The HBCU Band Experience with Christy Walker https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com Join bandhead Christy Walker as she interviews alumni of HBCU Marching Bands to learn their stories, and find out how HBCU bands made them who they are today. Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:50:00 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Arts:Performing Arts 1440 episodic Dr. Christy Walker interviews HBCU bandsmen and alumni to learn about their experiences in a Black College Marching Band. Dr. Christy Walker Dr. Christy Walker No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5121967/hbcubandexp1.jpg The HBCU Band Experience with Christy Walker https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com 144 144 ”Juked” with Nathan B. Haymer ”Juked” with Nathan B. Haymer https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/juked-with-nathan-b-haymer/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/juked-with-nathan-b-haymer/#comments Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:50:00 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/04fbbc07-ec0b-3c51-a942-d1fcec2cc0ce TW: sexual assault

Christy talks with Nathan B. Haymer, the former director of Southern University's renowned "Human Jukebox." They delve into the intriguing details of Nathan's newly released tell-all book, "Juked," where he candidly shares the highs and lows of his tenure as SU's director. From the intricacies of leading the Human Jukebox to the turn of events that led to his federal prison sentence for embezzlement, Nathan opens up about his experiences. Nathan's story has become the buzz of the HBCU band world and is a must-listen! 

Nathan's book "Juked" can be purchased on www.haymertime.com

More episodes of the podcast coming in 2024!

 

 

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Christy talks with Nathan B. Haymer, the former director of Southern University's renowned "Human Jukebox." They delve into the intriguing details of Nathan's newly released tell-all book, "Juked," where he candidly shares the highs and lows of his tenure as SU's director. From the intricacies of leading the Human Jukebox to the turn of events that led to his federal prison sentence for embezzlement, Nathan opens up about his experiences. Nathan's story has become the buzz of the HBCU band world and is a must-listen! 

Nathan's book "Juked" can be purchased on www.haymertime.com

More episodes of the podcast coming in 2024!

 

 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 3561 4 34 full BONUS EPISODE - Discipline Starts with Self BONUS EPISODE - Discipline Starts with Self https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-discipline-starts-with-self/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-discipline-starts-with-self/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/3fb1a6c2-8a46-3678-919c-b3ba13212b3c In this BONUS episode, Christy chats with Frank and La Keisha Johnson, founders of the HBCU Culture Legacy Foundation, and alumni of Johnson C. Smith University's International Institution of Sound (IIOS).

Christy learns the (funny) story of how they met, what they learned marching in the IIOS, and most importantly, how they give back to band programs through their foundation work. 

Follow them! Main Website:  https://hbcuculture.com  Instagram: @hbcuculture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbcuculturelegacy

HBCU Culture Homecoming Fest And Battle Of The Bands: January 13-15, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia BOTB Ticket Purchase Link

 

 

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]]> In this BONUS episode, Christy chats with Frank and La Keisha Johnson, founders of the HBCU Culture Legacy Foundation, and alumni of Johnson C. Smith University's International Institution of Sound (IIOS).

Christy learns the (funny) story of how they met, what they learned marching in the IIOS, and most importantly, how they give back to band programs through their foundation work. 

Follow them!
Main Website:  https://hbcuculture.com 
Instagram: @hbcuculture
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbcuculturelegacy

HBCU Culture Homecoming Fest And Battle Of The Bands:
January 13-15, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia
BOTB Ticket Purchase Link

 

 

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]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2197 32 bonus Season 3 Finale - Drumline 20th Anniversary Retrospective Season 3 Finale - Drumline 20th Anniversary Retrospective https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/season-3-finale-drumline-20th-anniversary-retrospective/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/season-3-finale-drumline-20th-anniversary-retrospective/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:16:17 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/31f563d5-e983-3eaa-b068-b0403d289b1f Can you believe it's been 20 years since the movie Drumline was in theatres? Christy brings back friends of the podcast, Michael Lee, Warren Shaw, and Geoff Thompson to reminisce on the making and release of the movie. They also discuss the movie's impact on HBCU bands of today. 

This episode drops 20 years to the day that the movie was released. 

The HBCU Band Experience with Christy Walker will return in 2023. 

]]> Can you believe it's been 20 years since the movie Drumline was in theatres? Christy brings back friends of the podcast, Michael Lee, Warren Shaw, and Geoff Thompson to reminisce on the making and release of the movie. They also discuss the movie's impact on HBCU bands of today. 

This episode drops 20 years to the day that the movie was released. 

