Behind the Baton
Candid conversations with today’s most influential band directors.
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Episodes
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Good decision-making comes down to two things:
1. Knowing how to get what you want
2. Knowing what’s worth wanting
~Shane Parrish in “Clear Thinking”
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
If you have a “to-do” list, do you also have a “stop doing” list? ~ Jim Collins in “Good to Great”
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
We waste time and energy stewing and stressing over the past instead of moving forward in hope. ~Ryan Leak
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures. ~Frederick M. Alexander
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Don't match the energy. Set the standard. ~Ryan Leak
Check out Ryan's podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ryan-leak-podcast/id1523090326?i=1000704276203
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
1. Show up on time.
2. Know the music.
3. Have an idea to share.
~adapted from Tom Hanks
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Candid Conversations
There is nothing quite like swapping stories with a fellow band director! As I have traveled around the midwest conducting honor bands, adjudicating festivals, and providing clinics for bands, I have had the good fortune to meet many amazing band directors and music educators.
These directors have inspired and encouraged me to be a better person, and because of that, I want you to hear their stories as well! I hope these interviews will add value to your life and capacity to your teaching endeavors.
Cheers!
~Shawn~