Podcasts about alabama symphony

Guest Bio: Taneea Hull began her musical career in Sioux Falls, SD, when she picked up the clarinet in her fifth grade band and studied with Chris Hill, the principal clarinetist of the South Dakota Symphony. Today, she is an active performer and teacher in the Memphis, TN area. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Clarinet Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, MD where she studied with Steven Barta. Taneea is principal clarinetist with the Jackson Symphony in TN and performs with other orchestras such as the South Dakota Symphony, the Memphis Symphony, the Memphis Repertory Orchestra, and the Alabama Symphony. She has been a concerto soloist with the Germantown Symphony, the Ocmulgee Symphony, and the Sioux Falls Municipal Band, and was a guest artist with her husband, performing Rhapsody in Blue and playing principal clarinet with the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. Dawson Hull is a pianist, composer, and conductor living in Memphis, TN. A graduate from the University of Memphis, Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and Samford University in Birmingham, AL, Dawson has appeared as a featured soloist with numerous symphony orchestras. His compositions and arrangements have been performed across the nation. Dawson is the Pastor of Instrumental Worship Arts at Germantown Baptist Church where he leads the Conservatory of Music, orchestra, jazz band, and student choir. Dawson and his wife, Taneea, who is a clarinetist, have three children. Dawson and I met in the cafeteria of the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, MD in 2007. We connected immediately over our shared faith and began dating and playing music together within a few months. But believe it or not, our music wasn't always so harmonious! Dawson was really good at musical details and digging deep into the emotion and meaning of the music. I was really good at rhythm and technical accuracy. We clashed a bit with our critique of each other's weak areas and some rehearsals were….interesting.  But over the past 13 years of composing and performing, we have helped each other immensely to grow in our musicianship, especially in the areas that were lacking at first. God has woven our music together just as he has woven us together in marriage and we love sharing our music with all those around us! We have been dreaming about making an album together ever since Dawson wrote the first thing for us to play - an arrangement of Be Thou My Vision. We were newly married and serving at a church that allowed us to share our music in creative ways. Dawson wrote a few more pieces for us to play there, and then sporadically added to the collection over the next few years. We had ideas for an album and wanted to start working on it but between not having quite enough music and the overwhelming process of learning how to go about making an album, our dream stalled for several years. Then, while being stuck at home in 2020, Dawson turned out about five more arrangements and we suddenly had just the right amount for an album, and enough musical success as a performing duo that we decided it was time to go for it! God weaved the pieces of the puzzle together expertly, confirming that this project was a special assignment from Him. He brought people into our lives to be involved in the production process that have encouraged and allowed us to remain committed to our purpose of serving Him and bringing Him glory through our music. It's hard to believe our dream album is finally done and ready to be shared! Learn more about Taneea and Dawson at http://www.taneeahull.com/ and https://dawsonhull.com/ Support the show at www.patreon.com/clarineat

SynopsisConsider, if you will, the poor timpanist. At most symphony concerts, they sit quietly—waiting for the moment when a dramatic exclamation point is required from the kettledrums. While the violinists rarely get a break, the timpanist must sit patiently for most of the evening, biding their time, waiting for the precise moments to strike.On rare occasions, however, the timpanist is the CENTER of attention as soloist in a timpani concerto. One such concerto was written by an American composer, William Kraft, who was born on this day in 1923. Kraft was a timpanist himself. In fact, Kraft served as a percussionist and timpanist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 26 years, from 1955-1981. He was that orchestra's first composer-in-residence, and founded the LA Philharmonic's first New Music Group.William Kraft's Timpani Concerto was written in 1983 for timpanist Thomas Akins of the Indianapolis Symphony, who premiered the work with that orchestra in 1984.Kraft's own description of his Timpani Concerto is as follows, "The first movement is very jazzy … the second movement is very beautiful, with two string orchestras and a lot of glissandi, and the third is hell-bent for leather."Music Played in Today's ProgramWilliam Kraft (b. 1923) Timpani Concerto Thomas Akins, timpani; Alabama Symphony; Paul Polivnick, cond. Albany 302

