Everything Band Podcast

Mark Norman is the director of bands at the North Carolina School of the Arts, a professional tuba player, and owner of the Charlotte Music School and he brings his wonderfully varied experiences to the podcast in a conversation that takes some unexpectedly informative turns. Topics: Mark’s background, Karel Husa’s Music for Prague 1968, and the Selmer Musical Aptitude Test. Creating experiences for his ensembles and a story about David Maslanka. Mark’s time in the Navy Band and his journey to becoming a college band director. Putting yourself in a position to be successful by being prepared and the kind of person that others want to work with. How playing or working with great musicians helps you to understand what a great sound is and why that helps you to demand it of your students. Starting a new ensemble or small business and the Charlotte Music School. Having a mission statement for each ensemble, knowing some basic business skills, and always making sure the books add up. Building trust and never taki