The HBCU Band Experience with Christy Walker will return in 2023. 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 3565 3 31 full Stepping into Greatness Stepping into Greatness https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/stepping-into-greatness/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/stepping-into-greatness/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:12:38 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/42e63991-cde5-3d58-811a-0a39b2f67d95 In this episode, Christy chats with Corey "Mr. Hanky" Dennard, an award-winning and chart-topping music producer who has worked with artists like T.I., City Girls, 2 Chainz, and more. Really, he's produced a LOT of artists we know and love.

Corey is a proud member of Southern University's "Human Jukebox", and talks about how things he's learned in the Jukebox help him in the studio.  

Corey can be found on most social media platforms (Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, etc.) at AMRHANKYBEAT 

 

]]> In this episode, Christy chats with Corey "Mr. Hanky" Dennard, an award-winning and chart-topping music producer who has worked with artists like T.I., City Girls, 2 Chainz, and more. Really, he's produced a LOT of artists we know and love.

Corey is a proud member of Southern University's "Human Jukebox", and talks about how things he's learned in the Jukebox help him in the studio.  

Corey can be found on most social media platforms (Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, etc.) at AMRHANKYBEAT 

 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2187 3 30 full It’s Deeper than You It’s Deeper than You https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/it-s-deeper-than-you/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/it-s-deeper-than-you/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:46:08 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/d56c14b5-82a1-3908-87b4-7142395b479e This week, Christy chats with "Prof" Larry Jenkins, an Assistant Band Director for the "Aristocrat of Bands" at Tennessee State University (his alma mater). Hear some fun facts about him (for one - he almost didn't major in music), and he drops some news on some future AOB projects that we cant wait to see! 

 

Larry's Instagram: @profjenkins

]]> This week, Christy chats with "Prof" Larry Jenkins, an Assistant Band Director for the "Aristocrat of Bands" at Tennessee State University (his alma mater). Hear some fun facts about him (for one - he almost didn't major in music), and he drops some news on some future AOB projects that we cant wait to see! 

 

Larry's Instagram: @profjenkins

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1902 3 29 full From In the Stands, to On the Field From In the Stands, to On the Field https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/a-lifetime-love-of-music/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/a-lifetime-love-of-music/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2022 23:40:25 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/c67c20a8-eeaf-3dcb-9ef4-e95f161f5f7f This week, Christy talks with her friend Darrell Spires, who marched for Tuskegee University's "Marching Crimson Pipers" in the 70s and 80s.  Learn about how this jazz-head, "Accidental Bandsman", and proud member of Kappa Kappa Psi used lessons he learned in the band in his successful career as an engineer. And being from Tuskegee, there MUST be a mention of the Commodores!

]]> This week, Christy talks with her friend Darrell Spires, who marched for Tuskegee University's "Marching Crimson Pipers" in the 70s and 80s.  Learn about how this jazz-head, "Accidental Bandsman", and proud member of Kappa Kappa Psi used lessons he learned in the band in his successful career as an engineer. And being from Tuskegee, there MUST be a mention of the Commodores!

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2186 3 28 full A Bigger Calling A Bigger Calling https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/a-bigger-calling/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/a-bigger-calling/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:57:19 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/9942b81c-768d-3e4d-b29f-28b1fe5f8aa9 This week Christy chats with Larry J. Allen, better known as LA or YOU.C.LA, who is a producer, singer, writer, choreographer, and more! Larry was the head percussionist for Beyonce's "Homecoming", has performed with artists including J. Cole, Missy Elliott, and Cardi B, and has been seen in productions on HBO, MTV, and BET. Larry is a PROUD alumnus of Prairie View A&M's Marching Storm, where he was a percussionist and Head Drum Major. Find out about how he went from the B.O.X. to the big stage!

Larry's Instagram and TikTok: @you.c.la Larry's Apple Music page: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/you-c-la

 

 

]]> This week Christy chats with Larry J. Allen, better known as LA or YOU.C.LA, who is a producer, singer, writer, choreographer, and more! Larry was the head percussionist for Beyonce's "Homecoming", has performed with artists including J. Cole, Missy Elliott, and Cardi B, and has been seen in productions on HBO, MTV, and BET. Larry is a PROUD alumnus of Prairie View A&M's Marching Storm, where he was a percussionist and Head Drum Major. Find out about how he went from the B.O.X. to the big stage!

Larry's Instagram and TikTok: @you.c.la

Larry's Apple Music page: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/you-c-la

 

 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2114 3 27 full Anything is Possible Anything is Possible https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/anything-is-possible/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/anything-is-possible/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2022 22:08:56 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/3f25c8be-538d-316d-9d40-ec3e65f38e7c This week Christy speaks with Kim Evans, who marched for FAMU's "Marching 100" and now serves as the President of the Marching 100 Alumni Association. Kim reps the '100' ALL DAY EVERY DAY and is a true ambassador for the program. Find out about her humble beginnings and how marching for FAMU prepares her for any obstacles that get in her way. 