Praised for her evocative interpretations of oratorio and opera, Ann McMahon Quintero has filled the 2022/23 season with new works and old favorites. She joins Boston Baroque and Alabama Symphony for Messiah, Charleston Symphony for Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky Cantata, and performs in the world premiere of Ghosts with San Diego Opera in the role of Yadira. Ms. Quintero was thrilled to join Santa Fe Opera in 2022 in one of her signature roles, Mistress Quickly in Falstaff. Also in the 2021/22 season, she portrayed the titular role in Lizbeth with Opera Orlando and Madame Flora in The Medium with Chelsea Opera, with whom she enjoyed a successful run as the inimitable Julia Child in Lee Hoiby's_ Bon Appétit!_ in June, 2021. Her previous work has included many enjoyable turns with Boston Baroque singing their annual Messiah as well as performances of Mozart's Requiem, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9., M. Haydn's Requiem in c minor, Cornelia in Giulio Cesare, Juditha in Juditha Triumphans, and Storgé in Jephtha. Ms. Quintero also enjoys a rewarding relationship with the Defiant Requiem Foundation, performing their special presentation of the Verdi Requiem in Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín. She has performed the piece with Mo. Murry Sidlin over a dozen times throughout the U.S., sharing the story of Rafael Schächter and the brave artists of Terezín. In addition, she has also performed the piece Hours of Freedom: The Story of the Terezín Composer, a program of music composed at Terezín. What she did over the pandemic: Like everyone, the pandemic left Ann with a wealth of time, so she followed the crowd and turned to baking sourdough and learning to play the ukulele. She also earned her certification as a yoga instructor and did a deep dive into learning more about social justice. Ann also fostered a wonderful pit bull named Ella and will provide more photos than you need upon request. My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclass episodes and to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode. You can help support the creation of these episodes when you join the Sybaritic Camerata on Patreon. Get started at patreon.com/mezzoihnen. Be on the Studio Class Podcast Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative professionals live their best lives. Studio Class is an outgrowth of her popular #29DaystoDiva series from The Sybaritic Singer. Let your emerging professionals be part of the podcast! Invite Megan to your studio class for a taping of an episode. Your students ask questions and informative, fun conversation ensues. Special Guest: Ann McMahon Quintero.

