
Copper State Marching Podcast
by Martin Hebda, host - Aaron Vogel, Matt Kozacek, Dan Hoffman, co-hosts
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Season 4 Wrap-up
Jun 10, 2026
33m 22s
Electronics and Sound Design Part 2, The Next Step
Jun 2, 2026
47m 32s
Electronics and Sound Design Part 1, The First Steps
May 26, 2026
34m 08s
Student Leadership: What you should know Part 3
May 19, 2026
57m 45s
Student Leadership: What you should know Part 2
May 12, 2026
58m 17s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/10/26 | ![]() Season 4 Wrap-up✨ | Season recapPodcast growth+3 | — | Copper State Marching PodcastElevate | — | Copper State Marching PodcastSeason 4+5 | — | 33m 22s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Electronics and Sound Design Part 2, The Next Step✨ | sound designmarching arts+5 | Zach WhittierClaire Thorpe-Coody | freesound.orgLogic Pro+4 | — | marching bandaudio production+5 | — | 47m 32s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Electronics and Sound Design Part 1, The First Steps✨ | electronicssound design+4 | Zack WhittierClaire Thorpe-Coody | — | — | marching audiomicrophones+5 | — | 34m 08s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Student Leadership: What you should know Part 3✨ | student leadershipmarching arts+4 | Jeremy Spicer | Sassy LeadershipCedar Park High School+4 | — | student leadershipmarching arts+5 | — | 57m 45s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Student Leadership: What you should know Part 2✨ | student leadershipmusic education+3 | Scott Lang | Copper State Marching Podcast | — | student leadershipband culture+3 | — | 58m 17s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Building Your Colorguard: Recruiting, Retention, and Culture✨ | color guard recruitmentretention strategies+4 | Keith CaseyAshley Schmit+1 | Copper State Marching PodcastWGI+1 | — | color guardrecruitment+5 | — | 58m 06s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Student Leadership: What you should know✨ | student leadershipmusic education+3 | Bill Humbert | Arizona Leadership Conference | — | student leadersmusic educator+4 | — | 51m 15s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Concept to Count Sheets: The Coordinator’s Role in Show Design Part 2✨ | show designmarching band+4 | Ryan Springler | — | — | marching productionconcept development+4 | — | 1h 05m 04s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() Conversations with Arizona College Directors Part 3✨ | college marching bandhigh school band+3 | Jim Hudson | Arizona State University | ArizonaIowa | marching bandcollege band+3 | — | 54m 42s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() 2026 AZMBA Show Schedule & Season Highlights✨ | Arizona marching band2026 show schedule+3 | — | AZMBA | — | marching band2026 season+3 | — | 41m 18s | |
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| 3/31/26 | ![]() Conversations with Arizona College Directors Part 2✨ | marching bandleadership+4 | Dr. Stephen Meyer | Northern Arizona University | IrelandGeorgia+1 | marching artsband program+4 | — | 50m 04s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Conversations with Arizona College Directors Part 1✨ | college marching bandmusical journey+4 | Chad Shoopman | University of Arizona | Texas | marching bandcollege band+6 | — | 44m 17s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() The Coordinator’s Role in Show Design - Part 1✨ | marching band show designprogram coordinator role+4 | Ryan Springler | Copper State Marching Podcast | — | marching bandshow design+5 | — | 53m 43s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() The Directors Cut: Leading the Design Process as a Director - Part 2✨ | marching band designshow planning+3 | Richard Saucedo | Carmel High School Marching BandBands of America | — | marching bandshow design+5 | — | 35m 47s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() The Directors Cut: Leading the Design Process as a Director - Part 1 - Discussion with RUHS Band Director Jeff Marchant✨ | design processmusic education+3 | Jeff Marchant | — | Rincon/University High SchoolTucson | marching banddesign process+5 | Arizona Marching Band Association | 39m 00s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() Champions at the Summit: Stories from Arizona’s 2025 Marching Band Titleholders - Part 2✨ | marching bandchampionship culture+3 | Leo WernerJason Bullock+1 | Hamilton High SchoolCampo Verde High School+4 | — | marching bandArizona+3 | — | 53m 22s | |
| 2/11/26 | ![]() Champions at the Summit: Stories from Arizona’s 2025 Marching Band Titleholders - Part 1✨ | marching band championshipsstudent leadership+3 | — | Mountain Ridge High SchoolMesquite High School+4 | Arizona | marching bandArizona+5 | — | 54m 36s | |
