Podcast Episodes

Visual Do’s and Don’ts with Dan Hoffman and Sierra Rogers

Season 3 Episode 13

In this episode of the Copper State Marching Podcast, hosts Aaron Vogel and Mark Hodge sit down with two of Arizona’s most respected visual educators…

8 months, 1 week ago

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In the Lot – Live from the Evaluation Plus Show at Perry High School

Season 3 Episode 12

In the debut episode of In the Lot, Mark Hodge takes the Copper State Marching Podcast on the road to the Eval show at Perry High School. This on-sit…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Shaping Arizona Bands: A Conversation with Duarte & Hilditch

Season 3 Episode 11

Guests: David Duarte & Bud Hilditch

Hosts: Aaron Vogel & Mark Hots

Presented by: Arizona Marching Band Association

In this episode of the Copper State…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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2025 Season Preview

Season 3 Episode 10

In this episode, hosts Aaron Vogel and Mark Hodge take a deep dive into the excitement and anticipation surrounding the 2025 marching band season. Fr…

10 months ago

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Director Debut: How to Have Success in Your First Year at a New School

Season 2 Episode 9

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…

1 year, 1 month ago

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All Things Colorguard...Make Your Guard Bigger and Better Than Ever!

Season 2 Episode 8

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 insi…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Show Design On a Budget

Season 2 Episode 7

In this episode, we welcome Jeff Quamo (Chandler HS) and Rick McEnenay (Flagstaff HS) to share their strategies for designing effective shows on a bu…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Spring Timeline for Success

Season 2 Episode 6

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, re…

1 year, 4 months ago

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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 …

1 year, 7 months ago

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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 Ver…

1 year, 8 months ago

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