She's also an author in "The HBCU Experience  - HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition" which can be found on Amazon.  

 

]]> This week Christy speaks with Kim Evans, who marched for FAMU's "Marching 100" and now serves as the President of the Marching 100 Alumni Association. Kim reps the '100' ALL DAY EVERY DAY and is a true ambassador for the program. Find out about her humble beginnings and how marching for FAMU prepares her for any obstacles that get in her way. 

She's also an author in "The HBCU Experience  - HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition" which can be found on Amazon.  

 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2430 3 26 full You’ve Got to ”Pay the Price” You’ve Got to ”Pay the Price” https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/you-ve-got-to-pay-the-price/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/you-ve-got-to-pay-the-price/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2022 22:41:32 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/fdd51d8f-b408-306f-982c-ebc071eb7b07 Did you know that "Drumline" was NOT the first movie about HBCU Bands? This week, Christy interviews Darryl D. Lassiter, who wrote and directed "Pay the Price", which was released several years before Drumline. Darryl is an alum of Alabama State's "Mighty Marching Hornets" and shares his marching story and some good ol' HBCU band history. Listen and learn!  

 

Pay the Price Trailer: https://youtu.be/PQG8U-D0HHM

Vickie Winans - "It's Alright" (featuring Alabama State's Mighty Marching Hornets) - produced by Darryl Lassiter: https://youtu.be/liAV2_8HPPs

]]> Did you know that "Drumline" was NOT the first movie about HBCU Bands? This week, Christy interviews Darryl D. Lassiter, who wrote and directed "Pay the Price", which was released several years before Drumline. Darryl is an alum of Alabama State's "Mighty Marching Hornets" and shares his marching story and some good ol' HBCU band history. Listen and learn!  

 

Pay the Price Trailer:
https://youtu.be/PQG8U-D0HHM

Vickie Winans - "It's Alright" (featuring Alabama State's Mighty Marching Hornets) - produced by Darryl Lassiter:
https://youtu.be/liAV2_8HPPs

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 3297 3 25 full Staying Grounded in your ”Why” Staying Grounded in your ”Why” https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/staying-grounded-in-your-why/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/staying-grounded-in-your-why/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:47:31 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/bc8407a6-4d43-3b09-a90f-e5dee7a8d400 This week, Christy chats with an old friend, Thurman D. Hollins, who has led 3 HBCU band programs - Johnson C. Smith, St. Augustine's, and most recently, North Carolina Central. Find out about how this "Mad Band Director" rose through the ranks from humble beginnings, and what he's doing next. Also, Thurman tells Christy some news about his career that shocks her! 

"Diary of a Mad Band Director" and "The HBCU Experience - HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition" can both be found on Amazon. 

]]> This week, Christy chats with an old friend, Thurman D. Hollins, who has led 3 HBCU band programs - Johnson C. Smith, St. Augustine's, and most recently, North Carolina Central. Find out about how this "Mad Band Director" rose through the ranks from humble beginnings, and what he's doing next. Also, Thurman tells Christy some news about his career that shocks her! 

"Diary of a Mad Band Director" and "The HBCU Experience - HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition" can both be found on Amazon. 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2587 3 24 full You Never Know Who’s Watching You You Never Know Who’s Watching You https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/you-never-know-who-s-watching-you/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/you-never-know-who-s-watching-you/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:58:10 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/1214f5ae-845f-3cd8-bd5c-d20f031885c2 One thing about Dr. Rodney Chism - he always has something going on! Rodney shares with Christy how his upbringing in Memphis exposed him to all sorts of musical influences. Listen to how he went from one HBCU band (listen and find out who) to UAPB's M4, to becoming an assistant at Jackson State, to becoming a head band director at multiple HBCUs.   

Rodney is also a contributing author in The HBCU Experience: HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition, which can be purchased on Amazon. 

 

Buy me a coffee (and support the podcast!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hbcuband

]]> One thing about Dr. Rodney Chism - he always has something going on! Rodney shares with Christy how his upbringing in Memphis exposed him to all sorts of musical influences. Listen to how he went from one HBCU band (listen and find out who) to UAPB's M4, to becoming an assistant at Jackson State, to becoming a head band director at multiple HBCUs.   

Rodney is also a contributing author in The HBCU Experience: HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition, which can be purchased on Amazon. 

