Band Dads Mailbag # 4 / Episode 8 Tuesday Teaser
05/07/25 • 17 min
In this mini episode, Scott opens up the mailbag to tackle a thoughtful and timely question: why are some school marching bands shifting away from competition and toward becoming showcase ensembles? He breaks down the many factors behind this trend—logistical, educational, financial, and cultural—proving it's not as simple as it may seem. Chris then shares some of the fantastic feedback the Band Dads have received from listeners over the past few weeks (thank you!), and the duo wraps things up with a teaser for Episode 8: A (Useless) Year in Review. That full episode drops May 12th and will take a reflective—and probably ridiculous—look back at the year in band.
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In this mini episode, Scott opens up the mailbag to tackle a thoughtful and timely question: why are some school marching bands shifting away from competition and toward becoming showcase ensembles? He breaks down the many factors behind this trend—logistical, educational, financial, and cultural—proving it's not as simple as it may seem. Chris then shares some of the fantastic feedback the Band Dads have received from listeners over the past few weeks (thank you!), and the duo wraps things up with a teaser for Episode 8: A (Useless) Year in Review. That full episode drops May 12th and will take a reflective—and probably ridiculous—look back at the year in band.
Enjoy this bite-sized episode and its special soundtrack, and don’t forget to follow us on all the socials! Want to chime in or ask a question? Drop us a line at [email protected].
Enjoying the show? Click here to send us a text to tell us!
We want to here from you! Send us an email to: [email protected]
Check out these links to connect with us further!
Previous Episode
Band Boosters – Cult or Comedy?
🎭 Band Boosters – Cult or Comedy? 🎶
In this episode, Scott and Chris take a hilarious yet honest dive into the world of band booster organizations—comparing them (lightheartedly) to a cult... but don’t worry, in this case, cult stands for culture! Scott even memorizes and proudly repeats the official definition (more times than you'd expect!).
From pride and territorial instincts to the tricky art of navigating booster groups, the Band Dads explain why these dynamics exist—and why they're actually good for the program. Along the way, there's plenty of signature humor, real talk, and practical advice.
If you're a booster, a new band parent, or have a kid about to enter high school band—this is a must-listen! The sooner you get involved, the more rewarding the experience will be for you, your child, and your band family. Boosters: share this one far and wide!!
Band Dad Scott says this is his favorite, and the MOST important epiosde the Band Dad's have done so far!
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Next Episode
A (Useless) Year in Review Part I
As the school year wraps up, the Band Dads dive into a two-part reflection packed with insight, sarcasm, and heart. In Part 1, Scott makes a bold claim—music education might just be the most useless curriculum in school... and also the most valuable place your child can be. Confused? Perfect. That’s exactly where the conversation begins.
Part 1 focuses on the marching season, the Band Dads unpack the real takeaways from a year in band by exploring big questions like:
– What value did we get?
– What lessons did we learn?
– Can you learn something new doing the exact same thing you did the year before?
– Does your grade level change the value you receive?
– Who figures it out first—the kids or the parents?
Whether you’re a band parent, student, educator, or just someone who loves a good deep dive with a side of dad humor, this episode kicks off a thoughtful look at what the year in music education really gave us.
A huge thank you to the Pride of Yukon Bands for their phenomenal custom intro—easily one of the highlights of the season!
Be sure to follow us on all the Band Dads socials and send your thoughts, stories, or questions to [email protected]
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