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I've got Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff of Lettuce on the show this week, and he's bringing the heavy funk vibes to Roadcase!!  Constantly evolving and exploring new boundaries, Lettuce has been at the forefront of funk both in the jam world and in more traditional lanes. Their newly released latest album, Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, is a stunning representation of the melding of classical instrumentation with the funky grooves that Lettuce inhabits, and it's a potent mixture. Shmeeans is a chill dude with a vibe that is one of a super cool funk player, but is just as down-to-earth as it gets. He talks to me about coming up at Berklee School of Music where he met his future bandmates, and we talk about the atypical path of ascendance that Lettuce took to get to where he is today. This is a great conversation and I'm thrilled to have Shmeeans on the Pod!! For more information on Roadcase: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Natalie Oliver-Atherton, Ms. Senior America 2024/2025, Mrs. Centennial 2023 & Mrs. Colorado American 2023, boasts an illustrious career spanning over two decades as the Music Director & Conductor of the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble, S.T.A.R.S. (Singers Taking Action Reaching Souls). Her journey has taken her across the globe, captivating audiences with her extraordinary talents.   Natalie's passion for music was evident from a young age. Remarkably, she could sing before she could articulate coherent sentences.By the tender age of thirteen, she had already assumed the role of choral director and conductor, a role she initially embraced at her childhood church. Her professional journey commenced at age 17 when she graced the stage as a soloist at the iconic Carnegie Hall. It reached a pinnacle years later as she performed in the enchanting setting of the French Riviera for the late Prince Rainier of Monaco.   As a singer and actress, Natalie has left an indelible mark in the world of entertainment. Her impressive credits include the role of the Gypsy Acid Queen in two international tours of “The Who's Tommy” (Germany/Canada), Constance in David Merrick's “Oh, Kay!,” Andrea Devereaux in “Once on This Island,” and the thought-provoking “A Brief History of White Music.”Her talents have also graced the silver screen, with notable appearances in feature films such as “Mississippi Masala” (opposite Oscar winner Denzel Washington) and “Amazing Grace & Chuck” (alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Gregory Peck).   On the regional stage, Natalie's versatility shines through. She has portrayed Mary Magdalene in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Ronnette in “Little Shop of Horrors,” Annie in “Porgy & Bess,” and Mayme in “Intimate Apparel,” earning her a well-deserved Denver Post Ovation Award nomination for best supporting actress in a musical. Most recently, she enthralled audiences as Tryshia in “The Last Session” at Town Hall Arts Center and starred in the new musical “Trav'lin” alongside Broadway veteran Milton Craig Nealy at Arvada Center before the COVID pandemic.   Natalie's vocal prowess extends to prestigious orchestral performances, including appearances as the soprano soloist with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, where she delivered captivating renditions of Duke Ellington's “Sacred Concert” and “Too Hot to Handel.” She has also graced the stages of the Florida Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony, and Sinfonia Gulfcoast with her mesmerizing vocals.  Her journey also led her to headline at the former Stardust Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in their original production, “Enter the Night,” and opened for the esteemed poet laureate, Dr. Maya Angelou. Natalie's dynamic range and versatility were on full display as she embodied the role of Mother Wisdom in a new opera about the life of Mary Magdalene titled “Woman of Light,” earning her a second Denver Post Ovation Award nomination as best supporting actress in a musical.   As Mrs Colorado American 2023 she has lent her services to collect toys for our military children at Ft. Carson, raised $18,000 to benefit Lifespark, Alzheimer's Foundation, Colorectal Cancer, Global Down Syndrome, the Sock It To Em Sock Campaign, as an ambassador for the homeless and underserved communities and is currently a nominee to fund raise for the Leukemia, Lymphoma Society, competing to be their largest fundraiser who will be named Visionary of the Year 2024.  Beyond her remarkable career and community activism, Natalie finds fulfillment in her family life. She resides just outside Denver, Colorado, with her husband of 28 years, Jeffrey, and takes immense pride in being the mother of three beautiful children: Justin (32) Rachael (27) and Serea (23). Together with her husband, she serves as an instructor and coach at their private vocal and acting studio, the Namasté Works Vocal & Acting Studio. Furthermore, she holds the esteemed position of Executive Director at The Namaste Works Foundation, operating under the moniker The Namasté Works Arts Alliance. This nonprofit is dedicated to identifying and nurturing the talents of young adult performing artists, guiding them toward the next stage of their development, and inspiring them to become Ambassadors for Humanity who generously share their gifts, talents, and abilities with the world.    

Dave Hanson is an arranger, composer, and pianist who has written for a diverse range of artists and ensembles, including the Boston Pops (the Paul Winter “Evening at Pops” PBS National Broadcast), Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, Denver Brass, Boulder Brass, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, USAF Falconaires, Al Hood, and Claude Sim. The Littleton, Colorado Symphony Orchestra recently performed the “Jazz Violin Concerto” Dave composed for Claude Sim. He is the co-leader, with Al Hood, of the H2 Big Band. The H2 Big Band has been featured in supportive and collaborative roles with Darius Rucker (“Hootie” of Hootie and the Blowfish fame), Veronica Swift, Rene Marie, Take 6, Jon Faddis, Kevin Mahogany, Curtis Stigers, Clint Holmes, and Allan Harris. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

Our guest today is Shane Dähler, drummer for the contemporary jazz quintet. Daruma will appear at Dazzle on Sat, January 20.  Daruma is a fresh, new, contemporary jazz project featuring original music by some of Denver's finest young talent. Their sound takes audiences from deep grooves to intimate ballads to Coltrane-inspired swing. Daruma reinterprets the jazz aesthetic for the 21st century and crosses it with progressive rock, film music, and neo-soul in a genre-bending original sound. Ensemble members have performed with leading voices in contemporary music, ranging from Billy Childs, Rufus Reid, and Tia Fuller to the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Big Gigantic. They've played at notable venues, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Blue Note Amsterdam, and Birdland, and have won ASCAP and Downbeat awards. The ensemble will release its debut album on the respected Monk Music label in the spring of 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

