The Washington Tattoo Podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #43 Douglas HowardOne of the leading orchestral percussionists of his generation, Douglas Howard served the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for forty-three years as both Principal Percussionist and Associate Principal Timpanist, retiring in 2018. He also served as Interim Principal Timpanist for the orchestra’s 2009-10 season. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1970, Mr. Howard joined the United States Air Force Concert Band in Washington, DC, first as a percussionist, and later as timpanist. Upon completion of his military service, he was awarded a fellowship to study with Charles Owen at the Aspen Music Festival, and was also appointed Principal Percussionist of The Louisville Orchestra (KY) in 1974. He began his work with the Dallas Symphony in 1975, and has also performed as a guest percussionist with numerous other major American orchestras. As a founding member of the Dallas based world-music ensemble, D’Drum, Mr. Howard has performed as a soloist in Stewart Copeland’s Gamelan D’Drum with the Dallas Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the San Antonio Symphony. He also has performed with D’Drum at PASIC on three different occasions. In 2006, Mr. Howard received the Sabian Lifetime Achievement Award during the Percussive Arts Society International Convention.Mr. Howard headed the percussion program in the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University in Dallas for 41 years, and he has been a member of the Artist Faculty at the Aspen Festival for 42 years. A 2023 recipient of the PAS Lifetime Achievement in Education Award, he has taught at the Oberlin Percussion Institute, the Ludwig International Percussion Symposium, and has given orchestral masterclasses at institutions such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, Curtis Institute, New England Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, Oberlin College Conservatory, Ithaca College, Temple University, Peabody Conservatory, University of North Texas, and Baylor University. Mr. Howard has toured Europe and Asia with the Dallas Symphony and has often appeared with that orchestra in New York’s Carnegie Hall. His work can be heard on Dallas Symphony recordings spanning four decades with Music Directors Eduardo Mata, Andrew Litton, and Jaap van Zweden, and for record labels including RCA, Angel-EMI, Telarc, Dorian, Delos, and Pro Arte. Mr. Howard now makes his home in Chapel Hill, NC. For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #42 Dr. Niyati DhokaiDr. Niyati Dhokai is a Research Associate Professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University, and she serves as Program Director for the Veterans and the Arts Initiative at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. In addition, Dr. Dhokai serves as a Faculty Fellow for Curricular Innovation in the Office of the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. In recognition of her work, Dr. Dhokai is the 2018 recipient of the Change Maker of the Year award from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services and the 2018 recipient of George Mason University’s Jack Wood Award for Town Gown Relations in the faculty/staff category; she was also named a 2022 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Prior to joining the faculty at GMU, she worked with veterans and service members recovering from injuries in post-acute neurorehabilitation in the Washington D.C. metro area by designing and facilitating music activities to support community integration. She has a B.A. in Music from George Mason University, and she completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in Music (Ethnomusicology) from the University of Alberta (Canada), where her doctoral dissertation research was supported by a Fulbright grant to study in India.For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #41 Erik AnderssonErik Andersson is on his seventh year as the East Coast Ambassador to Hendrick’s Gin.Prior to his move across the big pond, Erik began his journey in 2012 as the Hendrick’s Gin Ambassador to Asia looking after markets including China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong.His love affair with spirits began when he was a young bartender in his hometown Uppsala in 1998. Erik holds 25 years of experience in the industry, and has a deep and passionate love for travel, which led him to bar programs and ownership roles in London, China and Stockholm.In addition to his wealth of knowledge in mixology, service, and spirits, Erik plays the bass clarinet and is fluent in Mandarin, both of which he brings with him on his travels to exotic locales.Most recent Erik passed the International Brewers and Distillers Certificate in distillation, Bar5Day, inducted in the UK Gin Guild and nominated for ambassador of the year at GinMagazine awards in 2021.Erik spends his days exploring the most eccentric bars and speakeasies across the region, finding new ways to celebrate the unique rose and cucumber-infused gin in subtle and complex concoctions. Outside of mixology, Erik can be found enjoying the great outdoors hunting and fishing as well as playing classical music.Erik’s Instagram handle is @youngmrflanaganFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #40 Chris ThomsonFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #39 Tyler FryHometown start with a global visionThe TyFry company is renowned as the industry leader in