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appDr. Andrew Stetson maintains a versatile career as a performing artist, clinician, educator, and scholar. As an orchestral musician, he has performed with the Alabama Symphony, Albany Symphony (NY), Boston Philharmonic, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Lubbock Symphony, and Steamboat Springs Symphony Orchestras. In addition to performances with the Texas Tech Faculty Brass Quintet, Dr. Stetson has performed with Boston Chamber Music Society and as part of the Monadnock Music Festival. As a soloist, Dr. Stetson presents numerous recitals throughout the United States and has appeared as a featured soloist with the Texas Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Prior to his appointment at Texas Tech, he placed in the International Trumpet Guild Solo Competition and performed in the live rounds of the National Trumpet Competition.Winner of the 2016 Hemphill-Wells New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, a university-wide honor at Texas Tech University, Dr. Stetson continues to serve as a committed and diligent educator. Students of Dr. Stetson have performed in both solo and ensemble rounds of the National Trumpet Competition, performed as a finalist in the Ellsworth Smith International Trumpet Solo Competition, won positions with full-time military ensembles, and gained entry into top graduate programs. In 2017 and 2018 his entire applied studio was invited to compete in various ensembles as part of the live invite-only rounds of the National Trumpet Competition.As a clinician, Dr. Stetson has presented at numerous high schools throughout the country and at large educational conferences such as the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention and the Florida Music Educators Association Convention.Dr. Stetson received the Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, the Master of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University. His principal studies have been with Charles Schlueter, Eric Berlin, Terry Everson, and Thomas Siders.Dr. Stetson is a Yamaha Performing Artist.Check out Dr. Stetson's website at: www.andrewstetson.com Follow Dr. Stetson's studio on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TexasTechTrumpets/Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comVirtual equipment consultation videowww.youtube.com/watch?v=NfDOyZXRiXwJared Rodin has been Principal Trombone of the ICO since 1985, and last appeared as soloist in 1993, presenting the premier of “Morph” by Ken Kugler. Active in commissioning and presenting new works, Jared has premiered two other works by Frank Glover, (“Remembrance” and “Welcome to the Skeleton Circus”), “Beneath the Surface” by Steve Allee and “Concerto” with wind ensemble by Stan Adams.After first appearing as Guest Artist at the International Trombone Camp in Germany, he returned as guest in Italy and was subsequently named to the faculty where he appeared for the next ten years coaching, teaching and concertizing with some of the world's most prominent trombonists, including Joe Alessi, Ron Barron, Joe Burnam, Abbie Conant, Stuart Dempster, Jay Friedman, Michael Mulcahy, Charles Vernon and Jiggs Wigham.Presently, Jared is serving as Acting Bass Trombone of the Indianapolis Symphony, and has recently performed with the Chicago Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Alabama Symphony, Chicago's Music of the Baroque and the Grand Teton Music Festival. A long time ago, he was bass trombonist of the Italian National Radio Orchestra in Turin, where he met his beautiful wife Debbie (ICO first violinist).Growing up in Chicago, Jared began his studies with a distant relative, Gerald Myrow and continued with Gerhart Schmeltekopf before going off to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where he continued with Gene Stiman and Mel Jernigan, then of the St. Louis Symphony. Graduate studies at IU Bloomington brought him to the tutelage of Lewis Van Haney and Keith Brown, also at the Music Academy of the West, where he was honored with the “Outstanding Brass Player” award. He also counts among his mentors, Frank Crisafulli, Arnold Jacobs and Michael Mulcahy of the Chicago Symphony.Adjunct Instructor of Trombone at Butler University, Jared has been Lecturer at Northwestern University, Visiting Lecturer at IU Bloomington and Instructor at Ball State and Purdue Universities. He has also presented masterclasses at Cincinnati College-Conservatory, University of New Mexico and Hochschule fur Musik in Trossingen, Germany.No stranger to other musical idioms, Jared has toured and performed with a vast array of entertainers and jazz musicians including Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, The Who, Johnny Mathis, Henry Mancini, Andy Williams and trombonists Slide Hampton, Bill Watrous and Kai Winding. He has also played in many Broadway show pits. As a recording artist, Jared can be heard on the Music Heritage Society, Liscio, Archaeus, Delos, Fonit Cetra, Friggemall, Sea Breeze Jazz and Monarch Jazz labels.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Ali Cook is a bassist, singer, and songwriter currently located in Austin, Texas.  She has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Washington Ballet, Tanglewood, Spoleto Festival USA, the Alabama Symphony, and at the Salzburger Festspiele.  Ali is currently teaching in Austin and building her career as an independent singer-songwriter. We talk about her path into music, what it was like being a long-term substitute player in top-level orchestras, creativity and how it works (or doesn't!) in an orchestral setting, taking the plunge and moving to Austin to pursue new directions, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Ali's website, her singer-songwriter website Ali and the Wild Geese, and you can also help her raise funds for her debut album!   Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists.   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass.   Thank you to our sponsors!   Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio - CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah's website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.   Wabass Institute - Wabass Institute, a part of the Honeywell Arts Academy, is a unique full-scholarship performance institute.  Wabass uniquely fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where ideas are freely shared from teacher to student and vice versa.  Check out Wabass behind the scenes here, and be sure to apply by February 15th!   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion theme music by Eric Hochberg

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comDavid Cohen is the Associate Principal Trumpet of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He joined the MSO in 2013 after playing Principal Trumpet with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for three seasons. Outside of the MSO, Mr. Cohen has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Alabama Symphony, and has played guest principal trumpet with orchestras all over the world, including the Fort Worth Symphony, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Phoenix Symphony, and the Malaysian Philharmonic.Mr. Cohen received his Bachelor's of Music from Northwestern University where he studied with Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer. He was appointed Principal Trumpet of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra during his senior year of college.  He spent one summer attending the National Orchestral Institute in College Park, Maryland and two summers as a fellow at the Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox, Massachusetts. Mr. Cohen has had additional studies with Thomas Rolfs and Christopher Martin.  Mr. Cohen is on faculty at the DePaul School of Music in Chicago.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Dr.Kathleen Tesar is an incredibly accomplished musician, author, and education administrator with years of experience in the field. She currently serves as the Associate Dean of Enrollment Management at the Juilliard School, having overseen the offices of admissions and financial aid for over five years. She began training in violin at the age of 9 and now holds a Masters of Music in violin performance. She's worked professionally in an orchestra in Venezuela and the Alabama Symphony, was a violin teacher at the Alabama School of Fine Arts and the Eastern Music Festival, and even ran her own private studio in Birmingham. She is also apart of the founding team of the company College Prep for Musicians and co-wrote the company's book College Prep for Musicians. Listen to our insightful episode for artist tips, university application advice and so much more!! Guest: Kathleen Tesar College Prep for Musicians (https://www.collegeprepformusicians.com/) Hosted by: Amber Dhall (@amber_dhall, @beyond.the.film on Instagram) Jasma Zhou (@jasma_fusion_cuisine on Youtube and Instagram) Contact information: Email - offthechartspodcastt@gmail.com Instagram - @offthecharts_podcast