 

Buy me a coffee (and support the podcast!)
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hbcuband

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2427 3 23 full Virginia Union’s ”Band Lady” Virginia Union’s ”Band Lady” https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/virginia-union-s-band-lady/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/virginia-union-s-band-lady/#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:21:21 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/4c2c34ea-24bb-3304-8bd3-e7937219835d Picture your favorite HBCU Marching Band. Maybe you marched for them, maybe you're an alumnus or a fan. Now imagine that program ceasing to exist. Christy speaks with Maria James, an alumna of Virginia Union University. She marched in VUU's band, and after the program folded, she fought on the main lines to get them back and thriving on the yard. Listen and find out how she did it. Maria is also a contributing author in The HBCU Experience: HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition, which can be purchased on Amazon. 

 

Buy me a coffee (and support the podcast!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hbcuband

]]> Picture your favorite HBCU Marching Band. Maybe you marched for them, maybe you're an alumnus or a fan. Now imagine that program ceasing to exist. Christy speaks with Maria James, an alumna of Virginia Union University. She marched in VUU's band, and after the program folded, she fought on the main lines to get them back and thriving on the yard. Listen and find out how she did it. Maria is also a contributing author in The HBCU Experience: HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition, which can be purchased on Amazon. 

 

Buy me a coffee (and support the podcast!)
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hbcuband

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 3033 3 22 full You Don’t Hope, You Hustle! (Season Opener) You Don’t Hope, You Hustle! (Season Opener) https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/you-don-t-hope-you-hustle/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/you-don-t-hope-you-hustle/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:49:06 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/b77e287d-8c1e-3a2e-b601-c230d25f79c9 Our Season 3 kickoff begins with Christy's interview with Brian Simmons, Head Band Director of Texas Southern University's Ocean of Soul and alumnus of Southern University. Come learn about Brian's meteoric rise from student, to assistant director, to head band director. It's a great one!

Oh yeah, and another HBCU Band Book is on the way! The HBCU Experience - HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition drops June 29th on Amazon, and on The HBCU Experience Movement website

Buy me a coffee (and support the podcast!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hbcuband

]]> Our Season 3 kickoff begins with Christy's interview with Brian Simmons, Head Band Director of Texas Southern University's Ocean of Soul and alumnus of Southern University. Come learn about Brian's meteoric rise from student, to assistant director, to head band director. It's a great one!

Oh yeah, and another HBCU Band Book is on the way!
The HBCU Experience - HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition drops June 29th on Amazon, and on The HBCU Experience Movement website

Buy me a coffee (and support the podcast!)
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hbcuband

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2764 3 21 full Season 3 Trailer Season 3 Trailer https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/season-3-trailer/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/season-3-trailer/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:48:21 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/60c30a3d-404b-3e7f-b1fb-742420e75158 We're back! Listen to what's been going on since our last season concluded. 

]]> We're back! Listen to what's been going on since our last season concluded. 

]]> We’re back! Listen to what’s been going on since our last season concluded. Dr. Christy Walker false No 293 3 1 bonus HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Taylor Whitehead HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Taylor Whitehead https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-taylor-whitehead/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-taylor-whitehead/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:39:55 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/0eff59b9-b841-3409-b10e-8c529e31d06f It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Taylor Whitehead

]]> It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Taylor Whitehead

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2001 bonus HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Rashad Watters HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Rashad Watters https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-rashad-watters/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-rashad-watters/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:10:49 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/5f53168b-23e2-3190-96a6-1f4cc6fbde11 It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Rashad Watters

]]> It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Rashad Watters

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1657 bonus HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Chevis Anderson HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Chevis Anderson https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-chevis-anderson/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-chevis-anderson/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:59:31 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/1ebf5528-9580-3336-8563-7f79e461809b It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Chevis Anderson

]]> It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Chevis Anderson

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1433 bonus HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Chase Arrington HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Chase Arrington https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-chase-arrington/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-chase-arrington/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:52:38 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/70f8852d-f89a-3707-ad9d-e03a4b925035 It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Chase Arrington

]]> It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Chase Arrington

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2346 20 full HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Charles Conner HBCU Band Book - Contributing Author Charles Conner https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-charles-conner/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hbcu-band-book-contributing-author-charles-conner/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:22:39 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/3b5e9a1d-393c-3b8d-9dbf-bb100c206035 It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Charles Conner

 

]]> It's Book Release Week!

This week, Christy interviews contributing authors in The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition. This book is the first-ever compilation of stories from HBCU Band alumni and will be released on Tuesday, April 27 on Amazon.

Guest: Contributing Author Charles Conner

 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2965 bonus SURPRISE! We're Back! And we wrote a book! SURPRISE! We're Back! And we wrote a book! https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/surprise-were-back-and-we-wrote-a-book/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/surprise-were-back-and-we-wrote-a-book/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:20:17 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/25584d88-b68e-3cb4-8464-d5cf37b7dee0 SURPRISE! WE'RE BACK! And we wrote a book!