innovation, design and manufacturing of all variations of tenor drum mallets used today, and holds all of the global patents.Pioneered by Tyler Fry at the age of 13 in Kincardine, Ontario, TyFry’s revolutionary product range has grown from the first handmade prototype to include the international best-selling TyFry Classic, Platinum, Ultimate, Ultimate Practice and the groundbreaking myTyFry Ultimate Custom tenor drum mallets.Tyler is internationally recognized as the leading percussionist of a generation in the art of pipe band tenor drumming. By the age of 15, he had won every major professional solo tenor drumming event in North America; including the Canadian, United States and North American Championships. His band honours include three-time winner of the Grade One World Bass Drum Section Championship with the 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band of Toronto, as well as countless Scottish, British, European and World band and drum corps titles with Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band and the Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band under the leadership of the legendary Drum Major Jim Kilpatrick MBE.Nowadays Tyler travels extensively throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australasia conducting masterclasses and seminars, presenting and commentating at major events, and performing regularly on international tours with the infamous bagrock group, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #38 Anna WhiteMeet Anna White, tartan aficionado, a dairy farmer’s daughter, lover of all things outdoors and founder of ScotlandShop, a multi-million pound retail business operating internationally. Winner of the Women’s Enterprise Scotland International Business award and the DIT Made in the UK, Sold Worldwide Awards, Anna has 20 years of experience in the retail world of Scottish textiles. Initially inspired to support the rural economy and incredible textiles industry in the Scottish Borders, Anna’s ecomm operation has expanded to shops in Scotland and the US, with a long list of events around the world to make sure everyone has a chance to unearth their heritage and join the tartan clan.For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #37 - Powerful PartnershipsThe Washington Tattoo is proud to work with incredible partners across the globe. One of which, honors service members over the Holiday Season is Wreaths Across America. The Washington tattoo is distributed proudly across the world through Wreaths Across America Radio and during the 2023 Association of United States Army annual meeting in Exposition in Washington DC, CEO Mark Reilly was able to sit down with Jeff Pierce and Cliff Bauman for this engaging interview. For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #36 Jesse SieffIn 2016, Jesse enlisted in the Marine Corps as an active duty musician stationed at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., with the “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. During his four years as a percussionist with "The Commandant's Own", Jesse’s aptitude for creating media content was heavily utilized in the unit’s Public Affairs Office. Jesse’s videography work was recognized beyond the company level and led to collaborations with the Marine Barracks Washington Battalion COMMSTRAT, The USMC Color Guard, The USMC Silent Drill Platoon, and beyond. Jesse holds a B.A. from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Department of Music, and an A.S. in Computer Aided Drafting & Design from the CCAC Department of Civil Engineering. A veteran percussionist in Drum Corps International and Winter Guard International, Jesse has an extensive background in the marching arts activity and over a decade of experience as an educator with independent, scholastic, and collegiate  percussion ensembles. Jesse continues to share his passion for music through a variety of methods, and is a sought-after clinician, online percussion instructor, and published composer. Currently, Jesse is the proud owner of Sieff Studios, a media production company based in Annapolis, MD. His strong foundation in the musical and visual arts combined with his love for community and military service brought Jesse to the production team of The Washington Tattoo in 2019. He is passionate about creating and sharing media experiences that reflect his background and values, and is thrilled to promote musical, cultural, and educational experiences through this world class organization.Jesse in an endorsed artist with Gridbook Percussion Education, Dynasty Titan,  Innovative Percussion, Reflexx, and Grover Pro Percussion.For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #35 - A Performance Fit for a KingThe Mountbatten Festival of Music returns, features the Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines, performs at the Royal Albert Hall in the heart of London. This concert displays the outstanding versatility of some of the world’s finest military musicians while guests are given the “West End” treatment with spectacular lighting effects. The Festival sees the Royal Marines showcase their incredible musicianship and pageantry and features a wide range of musical styles, including music from the big screen and superb solo items, as well as the traditional marches and overtures that have proved such a hit with audiences over the years.For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #34 Joy DunlopGaelic Singer | TV & Radio Presenter | Scottish Stepdancer | EducatorJoy