The Season 2 Finale is here! As you will hear, we end the season with more of a whimper than a bang. Regardless, thank you for sticking with us through another season. We are tremendously grateful to all of our guests this past season as well as our six listeners. Have a great summer! We look forward to subjecting you to more mind numbing banter next fall.

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Our final guest of season 2 is Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin, the 29th Director of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band! Our conversation covers Ryan's career path from public school music teacher to staff arranger and now Director of "The President's Own." We learn more about his work in this role as well as collaborations with Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson and John Williams to name a few. As you will hear in this episode, Ryan is one of the most humble and kind individuals you will ever meet. His passion for music education and our country is uplifting. We are incredibly grateful that he chose to spend an hour with us.

Ryan Nowlin Bio (and more)
Change of Command Video
"Let Freedom Ring" - Ryan Nowlin (as heard in the introduction)
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In this episode, we talk to Peter about his trip to Panama. No, it is not part of the witness protection program...well, not this time. Our guests, Tim and Christine Baumann share with us their amazing journey in music education (and the planet).
They talk about their experiences teaching music in Hong Kong and their roles as co-directors of the International Music Camp in North Dakota. Tim and Christine discuss the different programs offered at the camp and how their travels have changed their perspective on music education in America. The conversation covers various topics including the importance of finding similarities and building connections across cultures, the value of travel and exploration, the significance of environmental engagement, and the role of arts education in creating safe and inclusive spaces.

Show Notes:
Cascade Canyon
International Music Camp
"Panama" by Van Halen

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