Podcast Episodes

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…

1 year, 1 month 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, 5 months 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, 6 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, 6 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, 8 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, 11 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…

2 years ago

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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 …

2 years ago

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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 u…

2 years ago

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The First Episode!

Season 1 Episode 1

In this episode: We speak with Jacob Osorio, Band Director at Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria and Martin Hebda, Band Director at Casa Grande H…

2 years, 1 month ago

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