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method app - Use code "GOLD21" when subscribing for your first month free!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appJennifer Oliverio joined the faculty at Oakland University as the Assistant Professor of Trumpet in the Fall of 2020 where she teaches the trumpet studio and coordinates the brass ensembles. She is principal cornet of the Fountain City Brass Band, flugelhorn player in the Athena Brass Band, and gives regular masterclasses and clinics across the United States on the topic of British Brass Band cornet playing for the American trumpet player. Jen is currently working on a commission and recording project of new works composed for solo cornet/flugelhorn and piano that will be released in the Fall of 2021. She recently presented a warm up session for the International Trumpet Guild 2021 conference and acted as a teaching artist for the ITG youth trumpet competitions. Jen is on the board of directors for the Fountain City Brass Band, the Athena Brass Band, and is on the Visionary Panel for the National Youth Brass Band of America.As an orchestral musician, Jen has performed as an extra with the Kansas City Symphony and the Alabama Symphony. She also performed as the second trumpet player with the Colorado MahlerFest Orchestra. As a chamber musician, Jen is a founding member of the Trilogy Brass Trio based out of Kansas City and has performed with Trilogy at the International Women's Brass Conference.  As a teacher, Jen has had students accepted as semi-finalists in the National Trumpet Competition, semi-finalists for the International Trumpet Guild solo competitions, and as winners in the North American Brass Band Championships solo and ensemble competitions. Recently, her students also successfully won section captions in the Kapitol Cory Virtual Brass Band Competition for best cornet section. Jen is proud mother to son Ben and wife to husband Patrick.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

In this week's episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Emma Kail. Emma recently joined the Grand Teton Music Festival as Executive Director in September 2020 after serving as General Manager of the Kansas City Symphony for nearly a decade. A lifelong musician, she previously held positions with the Alabama Symphony, Omaha Symphony, and the Humanities Division at the University of Chicago. In this episode, Emma talks about growing up in rural Kentucky and finding her passion for music. She shares how she made her way out to Jackson and what it was like to move to our community during a pandemic. Stephan and Emma also discuss the 60-year history of the Grand Teton Music Festival and what the festival means to the community. To see the full Grand Teton Music Festival visit http://gtmf.org/ (gtmf.org) Connect with Emma by emailing Emma@gtmf.org This week's episode is sponsored in part by the Grand Teton Music Festival, which is celebrating its 60th season this summer. Through August 21, the Festival will present orchestra concerts led by Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles, chamber music performed by Festival musicians, plus world-class guest ensembles. Upcoming performances will be held at Walk Festival Hall.  Visit http://gtmf.org (gtmf.org) for a full schedule. Support for this episode also comes from Teton County Solid Waste and Recycling reminding you to reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost. Avoid single-use products whenever possible, and remember to bring your reusable bags with you while shopping. More athttps://www.roadtozerowastejh.org/road-to-zero-waste/ ( RoadToZeroWasteJH.org). Want to be a guest on The Jackson Hole Connection? Email us at connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com. Marketing and editing support byhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoeri ( Michael Moeri).

We would like to welcome back Mr. Ryan Beach to the podcast for PART TWO of our interview with him!This second installment with Ryan is one of my favorites. While the series is about practicing, this episode focuses mainly on the inner battles we all face as musicians. Whether that's in the practice room, during auditions, or with your current job. Ryan and I get really personal with this one. And if you are someone who went through music school, med school, or are in a leadership role, this is an episode you can relate to. Here we go and I hope you enjoy! _____________Ryan is currently the Principle Trumpet with the Alabama Symphony… that's right! He's not a percussionist or director! However, from getting to know him over the last few years and I know that the information he has is valid for anyone and, after you listen to his episodes, you will agree.If you like what you hear, head over to his podcast That's Not Spit, It's Condensation. as well as check out his website www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com to book a session with him. If you want to get serious about practicing, contact this dude ASAP! Thanks for being on the show, Ryan! We are excited to release your episodes to the world. All the music you hear on this episode comes from Ryan's soon to be released album “Insights. New Music for Trumpet and Piano.” Make sure to check that out RIGHT NOW!

