Everything Band Podcast

Randall Coleman is the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Alabama and the director of the exceptional Alabama Winds. Topics: Randall’s background growing up just north of Birmingham, Alabama and his journey back to the University of Alabama. The impact of that the football success of Nick Saban has had on the music program and Alabama’s Million Dollar Band. The Alabama Winds and the their stunning performance at the 2017 Midwest Clinic. Good advice about communication with administrators, owning one’s mistakes, and encouragement for young band directors. Links: Randall Coleman University of Alabama "Million Dollar Band" Alabama Winds Grant: Best of Rooms Giroux: In My Father's Eyes Biography: Randall Coleman is currently the associate director of bands and associate professor of music at The University of Alabama, where he serves as the conductor of the Alabama Symphonic Band, the Associate Conductor of the Alabama Wind Ensemble, and the co-director of the Million Dollar Band. He also teache