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Behind the Baton

Dr. Shawn Knopp

There is nothing quite like swapping stories with a fellow band director! As I have traveled around the midwest conducting honor bands, adjudicating festivals, and providing clinics for bands, I have had the good fortune to meet many amazing band directors and music educators.These directors have inspired and encouraged me to be a better person, and because of that, I want you to hear their stories as well! I hope these interviews will add value to your life and capacity to your teaching endeavors. Cheers!~Shawn~

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Episodes

50 episodes

  1. Rehearsal Wisdom: Do It Two More Times 46:35
  2. Recruiting, Rubrics, and Rural Band Life 47:42
  3. Sunday Spark - October 4, 2026 2:51
  4. Sunday Spark - September 27, 2026 2:58
  5. Sunday Spark - September 20, 2026 3:17
  6. The Growing Band Director Crossover with Kyle Smith 47:19
  7. Finding A Way: Ensuring Band is Accessible for Everyone with Alex McMahon 44:12
  8. Through My Music: Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders with Dr. Myra Rhoden 44:42
  9. The Role of Authenticity in the Band Room with Dr. Rachael Erquhart 42:27
  10. Effective Classroom Expectations & Procedures with Ryan Runyan 48:20
  11. Building Parent Partnerships One Phone Call at a Time with Matt Treto 46:11
  12. Teaching Jazz Improv Through Listening with Ryan Partin 56:55
  13. The Influence of Mentors with Kyle Smith 52:48
  14. Developing Band Culture with Dr. Adam Gumble 57:27
  15. Teaching Students How to Learn and How to Practice with Dr. Frank Pérez 1:09:30
  16. Small Band, Big Sound with Chris DeVona 31:25
  17. Behind the Baton - Micah Bolton 37:50
  18. Sunday Spark - October 26, 2025 3:02
  19. Sunday Spark - October 19, 2025 3:47
  20. Sunday Spark - October 12, 2025 4:05
  21. Sunday Spark - October 5, 2025 3:29
  22. Sunday Spark - September 21, 2025 3:32
  23. Sunday Spark - September 14, 2025 5:04
  24. Sunday Spark - September 1, 2025 4:08
  25. Sunday Spark - August 24, 2025 4:00
  26. Sunday Spark - August 17, 2025 3:51
  27. Behind the Baton - Dr. Brad Persinger 31:57
  28. Sunday Spark - August 10, 2025 4:13
  29. Behind the Baton - Ethan Wagoner 32:31
  30. Sunday Spark - August 3, 2025 3:49
  31. Behind the Baton with Jordan Northerns 38:33
  32. Sunday Spark - April 13, 2025 2:45
  33. Sunday Spark - March 9, 2025 3:08
  34. Sunday Spark - February 23, 2025 4:30
  35. Sunday Spark - Februrary 9, 2025 3:07
  36. Sunday Spark - February 2, 2025 3:19
  37. Sunday Spark - January 19, 2025 4:56
  38. Sunday Spark - January 12, 2025 4:04
  39. Behind the Baton with Annie Adams 37:02
  40. Behind the Baton with Northwest Kansas Music Educators 48:46
  41. Behind the Baton with Brandon Lesando 52:30
  42. Behind the Baton with Dr. Melody Causby & Dr. Catheryn Shaw Foster of the Rural Band Director Alliance 49:05
  43. Behind the Baton with Dr. Bill Thomas 47:54
  44. Behind the Baton with Brandi & Clayton Kaus 36:48
  45. Behind the Baton with Chris Harris 35:37
  46. Behind the Baton with Kristi Vetter 35:10
  47. Behind the Baton with Kyle Hopkins 42:43
  48. Behind the Baton with Victoria Griffitt 35:03
  49. Behind the Baton with Jennifer Antonetti 41:45
  50. Podcast Launch with Shawn Knopp 9:18