Welcome to Episode 312 of Broadcast Geeks! On this podcast we discuss all things pop culture provided that our DVR's have space and our streaming accounts are paid up.  This week, the Geeks (Mitch, Jake & Matt Orrin) are virtually together to discuss all things geek.    We all did a thing together!  We saw the Batman 89 movie with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, and it was glorious.  It brought tears of joy to our eyes, on multiple occasions.  We discuss whether ICP is a subsidiary of another Posse, Donut flavored Popcorn, and whether eating potato salad growing up has any effect on dick size.  There are also rumors of a Plastic Man being cast, and we talk about whether Jack was the best Joker.  What are your thoughts? You can send your feedback and show topic ideas to broadcastgeeks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @broadcastgeeks and on Instagram @broadcast_geeks. Please remember to subscribe, and review us, on iTunes and anywhere else you listen! 

Everyone loves Lyle Lovett - singer, songwriter and actor, Lyle called in to discuss his Red Rocks show with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and his appearances in multiple Robert Altman films.

Episode 62 introduces another guest interview of the podcast, Katy Wherry. Katy is a professional flutist, recording artist, and performer who has performed and taught all over the world, and with renowned artists, such as Sir James Galway, LeVar Burton, Marina Piccinini, Christina Jennings, Brook Ferguson, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, as well as various chamber groups. Katy is also the founder of Etude of the Week - a popular online flute community with now almost 8,000 members from over 150 countries. Through her purpose in empowering people with a passion for music to discover and pursue their individual musical paths, she's created For the Love of Flute - a coaching program supporting flutists so that they can feel encouraged to share their passion with the world.Learn more about Katy:For the Love of Flute Program: https://fortheloveofflute.com/programEtude of the Week Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445461762450538Website: www.fortheloveofflute.comInstagram: @katywherryfluteFacebook: @katywherryfluteLearn more about Danielle at www.danielleuhl.comLearn more about the podcast at www.danielleuhl.com/podcast

Welcome to Deeper Cuts: The Live Sessions – a three-episode miniseries which finds the Deeper Cuts trio looking at the live music albums that were meaningful to them, and pondering what makes a great live album. During a hellscape of a summer marked by a never-ending work crisis, Graeme learned about the Indigo Girls' new live album through a Deeper Cuts fan (and friend of the program) Sarah Irvin. This new album-- a collaboration with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra-- pushed the boundaries of a live performance for the folk duo, and proved to be a balm for Graeme during a difficult time. In this second of our Live Sessions, Graeme, Shannon and Rob discuss this album as a hallmark of the "experimental" live album and whether combining an orchestra with the Indigo Girls' unique brand of music works and, if so, why. And what is it about the Indigo Girls' music that makes it work for this sort of a departure. The conductor is tapping his baton, so let's, as the Indigo Girls sing, GO! Our Spotify Playlist covers each episode of this miniseries. And don't forget to talk to us on Twitter (@deepercutscast) and to rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts!

Nashville multi-instrumentalist and educator Kevin Keith joins the podcast as we discuss his unique journey from the classical percussion orchestral world to starting a rock band on lower Broadway, Too Hot For Leather. Kevin persevered through many challenges brought on by the 2020 pandemic, including moving to a new city and joining a band from Craigslist — all of which have brought him to where he is today in Nashville pursuing what he loves. We hope you enjoy!This episode is sponsored by Music Lab Nashvillehttps://nashville.musiclab.coConnect with Kevin:Website: https://kevinkeithmusician.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinkeithmusicianToo Hot For Leather:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toohotforleatherFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/toohotforleatherMusic Featured in this Episode:"Won't Be The Same”  by Kevin Keith“Headlights"  by Kevin Keith------About Kevin:Kevin Keith is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist and educator. He has performed, recorded and written as a drummer, vocalist, pianist and guitarist. He is known mostly for his work as a drummer and percussionist for artists including Ben Schuller, Endless Earth, Too Hot For Leather, Ryan Clark, Palmer Anthony and Allie Keck. Born and raised in Midland, Michigan, Kevin began taking piano lessons at the age of 4, and drum lessons at the age of 10. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Music Education at Central Michigan University, and his Master of Percussion Performance at Michigan State University. While in Michigan, Kevin developed a love for classical and art music through his work as a chamber and orchestral percussionist. He spent a season as a primary substitute percussionist with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra upon completion of his studies in Denver, Colorado, where he continually expanded upon his live and studio drum set work.Upon moving to Nashville in 2021, Kevin immediately began working as a regular Lower Broadway drummer, performing primarily with his rock act Too Hot For Leather. He currently works in solo and co-writing settings with numerous singer/songwriters, enjoying the collaborative creation process more than anything else.------Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan SletnerRecorded October 2022 in Nashville, TNConnect with us:WebsiteInstagramFacebookRecorded at Diamond Sound Studios, Nashville, TNProduced by Jonas Litton, Wise CompanyPodcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2022 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

My guest today survives in the world of music because of his open mindedness when it comes to musical settings. In an early time he probably would have been picked up by one of the Titans and caravan around the world playing 3 sets a night at some club. His identity would be one known by the records he did as an accompanist and the photos. His identity would be his unique sound that would enable him to live comfortably in some urban Mecca taking in the foghorns of the bay or the Sun striking the mountain tops high above Morrison where some mushroom addled youth would be on the other side of Abbey Road. But my guest is living during this age of empowerment. He is unable to peg or pigeon hole because he deftly moves across the musical spectrum which now consists of Aakash Mittal, Greg Harris' funky vibe quintet, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Duos and Trios within the milieu of constant pleasures and pains. The great mandolin player David Grisman said, "if you want to have a band then you need to have a gig." In today's world a band is an expensive proposition so my guest consistently reintroduces himself to audiences at schools, universities and Sunday @ Vic's.

