Marching Band Skills: Your Unexpected Career Superpower

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "The Bookshelf" (Podcast by Jennifer Morrison) - This podcast features Jennifer Morrison interviewing authors, highlighting their intentions and creative processes, and supporting emerging voices in fiction.

Videos & Documentaries

• Drumline - A movie that depicts a different version of marching band, referenced by Jennifer Morrison to distinguish it from the competitive high school marching band experience.

People Mentioned

• Dr. William Revelli - Mentioned as a figure in the early days of national band organizations, illustrating the impact of passionate individuals in music education.
• Jennifer Morrison (Actress, Director, Producer, Boa Alumnus) - Discusses her experiences in high school marching band, her career in acting and directing, and her podcast "The Bookshelf."
• Mr. Morrison (Jennifer Morrison's father, Band Director at Prospect High School) - Referenced repeatedly as a highly influential and dedicated band director, whose teaching philosophy and commitment to students significantly impacted Jennifer's life and career.
• Mrs. Morrison (Jennifer Morrison's mother, Clarinet Teacher) - Mentioned as an "incredible clarinet teacher" who taught lessons at home, influencing Jennifer's early musical development.
• Dan Morrison (Jennifer Morrison's brother, Former Director at Reagen High School, Designer for Bands/Drum Corps) - Mentioned as a successful figure in the marching arts, designing shows for various bands and working with a major drum corps.
• Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser - Quoted as saying, "the leaders of tomorrow are in the marching bands of today," emphasizing the life skills learned through music education.
• Brett Andry (From Columbus, Ohio) - A listener who shared his personal story about discovering and appreciating Bands of America events, particularly the creativity and innovation of the shows.
• Holly Blake (Long-time volunteer with BOA Music for All) - A listener who congratulated the organization on its 50th-anniversary celebration.
• Eric Martin (Former CEO of Bands of America) - Shared an anecdote about his experience with a law firm, highlighting how many attorneys had a background in band.
• Patrick Keller (Executive Producer) - Credited for the sound quality of the podcast.

Organizations & Institutions

• Bands of America (BOA) - The central organization celebrated in the podcast for its 50th anniversary, focusing on its impact on music education and student development.
• Music for All - The parent organization of Bands of America, mentioned as celebrating its 50th anniversary and providing resources for music education.
• Prospect High School - Jennifer Morrison's alma mater, where her father was the band director, and the band achieved significant success in Bands of America competitions.
• Loyola - The university Jennifer Morrison attended.
• The Cavaliers - A drum and bugle corps mentioned as an example of an organization from which Prospect High School brought in experts to help with their marching band program.
• Young Lions at the New York Public Library - An organization Jennifer Morrison partnered with for her podcast, providing access to authors and supporting emerging voices in fiction.
• Madison Scouts - A drum corps mentioned in the context of a personal anecdote about joining color guard.

Websites & Online Resources

• musicforall.org/podcasts - The website listeners can visit to contribute their own stories or memories to the 50th-anniversary podcast.

Other Resources

• Plymouth Canton 1992: The Battle of Sweeney Todd - Mentioned as a favorite show by a listener, highlighting the memorable performances at Bands of America competitions.