California: State of Band
California’s band world is anything but one-size-fits-all. Host Mr. Ashley sits down with Southern California director Jimmy “Jimm3rz” and Northern California director Jacqueline to unpack how music education, festivals, all-state auditions, marching band, and local leadership work across the state.
They compare the organizations that shape opportunities for students, the differences between Southern California field shows and Northern California parade culture, and how concert festivals, jazz, solo and ensemble events, and regional honor groups fit into the picture. The conversation also…
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