I surprised my wife with concert tickets to listen to a performer she’d always wanted to see. The gifted singer was accompanied by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, and the setting was the matchless venue at Red Rocks—an open-air amphitheater built between two three hundred-foot rock formations at more than 6,000 feet above sea level. The orchestra played a number of well-loved classical songs and folk tunes. Their final number was a fresh treatment of the classic hymn, “Amazing Grace.” The beautiful, harmonized arrangement took our breath away! There’s something beautiful about harmony—individual instruments playing together in a way that creates a bigger and more layered sonic landscape. The apostle Paul pointed to the beauty of harmony when he told the Philippians to be “like-minded,” have “the same love,” and be “one in spirit and . . . mind” (Philippians 2:2). He wasn’t asking them to become identical but to embrace the humble attitude and self-giving love of Jesus. The gospel, as Paul well knew and taught, doesn’t erase our distinctions, but it can eliminate our divisions. It’s also interesting that Paul’s words here are a prelude for a song he quotes (vv. 6–11). Here’s the point: When we allow the Holy Spirit to work through our distinct lives and contexts, making us more like Jesus, together we becomes a symphony that reverberates with a humble Christlike love.

For you today: an insight-packed gem of a conversation with LA Phil trumpet player and Honesty Pill founder, Christopher Still! This summer on the Mind Over Finger Podcast, I promise you fantastic time with wonderful guests! Every month I'm having a live Q&A with amazing musicians in my Facebook group, the Mind Over Finger Tribe and, as to be expected, much wisdom is being shared! We start with pianist Konstantin Soukhovetski, we continue in May with violinist Callum Smart, in June you'll hear from trumpet player Christopher Still from Honesty Pill, July will bring violinist Esther Abrami, and we'll spend time with guitarist Brandon Jack Acker in August. I hope you can join us live for the upcoming sessions. All of the details are in the Mind Over Finger Tribe at facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe.  If you're enjoying today's content, take a screenshot as you're listening, share on social and tag me and my guest so we can thank you for tuning in!   MORE ABOUT CHRISTOPHER STILL AND HONESTY PILL: Website: https://honestypill.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-still-056423108/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0_NS1GmKSc0viEcbyoQSQ?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honestypill/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honestypill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HonestyPill   CHRISTOPHER STILL joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2007. Before coming to California, he was the Principal Trumpet of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. He has also held the positions of Associate Principal Trumpet of the Dallas Symphony and Principal Trumpet of the Charleston (SC) Symphony. Additionally, Christopher has served as Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Grant Park Festival Orchestra in Chicago's Millennium Park and Guest Principal with the St. Louis Symphony. He has performed with numerous other orchestras including the Boston Symphony, the Boston Pops, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia in La Coruña, Spain. He has appeared as a soloist with the Chamber Orchestra of Northern New York and the Colorado and the Littleton (CO) symphonies. He can be heard on recordings with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Grant Park, Dallas, and Albany (NY) symphony orchestras. A Yamaha Artist, Christopher is a dedicated educator and an active clinician. Having grown up in a musical household, Christopher originally intended to become a band director and earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the Crane School of Music (SUNY – Potsdam). Switching to performance, he received his Master of Music Performance degree from the New England Conservatory in Boston. He was a Tanglewood Music Center Fellow in 1995 and 1996. Christopher's favorite aspect of his job is the orchestra's frequent performance of contemporary music, especially the Green Umbrella concert series. Christopher lives in Altadena with his wife, clarinetist Amanda McIntosh, and two children. He enjoys distance running, skiing, brewing beer, and hiking in the trails behind his house.   HONESTY PILL Honesty Pill is the project of Christopher Still, a trumpet player with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Chris creates focused, actionable plans that help musicians and other creatives address the issues standing between them and their goals. Intermediate through professional instrumentalists and singers can benefit from Honesty Pill coaching. This includes motivated high school students, college students, serious hobbyists, and professionals of all ages and levels of accomplishment. Honesty Pill is for anyone who wants to master their art. Even if you've already achieved some level of success, Honesty Pill has information and tools that will help you take your musical life to the next level.   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for access to my weekly live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians   Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to an exceptionally productive practice using the metronome.  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights.   If you enjoy the show, leave a review on Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast provider.  I genuinely appreciate your support.     THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction.  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

David Baker is currently serving as Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator of Jazz & Commercial Music at Utah Valley University. He received his Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado in Jazz Studies emphasizing in performance and composition. He has been an active performer for over fifteen years with over two-hundred performance credits in 2019 including performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, Dazzle™ Jazz & Supper Club, and The Colorado Symphony Orchestra. He has shared the stage with Greg Gisbert, Dick Oatts, Carmen Bradford, the New York Voices, Frankie Avalon, Antonio Hart, Clay Jenkins, and Conrad Herwig. David was awarded the First Alternate position in the International Society of Bassists' 2019 Jazz Performance Competition and is the recipient of six DownBeat Student Music Awards. As an active composer and arranger, David has had works premiered internationally by Chuck Dotas, Drew Zaremba, the United States Navy's Seventh Fleet Band, the UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival All-Stars, and Wendy Warner. In the pop and commercial music scene, David has worked with Angela Parrish, Kansas, Bryce Merritt, Sam Costigan, and Derek Johnson. Similarly, David has been a singer/songwriter for over ten years. He combines these skills with music business, graphic design, and marketing under Moddl Records™, his independent record label. David has given masterclasses and lectures across the United States including most recently at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Conference in Bloomington and the 2020 Jazz Educator's Network Conference in New Orleans. His recent research aims to redefine early jazz history and focuses on the consequential role of religion in the development of jazz. https://davidianbaker.com/ https://www.instagram.com/david.baker.official/

Matthew Jackfert is a native of Charleston, WV. Jackfert currently works in Charleston as a composer and radio host with West Virginia Public Broadcasting in addition to his freelance work, and he performs, writes, and arranges for the Appalachian-rock group,The Company Stores. Jackfert has written for concert music, radio, TV, film and videogames. He has had his music performed by several ensembles of different sizes and instrumentations including the National Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Richmond Symphony, the Atlanta Pops Orchestra, and the Montclaire String Quartet. Jackfert has been featured on NPR's Morning Edition as well as on the national radio program Performance Today several times, and he has been a finalist for the Morton Gould Young Composers Award, and has received the Commissioned Composer Award from the WVMTA.