The HBCU Experience: HBCU Band Alumni Edition includes 36 HBCU marching band alumni who share their stories. We're dropping interviews with some of the authors this week. Hear all about it!

The HBCU Experience: HBCU Band Alumni Edition goes for sale on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 on Amazon. 

]]> SURPRISE! WE'RE BACK! And we wrote a book!

The HBCU Experience: HBCU Band Alumni Edition includes 36 HBCU marching band alumni who share their stories. We're dropping interviews with some of the authors this week. Hear all about it!

The HBCU Experience: HBCU Band Alumni Edition goes for sale on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 on Amazon. 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 101 2 trailer Prayer and Vitamins (Season 2 Finale) Prayer and Vitamins (Season 2 Finale) https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/season-finale-prayer-and-vitamins/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/season-finale-prayer-and-vitamins/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:08:30 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/8eb1c193-cd9d-390f-9adc-96eae1948dee Stephanie Sanders never thought that she would participate in a marching band, much less become a HBCU band celebrity (she really is!). Stephanie is a multi-hyphenate: an associate director/music professor/jazz band director/classical musician/jazz artist. Find out her story, and how she does it all!

Guest – Stephanie Sanders

]]> Stephanie Sanders never thought that she would participate in a marching band, much less become a HBCU band celebrity (she really is!). Stephanie is a multi-hyphenate: an associate director/music professor/jazz band director/classical musician/jazz artist. Find out her story, and how she does it all!

Guest – Stephanie Sanders

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2454 2 19 full Practice Makes Perfection Practice Makes Perfection https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/practice-makes-perfection/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/practice-makes-perfection/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:09:18 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/a7ccd353-623a-3760-a780-412aa0cd2718 This week's episode is focused on auxillary in the band, and it's long overdue. Christy talks with Candis Alston-Davis, who not only danced in Virginia State's "Essence of Troy", she also served as the instructor for South Carolina State's "Champagne" dancers. Candis shares the full circle moment of joining a HBCU dance squad and dancing at the Honda Battle of the Bands, to teaching a squad that danced at the Honda. She also talks about how she gives back to the HBCU dance world. 

Guest: Candis Alston-Davis 

]]> This week's episode is focused on auxillary in the band, and it's long overdue. Christy talks with Candis Alston-Davis, who not only danced in Virginia State's "Essence of Troy", she also served as the instructor for South Carolina State's "Champagne" dancers. Candis shares the full circle moment of joining a HBCU dance squad and dancing at the Honda Battle of the Bands, to teaching a squad that danced at the Honda. She also talks about how she gives back to the HBCU dance world. 

Guest: Candis Alston-Davis 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2329 2 18 full You Naaaame It! You Naaaame It! https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/you-naaaame-it/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/you-naaaame-it/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:39:19 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/1ac92152-a920-3c1a-8198-18a24a4784cd Marching. Arranging. Logistics. Directing. You naaaame it, Kerry Gilliard has done it at Bowie State University (shoutout to Shirley Caesar). As a member and alum of Bowie State's "Symphony of Soul", Kerry learned how to run a HBCU band program from the ground up. Find out how he has channeled this experience into a thriving career as a band and chorus director. 

Guest: Kerry Gilliard

]]> Marching. Arranging. Logistics. Directing. You naaaame it, Kerry Gilliard has done it at Bowie State University (shoutout to Shirley Caesar). As a member and alum of Bowie State's "Symphony of Soul", Kerry learned how to run a HBCU band program from the ground up. Find out how he has channeled this experience into a thriving career as a band and chorus director. 

Guest: Kerry Gilliard

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2179 2 17 full Behind the Lens Behind the Lens https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/behind-the-lens/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/behind-the-lens/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:03:23 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/3db18d5e-c5e4-306c-bb9f-14b165eb95a3 Christy reunites with Gerard Howard, creator of BlackCollegeBands.com, MarchingNetwork.TV, and more recently, MarchingSport.com. Gerard talks about his time marching for Jackson State, and how he balances being a web designer, photographer, videographer, musician, and radio show host. Oh, and he talks about how the Boombox Classic and the Zero Quarter got their names. 

Guest: Gerard Howard 

]]> Christy reunites with Gerard Howard, creator of BlackCollegeBands.com, MarchingNetwork.TV, and more recently, MarchingSport.com. Gerard talks about his time marching for Jackson State, and how he balances being a web designer, photographer, videographer, musician, and radio show host. Oh, and he talks about how the Boombox Classic and the Zero Quarter got their names. 

