SHOW NOTES
Episode 059 • April 28, 2025
FIRST STRAIN
News ‘n’ Notes:
• Windy Hill Symphonic Band faces extinction in college closing
www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/university-closing-means-taps-for-a-beloved-teacher-s-band/article_67665ecf-ed1a-54e1-9f66-1523d90c1e37.html
• Nascent Simpson College marching band effort fails
thesimpsonian.com/36775/news/to-be-or-not-to-be-simpsons-marching-band/
SECOND STRAIN
Topic: New Generation Marching Warriors set up GoFundMe
www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/keep-the-music-playing-community-band-fundraising-to-cover-insurance-policy/
www.gofundme.com/f/support-new-generation-marching-bands-journey?attribution_id=sl:c8066bfd-efb4-4663-a90e-67da7a000f21&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=sms
TRIO
Topic: Jacksonville University drops fine arts and humanities majors
www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/04/15/distraught-disappointed-confused-ju-students-express-frustration-over-schools-decision-to-cut-fine-arts-majors/
www.wusf.org/education/2025-04-16/jacksonville-university-cuts-music-and-theater-programs-and-lays-off-40-faculty-members
www.jacksonville.com/story/news/education/2025/04/15/ju-drops-old-school-majors-cuts-faculty-to-focus-on-in-demand-degrees/83091318007/
www.ju.edu/news/2025-04-15-jacksonville-university-reimagines-university-wide-academic-offerings-intensifies-investment-in-priority-areas.php
Mark O’Connor Facebook post: www.facebook.com/markoconnorofficial/posts/pfbid02EojNtCbfGnMwvHhDmDUD1FLp8GiqhHFAiWfyxLFSAnLybNsJzWotQEqAyJQiTzVVl
DOGFIGHT
Topic: Randall Standridge on Staying in Music
www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1313146376838028&id=100044280355548
CODA
Music jokes at Rob’s expense!
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