Jiblet, Chris, and Suzie discuss Amy and Emily performing their songs in the symphony environment, as well as the Live with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra album.

Rocky Mountain raised, and international touring artist, Megan Burtt is a decorated performing songwriter. Since her sophomore release “The Bargain”, she has performed at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, been featured with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, toured Europe, toured across the US, and supported artist like Gregory Alan Isakov, Chris Isaak, Leann Rimes and Marc Cohn. Guitar World calls band leader, Megan Burtt “Pulsing, powerful and lovely. Burtt gracefully manipulates words and melody into a sultry delight.” Burtt is a Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, Kerrville, and Westword Songwriter of the Year. She is currently working on her fourth and fifth full-length albums One with with New York City with producer Louis Cato (Stephen Colbert house band, Stay Human) and the other on her home turf in Colorado. https://www.meganburtt.com

NYAC teamed up with New York's famous venue Rockwood Music Hall to put on our first virtual "In The Round" series. Our artists include... Ben Grace: Now based in San Diego, but born and raised in Sydney, Ben’s exodus from the beliefs and structures of his working class Christian childhood weaves poignantly through his lyrics, revealing itself in his deep commitment to justice and willingness to call forward the darker themes in American politics. With the lens of an outsider and the bold voice of a witness, Ben writes to challenge and disrupt our comfort with the status quo. @bengracemusic Megan Burtt: Rocky Mountain raised, and international touring artist, Megan Burtt is a decorated performing songwriter. Since her sophomore release “The Bargain”, she has performed at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, been featured with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, toured Europe, toured across the US, and supported artist like Gregory Alan Isakov, Chris Isaak, Leann Rimes and Marc Cohn. @meganburtt Megan Leigh: Known for her angelic voice, perfectly blended harmonies, and engaging rhythms, the up-and-coming female singer songwriter from Western Maryland has been performing to audiences in the Washington DC area and all over the country. @meganleighmusic

Hello Everyone and welcome back to The Business Lieder Podcast. I'm breaking my Corona slump and releasing two brand new episodes with the amazing Aubrey Foard of the Baltimore Symphony and Seth Horner of the North Carolina Symphony. This is a great time for a tuba twofer because Aubrey and Seth, along with a few other tuba geniuses are hosting a very exciting bootcamp for tuba and euphonium players next week! The camp is called Back to School Tune-Up With The Pros and the faculty is amazing. These virtuosos come from some of the top orchestras in the country and can be heard in movies like the live-action Lion King, IT 2, and Batman vs. Superman. This bootcamp is a week-long with lessons, masterclasses, evening Q&A sessions and panel discussions all for $260. The website is www.tubabootcamp.com or find them on Instagram @backtoschooltuneup, and I highly encourage you to attend if you are able. All that being said, I am very excited to introduce today's guest, Seth Horner. I've known Seth for a few years now and he is one of the smartest and kindest musicians you'll ever come across. I think you will really love hearing his story and approach to life and the instrument. I've attached his bio below for your reading pleasure:A native of Eugene, Oregon, Seth Horner joined the North Carolina Symphony as Principal Tuba in 2017. Horner was the acting principal tuba of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for three seasons and held faculty appointments teaching tuba and euphonium at Towson University and the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. At the age of 19, Seth served a one-year position as principal tuba of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra under Marin Alsop, and has held positions as the principal tuba of the West Virginia Symphony and the Oregon Ballet Theatre Orchestra. Horner attended the Peabody Institute, and was an honors graduate of the University of Oregon and valedictorian of his class at the Curtis Institute of Music.Horner performed frequently with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) prior to assuming a full-time position in 2014 including the BSO's west coast tour and its 2010 and 2014 Carnegie Hall appearances with Marin Alsop. He can be heard on the BSO's two most recent albums featuring the symphonies of Leonard Bernstein conducted by Marin Alsop. Horner has also performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, Oregon Symphony, and New World Symphony among others. He has made chamber music appearances with the Washington Symphonic Brass, the Bay Street Brassworks, and the Clipper City Brass. Horner was a featured soloist with the Capital Wind Symphony in Vienna, VA, and received honorable mention at the 2010 International Tuba and Euphonium Conference.Seth Horner has served as a faculty member for Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America as well as Carnegie's NYO2. In the summer, he has been on the faculty of Wyoming Seminary's Performing Arts Institute in Kingston, PA, as instructor of tuba and euphonium as well as performing with the Oregon Bach Festival and Britt Festival orchestras. Horner has been a visiting instructor at the University of Oregon and Ithaca College.

An orchestra can be seen as the ultimate team. Every member is integral to the whole; every individual must be in tune with the larger group. When the pandemic hit, many of us took home our notepads, monitors, and office coffee mug. Orchestras had to learn to work remotely too. Concert halls closed and musicians went home with their violins, flutes, cellos, and bassoons. In the second episode of Remote Works, we'll visit the Colorado Symphony and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to explore how technology has enabled remote work for even the tightest of teams.Citrix has created a virtual series on remote work filled with research, tools, and best practices to guide, support, and enable the remote workforce.  Yumi Hwang-Williams is the Concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Check out their digital Ode to Joy. Donovan Seidle is the Assistant Concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Janna Sailor is a conductor and violinist in Calgary, Alberta. Check out their performance of Elgar's Nimrod. Andrew Lu is a music teacher at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton, California. Watch the virtual music teacher's assembly that he coordinated.