In Part Ten of The Visceral Voice's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Opera Singer."Mezzo-soprano Eve Gigliotti has won critical acclaim for her work in contemporary opera, including her portrayal as Ruth in the world premiere of Dark Sisters (Muhly/Karam), and Bess in the world premiere of Breaking the Waves (Mazzoli/Vavrek). Ms. Gigliotti has performed with San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Seattle Symphony, LA Phil, Washington National Opera, Washington Concert Opera, Opera Philadelphia, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, among others. She is featured as Siegrune in both HD presentations of the LePage production of Die Walküre from The Metropolitan Opera, including the Grammy Award winning recording. The 2020/21 season held many exciting opportunities at The Metropolitan Opera. However, due to the cancelled season, Eve “adapted and pivoted”. In partnership with acclaimed producer Cath Brittan, she is currently developing the opera, No One Is Forgotten (Prestini & Shirey/Miller), whose first workshop will be presented at HERE this winter. She also starred in Alice in the Pandemic (Sosa/Jacobs), with White Snake Projects. Next season Ms. Gigliotti is thrilled to be returning to The Metropolitan Opera, and will continue on with her original projects including Untitled: Inspired by Film Stills, an installation opera inspired by the iconic series of Cindy Sherman. Eve lives in Brooklyn with her two favorite people. Follower her on Instagram here. Hailed by critics for possessing a lustrous voice of extraordinary beauty and artistry of great dramatic depth, American soprano Karen Slack has performed with major conductors in opera houses and concert halls around the world.  She was most recently seen in Verdi's AIDA with Austin Opera,  Alice Ford in Verdi's Falstaff with Arizona Opera and in the West Coast premiere of  Terence Blanchard's Champion as Emelda Griffith with San Francisco's Opera Parallele,  Litton's Porgy and Bess Suite at the Bergen Festival in Norway,  Mahler  Symphony # 2 with Lexington Philharmonic, Beethoven's 9th with both Quad City Symphony and Alabama Symphony and a house debut at the Lyric Opera of Chicago as Serena in  Francesca Zambello's production of  Porgy and Bess which she has performed at both Washington National Opera and San Francisco Opera. She can be seen reprising the role of Serena in San Francisco Opera's production that was released on DVD in 2015.  Follow her on Instagram here and watch her #kikikonversations YouTube series here.Be sure to check out my Self-Care Membership, courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to becoming a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here.

We would like to welcome Mr. Ryan Beach to the podcast!Ryan is currently the Principle Trumpet with the Alabama Symphony… that's right! He's not a percussionist or director! However, from getting to know him over the last few years and I know that the information he has is valid for anyone and, after you listen to his episodes, you will agree.If you like what you hear, head over to his podcast That's Not Spit, It's Condensation. as well as check out his website www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com to book a session with him. If you want to get serious about practicing, contact this dude ASAP! Thanks for being on the show, Ryan! We are excited to release your episodes to the world. All the music you hear on this episode comes from Ryan's soon to be released album “Insights. New Music for Trumpet and Piano.” Make sure to check that out RIGHT NOW!