| 11/13/25 | ![]() Fireworks, Finals, and Farewells: Wrapping Up Bandtober 2025 | In this season finale of the Copper State Marching Podcast, hosts Aaron Vogel and Mark Veach celebrate the end of another incredible Arizona marching season. From surprise fireworks at championships to heartfelt reflections on community, growth, and resilience, the duo recaps highlights from every division—1A through 5A—spotlighting the champions, memorable performances, and moments that made 2025 unforgettable. They also discuss the power of Arizona’s band family, coming together through triumph and tragedy, and look ahead with optimism for the next generation of music educators.Tune in for laughs, gratitude, and a reminder that the spirit of Bandtober lasts all year long. | 23m 54s | ||||||
| 10/25/25 | ![]() Visual Do’s and Don’ts with Dan Hoffman and Sierra Rogers | In this episode of the Copper State Marching Podcast, hosts Aaron Vogel and Mark Hodge sit down with two of Arizona’s most respected visual educators, Dan Hoffman and Sierra Rogers, for an inspiring conversation on the do’s and don’ts of teaching visual performance.Dan shares his journey from West Genesee High School in New York to the Arizona marching scene, drawing on his experiences with the Boston Crusaders, Oregon Crusaders, and Madison Scouts. He talks about the importance of building trust with students, focusing on process over product, and prioritizing rehearsal culture before technique. Dan’s advice for educators? Teach with empathy, move slowly and intentionally at the start of the season, and don’t mistake lack of skill for lack of effort.Sierra, an Arizona native, ASU alum, and veteran of The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, brings fresh perspective on making visual learning fun and accessible. She emphasizes creativity, comfort, and body awareness, reminding instructors that students need space to explore before they can refine. Her biggest “don’t”? Don’t start with the elite-level movement vocabulary you just did in drum corps—start simple, build confidence, and then layer complexity.The conversation also covers: 🎯 How to teach rehearsal etiquette from day one 🧠 The importance of understanding the “why” behind every exercise 💪 Effective cleaning strategies and knowing when to simplify drill 🎶 Incorporating music and creativity to keep visual warmups engaging 📈 Evolving design trends in the marching arts—from the high-drama visuals of the 2010s to a return to strong, purposeful drillThe episode wraps up with heartfelt shoutouts to the mentors who shaped both educators’ careers and a reminder that when you build culture, excellence follows.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. Sponsored by the Arizona Marching Band Association and our incredible partners: MVP Apparel, Vic Firth, Band Shoppe, Encore Gifts, Synced Up Designs, Milano’s Music, IMC, Music for All, Mack Pack, Music Celebrations International, School Funder, the Arizona Cardinals, Bravwell Video Creations, and Yamaha. | 42m 37s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | ![]() In the Lot – Live from the Evaluation Plus Show at Perry High School | In the debut episode of In the Lot, Mark Hodge takes the Copper State Marching Podcast on the road to the Eval show at Perry High School. This on-site episode captures the energy, humor, and community spirit of Arizona marching band culture with spontaneous interviews from directors, judges, and staff members across AZMBA.Mark first chats with Joshua Simmons, band director from Cactus High School, who shares excitement about their 2024 production Spy School Musical and why Cactus returns to AzMBA every year. Then, listeners meet the dedicated and entertaining Perry High School band staff, who introduce themselves and even join in some fun impressions of their band director’s famous sayings.The conversation continues with heartfelt discussions about:What people love most about AzMBA competitionsThe support for small and rural bands in the circuitWhy the on-field judge experience makes AzMBA uniqueFavorite marching band memoriesThe worst (and funniest) mishaps on the field—sax bells crushed, tuning slides launched, and even a tuba bell disaster turned choir solo!Later, Mark talks with Jeff Quamo, AZMBA field judge and Chandler High School director, who explains the educational benefits of on-field judging and reflects on his philosophy, humorously known among students as “The Book of Quams.”Mark wraps up with a preview of upcoming content, including interviews with visual designers Sierra Rogers and Dan Hoffman, along with calendar updates and season coverage. | 10m 45s | ||||||