Aaron Tindall is a tuba celebrity and has enjoyed a beautiful career that he has worked his tail off for. This is one of the most personal interviews I've had in that we talk about failure, being in HUNDREDS of thousand of dollars of debt (and how that tested his marriage) and the incredible ride music has taken him on. This guy is a treasure, and I hope you enjoy hearing from him.To find Aaron:Instagram: @tindalltubaFacebook: @frosttubasWebsite: tubatindall.comOfficial Bio:With his orchestral playing praised as "a rock-solid foundation" and his solo playing described as being "remarkable for both its solid power and its delicacy", Aaron Tindall is the principal tubist of the Sarasota Orchestra and the associate professor of tuba and euphonium at the Frost School of Music - University of Miami. In the summers he teaches at the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, NC, where he also serves as Principal Tuba with the EMF Festival Orchestra under the direction of Gerard Schwarz.Aaron has served as the acting principal tubist of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, held the principal tuba position with the Aspen Festival Orchestra where he was an orchestral fellow, and has collaborated as guest tubist with orchestras such as the Teatro alla Scala Opera and Ballet Orchestra - Milan Italy, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - Australia, National Symphony Orchestra-Kennedy Center, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. He is a frequent soloist, guest artist/clinician, and orchestral tubist throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has been featured at all of the International Tuba and Euphonium Conferences since 2006, performed in England with the National Champion Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band, and his solo playing has been heard on NPR's "Performance Today" radio show. Tindall has been a prizewinner of many competitions (solo & chamber) across the world. He has also been a two-time finalist in the prestigious Concert Artist Guild Competition, and released three highly acclaimed solo recordings; Transformations (Winner of the International Tuba Euphonium Association's Roger Bobo Excellence in Recording Award, and winner of two 2017 Global Music Awards), This is My House...(Awarded two 2015 Global Music Awards), and Songs of Ascent.Aaron is an International Yamaha Performing Artist, and a Denis Wick - London artist and design specialist, having recently designed their complete Ultra Range AT signature series tuba mouthpieces.

Nicholas Recuber is the Assistant Principal Bassist in the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and an Artist-In-Residence in String Bass in the School of Music at the University of Northern Colorado.

Nicholas Recuber is the Assistant Principal Bassist in the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and an Artist-In-Residence in String Bass in the School of Music at the University of Northern Colorado.

Nicholas Recuber is the Assistant Principal Bassist in the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and an Artist-In-Residence in String Bass in the School of Music at the University of Northern Colorado.

In this bonus episode, Dave and Ethan review the August 1, 2019 "Weird Al" Yankovic concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison Colorado from the Strings Attached Tour.

Composer Omar Thomas is one of the brightest new talents in the band community, using his jazz background to write powerful works with a social conscience. Topics: Omar’s background in his high school music program and a young trombonist and why he doesn’t remember his high school cafeteria. Some tips for teaching jazz and some advice for teaching the language of swing. The story about how Omar was commissioned to write his first large scale work for wind ensemble (“Of our New Day Begun”) to honor the victims of the shooting a the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. “When does an opportunity present itself when you’re ready? The answer is never.” Omar’s position at the Peabody Conservatory and the lessons that musicians can take from dancers. Links: Omar Thomas Thomas: Of Our New Day Begun Thomas: Come Sunday Thomas: A Mother of a Revolution! Maria Schneider Anita Baker Biography: Described as "elegant, beautiful, sophisticated, intense, and crystal clear in emotional intent," the music of Omar Thomas continues to move listeners everywhere it is performed. Born to Guyanese parents in Brooklyn, New York in 1984, Omar moved to Boston in 2006 to pursue a Master of Music in Jazz Composition at the New England Conservatory of Music. He is the protégé of lauded composers and educators Ken Schaphorst and Frank Carlberg, and has studied under multiple Grammy-winning composer and bandleader Maria Schneider. Hailed by Herbie Hancock as showing "great promise as a new voice in the further development of jazz in the future," educator, arranger, and award-winning composer Omar Thomas has created music extensively in the contemporary jazz ensemble idiom. It was while completing his Master of Music Degree that he was appointed the position of Assistant Professor of Harmony at Berklee College of Music at the surprisingly young age of 23. He was awarded the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award in 2008, and invited by the ASCAP Association to perform his music in their highly exclusive JaZzCap Showcase, held in New York City. In 2012, Omar was named the Boston Music Award's "Jazz Artist of the Year." He is currently on faculty in the Music Theory department at The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Omar's music has been performed in concert halls the world over. He has been commissioned to create works in both jazz and classical styles. His work has been performed by such diverse groups as the Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, the San Francisco and Boston Gay Mens' Choruses, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, in addition to a number of the country's top collegiate music ensembles. Omar has had a number of celebrated singers perform over his arrangements, including Stephanie Mills, Yolanda Adams, Nona Hendryx, BeBe Winans, Kenny Lattimore, Marsha Ambrosius, Sheila E., Raul Midon, Leela James, Dionne Warwick, and Chaka Khan. His work is featured on Dianne Reeves's Grammy Award-winning album, "Beautiful Life." Omar's first album, "I AM," debuted at #1 on iTunes Jazz Charts and peaked at #13 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Albums Chart. His second release, " We Will Know: An LGBT Civil Rigths Piece in Four Movements," has been hailed by Grammy Award-wining drummer, composer, and producer Terri Lyne Carrington as being a "thought provoking, multi-layered masterpiece" which has "put him in the esteemed category of great artists." "We Will Know" was awarded two OUTMusic Awards, including "Album of the Year." For this work, Omar was named the 2014 Lavender Rhino Award recipient by The History Project, acknowledging his work as an up-and-coming activist in the Boston LGBTQ community. Says Terri Lyne: "Omar Thomas will prove to be one of the more important composer/arrangers of his time."

