Exposition: A Conversation with the Director and Members of the Fredericktown High School Band

By Dr. Robert Gifford

Published December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST

(L to R): Adrienne Cox, Sophie Haferkamp, Director Shelby Leo, Carter Hale and Dr. Robert Gifford — (L to R): Adrienne Cox, Sophie Haferkamp, Director Shelby Leo,

On this episode, host Dr. Robert Gifford talks with members of the Fredericktown High School Band — Adrienne Cox, Sophie Haferkamp, Carter Hale and Director Shelby Leo.

They discuss how they became involved in band and how each of them chose their instrument. Director Leo also shares some highlights from the band program so far and her plans for the future.

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Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast Fredericktown

Dr. Robert Gifford

Dr. Robert Gifford holds degrees from the Universities of Kansas, Michigan and Iowa, and has completed post-graduate studies at Oberlin Conservatory and Loma Linda University. He spent four years as a member of the USAF Strategic Air Command Band and has been a teacher/conductor for more than 50 years, which included 25 years as Director of Bands at Southeast.

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