Everything Band Podcast

Bobby Lambert is the band director at Wando High School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He is also the host of "That Band Life" podcast and will be conducting the Wando Symphonic Band at the 2019 Midwest Clinic. Topics: Bobby’s background including the story of how he grew up in rural North Carolina and ended up as a student at Western Carolina and the drum major of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band. The importance of concert band music and a deep dive into Irish Tune from County Derry. Teaching at Marian Catholic with Greg Bimm and the most important lesson that Bobby learned from his time with Greg. Bobby’s move to Wando High School and the emotions and challenges he faced in his new position. “You can’t control your talent and you can’t always control the instrument you have, but you can always control your effort. Hard work always pays off.” Student leadership and the value of chamber ensembles to the band program at Wando High School. Advice about teaching marching band, particularly for the y