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Introducing, Set to Fire, a podcast created by Wildlight Publications to help music students all around learn more about the potentials of their careers. Throughout our first season, we dig into teaching music at the collegiate level, the high school leve

Set to Fire, Wildlight Publications LLC


    • Dec 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Ep. 14, Paul Millette

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 69:30


    Today we interview Paul Millette. You can find them on social media at @millettepercussion, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/paul-milletteSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 13, Grace Shepard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 64:54


    Today we interview Grace Shepard. You can find them on social media at @grace_shepard, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/grace-shepardSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 12, Jeffrey Elem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 49:56


    Today we interview Jeffrey Elem. You can find them on social media at @elemjeffrey, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/jeffrey-elemSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 11, Keaton Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 62:29


    Today we interview Keaton Jones. You can find them on social media at @kjones.percussion, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/keaton-jonesSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 10, Robert Clayson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 57:06


    Today we interview Robert Clayson. You can find them on social media at @robbieclayson, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/robert-claysonSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 9, McClane Bernshausen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 60:10


    Today we interview McClane Bernshausen. You can find them on social media at @mcclanepercussion, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/mcclane-bernshausenSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 8, Brant Blackard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 68:52


    Today we interview Brant Blackard. You can find them on social media at @brantblackard , be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/brant-blackardSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 7, Elijah Caligiuri

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 73:31


    Today we interview Elijah Caligiuri. You can find them on social media at @e_l_i_c_a_l, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/elijah-caligiuriSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 6, Joseph Spearman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 65:40


    Today we interview Joseph Spearman. You can find them on social media at @sposephjearman , be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/joseph-spearmanSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 5, Hannah Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 71:10


    Today we interview Hannah Moore. You can find them on social media at @moorethanmarimba , be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/hannah-mooreSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 4, Ben Hausman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 55:26


    Today we interview Ben Hausman. You can find them on social media at @thebenhausman, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/ben-hausmanSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 3, Zachary Askew Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 50:20


    Today we interview Zachary Askew Cook. You can find them on social media at @cookazachary, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/zachary-askew-cookSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020. Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 2, Ethan Prado

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 33:00


    Today we interview Ethan Prado. You can find them on social media at @ethanpradomusic, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/ethan-pradoSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 1, Myles Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 39:51


    Today we interview Myles Thomas. You can find them on social media at @mst_percussion, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/myles-thomasSet to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyredExecutive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamasWildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com

    Ep. 4, Dr. Quintus Wrighten | UofSC Assistant Director of Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 64:20


    Dr. Quintus F. Wrighten, Jr. is the Assistant Director of Bands and Associate Director of Athletic Bands at the University of South Carolina. In addition to conducting the University Bands, he teaches courses in conducting and band methods, supervises student teachers, co-directs the basketball bands, and coordinates the volleyball band. While completing doctoral study, he served as the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Memphis, where he directed the marching band, conducted the Symphonic Band, and taught courses in undergraduate conducting and instrumental materials and methods. His appointment at the University of South Carolina follows public school teaching experience that spans thirteen years in middle and high schools of South Carolina, with his ensembles being recognized on state, regional, and national levels for consistent performance excellence. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-to-fire/support

    Ep.3, Dr. Amanda Schlegel | Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 61:22


    William Newton chats with Dr. Amanda (Mandi) Schlegel, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Schlegel's research interests surround music perception and cognition as a function of instrumental music teacher/conductor effectiveness, music teacher education, and effective and emotional responses to music. Her research has been presented at regional, national, and international conferences, most notably the National Biennial In-Service Conference of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education, the Annual Music Education Week in Washington D. C. (MENC), International Symposium for Research in Music Behavior, Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE), International Society for Music Education, Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC), and the International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (ICMPC). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-to-fire/support

    Ep. 2, Aaron Buck & Noah O'Cain | The Commandant's Own, United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 74:53


    In this episode, Michael Calamas talks with Aaron Buck and Noah O'Cain about their experiences as collegiate music students, as educators, and now as United States Marines. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-to-fire/support

    Ep. 1, JaRon Brown | Freelance Composer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 65:40


    Will Newton chats with JaRon Brown, a freelance composer and founding member of Wildlight Publications about his career in music, his experience working with Third Coast Percussion, his first commission consortium, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-to-fire/support

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