Seth Horner, tubist of the North Carolina Symphony on talking to himself, studying with David Fedderly and his box of mouthpieces. Seth Horner on trusting your gut, turning down a military band gig and phrasing.   From his website:   A native of Eugene, Oregon, Seth Horner is the newly-appointed principal tuba of the North Carolina Symphony in Raleigh, NC. Horner was the acting-principal tuba of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for three seasons beginning in 2014, served as part-time instrumental faculty teaching tuba and euphonium at Towson University for three semesters, and in winter of 2017 Horner was selected as the tuba instructor at the Peabody Conservatory before relocating to North Carolina. At the age of 19, Seth served a one-year position as principal tuba of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra under Marin Alsop and has held positions as the principal tuba of the West Virginia Symphony and the Oregon Ballet Theatre Orchestra. Seth studied primarily with Richard Frazier, Mike Grose, Paul Krzywicki, Warren Deck, and David Fedderly. Horner attended the Peabody Conservatory, was an honors graduate of the University of Oregon and was valedictorian of his class at the Curtis Institute of Music.  Seth had performed frequently with the Baltimore Symphony prior to assuming a full-time position in 2014 and performed during the BSO’s west coast tour and its 2010, 2014, and 2016 Carnegie Hall appearances with Marin Alsop. He can be heard on the BSO’s two most recent albums featuring the symphonies of Leonard Bernstein conducted by Marin Alsop (Naxos), as well as Ms. Alsop's recording with the Colorado Symphony of Roy Harris Symphonies 3 and 4 (Naxos). Horner has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, National Symphony, Kennedy Center Opera, New Jersey Symphony, Louisville Symphony, Oregon Symphony, and New World Symphony among others. He has made chamber music appearances with the Washington Symphonic Brass, the Bay Street Brassworks, and the Clipper City Brass. Horner was a featured soloist with the Capital Wind Symphony in Vienna, VA, and was a finalist at the 2010 International Tuba and Euphonium Conference. Seth Horner has served as an audition panel member and coach for Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America as well as Carnegie’s NYO2. In the summer, he has been on the faculty of Wyoming Seminary’s Performing Arts Institute in Kingston, PA as the instructor of tuba and euphonium as well as performing with the Oregon Bach Festival and Britt Festival orchestras. Mr. Horner has given masterclasses at the University of Oregon, Ithaca University, and Towson University. Seth resides in Durham, NC. In this fun and lively episode, we cover: Lance is grumpy (and whelmed) Seth talking to himself Life is good Being a professional tuba player is the best gig in the world Andrew's coffee issues Saints and Rams controversy The Durham NC minor league baseball team (the Bulls, from Bull Durham fame) His fiance found his box of mouthpieces and questioned the whole relationship Mike Parker's mouthpiece issues Seth's grandfather was a tuba player, had a family band Andrew's most recent Jacob's Podcast episode about an influential Rex Martin class and the influence of the mouthpiece selection Tage Larsen of the Chicago Symphony Chris Hall and Chris Hall Don't pick a fight with a child or an animal Playing in the Baltimore Symphony for three seasons after David Fedderly's retirement Studying with Fedderly Baltimore Brass Company (and how it compared to working with the BSO) Dave Fedderly: Action-packed with wisdom The most important teacher of music is life The importance of phrasing and sub-phrasing Playing with the North Carolina Symphony Playing for elementary school students all over North Carolina How the state supports the organization Bubble Butt Turning down a military band position Trusting your gut Meeting Andrew at the Greensboro tuba conference (Lance was there too) The Captain's Log LINKS: https://www.sethhorner.com/ Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends! Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

For this episode I spoke with Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. We discussed their new live album, which they recorded with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra, how putting this show together has influenced her songwriting going forward, and how alternative guitar tunings have led to the creation of some her most well-known songs.This episode is brought to you by… us. Bands To Fans does content marketing for bands and individual musicians. Hire Bands To Fans to grow and engage your fan base. You can find us online at https://www.bandstofans.com/

For this episode I spoke with Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. We discussed their new live album, which they recorded with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra, how putting this show together has influenced her songwriting going forward, and how alternative guitar tunings have led to the creation of some her most well-known songs.This episode is brought to you by… us. Bands To Fans does content marketing for bands and individual musicians. Hire Bands To Fans to grow and engage your fan base. You can find us online at https://www.bandstofans.com/

Folk icons the Indigo Girls hang backstage at the Ryman Auditorium to discuss their new Live with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra record. Hangin' & Sangin' is produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

In what is no doubt the complete opposite of a surprise, we had some sound issues with this one. We still don't know exactly why. What we do know, though, is that I sound like a loud talker and Melanie sounds like a soft talker who is trying to subtly communicate to me that I need to PIPE DOWN. So thanks in advance for bearing with us; we'll do our best to get that worked out for next time. As for what we talk about, well, there's a lot: college baseball (Mississippi State is headed to the College World Series!), a new show Melanie really likes, famous people we follow on Instagram, some new music I'm excited about, and a few new skincare / make-up finds. So basically, you know, some of our favorite topics. Hope y'all enjoy! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: - Mississippi State and the College World Series - Younger - Riverdale - Ben Rector's Magic album (out June 22nd) - Indigo Girls Live with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra (out June 29th) - When Life Gives You Lululemons by Lauren Weisberger - Band of Brothers  - The Real Housewives of San Antonio (???) - The BBQ chicken recipe Melanie mentioned on the last episode - OPI Suzi Without A Paddle - jane iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream  - Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Dew It All Eye Gel - e.l.f. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer Sponsor: Simple Contacts (coupon code "BIGBOO" for $30 off your first order)  

