In this special Thanksgiving episode, Brian and Chris open up about their personal holiday traditions before dedicating the show to gratitude for the music community. The episode is divided into three powerful segments: First, Chris surprises his former high school band director, Mike Sopko, to thank him for changing his life's trajectory. Second, Brian shares the profound story of Melody Jackson (Reeltown High School, AL), a student whose selfless wish for her band's new uniforms galvanized the music community and inspired his new piece, The Gift of Giving. The show culminates with a surprise guest appearance by their producer, Marianne White, highlighting the often-unseen creative people who support music education.