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Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

Lisa Tatum


    • Sep 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    An update with Girls Who Conduct

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 38:53


    Today we catch up with two of the founding members of Girls Who Conduct, Tanatchaya Chanphanitpornkit and Chaowen Ting. Girl Who Conduct has an incredible mentorship program, and enrollment opens October 1, 2021! Find out more about them at www.girlswhoconduct.org Find Ic2us online at www.ic2uspodcast.com Ic2us is a proud member of the Music teacher Development Podcast Network! Find more information at www.mutedpodcasts.com. Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you're a musician, teacher, or conductor: you've found your people.

    Gabriel Crouch on listening, balance, and blend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 48:28


    Today's episode features Gabriel Crouch, who is the director of choral activities at Princeton University. After completing a choral scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge he spent 8 years with the renowned a cappella group, The King's Singers. Check out his own show at WWFM called Sounds Choral.  In this episode we talk about finding your own voice as a conductor and the magic of listening when it comes to balance and blend. Find Ic2us online at www.ic2uspodcast.com Ic2us is a proud member of the Music teacher Development Podcast Network! Find more information at www.mutedpodcasts.com. Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you're a musician, teacher, or conductor: you've found your people.

    Ic2us with Norman Huynh, Music Director of the Bozeman Symphony

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 37:34


    Today's episode features Norman Huynh, Music Director at the Bozeman Symphony, and Associate Conductor of the Oregon Symphony. In this episode we discuss Norman's journey in music, which started as a 12-year old “band geek” trombonist in Alabama that lead him to study with Demondrae Thurman, John Ratledge, Adrian Gnam, Gustav Meier, Markand Thakar, and Marin Alsop. We also discuss his participation in the Malko Competition and what it was like to return to the stage earlier this year. Find Ic2us online at www.ic2uspodcast.com Ic2us is a proud member of the Music teacher Development Podcast Network! Find more information at www.mutedpodcasts.com.

    Ic2us with author and Grammy-nominated conductor James Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 47:13


    Welcome to Season 2 of Ic2us! You're not going to want to miss this! Today's episode features Grammy-nominated conductor James Jordan. Dr. Jordan is recognized and praised throughout the musical world as one of America's pre-eminent conductors, recording artists, writers, music psychologists and innovators in choral music. He was described as a “visionary” by Choral Journal, which cited his book Evoking Sound as a “must read.” His more than 40 books explore both the philosophical and spiritual basis of musicianship, as well as aspects of choral rehearsal teaching and learning, and they are considered to be essential references in the conducting profession. He is professor and senior conductor at Westminster Choir College where he conducts Westminster Schola Cantorum and the critically acclaimed Westminster Williamson Voices. He is also director of the Westminster Conducting Institute and co-director of the Choral Institute at Oxford. (rider.edu/Oxford) He is artistic director and conductor of the professional choral ensemble, The Same Stream (thesamestreamchoir.com) Find Ic2us online at www.ic2uspodcast.com Ic2us is a proud member of the Music teacher Development Podcast Network! Find more information at www.mutedpodcasts.com. Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you're a musician, teacher, or conductor: you've found your people.

    Professor Steven Davis on life, learning, and the daily walk of being a musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 42:35


    The season one finale of Ic2us features Professor Steven Davis who serves as the Rose Ann Carr Millsap Missouri Distinguished Professor of Music and Director of Bands and Wind Ensembles at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory. Professor Davis is a lauded, versatile, and cosmopolitan conductor who has inspired ensembles around the world. In this episode we discuss life, learning, and the daily walk of being a musician. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Mr. Frank Battisti on leadership and imagination

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 47:54


    This episode features Mr. Frank Battisti. Mr. Battisti is past president of the College Band Directors National Association, and his articles on the wind ensemble, music education, and wind band literature have been published by many national and international journals. He is author of “The New Winds of Change” and coauthor of the book “Guide to Score Study.” Faculty Emeritus, he first began his tenure at the New England Conservatory in 1969. In this episode we discuss leadership, imagination, and the need to express. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin on the importance of communication and inclusivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 35:38