Guest: Gerard Howard 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2434 2 16 full Sibling Rivalries Sibling Rivalries https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/sibling-rivalries/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/sibling-rivalries/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:15:02 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/753443c5-c8d4-3f70-9392-20ceeefa61fb Christy interviews Jamie Brunson, one of her favorite "rivals" (he's really like a brother, but don't tell him that). Jamie is a PROUD alumnus of the Marching 101 of South Carolina State University, and has a thriving career as a middle school principal.  Listen to Jamie and Christy discuss rivalries between the Sargeant Brothers, 100 vs 101, Thunder vs Thundar, and 101 vs the BGMM - with a little trash talk. It's only necessary.  

Guest: Jamie Brunson

]]> Christy interviews Jamie Brunson, one of her favorite "rivals" (he's really like a brother, but don't tell him that). Jamie is a PROUD alumnus of the Marching 101 of South Carolina State University, and has a thriving career as a middle school principal.  Listen to Jamie and Christy discuss rivalries between the Sargeant Brothers, 100 vs 101, Thunder vs Thundar, and 101 vs the BGMM - with a little trash talk. It's only necessary.  

Guest: Jamie Brunson

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2056 2 15 full Unorthodox and Unconventional Unorthodox and Unconventional https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/unorthodox-and-unconventional/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/unorthodox-and-unconventional/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:54:51 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/ca49ce5f-183f-3386-838b-e1f21fe3443a Virginia State. Norfolk State. Livingstone. Elizabeth City State. Mississippi Valley State. Clark Atlanta. All of these are band programs that Dr. Tomisha Price-Brock has been associated with. She has even served as Head Band Director at two of these institutions. Listen as she shares the story of her unorthodox and unconventional career path. 

Guest: Dr. Tomisha Price-Brock

]]> Virginia State. Norfolk State. Livingstone. Elizabeth City State. Mississippi Valley State. Clark Atlanta. All of these are band programs that Dr. Tomisha Price-Brock has been associated with. She has even served as Head Band Director at two of these institutions. Listen as she shares the story of her unorthodox and unconventional career path. 

Guest: Dr. Tomisha Price-Brock

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1848 2 14 full The Family Tree of Music The Family Tree of Music https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/the-family-tree-of-music/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/the-family-tree-of-music/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:05:32 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/a132f237-5f9d-3514-92f2-28a3a0e396a3 Christy talks to Dr. John Hodge, former announcer for NCA&T's "Blue and Gold Marching Machine", and the son of A&T's former band director, the late Dr. Johnny B. Hodge. John recalls the challenges and triumphs of growing up as the son and "right-hand man" of a HBCU band director, and enlightens Christy on some real HBCU band history.  

Guest: Dr. John W. Hodge

]]> Christy talks to Dr. John Hodge, former announcer for NCA&T's "Blue and Gold Marching Machine", and the son of A&T's former band director, the late Dr. Johnny B. Hodge. John recalls the challenges and triumphs of growing up as the son and "right-hand man" of a HBCU band director, and enlightens Christy on some real HBCU band history.  

Guest: Dr. John W. Hodge

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2810 2 13 full In with a Baritone, Out with a Mace In with a Baritone, Out with a Mace https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/in-with-a-baritone-out-with-a-mace/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/in-with-a-baritone-out-with-a-mace/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:32:33 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/4a659960-8dd9-33bd-9281-f569db8a97b4 Christy's excited to interview someone who plays her instrument! She talks with LaToya Brooks, clarinetist and former drum major for Clark Atlanta University's Mighty Marching Panthers. LaToya talks about how marching at CAU prepared her to navigate the classroom,and a career pivot to the entertainment industry. 

Guest: LaToya Brooks 

Follow us on Instagram @hbcubandexperience

]]> Christy's excited to interview someone who plays her instrument! She talks with LaToya Brooks, clarinetist and former drum major for Clark Atlanta University's Mighty Marching Panthers. LaToya talks about how marching at CAU prepared her to navigate the classroom,and a career pivot to the entertainment industry. 

Guest: LaToya Brooks 

Follow us on Instagram @hbcubandexperience

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2125 2 12 full The 5th Quarter The 5th Quarter https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/the-5th-quarter/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/the-5th-quarter/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:17:12 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/ed24082d-7849-3ba6-8583-ae576f0b2b05 Christy and Mike Lee talk about how they met and created their website and online community for HBCU band members, The 5th Quarter. 

]]> Christy and Mike Lee talk about how they met and created their website and online community for HBCU band members, The 5th Quarter. 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1915 2 11 full A Fish out of Water A Fish out of Water https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/a-fish-out-of-water/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/a-fish-out-of-water/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:51:59 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/f879e129-4081-34a7-9459-44688ae3acba SEASON 2 PREMIERE! 

