Small Town Sound is a podcast dedicated to celebrating the power, passion, and impact of music programs in small schools and rural communities. Each episode features conversations with successful band directors who are proving that big achievements can come from small places. Through honest and inspiring interview, we explore their stories, challenges, and the creative strategies that have helped them build thriving programs. From innovative teaching methods to cultivating strong community support, Small Town Sound shines a spotlight on how these educators are doing big things in small schools and inspiring the next generation along the way.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:35:40 GMTThu, 26 Mar 2026 18:40:29 GMT60DrumDog<p>Small Town Sound is a podcast dedicated to celebrating the power, passion, and impact of music programs in small schools and rural communities. Each episode features conversations with successful band directors who are proving that big achievements can come from small places. Through honest and inspiring interview, we explore their stories, challenges, and the creative strategies that have helped them build thriving programs. From innovative teaching methods to cultivating strong community support, Small Town Sound shines a spotlight on how these educators are doing big things in small schools and inspiring the next generation along the way.</p>episodicDrumDogsbrowne1978@gmail.comnoRichard Crain shares his infinite wisdom through 70+ years of music education. The passion that he speaks with and the love he has for teaches music is simply inspiring.

]]>b06a03fc-66bc-45d8-b48b-0da2ec405f16Fri, 15 May 2026 04:26:17 GMT<p>Richard Crain shares his infinite wisdom through 70+ years of music education. The passion that he speaks with and the love he has for teaches music is simply inspiring. </p>no00:45:33Richard Crain fullStan Mauldin is a highly accomplished Texas band director and educator who retired from Seguin High School in 2020 after a distinguished career. He is known for building championship-caliber bands, notably transforming the Pecos High School band from "Worst to First Division" in 52 days. He was named executive director of the Phantom Regiment drum and bugle corps in 2020.

]]>34a663fb-edba-4649-9606-9f43c14e3933Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Stan Mauldin is a highly accomplished Texas band director and educator who <b>retired from Seguin High School in 2020</b> after a distinguished career. He is known for building championship-caliber bands, notably transforming the Pecos High School band from "Worst to First Division" in 52 days. He was named executive director of the Phantom Regiment drum and bugle corps in 2020.</p><p></p>no00:45:39Stan MauldinfullHannah Drake share her experience at Harrisburg High School where she has built an outstanding concert band and theater program. Hannah shares what it was like being chosen to perform at Super State at the University of Illinois and Theatre Fest.

]]>9cc2ff75-72e8-455e-8680-7138cc9b021bMon, 20 Apr 2026 11:37:14 GMT<p>Hannah Drake share her experience at Harrisburg High School where she has built an outstanding concert band and theater program. Hannah shares what it was like being chosen to perform at Super State at the University of Illinois and Theatre Fest.</p>no00:46:08Hannah Drake - Harrisburg High SchoolfullA wonderful look into the long and successful career of Rodney Washburn. Longtime band director at Wesclin Jr/Sr High School in Trenton, Illinois. Rodney is an influence to many and a wealth of knowlede

]]>f790afc0-c82b-468f-b9cf-d864323229a5Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:31:50 GMT<p>A wonderful look into the long and successful career of Rodney Washburn. Longtime band director at Wesclin Jr/Sr High School in Trenton, Illinois. Rodney is an influence to many and a wealth of knowlede</p>no00:43:55Rodney Washburn-Retired band director from Wesclin Jr/Sr High SchoolfullMr. Nick Williams talks about the Crimson Express and their path to success

]]>ab689871-2dea-401c-b23d-146f4858e13dMon, 06 Apr 2026 18:46:50 GMT<p>Mr. Nick Williams talks about the Crimson Express and their path to success</p>no00:40:22Murphysboro High School fullSmall Town Sound is a podcast dedicated to celebrating the power, passion, and impact of music programs in small schools and rural communities. Each episode features conversations with successful band directors who are proving that big achievements can come from small places. Through honest and inspiring interview, we explore their stories, challenges, and the creative strategies that have helped them build thriving programs. From innovative teaching methods to cultivating strong community support, Small Town Sound shines a spotlight on how these educators are doing big things in small schools and inspiring the next generation along the way.

]]>1252fab2-3c58-43f0-82e3-bee61b926352Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:48:37 GMT<p>Small Town Sound is a podcast dedicated to celebrating the power, passion, and impact of music programs in small schools and rural communities. Each episode features conversations with successful band directors who are proving that big achievements can come from small places. Through honest and inspiring interview, we explore their stories, challenges, and the creative strategies that have helped them build thriving programs. From innovative teaching methods to cultivating strong community support, Small Town Sound shines a spotlight on how these educators are doing big things in small schools and inspiring the next generation along the way.</p>no00:37:10Okawville High School - Mr. Reed Recker talks about how he has led the Okawville Rockets to SuccessfullNashville Community High School has 350 students in a town of 3200 people. The music program has had about 20% of the student body enrolled in music for the last 25 years. They offer Band, Choir, Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, Steel Pan, Musical, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Marching Band, drumline, and various small ensembles throughout the year. The program has been taught by Steve Browne for the last 20 years but has recently added Ms. Lea Hoock as an assistant music director. During marching band they bring on one more person to help with color guard and other things. Her name is Mrs. Michele Goostree. The program has been featured at the Illinois Music Educator Convention three times and has played at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic.

]]>6570ca43-baa0-4249-b598-d2d9ef178958Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:47:52 GMT<p>Nashville Community High School has 350 students in a town of 3200 people. The music program has had about 20% of the student body enrolled in music for the last 25 years. They offer Band, Choir, Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, Steel Pan, Musical, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Marching Band, drumline, and various small ensembles throughout the year. The program has been taught by Steve Browne for the last 20 years but has recently added Ms. Lea Hoock as an assistant music director. During marching band they bring on one more person to help with color guard and other things. Her name is Mrs. Michele Goostree. The program has been featured at the Illinois Music Educator Convention three times and has played at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. </p>no00:28:50Nashville Community High School w/Steve Browne and Lea Hoockfull