beyond ArtLess
“Beyond ArtLess" with Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman & Phil Ostrander is a podcast that explores the friendships and the community that exists in and outside of the arts and arts education. In each episode of Beyond ArtLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What comes next is a fun-filled conversation revealing the joy of friendship and the artlessness of the hosts. Unlike most successful classrooms, this show is not well planned and probably not worth your time.
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Tony Baker
Once again, this podcast manages to leave our guest feeling both uncomfortable and slightly disoriented. Today’s show features the incredible trombonist, educator, and all-around human gem Tony Baker, Professor of Trombone at the University of North Texas. Tony came prepared to talk about his education, experiences, and mentors—what he didn’t expect was a surprise visit from the 1996 Valleyfair Beach Band (of which he was a proud member). Add in a Band Buzzler, a Band Boozler, and the Coach, and you’ve got one unforgettable episode guaranteed to leave you just as uncomfortable and slightly disoriented.
Learn More About Tony:
https://music.unt.edu/people/tony-baker.html
Credits:
The Planets by Trouvère: The Earth
Conductor: Larry H. Lang
Orchestra: United States Air Force Band
Composer: Jun Nagao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEwLM6P7wIA
FREE MUSIC:
Wisconsin Arts Celebration Project (Marie Douglas “Yellow Birds”)
https://dpi.wi.gov/fine-arts/wisconsin-arts-celebration-project-0
Beyond The Notes Music Festival (Erika Svanoe “Fanfare on Joy To The World”)
https://www.btnmusicfestival.com/
Midwest Step Up Contest
Big thanks to our sponsor, Silent Stage Podiums! If you're heading to the Midwest Clinic, swing by Booth #748 before Friday at noon and snap a creative pic on the Silent Stage podium. Follow + tag Beyond The Notes (FB) and Silent Stage Podiums (IG) to enter. Winners announced on these platforms at NOON on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
Prizes:
• Best “Style” Photo: $20 Starbucks gift card + ArtLess shirt
• Random Winner: 30 seconds of airtime on the Beyond Artless Podcast (PSA, story, advice, joke… or roast Peter)
See you at Midwest!
Beach Band
Many Thanks to the 1996 Valleyfair Beach Band for making an appearance on the show! To book us for gigs, just reach out to Chris!
Want to watch the show? Here you go: https://youtu.be/uXKxpVZbzNs
Want to see the hole we dug? Here you go: Beach Band Photos
1996 Beach Band Members
Kelley Lima
Gus Lindquist
Lee Peterson
Eric Songer
Gavin Wigg
Todd Schendel
Tony Baker
Chris Gleason
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