Everything Band Podcast

Conductor David Vickerman of San Jose State University joins me to talk about his career and share his wisdom. Notably, this includes an extended discussion about our responsibility as leaders to help promote diversity. Topics: David’s job at San Jose State and his background growing up in Northern California through his first job at the College of New Jersey and his return back home to the Bay Area of California. Choosing music and some thoughts about finding quality literature regardless of aesthetic tastes. The importance of actively trying to make changes in our system and helping to promote diversity in the band community. The music program at San Jose State University. Trying to be better at asking and answering the "Why? as conductors and teachers, and using comprehensive musicianship through performance. Links: San Jose State University David Vickerman Armando Bayolo Tina Tallon CASMEC Bill Walsh: The Score Takes Care of Itself John David Mann Mozart: Serenade in C minor, K. 388 Bryant: Ecstatic