Dunlop’s singing career is the result of a life–long fascination withScotland’s traditional music and has led her all over the world; from majorCeltic festivals, to touring the UK, Europe, Canada, USA, Japan and NewZealand.Through her singing, she showcases Gaelic music and song in acontemporary way that always remains true to its roots. Nominated as GaelicSinger of the Year 2020, 2016, 2011 & 2010, she has also won both thecoveted Royal National Mòd Gold Medal and the Oban Times Gold Medaland is the only person to be crowned both Traditional Singer of the Year &Traditional Dance Champion at the Pan Celtic Festival. She’s released threehighly acclaimed solo albums, Caoir, Dùsgadh and Faileasan and also, Dithis;a duo album with her brother Andrew. Joy is also the driving force between‘Gaelic/Gaeilge supergroup’, LAS and has featured on a range ofcollaborative albums.A popular television & radio broadcaster, Joy is involved with a wide range ofmusic, current affairs and light entertainment programmes. With hertrademark poise and depth of knowledge, Joy’s warmth and enthusiasm havemade her increasing in-demand in television and radio broadcasts alike;from presenting the weather on both BBC Scotland & BBC Alba, to frontingSpeakGaelic; a wide-ranging, multi-faceted learning brand, offering the mostcomprehensive approach to learning Scottish Gaelic in a generation. Shealso presents the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Yearcompetition and often hosts well known music programme TravellingFolk. Joy is also the creator and co-host of the popular Scottish Gaelic andirish podcast ‘A-nunn ’s Anall’.A fluent Gaelic speaker, with an honours degree in Gaelic Language andCulture, Joy has taught Gaelic language and song courses across the globeand in her spare time, she also conducts the Alba Choir; Scotland’s first andonly Eurovision entry, who participated in the 2019 Eurovision Choir of theYear finals in Gothenburg, Sweden.She is also the director of Seachdain na Gàidhlig / World Gaelic Week - thefirst official nationwide language and culture week to be held in Scotland.Seachdain na Gàidhlig aims to raise the profile of Gaelic through communityinitiatives, projects and events. It provides the opportunity for both Gaelicspeakers and those without the language to take part in a way that suitsthem; here in Scotland and further afield.See www.joydunlop.com for further details.For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #33 David Allfrey Experienced tourism, hospitality and major events Senior Executive, Brigadier David Allfrey MBE has built a successful military career and lasting name as the CEO/Producer of the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. David currently helps companies, local, regional and national authorities and Governments develop focussed, innovative, deliverable and sustainable strategies and plans.A personable, energetic, and innovative leader, Brigadier Allfrey’s inspirational leadership showcases his reputation for accurate analysis, vision casting, and building confident and dynamic teams. We are honored and humbled to call Brigadier David Allfrey MBE a friend and advisor to the Washington Tattoo.Full CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14maHolNCUsKaD0zp6bIdkIH0wSBjNnzQ/view?usp=sharingFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #32 David CokerDavid Coker has 43 years of experience in nonprofit management and the military health system. He was selected as the first employee of Fisher House Foundation in 1994 when the program had 14 houses. He has the privilege of working with Ken Fisher, the Fisher family, and the Board of Trustees to expand the Foundation’s programs and the network of Fisher Houses. The program has flourished and is now recognized as one of the premiere nonprofits working to support the quality of life for our military and veteran families.David joined the Foundation in 1994 following his retirement from the U. S. Army. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and a Master of Health Administration from the U. S. Army - Baylor University Graduate Program in Health Care Administration. Coker has served on the Board of Directors for the Military, Veterans, and Patriotic Service Organizations of America and the Independent Charities of America.Coker first became involved with the Fisher House program as a volunteer at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. He helped prepare the house for its first guests. He also founded and served as the first elected president of the Friends of the Fisher House at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, a local nonprofit organization established to support the Fisher House.Coker comes from a military family with more than 100 years of service in the United States Army.For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #31 Sarah BumgardnerSarah Bumgardner is the Director of Partnerships and Member Engagement with AAFMAA. Sarah previously served AAFMAA as the Senior Veterans Affairs Coordinator in Reston, VA., as the SpouseLink Ambassador for the Camp Lejeune area, as a Relationship Manager for AAFMAA Wealth Management and Trust and as a member of the Member Benefits Team.Sarah was a military spouse for 11 years, is a mother of 2 boys, and enjoys spending her time outdoors. Graduating from Auburn University with a Health and Hospital Administration degree and minor in business, she loves first and foremost helping others. For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #30 Paula BradenPaula