Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchShaping Arizona Bands: A Conversation with Duarte & Hilditch
Season 3 Episode 2
Guests: David Duarte & Bud Hilditch
Hosts: Aaron Vogel & Mark Hots
Presented by: Arizona Marching Band Association
In this episode of the Copper State Marching Podcast, Aaron and Mark sit down with tw…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
2025 Season Preview
Season 3 Episode 1
In this episode, hosts Aaron Vogel and Mark Hodge take a deep dive into the excitement and anticipation surrounding the 2025 marching band season. From show themes and design trends to competitive ou…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Director Debut: How to Have Success in Your First Year at a New School
Season 2 Episode 4
In this episode, Mark and Aaron sit down with two first-year high school band directors in Arizona to share insights and tips for a smooth transition into a new program.
Ben Lynch, now leading the pow…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
All Things Colorguard...Make Your Guard Bigger and Better Than Ever!
Season 2 Episode 3
In this episode, Mark and Aaron dive into all things colorguard with two of Arizona’s top instructors: Keith Casey and Brandy DuBose. They share insights, techniques, and practical advice for band di…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Show Design On a Budget
Season 2 Episode 2
In this episode, we welcome Jeff Quamo (Chandler HS) and Rick McEnenay (Flagstaff HS) to share their strategies for designing effective shows on a budget.
Jeff Quamo reflects on his journey in craftin…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Spring Timeline for Success
Season 2 Episode 1
In this episode we speak with Matt Kozacek, Director of Bands at Campo Verde HS and the founding and current President of AzMBA and Daniel Berard, retired band director from Colorado, Texas and Misso…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
AzMBA Championship Recap
Season 1 Episode 5
In this episode, Aaron Vogel and Mark Hodge spend some time recapping AzMBA Championships this year.
Post-championships, Aaron and Mark discuss their experience at Championships. They talk about the m…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Bear Down Arizona and The History and Formation of AzMBA
Season 1 Episode 4
In this episode we speak with Chad Shoopman, Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Arizona and Matt Kozacek, Director of Bands at Campo Verde HS and the founding and current President of Az…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
From Small Town Iowa to ASU and Music Production in Oro Valley
Season 1 Episode 3
In this episode we speak with Damon Knepper, Band Director at Ironwood Ridge High School and Denise Hudson, WGAZ Hall of Famer, and staff member for the Sun Devil Marching Band and the FeniX Independ…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
When Directors Change and Band Directors Could Rule the World!!
Season 1 Episode 2
In this episode: We speak with Jeffrey Malone, Band Director at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale and Nick Peterson, AzMBA Adjudicator joining us from Fort Collins, Colorado.
Jeff Malone speaks a…
Published on 1 year ago