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This week's episode (#52) features Michael Thursby (Minnesota State University-Mankato) and Daniel James Felton (Tartan HS, Oakdale, MN) to discuss the role and importance of pep band and athletic bands in high school and college music programs. We talk about staying relevant to your students and community and how popular music is helping to guide and shape the future of music education.

*Learn more about Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-felton-b18102aa/

*Learn more about Michael: https://hss.mnsu.edu/academic-programs/music/music-faculty-staff/michael-thursby/

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Welcome to Band in Minnesota, a podcast that teaches life lessons for musicians and non-musicians alike. My name is Bradley Mariska, and along with my co-host Erin Holmes, we give you an inside look at life in our world through conversation, laughs, and insightful guest interviews. 

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Co-Hosts Bradley Mariska and Erin Holmes teach band at Farmington High School in Farmington, Minnesota (this podcast is their own and is not a reflection of or endorsement by Farmington Area Public Schools). Read their bios here: https://www.tigerfanclub.org/directors