| 9/20/25 | ![]() Shaping Arizona Bands: A Conversation with Duarte & Hilditch | Guests: David Duarte & Bud Hilditch Hosts: Aaron Vogel & Mark Hots Presented by: Arizona Marching Band AssociationIn this episode of the Copper State Marching Podcast, Aaron and Mark sit down with two longtime leaders of the Arizona band community: David Duarte and Bud Hilditch. Between them, these educators have shaped generations of Arizona musicians and left a legacy of excellence, mentorship, and memories.Highlights from the Conversation:First memories of Arizona Marching Band – Bud recalls the early days of ASU Band Day with massive halftime shows featuring combined bands, complete with uniform inspections and strict standards. David reflects on growing up in Thunderbird’s program, the influence of the legendary Nunamaker, and Cortez High School’s historic state festival championships.Mentorship and inspiration – Bud shares the impact of early mentors like Grant Wolfe and Fred Forney and how traveling to California festivals opened new doors for Arizona jazz. David talks about the many Arizona directors who influenced his career, from Bill Richardson to Phil Hatler, and emphasizes the role of networking and lifelong friendships in the band world.Stories from the field – From playing Jurassic Park for inflatable dinosaurs at U of A Band Day to the unexpected honor of being the first out-of-state band to place at Fullerton Festival, Bud and David recall both funny and defining moments that shaped their students’ experiences.Career highlights – David reflects on leading his band to perform at the Midwest Clinic in 2006, one of his proudest moments as an educator. Bud shares memories of Thunderbird’s international performances and the professionalism of his students on some of the biggest stages in the country.Shoutouts – Both guests end with heartfelt thanks: Bud to his former students and colleagues who shaped his career, and David to his students, colleagues, family, and mentors across multiple districts who made his journey meaningful. | 33m 31s | ||||||
| 9/7/25 | ![]() 2025 Season Preview | In this episode, hosts Aaron Vogel and Mark Hodge take a deep dive into the excitement and anticipation surrounding the 2025 marching band season. From show themes and design trends to competitive outlooks and educational opportunities, they break down what students, directors, and fans can expect in the months ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned educator, a current performer, or a supporter of the marching arts, this engaging conversation offers insights, predictions, and plenty of reasons to get inspired for the season to come. | 13m 47s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | ![]() Director Debut: How to Have Success in Your First Year at a New School | In this episode, Mark and Aaron sit down with two first-year high school band directors in Arizona to share insights and tips for a smooth transition into a new program.Ben Lynch, now leading the powerhouse Desert Vista High School band, discusses his journey to DV, how he approaches change as an “evolution” rather than a “revolution,” and gives a sneak peek at next season’s Western Band Association show in Chino Hills, California.Sherri Lindsey, the new director at Paradise Valley High School and an Arizona native, talks about the impact of building the right staff and how pacing the season can set a band up for long-term success. | 50m 28s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | ![]() All Things Colorguard...Make Your Guard Bigger and Better Than Ever! | In this episode, Mark and Aaron dive into all things colorguard with two of Arizona’s top instructors: Keith Casey and Brandy DuBose. They share insights, techniques, and practical advice for band directors looking to build and support strong colorguard programs. Don’t miss it!Keith Casey shares his journey from Georgia horn player to colorguard expert. With experience at JSU, Star of Indiana, and Lassiter HS under Alfred Watkins, Keith eventually helped open a new school and now teaches at Desert Vista HS. A 27-year English teacher, he explains how he cleans guard work, the band director’s role in program development, and key differences between teaching band and colorguard. His advice? “Write to the booms!”Brandy DuBose, ASU Colorguard Director and Blue Knights staff member, brings a wealth of experience from Texas and DCI. She discusses her role at ASU, her broader involvement in the colorguard world, and the importance of clear, manageable instruction. No spoilers for the upcoming season—yet! | 50m 56s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 | ![]() Show Design On a Budget | In this episode, we welcome Jeff Quamo (Chandler HS) and Rick McEnenay (Flagstaff HS) to share their strategies for designing effective shows on a budget.Jeff Quamo reflects on his journey in crafting high-quality drill and music, beginning at Mesa HS with Robbie Brooks. He’s collaborated with the same arranger for 15 years and began his tenure at Chandler with a show that resonated deeply with the community. His key message: General Effect doesn’t require massive props.Rick McEnenay, a veteran music educator and administrator, emphasizes the importance of listening to the community. At Flagstaff, they incorporate something new into each show. The band regularly performs at NAU Band Day and attends Division Championships to watch, but their greatest pride is the supportive community they’ve built. Rick writes his own drill and co-designs the show with his wife, often opting for off-the-rack solutions for uniforms and colorguard to stay within budget. | 36m 27s | ||||||
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