Erik Hermanson's guest appearances

Erik Hermanson

The Band Director's Lounge Podcast

Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)

Pete Guenther

Heidi Johanna Miller

Erin Holmes

James Patrick

Patrick Miller

Ellen Smith

James Miller

Randy Lee

Michael Levine

Beth Horton

Dave Lumley

Kristin Chase

Jim Callahan

Emily Threinen

Gustavus Adolphus

OwlTail

Erik Hermanson teaches 6-12 band in Cleveland, Minnesota. He has built a program over the past 27 years that has an incredible amount of administrative, community, parent, and student support. He has approximately 90% of the student population in the band program and also serves as his school’s football coach. Erik is a world class community builder, band director, and leader. We are happy to share this success story with our listeners! Show Timings (00:00)  Introduction (02:21)  First and only job (03:14)  Change over 27 years (06:12)  Building community through performance (07:06)  Starting a Jazz program 7-12 (09:43)  Guest artists in Cleveland (10:45)  High percentage of students in band program (14:15)  Being a band director and football coach (16:34)  What defines a great program (18:37)  Siblings helping siblings (19:51)  Advice for younger music teachers (21:53)  The future in Cleveland, Minnesota And that wraps up this episode. If you enjoyed this episode or any other episode, please consider leaving a review on any of the platforms that you listen to the show on: Apple Podcast, Anchor, Breaker, Spotify, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, and Pocket Casts. Your reviews, with or without written feedback, help get the word out about the show. Thank you again for listening. Other Resources Show Hosts Jerry Luckhardt   https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/luckh001 Bradley Mariska  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-mariska-63ba2855 Facebook Website (Band in Minnesota) https://www.facebook.com/Band-in-Minnesota Cleveland Public School  https://www.cleveland.k12.mn.us You can read about Erik and his program in this StarTribune article: http://www.startribune.com/in-cleveland-minn-pop-715-a-dynamic-band-conductor-has-built-a-powerhouse/414828834/#19

Erik Hermanson teaches 6-12 band in Cleveland, Minnesota. He has built a program over the past 27 years that has an incredible amount of administrative, community, parent, and student support. He has approximately 90% of the student population in the band program and also serves as his school’s football coach. Erik is a world class community builder, band director, and leader. We are happy to share this success story with our listeners! Show Timings (00:00)  Introduction (02:21)  First and only job (03:14)  Change over 27 years (06:12)  Building community through performance (07:06)  Starting a Jazz program 7-12 (09:43)  Guest artists in Cleveland (10:45)  High percentage of students in band program (14:15)  Being a band director and football coach (16:34)  What defines a great program (18:37)  Siblings helping siblings (19:51)  Advice for younger music teachers (21:53)  The future in Cleveland, Minnesota And that wraps up this episode. If you enjoyed this episode or any other episode, please consider leaving a review on any of the platforms that you listen to the show on: Apple Podcast, Anchor, Breaker, Spotify, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, and Pocket Casts. Your reviews, with or without written feedback, help get the word out about the show. Thank you again for listening. Other Resources Show Hosts Jerry Luckhardt   <a href="https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/luckh001" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/luckh001</a> Bradley Mariska  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-mariska-63ba2855" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-mariska-63ba2855</a> Facebook Website (Band in Minnesota) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Band-in-Minnesota" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Band-in-Minnesota</a> Cleveland Public School  <a href="https://www.cleveland.k12.mn.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cleveland.k12.mn.us</a> You can read about Erik and his program in this StarTribune article: <a href="http://www.startribune.com/in-cleveland-minn-pop-715-a-dynamic-band-conductor-has-built-a-powerhouse/414828834/#19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.startribune.com/in-cleveland-minn-pop-715-a-dynamic-band-conductor-has-built-a-powerhouse/414828834/#19</a>

