Last night I watched the webcast of Bands of America Grand Nationals. As someone who has been nurtured and raised in the competitive marching band world, both personally and professionally, it was great to enjoy the excitement of the activity again. Two teachers that I know personally and have been huge influences on me won national titles last night.  Chris Foster with the Bellbrook high school band (class a) and Joni Perez at The Woodlands high school in Texas (overall).  I am including an interview with Joni about her program.  I have young female students who want to be band directors and I like to tell them about Joni as a example that girl power is a good think in the mostly male dominated band director world.http://youtu.be/UL6KiUuLNF0