In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and the people who shaped the legacy of Music for All and Bands of America. Hosted by the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, this audio-only series premieres July 10 and continues weekly through the end of 2025. Listen as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future—one story at a time.

Share your Bands of America/Music for All memories with us! Send us a recording here, and your stories may be featured on an upcoming episode of Joining Us as we celebrate 50 years!

Chuck Henson is recognized by hundreds of thousands of band members and fans as the “Voice” of Bands of America Championships, for which he was the primary public address announcer for 35 years. His introduction to Bands of America began in 1984 as a color guard clinician at Music for All’s Summer Symposium (now the BOA Summer Camp). Chuck has also served on Music for All’s communications and sponsorship staff. Chuck’s love for music and music education is prevalent in everything he does.