Monahan, nee Braiden, is currently an RSPBA Drum Major Adjudicator and retired competitor. She has also been a Drum Major teacher for 23 years through her role as Director of PB Class of Drum Majors, and within this time, she has developed several accomplished champion Drum Majors, including 5x World Champions.As a previous competitor herself, she holds the following titles and honors: 6x times World Champion, 5x times consecutive World Champion runner-up, 15x British, 11x European, 13x Scottish, 3x UK, 7x Cowal, 12x Ulster, and 12x All Ireland Champion titles spanning over a 25-year career period. She also has RSPBA PDQB in musical theory for Grade 4 Piping and Grade 5 Drumming.On top of this, she has also been Senior Drum Major at several prestigious international musical Tattoo events. She served as the Senior Drum Major for 8x years at Avenches Festival Tattoo (Switzerland), 2x years at St. Gallen Tattoo (Switzerland), 1x year at Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival (Moscow), and various other international musical tattoos and events across the globe.She has also had the pleasure and experience of co-producing the massed pipes and drums at the Avenches Festival Tattoo, St. Gallen Tattoo, Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival, and the Walled City Tattoo (Derry/Londonderry), including several indoor mini tattoos based within Northern Ireland.For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the Wold's Musical Traditions Come to Life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #29 Florian HedigerFlorian Hediger was born and raised in Basel, Switzerland, also known as „the capital of rudimental drumming“. The city has a rich culture of rudimental drumming with over 5000 drummers in the traditional „Fasnacht“. Florian started drumming at 7 years old in a group for Fasnacht called „Spale-Clique“. At 16 years old, he joined the drum school of the world famous show drumming group Top Secret Drum Corps. After 3 years he made the cut and became member of the snare line of TSDC. From 2012 to 2018 (with a brief absence in 2017) he travelled with the corps to China, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, all over Europe and many more.  During his career in TSDC, he performed twice in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and twice in his hometown at the Basel Tattoo. One of the highlights was definitely the 90. birthday celebrations for H.M. The Queen at Windsor Castle in 2016. Today Florian is teaching children and adults in the traditional „Basel-Style“ and still drumming himself in Spale-Clique. He is also an active serving member of the Swiss Army as a rudimental drummer.For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcastFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome to The Washington Tattoo Podcast"Where the wold's musical traditions come to life."🔔 Subscribe for exclusive updates and offers!Tag @thewashingtontattoo on social media and use hashtag #sharethetraditionThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.___________________________________________________________EPISODE #28 Sergeant First Class (SFC)  Retired Donald Paul Francisco Don Francisco is a New Orleans, LA native.  He graduated from St. Augustine High School in May of 1983 and enlisted in the US Army that Summer.  He graduated from the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, VA.  He served with The 5th Infantry Division (Mech) Band in Fort Polk, LA, The 8th U S Army Band In Seoul, South Korea and retired from active duty with The US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (formerly known as Fort Myer), Virginia, which was his last duty assignment. He also traveled extensively performing nationally and internationally.  Total length of service 30 years. While on active duty he attended Northern Virginia Community College, Washington Bible College, University of Maryland, NSU of Louisiana and George Mason University pursuing studies in Music, Education, Public Relations and American History.  He performs Gospel, Classical, Colonial, Jazz, Folk and a few standards on various flutes, fifes, penny whistles and panpipes. Currently he is a History Interpreter & Resident Fifer at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, where he talks about the importance of music in the American Revolution, from critical communication to enjoyable entertainment.  He also performs  at schools, various local venues, assisted living & nursing homes.  He actively ministers in music at his home church, International Calvary Church in Springfield, VA.  He has been married for the past 33 years to Grace Kang Francisco of Seoul, South Korea.  They have two adult sons; Samuel & Jonathan.  He welcomes you to contact him at flute4JESUS@gmail.com  For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome the The Washington Tattoo Podcast!"Where the world's musical traditions come to life"Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing and helping us #sharethetradition!For more information about us, the podcast, and our upcoming events, please visit us at https://www.thewashingtontattoo.com/_________________________________LINKS:Enjoy Episode #27!Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIQKs8GB16c9lo24U6UzAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-washington-tattoo-podcast/id1526474988Direct mp3 Download:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1234208/11006891-inside-national-tartan-day-with-ny-committee-president-kyle-dawson.mp3?download=true________________________________ABOUT OUR GUEST:We are thrilled to welcome our guest: Kyle DawsonKyle is the President of the National Tartan Day New York committee. On this episode, we dive into Kyle's insight behind the New York Tartan Day Parade and expand on that experience and history.