Mike Lee is a former percussionist and head drum major for Alabama A&M's "Marching Maroon and White". Notably, he and Christy created The 5th Quarter website in 1999, so their friendship and partnership spans several decades. Mike talks about his VERY UNIQUE path to marching in a HBCU band, including things that Christy didn't even know! 

]]> SEASON 2 PREMIERE! 

Mike Lee is a former percussionist and head drum major for Alabama A&M's "Marching Maroon and White". Notably, he and Christy created The 5th Quarter website in 1999, so their friendship and partnership spans several decades. Mike talks about his VERY UNIQUE path to marching in a HBCU band, including things that Christy didn't even know! 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1978 2 10 full From the AoB to After 7 (and more!) From the AoB to After 7 (and more!) https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/from-the-aob-to-after-7-and-more/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/from-the-aob-to-after-7-and-more/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:38:31 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/4c5ea7c5-9c99-3104-b611-f5ce2508753a Christy chats with her friend Joe Johnson, who marched in Tennessee State's "Aristocrat of Bands". Christy finds out how he parlayed his experience as a saxophone player and drum major, to a thriving career as a session musician and musical director for R&B greats such as Freddie Jackson, Angela Winbush, and After 7. 

Joe's website can be found at www.joejohnsonmusic.com

Season 1 Finale - We'll be back January 2021! 

]]> Christy chats with her friend Joe Johnson, who marched in Tennessee State's "Aristocrat of Bands". Christy finds out how he parlayed his experience as a saxophone player and drum major, to a thriving career as a session musician and musical director for R&B greats such as Freddie Jackson, Angela Winbush, and After 7. 

Joe's website can be found at www.joejohnsonmusic.com

Season 1 Finale - We'll be back January 2021! 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1993 1 9 full Hidden in Plain Sight Hidden in Plain Sight https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hidden-in-plain-sight-1605331458/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/hidden-in-plain-sight-1605331458/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:24:18 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/03ac034e-a6bb-3918-a4e8-40e28d112ffa Christy interviews Geoff Thompson, who marched for Morris Brown, and later, Mississippi Valley State. You may recognize him as "the White guy with the tuba" in the movie Drumline. Geoff discusses memorable games, his love for concert season, filming Drumline, and what it's like being a minority in a HBCU band. 

Guest: Geoffrey Thompson

]]> Christy interviews Geoff Thompson, who marched for Morris Brown, and later, Mississippi Valley State. You may recognize him as "the White guy with the tuba" in the movie Drumline. Geoff discusses memorable games, his love for concert season, filming Drumline, and what it's like being a minority in a HBCU band. 

Guest: Geoffrey Thompson

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1951 1 8 full From Marching to the Ministry From Marching to the Ministry https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/from-marching-to-the-ministry/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/from-marching-to-the-ministry/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:38:02 -0500 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/9a844d78-7695-3602-8f8b-74be1e34663d Christy interviews Dwayne Dixon, who marched in Southern University's "Human Jukebox" in the 1970s. Are the rumors about the Jukebox really true? Listen in to find out. Dwayne also talks about his winding path from Chicago, to Southern, to Kappa Kappa Psi, to Iota Phi Theta, and to the ministry.

Guest: Dwayne Dixon

Dwayne's podcast "The Corporate Minister" can be found at www.thecorporateminister.com

 

 

]]> Christy interviews Dwayne Dixon, who marched in Southern University's "Human Jukebox" in the 1970s. Are the rumors about the Jukebox really true? Listen in to find out. Dwayne also talks about his winding path from Chicago, to Southern, to Kappa Kappa Psi, to Iota Phi Theta, and to the ministry.

Guest: Dwayne Dixon

Dwayne's podcast "The Corporate Minister" can be found at www.thecorporateminister.com

 

 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1843 1 7 full What's it like being a (Male) Piccolo Section Leader? What's it like being a (Male) Piccolo Section Leader? https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/whats-it-like-being-a-male-piccolo-section-leader/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/whats-it-like-being-a-male-piccolo-section-leader/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:53:07 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/cfb0b5c6-3e4e-3304-8192-4fb4675f563c In the interest of balance, Christy interviews Stan Holloway, who was a (male) piccolo player and section leader in Florida A&M University's "Marching 100". Stan discusses how he chose the piccolo (or did it choose him???), how being under the microscope worked in his favor, and the importance of giving back to his section and band.

 

Guest: Stanley Holloway

]]> In the interest of balance, Christy interviews Stan Holloway, who was a (male) piccolo player and section leader in Florida A&M University's "Marching 100". Stan discusses how he chose the piccolo (or did it choose him???), how being under the microscope worked in his favor, and the importance of giving back to his section and band.