    This episode features Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin, DMA. Dr. Mitchell-Spradlin serves as the Director of Wind Band Studies and Assistant Professor of Music at Penn State University. Prior to her time at PSU she served as Assistant Director of Bands at the University of South Carolina. In this episode we discuss the importance of communication with your ensemble, inclusivity, and consortiums. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Professor H. Robert Reynolds on depth of music making & great advice for any conductor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 74:33


    This very special episode features Professor H. Robert Reynolds. His tremendous career includes service at the University of Southern California, the University of Michigan, Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, the University of Wisconsin, and California State University at Long Beach. In this episode, Professor Reynolds discusses some of the great works for winds, depth of music making, and many great stories including a visit with Aaron Copland. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Dr. Andrea Brown on ways to grow your conducting and powerful music

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 38:34


    Episode 13 features Andrea Brown, DMA. Dr. Brown currently serves a the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Maryland where she conducts the wind ensemble and leads the “Mighty Sound of Maryland.” Prior to her appointment at Maryland, she was a member of the conducting faculty at the University of Michigan where she served as the assistant director of bands. In this episode we discuss Women Rising to the Podium, great music with powerful meaning, and a fantastic way to work on your personal conducting, Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Professor Jerry Junkin on the future of music and the concept of balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 44:27


    Episode 12 features Jerry Junkin, Director of Bands at The University of Texas at Austin. Professor Junkin also serves as the Music Director and Conductor of the Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia, and Artistic Director and Conductor of the Dallas Winds. In this episode we discuss the future of music, the concept of balance, and workshopping new music with composers. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Professor Glen Adsit shares his experiences with David Masklanka & Michael Colgrass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 45:06


    This episode of Ic2us brings some truly powerful stories. Episode 11 features Professor Glen Adsit, who serves as the Director of Bands at The Hartt School.  Prior to his appointment at The Hartt School he served as the Associate Director of Bands at the University of New Mexico. In this episode we discuss Professor Adsit’s experiences with composers David Masklanka and Michael Colgrass. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Bonus episode with Girls Who Conduct

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 33:26


    BONUS EPISODE ALERT! Take 30 minutes out out of your day to learn more about this incredible new organization: Girls Who Conduct. GWC strives to provide mentorship, camaraderie, and training for upcoming generations of women, women-identifying, and non-binary conductors. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner on sharing music in new and exciting ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 41:02


    Episode 10 features Cynthia Johnston Turner, DMA. Dr. Turner serves as Director of Bands, Professor of Music, and co-Artistic Director of Rote Hund Muzik at the Hodgson School of Music, University of Georgia. Prior to her time at UGA she served as Director of Wind Ensembles at Cornell University. In this episode we discuss sharing wind music in new and exciting ways, as well as some great musicians that you need to know! Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Dr. Sarah McKoin on staying open to learning and authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 40:14


    This episode features Sarah McKoin, DMA. Dr. McKoin is the Director of Bands and Professor of Conducting at Texas Tech University. Prior to her appointment at TTU, she was the Director of Bands at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and held appointments at the State University of New York at Buffalo and SUNY Fredonia. In this episode we discuss the importance of staying open, how travel changes you, and authenticity. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Dr. Rodney Dorsey on being an imaginative musician and the importance of failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 38:07


    Happy New Year everyone! This episode features Rodney Dorsey, DMA. Dr. Dorsey serves as professor of music in bands and chair of the Department of Bands at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Prior to his time at IU he served at the University of Oregon, University of Michigan, DePaul University, and Northwestern University. In this episode we discuss the importance of failure, imagination, and the music of Anthony Barfield. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Dr. Travis Cross on the importance of authenticity & the joy & wonder of musical experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 36:45