Ryan is the principal trumpet of the Alabama Symphony, host of the podcast, That's Not Spit, It's Condensation, and writes fantastic blogs on both of his websites www.ryanbeach.com and www.thatsnotspit.com.Ryan won the International Trumpet Guild conference solo and orchestral excerpt competitions in 2011, the second trumpet player in conference history to win both competitions in the same conference. He also won the Ellsworth Smith International Trumpet Competition in 2012. He's only the second American to do so in its history.I highly recommend getting in touch with Ryan if you're seeking insights into performance preparation, life as a professional musician, or any other topic. He is generous with his time and expertise. We Cover:Ryan's musical family and upbringing.The moment where Ryan decided that music was what he wanted to do with his life.The importance of having a mentor and support in the college prep process.How the person who sold Ryan his C Trumpet ended up contacting his future undergrad studio teacher, setting the stage for Ryan's music school experience. How Ryan auditioned very late in the college admissions process and still landed a scholarship that helped him to afford college.How Ryan chose a graduate program that aligned with his career goals.How attending Masterclass Series introduced Ryan to music school faculty and helped his admissions process months later.How Ryan would build his college audition repertoire list.How he learns a new composition and the importance of building good habits from the first practice session.Finding purpose in practice.Developing a blueprint/concept for the composition you are preparing through a teacher and using that input to develop your own voice.Injecting variables into your performance preparation and how that can help your audition.Framing your expectations so you are focusing on your personal growth as opposed to an arbitrary goal.3 of Ryan's favorite recordings. Links Mentioned:John Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the CourtSinatra at the Sands with Count Basie Orchestra.Incubus: Morning ViewCarlos Kleiber conducts Strauss, Rosenkavalier.Porcupine Tree: The Incident.Ryan on Hard Work vs. Talent. Connect with The Scholarship Roadmap:WebsiteApple PodcastsInstagramFacebookYouTubeBook A Call With Me (no commitment, no charge.) Theme Music:‘Elegua' from Axiom Asunder by The Majestic Jazz OrchestraComposed by Buzz Jones.  

Alabama Symphony Orchestra Panel by Rotaract Club of Birmingham

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In this episode, Jena Vangjel tells me the story of how she was forced to take a month off of practicing the trumpet because she had to have her thyroid removed. Jena and I dig down deep to find out what lessons she learned from taking so much time off, and what we all can learn from her.Jena Vangjel, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, is a freelance trumpeter in Baton Rouge and the surrounding area. She has performed with the New World Symphony, the Alabama Symphony, the Charleston Symphony, the Louisiana Philharmonic, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. She is incredibly passionate about how music can create community, and works extensively with Street Symphony—a Los Angeles-based non-profit that brings high-level classical performances to the city’s most underserved citizens. Vangjel is a founding member of the Los Angeles Brass Quintet and is a member of the internationally acclaimed Fountain City Brass Band. She holds a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from The Colburn School in Los Angeles, CA, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

In this episode, we are going to discuss three things that I believe are essential to being successful as an orchestral musician: flexibility, focus, and fun. I chose these topics as ones that aren't as often discussed as things like being prepared, being on time, etc.Mastering engineer - Brandon JochumSupport the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

On this installment, we are featuring Will Baker. Will is the bass trombonist of the Monterrey Symphony, and he has subbed with the San Diego Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, the Detroit Symphony, the Alabama Symphony, and more. He also started Get Fluent, which he creates video and resources to help musicians improve their playing.Mastering Engineer - Brandon JochumMusic in the episode - Will BakerSupport the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

In this episode I discuss the various lessons I learned from my experience not getting tenure in Indianapolis. Without going into detail, the lessons are:1) When I receive feedback, I should make sure I understand2) Goals are just goals3) You're more than meets the eye4) Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans5) When you're going through hell, keep on goingHopefully these lessons I learned can help encourage people at all stages of their career.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

In this episode I talk with Lisa Weinhold principal flutist of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. We talk about her life growing up, her educational opportunities, as well as her difficulties around the time that the Alabama Symphony went bankrupt in the 1990's. We also discuss her love and passion for dog training, and dig into how she makes sure she's prepared to play her orchestral parts at the highest level every week.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Here is part two of my interview with Carlos Izcaray, music director of the Alabama Symphony orchestra. In this episode, he talks about how he was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, and what it was like continuing to work and live life while going through chemotherapy. After that, we go into a pretty in depth discussion on the current state of life in Venezuela. It's hard to listen to a lot of what he talked about. This is a must listen episode! Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