Danny & The Champions of the World: Clear Water (What Kind of Love,Loose)The Time Jumpers: Table For Two (Kid Sister,Rounder)Daniel Meade and The Flying Mules: Poison Dart (Let Me Off At The Bottom,At The Helm Records)Daniel Romano: Where No One Else Will Find It (Come Cry With Me,New West)Lewis and Leigh: Whiskey and Wine (Ghost,Celticana Records)Lori McKenna: If Whiskey Were A Woman (The Bird and The Rifle,CN Records)Kalyn Fay: Middlegate (Bible Belt,Horton Records)John Calvin Abney: Goodbye Temporarily (Far Cries And Close Calls,CRS)Elizabeth Cook: Cutting Diamonds (Exodus of Venus,Agent Love Records)M Lockwood Porter: Bright Star (How To Dream Again,Hidden Trail Records)Jess Morgan: Skate While You're Skinny (Edison Gloriette,self-released)Anna Elizabeth Laube: All My Runnin' (Tree,Ahh...Pockets! Records)Kate Campbell: I Am A Pilgrim (The K.O.A. Tapes (Vol. 1),Large River Music)Ben Glover: The Parting Glass (The Emigrant,Proper Records)Ags Connolly: Shenandoah (Traditional,self-released)Jack Tempchin: Streets Of Midnight (One More Song,Blue Élan Records LLC)Gregory Alan Isakov: The Stable Song (Gregory Alan Isakov with The Colorado Symphony Orchestra,Suitcase Town Music)Dawes: We're All Gonna Die (We're All Gonna Die,Hub Records II LLC)Red Sky July: Strathconon (The Truth And The Lie,Shadowbird Records)Beaver Nelson: Bad Movie (Positive,self-released)BJ Barham: Unfortunate Kind (Rockingham,At The Helm Records)Great Peacock: Tennessee (Making Ghosts,Universal)Lauren Heintz: I'll Never Find Another You (Where I Belong,Gatarbone Records)Chris Murphy: Kitchen Girl (feat. Tim O'Brien) (Red Mountain Blues,self-released)Earls of Leicester: You Can Feel It In Your Soul (Rattle and Roar,Decca)Phil Bee's Freedom: Sunday Morning (Memphis Moon,CRS)Session Americana: Helena (Great Shakes (feat. Jefferson Hamer),self-released)The Stray Birds: Mississippi Pearl (Magic Fire,Yep-Roc)Bel Blue: Waterfall (Our Places,self-released)Eva Almagor: Leave You (Against The Grain,self-released)

National Park Radio: Steady (The Great Divide,Mri Associated)The Explorers Club: Perfect Day (Together,Goldstar Recordings)Beaver Nelson: Don't Feel Bad (Positive,self-released)BJ Barham: Madeline (Rockingham,At The Helm Records)Callaghan: Last Song (Single,Green Town Music)Emily Mae Winters: Miles To Go (Foreign Waters EP,self-released)Jenai Huff: Out of Nowhere (Color Wheel,self-released)Rosie Flores: Little Bells (Girl of the Century,Bloodshot Records)Dale Watson: Deep In The Heart of Texas (Live At The Big T Roadhouse,Red House Records)The Time Jumpers: Honky Tonkin' (Kid Sister,Rounder)Ags Connolly: Rambling Gambler (Traditional,self-released)Aidan O'Rourke: Wolf Monk (Imprint (EP Series 2.0),Reveal Records)We Banjo 3: Little Liza Jane (String Theory,self-released)Cahalen Morrison and Country Hammer: Sorrow Lines the Highway of Regret (The Flower of Muscle Shoals,Free Dirt Records)Western Centuries: The Old You (Weight of the World,Free Dirt Records)Dennis Jay: Right Up On The Edge (Western and Country,self-released)Matthew Barber and Jill Barber: The Sweeter (Family Album,self-released)Antje Duvekot: The Light and The Sea (Toward The Thunder,self-released)Anna Elizabeth Laube: Wallflower (Tree,Ahh...Pockets! Records)Blue Highway: If Lonesome Don't Kill Me (Original Traditional,Rounder)Adam Steffey: Town That Never Sleeps (Here To Stay,Mountain Home Music Company)The Bills: Forgotten Beech Grove (Trail of Tales,Red House Records)Gregory Alan Isakov: Dandelion Wine (Gregory Alan Isakov with The Colorado Symphony Orchestra,Suitcase Town Music)Yarn: Sweet Dolly (This Is The Year,Ardsley Music / Red Bush Records)Karl Blau: If I Needed You (Introducing Karl Blau,Bella Union)The Devil Makes Three: Waiting Around To Die (Redemption and Ruin,New West)Richard Shindell: All Wide Open (Careless,CRS)The Jigantics: Reunion Hill (Seconds Out,Rawtone)Ruth Theodore: Wishbone (Cactacus,Aveline Records)Lilly Hiatt: Somebody's Daughter (Royal Blue,Normaltown)Vince Gill: I Can't Do This (Down To My Last Bad Habit,Wrasse)Clarence Bucaro: Barcelona (Pendulum,MRI)Levi Parham: I'm Behind Ya (These American Blues,Music Road Records)