    This episode features Travis Cross, DMA. Dr. Cross serves as professor of music at UCLA, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, directs the graduate wind conducting program, and chairs the music department. Prior to his time at UCLA he served as the wind ensemble conductor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. In this episode we discuss the importance of authentic performance, why personal practice matters, and the joy found in music, especially in musical theater! Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Bonus episode with Dr. Amy J. Bovin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 42:00


    Bonus episode alert! Happy Holidays to all, and a special Happy Hanukkah this week! Today’s bonus episode features Amy J. Bovin, PhD. Dr. Bovin has been a prominent music educator for over a decade, teaching bands at the secondary and collegiate levels, presenting at conferences and workshops across the country, conducting ensembles around the globe, and completing research on the topics of music literacy using technology and gendered experiences in music education. She also serves as the President of Connecticut Music Educators Association and the Connecticut Representative for Women Band Directors International. In this episode we discuss Hanukkah music and Dr. Bovin shares information she has found throughout her research! Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Dr. Damon Talley on the beauty of exploring different repertoire and the art of letting go.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 40:53


    Episode 5 features Damon Talley, DMA. Dr. Talley serves as the Director of Bands at Louisiana State University, and is a strong supporter and advocate of music in the public schools. He regularly serves as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the United States and abroad, including engagements in Germany, Switzerland, England, and Spain, among others. In this episode we discuss the beauty of opera, the art of letting go, and the depth of music making we learn through exploring other repertoire. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Dr. Robert Ambrose on technique, musicianship, and the pursuit of creativity and growth.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 40:10


    Every musician has their own path, and this episode highlights what you might consider a “non-traditional” route to the podium. Episode 4 features Robert Ambrose, DMA. Dr. Ambrose has served as the Director of Bands at Georgia State University for twenty years. He has conducted professionally across the United States as well as in Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. In this episode we talk about the relationship between technique and musicianship, how to continue to grow your own musicianship, and a list of books that could be a source of inspiration for any music teacher in the upcoming winter break. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

    Dr. Amy Knopps on revisiting repertoire and ways to champion diversity in our music programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 37:08


    This episode features Amy Knopps, DMA. Dr. Knopps serves as Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Missouri. Prior to her time at Mizzou, she served as Associate Professor of Music, Associate Director of Bands, and Director of Athletic Bands at Eastern Michigan University. In this episode we talk about the importance of revisiting repertoire, how life experiences can shape our musical interpretation, and ways to champion diversity within our band programs. Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us

    Dr. Dennis Llinás on creativity and teaching your students to love music

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 41:27


    This episode features Dennis Llinás, DMA. Dr. Llinás serves as Director of Bands at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance. Prior to his time at Oregon, he served as an Associate Professor of Music and Associate Director of Bands at Louisiana State University. In this episode we talk about ways passion and energy can help teach your students to truly love music, and Dr. Llinás takes us through his creative process for concert programing. Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us

    Ic2us with Dr. Robert Carnochan from the Frost School of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 39:03


    Welcome to the first episode of Ic2us! This week, host Lisa Tatum sits down to chat with Robert M. Carnochan, DMA. Dr. Carnochan is Director of Wind Ensemble Activities, Music Director/Conductor of the Frost Wind Ensemble and Professor of Conducting at the Frost School of Music. Join us as we talk about great musicians, what it's like to find new music, and the importance of kindness. Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people. You can follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @Ic2us Follow our playlist on Spotify or YouTube! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pjM19eV4vCzfICgAKb8xo?si=9hhYDWxoSU6OfUnh8dWOwA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7bN0PypbpBuc2R6SFJ8Qy6kXYlifHQ2L

    Welcome to Ic2us: The Evolving Conductor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 2:50


    Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people. You can follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @Ic2us Follow our playlist on Spotify or YouTube! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pjM19eV4vCzfICgAKb8xo?si=9hhYDWxoSU6OfUnh8dWOwA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7bN0PypbpBuc2R6SFJ8Qy6kXYlifHQ2L

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