  Today, I'm so happy to bring you the incredible cellist Joshua Roman!  Joshua is a multifaceted artist with a remarkably vibrant career as a soloist, chamber musician, composer, curator, artistic director, and philanthropist!  In this episode, we discuss practicing purposefully and building a meaningful career, and he tells about the impact and mission of his popular Popper Etude Project and Challenge. As you'll see Joshua's journey and approach to music-making are rooted in authenticity and a sense of purpose and are highly inspiring!  I know you'll find value and a source for a deeper reflection in this conversation! In our discussion, Joshua elaborates on: How he feels that the multiple facets of his career are all parts of being a complete musician His beginnings in Oklahoma and his studies at the Cleveland Institute How it's we should follow our heart and use our skills to explore what we love - pushing passed the bounds of what we were “taught” and explore further What he thinks about building a meaningful career – how we get the career that we build Why it's important to figure out what we want and focus on that The importance of questioning ourselves, getting to know ourselves, exploring our passions, and see if and how we can incorporate them into our career “Find your voice and build your career around your voice” Why there is no luck: “it's a series of things that you build on” Why we need both to be prepared and get opportunities Some of the challenges he faced on the way to his dream career How important it was for him to feel like what he did mattered The Popper Project and the Popper Challenge – what and why How it turned into a way for cellists to come together and created a supportive and inspiring community “Why do we need to practice etudes at all” How he maximizes practice   MORE ABOUT JOSHUA: Website: https://www.joshuaroman.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFT1OzgeBtU69e5v6sIwSag Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joshuaroman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuaromancello/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaromancello/   Biography Cellist / Composer / Curator Joshua Roman has earned an international reputation for his wide-ranging repertoire, a commitment to communicating the essence of music in visionary ways, artistic leadership and versatility. As well as being a celebrated performer, he is recognized as an accomplished composer and curator, and was named a TED Senior Fellow in 2015. Recent seasons have seen Roman perform recitals and concert with orchestras around the US and the world, including performances of Mason Bates's Cello Concerto (which was written for him) and his very own concerto.  Roman is also a very active chamber musician and shares the stage with today's finest musicians. Roman has demonstrated inspirational artistic leadership throughout his career. As Artistic Director of TownMusic in Seattle he has showcased his own eclectic musical influences and chamber music favorites, while also promoting newly commissioned works. Under his direction, the series has offered world premieres of compositions by some of today's brightest young composers and performances by cutting-edge ensembles. In the 2015-16 season at TownMusic he presented his own song cycle, … we do it to one another, based on Tracy K. Smith's book of poems Life on Mars, with soprano Jessica Rivera. He has also recently been appointed the inaugural Artistic Advisor of award-winning contemporary streaming channel Second Inversion, launched by Seattle's KING-FM to cultivate the next generation of classical audiences. The cellist additionally took on a new curatorial role last summer, as Creative Partner of the Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts. The same organization sponsored him in April 2016 at the 68th Annual Conference on World Affairs on the University of Colorado campus, where he contributed his innovative ideas about how classical music is conceived and presented.  Roman performed at the Kennedy Center Arts Summit that same month and is a member of the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors artists committee. Roman's cultural leadership includes using digital platforms to harness new audiences. In 2009 he developed “The Popper Project,” performing, recording and uploading the complete etudes from David Popper's High School of Cello Playing to his dedicated YouTube channel. In his latest YouTube project, “Everyday Bach,” Roman performs Bach's cello suites in beautiful settings around the world. He has collaborated with photographer Chase Jarvis on Nikon video projects, and Paste magazine singled out Roman and DJ Spooky for their cello and iPad cover of Radiohead's “Everything in Its Right Place,” created for the Voice Project. For his creative initiatives on behalf of classical music, Roman was named a TED Fellow in 2011, joining a select group of next-generation innovators who show potential to positively affect the world. He acted as curator for an outdoor amphitheater performance at the TED Summit in Banff in the Canadian Rockies this past summer. Beyond these initiatives, Roman's adventurous spirit has led to collaborations with artists outside the music community, including his co-creation of “On Grace” with Tony Award-nominated actress Anna Deavere Smith, a work for actor and cello which premiered in February 2012 at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral. His outreach endeavors have taken him to Uganda with his violin-playing siblings, where they played chamber music in schools, HIV/AIDS centers and displacement camps, communicating a message of hope through music. Before embarking on a solo career, Roman spent two seasons as principal cellist of the Seattle Symphony, a position he won in 2006 at the age of 22. Since that time, he has appeared as a soloist with the San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mariinsky Orchestra, New World Symphony, Alabama Symphony, and Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional del Ecuador, among many others. An active chamber musician, Roman has collaborated with established artists such as Andrius Zlabys, Cho-Liang Lin, Assad Brothers, Earl Carlyss, Christian Zacharias and Yo-Yo Ma, as well as other dynamic young soloists and performers from New York's vibrant music scene, including the JACK Quartet, Talea Ensemble, Derek Bermel and the Enso String Quartet. A native of Oklahoma City, Roman began playing the cello at the age of three on a quarter-size instrument, and gave his first public recital at age ten. Home-schooled until he was 16, he then pursued his musical studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music with Richard Aaron. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Cello Performance in 2004, and his Master's in 2005, as a student of Desmond Hoebig, former principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. Roman is grateful for the loan of an 1899 cello by Giulio Degani of Venice.   If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice. Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe here!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/     THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

