BOA and DCI and gives his view on what makes a successful band program. […] The post Music on Purpose E008: Guest, George Boulden from University of Kentucky appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

On this episode of Music on Purpose, Eric Hale, Director of Bands at Bourbon County HS in Paris, Ky, joins me to talk about how he has been able to build a state champion band. He discusses the steps to follow to get band programs to the next level. He also discusses the positives and […] The post Music on Purpose E007: Guest Eric Hale, Bourbon County HS Director appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

What a pleasure to sit down with the long time Principal Clarinetist of the London Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Marriner. On this episode of Music on Purpose, Andrew talks about the things he has done to be successful at the highest level and gives advice to those planning to audition for an orchestra job. He also […] The post Music on Purpose E006: Guest Andrew Marriner, Principal Clarinet London Symphony appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

On this episode of Music on Purpose, Chris Coletti from the world famous Canadian Brass joins us to talk about his passion and success in performing at the highest level. It was such a pleasure to sit down with Chris and get his insights about what helped him get to the level to be able to […] The post Music on Purpose E005: Guest, Chris Coletti from Canadian Brass appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

On this podcast, Nate Siler talks about things that have helped him in the world of freelance playing and being a successful educator at both the high school and collegiate level. Nate is the Assistant Professor of Trombone at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Ky. He’s real about getting students to become the best versions […] The post Music on Purpose E004: Guest, Nate Siler, Assistant Trombone Professor, EKU appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

Gary Schallert joins me on this podcast from Western Kentucky University. He is the Director of Bands at WKU and talks about the amount of passion needed to be a successful music educator. Gary discusses his career and the things he has learned that helped him be successful. For information about Western Kentucky University, please […] The post Music on Purpose E003: Guest, Gary Schallert from WKU appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

Percussion Coordinator at Northern Kentucky University and Principal Percussionist of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra talks about performing and teaching, & discusses things that have led to his success as both performer and educator. Scott is also 1st call for the Broadway Across America series that travels through Cincinnati and Dayton. He talks about his experience playing […] The post Music on Purpose E002: Playing Professionally & Educational Advice – Scott Lang, Guest appeared first on Bryan Crisp.

On this podcast, I talk with long time Band Director at Madison Central High School, H. Brent Barton. Brent taught at Madison Central for 25 years and won 4 KMEA Marching Band State Championships including 3 back t0 back from 2014-2016. Brent and I discuss the definition of success in Music Education and he talks about […] The post Music On Purpose E001: Success in K-12 Music Education – H. Brent Barton, guest appeared first on Bryan Crisp.