South Carolina State University Director of Bands and Percussion Professor Patrick Moore stops by to talk about his current job, teaching show-style vs. corps-style band, and writing for the drumline (02:40), teaching at an HBCU, getting his doctorate while working, and his doctoral research (30:50), growing up in Arkansas, the influence of Stax Records, playing in church, and travel struggles (46:00), his undergrad years at the University of Arkansas, his master’s years at Texas Tech, driving famous artists to/from the airport, and getting his first shots teaching band (01:07:45), and the Random Ass Questions segment, including sections on developing well-rounded percussionists, his experiences as an African American in the band and percussion world, his love of all things Lion King and Action Movies, and Frédéric Chopin (01:39:00).

Finishing with a Rave on F9: The Fast Saga (02:12:30).

Links:

Patrick Moore’s website

Patrick Moore’s Kendor Music page

South Carolina State’s Band Page

Allen University (SC) Band staff

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“The Thrill is Gone” - BB King

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