Dan Carson is the latest member of the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s bass section.  I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dan for over a decade.  He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and worked with Andy Anderson and a few other teachers (including me!) during high school. Dan attended Indiana University and won principal bass of the Alabama Symphony during his junior year. After a few years, he decided to return to Indiana University to finish his undergraduate degree.  He opted to not return to the Alabama Symphony and headed to the University of Southern California to study with David Allen Moore.  Five months into his studies at USC, Dan won a position with the Lyric Opera of Chicago. We cover a lot of fascinating ground, including: making progress in school versus out of school his decision to quit the Alabama Symphony to continue his studies what it was like being back in school after several years playing professionally what he learned working with Paul Ellison, Andy Raciti, and David Allen Moore Dan’s audition preparation routine for Lyric getting through moments of discouragement   …and much more!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Celine Thackston is a self-described hybrid. A musician and art advocate that focuses on grant writing. For the modern musician, this ability to do both is not only a benefit but often required. In today’s episode Celine talks about her music journey and how she was able to carve out her own career as a flutist and a grant writing consultant. (http://www.advanceyourart.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Celine-Thackston-Flute.jpg) MEET CELINE: Celine Thackston is a musician and arts advocate based in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, she serves as the founder and artistic director for chatterbird, an alternative classical chamber music ensemble. Celine is a flutist, freelancing regularly in the region with orchestras, recording artists, and chamber groups. In addition to her musical life, Celine is a skilled grant writing consultant. She coordinates grant writing efforts for clients in Nashville and around the world. Her portfolio is diverse, ranging from major cultural institutions to individual artists. Celine has performed often with a wide array of ensembles from traditional to the avant-garde, including the New York New Music Ensemble, Pocket Opera Players, Opera Theater Oregon, Nashville Symphony, Alabama Symphony, Memphis Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Classical Revolution, Filmusik, and Salem Chamber Orchestra, among many others. She has a special interest in creating musical experiences that emphasize the accessibility and vitality of both contemporary and traditional classical music. In addition to her work as a performer, she has served on the faculty of Middle Tennessee State University and Fisk University, and has been a teaching artist and clinician for workshops around the United States. As a student of comedy improvisation, Celine developed workshops using improvisational theatre games, and has presented classes in free improvisation, theatre games, and creative musicianship throughout the United States. Hailed for her unconventional, fun approach to learning, she has maintained a competitive private studio for many years. Celine completed her doctorate at the University of Oregon, with specializations in Flute Performance and Arts Administration along with a Professional Certificate in Non-Profit Management. While at the University of Oregon, Celine was a student of Grammy-winning flutist Molly Barth, a founding member of eighth blackbird. Celine holds a Master’s degree in Flute Performance with an emphasis in experimental music from the Steinhardt School at New York University. While at NYU, she studied extended techniques for the flute, as well as traditional and contemporary flute literature with flutist and composer, Robert Dick. Celine received her Bachelor’s degree with honors in Flute Performance from the University of Arkansas, where she was a student of Dr. Ronda Mains. She started her college career at the University of Alabama, where she was a student of Liana Tyson and Sheryl Cohen. BOOKS: Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Musicby Angela Myles Beeching (http://amzn.to/2hbbi59) LINKS: http://celinethackston.com/ (http://celinethackston.com/) http://www.chatterbird.org/ (http://www.chatterbird.org/) BONUS: This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. Click on the link to get a 30-day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download Audible.com (http://www.audibletrial.com/Yuri) QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

Nic and Josh are back with another 3 hour episode of The Inner Dorkdom! In this episode, the guys talk about MST3k, their experience with the Alabama Symphony, people messing with Captain America, the future of animated Obi-Wan Kenobi, and some ruminations and speculations on where console gaming might be headed. Please enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/InnerDorkdom/ @innerdorkdom Email us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com