 

Guest: Stanley Holloway

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2057 1 6 full What's it like to start a HBCU Band Podcast? What's it like to start a HBCU Band Podcast? https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/whats-it-like-to-start-a-hbcu-band-podcast/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/whats-it-like-to-start-a-hbcu-band-podcast/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:35:57 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/98cf0550-7211-3aad-8e20-6892bdb5a2fe Christy interviews Joseph Beard, who created The Marching Podcast, which is another great podcast for HBCU bands. Joe talks about his path in  marching for Johnson C. Smith AND Jackson State University. He's used to being the interviewer but now it's HIS turn on the hot seat! 

Guest: Joseph Beard  

The Marching Podcast can be found on YouTube, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you find your podcasts. 

]]> Christy interviews Joseph Beard, who created The Marching Podcast, which is another great podcast for HBCU bands. Joe talks about his path in  marching for Johnson C. Smith AND Jackson State University. He's used to being the interviewer but now it's HIS turn on the hot seat! 

Guest: Joseph Beard  

The Marching Podcast can be found on YouTube, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you find your podcasts. 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2508 1 5 full From HBCU Band to the US Army Band From HBCU Band to the US Army Band https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/from-hbcu-band-to-the-us-army-band/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/from-hbcu-band-to-the-us-army-band/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2020 23:08:58 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/03bc45c0-8966-3e83-a411-448896009185 Christy interviews Stephen Edgerton, who marched for not one, but TWO HBCU bands, and used those experiences to launch his career as a musician in the US Army Band. Stephen shares stories about his time as band member, (freshman!!!) section leader, and drum major, and gives advice to those who may be thinking about a music career in the military. 

Guest: Stephen "Toofpick" Edgerton

 

]]> Christy interviews Stephen Edgerton, who marched for not one, but TWO HBCU bands, and used those experiences to launch his career as a musician in the US Army Band. Stephen shares stories about his time as band member, (freshman!!!) section leader, and drum major, and gives advice to those who may be thinking about a music career in the military. 

Guest: Stephen "Toofpick" Edgerton

 

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 2314 1 4 full What's it like being a (Female) Percussion Section Leader? What's it like being a (Female) Percussion Section Leader? https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/whats-it-like-being-a-female-percussion-section-leader/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/whats-it-like-being-a-female-percussion-section-leader/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 23:10:17 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/d77cd1ae-10e6-3cf5-92de-b3dd01a2b439 Christy interviews Rasheda Gregory, the first (female) section leader of Norfolk State University's Million Dollar Funk Squad (MDFS). Rasheda shares some of her stories about being a female section leader in a male-dominated section, and gives some advice to women who want to follow in her footsteps. Literally.  

Guest: Rasheda Gregory

]]> Christy interviews Rasheda Gregory, the first (female) section leader of Norfolk State University's Million Dollar Funk Squad (MDFS). Rasheda shares some of her stories about being a female section leader in a male-dominated section, and gives some advice to women who want to follow in her footsteps. Literally.  

Guest: Rasheda Gregory

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1912 1 3 full Arranging for a HBCU Band Arranging for a HBCU Band https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/2-arranging-for-a-hbcu-band/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/2-arranging-for-a-hbcu-band/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2020 22:27:25 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/3183a594-4163-3f5e-a35f-f1bce04fc976 Christy interviews Warren Shaw, Chief Arranger for Clark Atlanta University's Mighty Marching Panthers, and an alumnus of Alabama State University. She learns about how he got started in the arranging game, and shares some tips for future arrangers. Plus, Christy talks about getting published in the New York Times. 

Guest: Warren Shaw

]]> Christy interviews Warren Shaw, Chief Arranger for Clark Atlanta University's Mighty Marching Panthers, and an alumnus of Alabama State University. She learns about how he got started in the arranging game, and shares some tips for future arrangers. Plus, Christy talks about getting published in the New York Times. 

Guest: Warren Shaw

]]> Dr. Christy Walker false No 1996 1 2 full Marching in the 1960s Marching in the 1960s https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/1-marching-in-the-1960s/ https://hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/e/1-marching-in-the-1960s/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:20:13 -0400 hbcubandexperience.podbean.com/cf1b0f0a-ac8f-3f21-8eb9-6481c53846e0 What was it like to march in a HBCU band in the 1960s? Christy interviews her favorite bandhead, her mom, about her experience marching in NC A&T's "Marching Aggies" in the mid to late 60s.  

Guest: Zenobia Walker 

]]> What was it like to march in a HBCU band in the 1960s? Christy interviews her favorite bandhead, her mom, about her experience marching in NC A&T's "Marching Aggies" in the mid to late 60s.  

Guest: Zenobia Walker 

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