______________________________________THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Podcast producer: https://www.sieffstudios.com/Education Partner: https://prologixpercussion.com/Episode Sponsor: https://www.maclellanbagpipes.com_____________________________________For more information and donations, visit us at https://www.thewashingtontattoo.com/For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Welcome the The Washington Tattoo Podcast!"Where the world's musical traditions some to life"Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing and helping us #sharethetradition!For more information about us, the podcast, and our upcoming events, please visit us at https://www.thewashingtontattoo.com/Enjoy episode #26!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5oQ9NYB4JDQ________________________________We are thrilled to welcome our guest: Alasdair HuttonAlasdair Hutton has managed to cram so much into his life, firstly starting off as a journalist before moving on as a  Broadcaster for the BBC, He then joined the Parachute Regiment as a paratrooper where he served from 1964-1986 Alasdair also served as a Member of the European Parliament between 1979-1989, However is most famous role came in 1992 when he was asked to be the official storyteller of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo an appointment he held for 29 years. During his time with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo  he also penned a couple of Tattoo themed children’s books aptly named ‘The Tattoo Fox, The Tattoo Fox makes new Friends and The Castle Cat’ he also wrote his autobiography “The Greatest Show on earth”.Alasdair was awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1986 for his military service._____________________________________THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Podcast producer: https://www.sieffstudios.com/Education Partner: https://prologixpercussion.com/Episode Sponsor: https://www.maclellanbagpipes.com_____________________________________For more information and donations, visit us atwww.thewashingtontattoo.comFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, U.S. Army retired is a native of Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dailey enlisted in the Army in 1989 and attended basic training and advanced individual training as an 11B (infantryman) at Fort Benning, Georgia. During his career, Dailey held every enlisted leadership position in the mechanized infantry, ranging from Bradley Fighting Vehicle commander to command sergeant major. Dailey has served with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions stateside and overseas. In March 2009, he was selected as the 4th Infantry Division command sergeant major, where he served as both the command sergeant major of Fort Carson, Colorado, and U.S. Division‐North, Iraq. In 2011, Dailey was selected to serve as the command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Dailey was sworn in as the 15th sergeant major of the Army on Jan. 30, 2015, and relinquished the position on Aug. 9, 2019.In addition to four tours in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, Dailey deployed in support of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He earned the Bronze Star with Valor for his leadership during the 4th Infantry Division’s two‐month Battle for Sadr City in 2008.  Dailey is a graduate of class 54 of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and the Command Sergeants Major Course. Dailey holds a Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude) from Excelsior College.In January of 2020, Dailey joined the executive team at the Association of the U.S. Army, where he serves as vice president of Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Programs.Dailey has been married to his wife, Holly, for 28 years. They have one son, Dakota._______________________________________________________________________The Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.For more information and donations, find us at https://www.thewashingtontattoo.com#sharethetraditionFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast

Joe Brady was a Police Officer for 18 years. He initially served in the Chicago area before heading to Clayton, North Carolina to spend his remaining 5 years working in the Clayton Police Department.  More recently, he moved across to Motorola Solutions where his time in the Police Department actually came in handy as you’ll learn in this episode.A keen bagpiper for over 30 years, Joe can be found playing in the Wake & District Pipe Band in Raleigh. His connections in the area have helped put the pipe band on the map and you’ll also hear about his relationship with Maclellan Bagpipes and realise that Joe isn’t happy unless he’s busy!You can find more about Wake & District here: https://www.raleighpipeband.comThe Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.For more information and donations, find us at https://www.thewashingtontattoo.com#sharethetraditionFor more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com#washingtondc #dc #military #DMV #nonprofit #drumline #drumcorps #marchingarts #percussion #PASIC #percussivearts #education #tradition #culture #podcast