Epic Stages and Rockstar Dreams: The Road to the Utah PTA Battle of the Bands 🎸🤘
Utah PTA Pulse Podcast · Utah PTA
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Show Notes
Get ready to rock! 🎙️ In this episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast, host Corey Fairholm and Director of Communications Mike Williams are diving deep into one of the most exciting events of the school year: the Utah PTA Battle of the Bands. 🏆 We are joined by Ashley Rayback, the state chair for the program, and Wes Brehm, a local film and sound professional who helps capture the magic of these student performances. 🎥🎧
From local school gymnasiums to multi-region contests, bands and soloists from across the state have been working tirelessly for their chance to play on a professional stage. 🌟 This year, the stakes are higher than ever as the competition moves to an iconic Utah venue!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The Road to the State Battle: How the competition narrows down hundreds of acts into the final 18—featuring nine bands and nine solo/duet performers from the North, Central, and South regions. 🗺️🎶
A Professional Debut: The exciting announcement that this year’s state battle will be hosted at The Depot, giving student musicians the chance to perform with professional sound engineers on a world-class concert stage. 🏟️✨
Fast-Paced Talent: What to expect on the big day, from the two-song sets by full bands to the intimate original performances of soloists and duets. 🎤⚡
Behind the Lens: Wes Brehm shares his perspective on filming these rising stars and the energy that comes with capturing live student music. 📹🔥
Superhero Inspiration: A fun look into the hosts' and guests' "superhero" personas and how "graphic designer powers" might be the most needed skill in the PTA world. 🦸♀️💻