Everything Band Podcast

Major Joseph Hansen is the commander and conductor of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West based at Travis Air Force Base in Northern California. Topics: Joseph’s early career growing up in Western Colorado and attending Brigham Young University. His early career as a teacher and the story of how he transitioned from teaching in Colorado Springs to joining the Air Force. A broad discussion of the Air Force Bands including careers in the Air Force, the organization the Air Force bands, and the overall mission of the units. Joseph’s career in the Air Force and a brief rundown of his assignments and deployments. Some of the resources provided by the Air Force Bands that are available to music educators. Links: Air Force Band of the Golden West Brahms: Symphony No. 3 Schuman: New England Triptych: Chester Williams: E.T. the Extraterrestrial Soundtrack Miller: In the Mood Biography: Major Joseph S. Hansen serves as the Commander and Conductor of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden We