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#6: Michael Thursby - Mankato State University (MSU), MN
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Mankato State University
Michael Thursby - Director of Athletic Bands
Today I am chatting with Michael Thursby, director of Athletic Bands and Percussion at the Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN. Mike is my first, of what I hope to be many, collegiate guests. In this episode he shares about the athletic band program at MSU, talks about what makes MSU an attractive music school, and shares some great percussion resources. Check out the show notes for more details and links to some of the things Mike has to share. This was a great interview so I hope that you will tune in!
Episode Overview
- Introduction and Background (1:10)
- Athletic Bands at MSU (4:50)
- Pep Band & Marching Band
- College Freshman Profile (9:45)
- Not Enough time for band
- Music at MSU (12:49)
- Outreach, Honor Band, Leadership Seminar (16:20)
- Advice for preparing students for college music and beyond (18:10)
- What to do with a band and a lot of percussionists? (19:20)
- Percussion Resources (21:31)
- Favorite Budget Purchases (30:47)
- Balancing Career and Family (31:40)
- What Makes a Great Band Program? (35:53)
Other Resources
- Michael Thursby(Guest)
- Logan Burnside (Show Host)
- https://www.facebook.com/TheBandDirectorsLounge/ (Podcast FB Website)
- MSU Band Student Leadership Summit
- MSU Honor Band
- Rowloff
- Honeyrock
- Tapspace
- http://thebanddirectorslounge.com (Podcast Website)
- https://www.facebook.com/TheBandDirectorsLounge/ (FB Website)
- Nominate someone to be interviewed
Support The Band Director’s Lounge
- Eargasm Earplugs
- Audible - 30 days free + 2 free books
- Donate to support the podcast
- Books from episodes
37 Episoden
Manage episode 220644646 series 2452952
Mankato State University
Michael Thursby - Director of Athletic Bands
Today I am chatting with Michael Thursby, director of Athletic Bands and Percussion at the Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN. Mike is my first, of what I hope to be many, collegiate guests. In this episode he shares about the athletic band program at MSU, talks about what makes MSU an attractive music school, and shares some great percussion resources. Check out the show notes for more details and links to some of the things Mike has to share. This was a great interview so I hope that you will tune in!
Episode Overview
- Introduction and Background (1:10)
- Athletic Bands at MSU (4:50)
- Pep Band & Marching Band
- College Freshman Profile (9:45)
- Not Enough time for band
- Music at MSU (12:49)
- Outreach, Honor Band, Leadership Seminar (16:20)
- Advice for preparing students for college music and beyond (18:10)
- What to do with a band and a lot of percussionists? (19:20)
- Percussion Resources (21:31)
- Favorite Budget Purchases (30:47)
- Balancing Career and Family (31:40)
- What Makes a Great Band Program? (35:53)
Other Resources
- Michael Thursby(Guest)
- Logan Burnside (Show Host)
- https://www.facebook.com/TheBandDirectorsLounge/ (Podcast FB Website)
- MSU Band Student Leadership Summit
- MSU Honor Band
- Rowloff
- Honeyrock
- Tapspace
- http://thebanddirectorslounge.com (Podcast Website)
- https://www.facebook.com/TheBandDirectorsLounge/ (FB Website)
- Nominate someone to be interviewed
Support The Band Director’s Lounge
- Eargasm Earplugs
- Audible - 30 days free + 2 free books
- Donate to support the podcast
- Books from episodes
37 Episoden
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