27. Small School Success Story w/Erik Hermanson (Cleveland, MN)

Today’s guest is Erik Hermanson who teaches 6-12 band in Cleveland, MN. Erik has built a program over 25 years that has an incredible amount of administrative, community, parent, and student support. He has approximately 90% of the student population in the band program and also serves as his school’s co-head football coach. Erik is a world class community builder, band director, and leader and I think that you will find SO many take-aways in today’s episode. This one was a real treat for me and I am excited to finally share it. You are not going to want to miss this interview! Minnesota directors likely know of Erik as his band program has received positive press over the last couple of years. You can read all about it in this Startribune Article:  http://www.startribune.com/in-cleveland-minn-pop-715-a-dynamic-band-conductor-has-built-a-powerhouse/414828834/#19 Before we get started with the interview, a quick mention that this episode is brought to you by audible.  If you are like me, you love reading books. However after a long day of teaching combined with family life, when your head hits the pillow at night you find yourself waking up in the morning with the book that you intended to read on your face, and being unsure of if you actually read anything. Enter audiobooks from Audible. Audio books aren’t new, but you maybe haven’t explored their full use. Like podcasts, they are great for listening to on your commute to and from work or playing in the background during work time in your classroom. I find myself over the course of a week or two completing an audiobook during all of my workouts and drive time to and from school. If you are interested in upping your “reading” game, check out this offer from The Band Director’s Lounge. You can get a free month of Audible and 2 free books when you use our referral link. Books that you acquire through audible are yours to keep even if you stop your subscription, so it is totally worth checking out! Audible - 30 days free + 2 free books (https://amzn.to/2UQqgCb   Now onto my conversation with Erik!   Background (02:28) Cleveland, MN (09:15) Turning the ship around &amp; building a program (11:35) Co-Head Football Coach (46:10) Family Life (52:47) Community &amp; Band (55:02) Books (63:35)   Knight: My Story, Bobby Knight  Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life, Mike Krzyzewski  Wins, Losses, and Lessons: An Autobiography, Lou Holtz  Advice for band directors (65:35) What makes a great band program? (66:51)   ****** And that wraps up our conversation. Something that I forgot to bring up with Erik in our conversation is his regular use of guest artists. Over the years Erik has brought some incredible big names to Cleveland including: Maynard Ferguson twice, Denis Di Blasio, Peter Erskine, Ed O'Shaunessy, The Horn Heads, Kirk Garrison, Tom Garling, Steve Wright, Frank Mantooth, Dick Oats, Doug Snapp, Adrian Barnett, Eric Zimerman, Evan Bierer, Michael Thursby, and more. Erik has told me that those experiences always help to motivate and inspire the kids so much. If you like what you heard today consider heading over to TheBandDirectorsLounge.com and use our  affiliate links to purchase some of the books mentioned in the show, or pick up a set of Eargasm Earplugs ( http://bit.ly/2HBge0T). Your purchases through these links help offset some of the costs of recording, producing, and hosting this show. Thanks again for tuning in, I will see you back here next time in The Band Director’s Lounge.   Other Resources  Erik Hermanson (Guest) Logan Burnside (Show Host) http://thebanddirectorslounge.com (Podcast Website) https://www.facebook.com/TheBandDirectorsLounge/ (FB Website)   Support The Band Director’s Lounge    Eargasam Earplugs (http://bit.ly/2HBge0T)   Audible - 30 days free + 2 free books (https://amzn.to/2UQqgCb)   Donate to support the podcast (paypal.me/pools/c/8dpQAkgwuQ)     Books mentioned in this episode   Knight: My Story, Bobby Knight      Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life, Mike Krzyzewski  Wins, Losses, and Lessons: An Autobiography, Lou Holtz 

Today’s guest is Erik Hermanson who teaches 6-12 band in Cleveland, MN. Erik has built a program over 25 years that has an incredible amount of administrative, community, parent, and student support. He has approximately 90% of the student population in the band program and also serves as his school’s co-head football coach. Erik is a world class community builder, band director, and leader and I think that you will find SO many take-aways in today’s episode. This one was a real treat for me and I am excited to finally share it. You are not going to want to miss this interview! Minnesota directors likely know of Erik as his band program has received positive press over the last couple of years. You can read all about it in this Startribune Article: <a href="http://www.startribune.com/in-cleveland-minn-pop-715-a-dynamic-band-conductor-has-built-a-powerhouse/414828834/#19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.startribune.com/in-cleveland-minn-pop-715-a-dynamic-band-conductor-has-built-a-powerhouse/414828834/#19</a> Before we get started with the interview, a quick mention that this episode is brought to you by audible. <ul> <li>If you are like me, you love reading books. However after a long day of teaching combined with family life, when your head hits the pillow at night you find yourself waking up in the morning with the book that you intended to read on your face, and being unsure of if you actually read anything.</li> <li>Enter audiobooks from Audible. Audio books aren’t new, but you maybe haven’t explored their full use. Like podcasts, they are great for listening to on your commute to and from work or playing in the background during work time in your classroom. I find myself over the course of a week or two completing an audiobook during all of my workouts and drive time to and from school.</li> <li>If you are interested in upping your “reading” game, check out this offer from The Band Director’s Lounge. You can get a free month of Audible and 2 free books when you use our <a href="https://amzn.to/2UQqgCb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">referral link</a>. Books that you acquire through audible are yours to keep even if you stop your subscription, so it is totally worth checking out!</li> <li>Audible - 30 days free + 2 free books (<a href="https://amzn.to/2UQqgCb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2UQqgCb</a> </li> </ul> Now onto my conversation with Erik! Background (02:28) Cleveland, MN (09:15) Turning the ship around &amp; building a program (11:35) Co-Head Football Coach (46:10) Family Life (52:47) Community &amp; Band (55:02) Books (63:35) <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S0JUPK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thebanddirect-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B008S0JUPK&amp;linkId=88926c808b6417ddd99afa280c8a78a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Knight: My Story</a>, Bobby Knight</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446676780/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thebanddirect-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0446676780&amp;linkId=1e80f8de93b57251575091518766e471" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life</a>, Mike Krzyzewski</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060840811/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thebanddirect-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0060840811&amp;linkId=5552d2f6c08e3a2c6ed578d4eee20151" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wins, Losses, and Lessons: An Autobiography</a>, Lou Holtz</li> </ul> Advice for band directors (65:35) What makes a great band program? (66:51) ****** And that wraps up our conversation. Something that I forgot to bring up with Erik in our conversation is his regular use of guest artists. Over the years Erik has brought some incredible big names to Cleveland including: Maynard Ferguson twice, Denis Di Blasio, Peter Erskine, Ed O'Shaunessy, The Horn Heads, Kirk Garrison, Tom Garling, Steve Wright, Frank Mantooth, Dick Oats, Doug Snapp, Adrian Barnett, Eric Zimerman, Evan Bierer, Michael Thursby, and more. Erik has told me that those experiences always help to motivate and inspire the kids so much. If you like what you heard today consider heading over to <a href="http://www.thebanddirectorslounge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheBandDirectorsLounge.com</a> and use our <a href="https://thebanddirectorslounge.com/books-from-episodes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> affiliate links</a> to purchase some of the books mentioned in the show, or pick up a set of Eargasm Earplugs ( <a href="http://bit.ly/2HBge0T" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2HBge0T</a>). Your purchases through these links help offset some of the costs of recording, producing, and hosting this show. Thanks again for tuning in, I will see you back here next time in The Band Director’s Lounge. Other Resources <ul> <li><a href="mailto:hermanson.erik@cleveland.k12.mn.us">Erik Hermanson</a> (Guest)</li> <li><a href="https://thebanddirectorslounge.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Logan Burnside</a> (Show Host)</li> <li><a href="http://thebanddirectorslounge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thebanddirectorslounge.com</a> (Podcast Website)</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBandDirectorsLounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheBandDirectorsLounge/</a> (FB Website)</li> </ul>  Support The Band Director’s Lounge <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/2HBge0T" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eargasam Earplugs</a> (<a href="http://bit.ly/2HBge0T" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2HBge0T</a>)</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2UQqgCb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a> - 30 days free + 2 free books (<a href="https://amzn.to/2UQqgCb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2UQqgCb</a>)</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://paypal.me/pools/c/8dpQAkgwuQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a> to support the podcast (<a href="https://paypal.me/pools/c/8dpQAkgwuQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">paypal.me/pools/c/8dpQAkgwuQ</a>)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Books mentioned in this episode <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S0JUPK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thebanddirect-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B008S0JUPK&amp;linkId=88926c808b6417ddd99afa280c8a78a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Knight: My Story</a>, Bobby Knight</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446676780/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thebanddirect-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0446676780&amp;linkId=1e80f8de93b57251575091518766e471" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life</a>, Mike Krzyzewski</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060840811/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thebanddirect-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0060840811&amp;linkId=5552d2f6c08e3a2c6ed578d4eee20151" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wins, Losses, and Lessons: An Autobiography</a>, Lou Holtz</li> </ul>

#23: Erik Hermanson - Cleveland, MN