Cain Rising: When Johnny Walked The Line (Cain Rising,self-released)Peter Bruntnell: Mr Sunshine (Nos Da Comrade,Domestigo Records)Tim Easton: Elmore James (American Fork,At The Helm Records)Levi Parham: Gonna Be A Long Day (These American Blues,Music Road Records)Kaia Kater: Fine Times At Our House (Nine Pin,self-released)Elin Ivarsson: Sunday 5am (Elin Ivarsson,Hidden Trail Records)Ellie Ford: My Bird Won't Sing (The Other Sun,Hidden Trail Records)Joana Serrat: Tug of War (Cross The Verge,Loose)Derek Hoke: This Old House (Southern Moon,Little Hollywood Records)Andy Ferrell: Waltz For You (At Home and In Nashville,self-released)Jimmy LaFave: Just Like a Woman (Trail Five,Music Road Records)Nudie: Island Girls (Everything s Different In The Night,self-released)Karl Blau: That's How I Got To Memphis (Introducing Karl Blau,Bella Union)Ben Bedford: Long Blue Hills (The Pilot and The Flying Machine,Waterbug)Elizabeth Cook: Evacuation (Exodus of Venus,Agent Love Records)Ana Egge: Cheaters and Deceivers (Say That Now,Grace Records / Sentimental Music)Sarah Jarosz: Take Another Turn (Undercurrent,Sugar Hill)Gregory Alan Isakov: That Sea, The Gambler (Gregory Alan Isakov with The Colorado Symphony Orchestra,Suitcase Town Music)Silver Trees: One Less Bird (Paper Hearts,Noisetrade)Levi Lowrey: Long Way Home (Selections,Noisetrade)Jonah Smith: On Love We Can Survive (Easy Prey,Music Road Records)Clarence Bucaro: Girl In The Photograph (Pendulum,MRI)High Bar Gang: One I Love Is Gone (Someday The Heart Will Trouble The Mind,True North)Darrell Scott: Waiting For The Clothes To Get Clean (Couchville Sessions,Full Light Records)Austin Lucas: Midnight (Between The Moon and The Midwest,At The Helm Records)Clare Bowen: Only Tennessee (The Music of Nashville Season 4 Vol 2,Big Machine)Callaghan: Best Year (Callaghan's Acoustic Coffee House,self-released)The Chapin Sisters: Getaway (Today s Not Yesterday,Smith Music Group)Michael Hearne and Shake Russell: This Is What Happy Is (Only As Strong As Your Dreams,Howling Dog Records)The Slambovian Circus of Dreams: Very Happy Now (A Box of Everything,Red River Records)Rickey Gene Wright: Frank and Jesse James (Rickey Gene Wright and Duck Creek Station,DistroKid)Eve Selis: Beautiful Dreamer (See Me With Your Heart,Hippy Chick Twang Records)

Christopher Still, second trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is the featured guest on this episode. Chris joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2007. Before coming to California, Chris performed as Principal Trumpet of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Chris has also held the positions of Associate Principal Trumpet of the Dallas Symphony and Principal Trumpet of the Charleston Symphony. Additionally, he has served as Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Grant Park Festival Orchestra in Chicago's Millenium Park. He has performed with the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, Portland Symphony, Boston Philharmonic, Vermont Symphony, and the Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia in La Coruna, Spain. Chris has appeared as a soloist with the Colorado and the Littleton Symphonies. He can be heard on recordings with the Grant Park, Dallas, and Albany Symphony orchestras. Chris is a dedicated educator and an active clinician.   The show notes for this episode are available at www.bobreeves.com/37.

Exklusivt möte med orkesterdirigenten Marin Alsop, musikchef och konstnärlig ledare för Baltimores Symfoniorkester. Första kvinna någonsin i en sådan position i en stor symfoniorkester i USA. Marin Alsop, som föddes i New York, är en amerikansk orkesterdirigent och violinist.  Hennes främste mentor var orkesterdirigenten, tonsättaren och musikern Leonard Bernstein.-När jag var 9 år upplevde jag Leonard Bernstein dirigera New Yorks filharmoniker. Sedan dess är han min stora hjälte och idol, berättar Marin Alsop. Jag älskade honom på distans och när jag lärde känna honom blev min kärlek ännu större. Ovanligt, faktiskt, då kärleken till en idol brukar klinga av när man kommer nära.- Bernstein lärde mig vad berättelsen betyder för varje musikstycke. Han uppmuntrade mig att vara mig själv och genom honom förstod jag vad integritet är, berättar Marin Alsop. Marin Alsop föddes 1956 i New York, och utbildade sig vid Yaleuniversitetet och vid Juilliard School of Music. Mellan 2002 och 2008 var hon chefsdirigent för Bournemouth Symfoniorkester. 2006 blev hon vald till årets musikpersonlighet i England. Sedan 2007 är Marin Alsop chefsdirigent för Baltimores Symfoniorkester och hon gästdirigerar regelbundet hos flera symfoniorkestrar i västvärlden. Hon är även konstnärlig ledare för São Paulo State Symphony. Den 7 september 2013 var Marin Alsop den första kvinnan att dirigera orkester och kör vid anrika Last Night of the Proms i Royal Albert Hall. I programmet presenteras Marin Alsops kvinnliga dirigent-föregångare i USA. Hur står det till för kvinnor inom musiken I USA för 100 år sedan? Jo, amerikanska Musikerförbundet förbjuder kvinnor fram till 1904. Men kvinnorna ger inte upp utan startar istället eget. Under de 100 åren mellan 1893 och 1993 finns det 26 helkvinnliga symfoniorkestrar och sinfoniettor I USA!1924 anställs för första gången musiker av det täcka könet i en manlig symfoniorkester I USA. Fem kvinnor får tillgång till San Fransiscos Symfoniorkester.Året därpå, 1925, blir engelskfödda pianisten, tonsättaren och dirigenten Ethel Leginska dubbelt historisk vid sin debut i USA: hon leder New Yorks Symfoniorkester och de spelar i Carnegie Hall. Ethel Leginska är den första kvinna att dirigera sin egen opera i ett operahus. 1926 grundar hon den 100 musiker starka Bostons Filharmoniska Orkester. Senare grundar och dirigerar Leginska Bostons Kvinnliga Symfoniorkester, Kvinnornas Symfoniorkester i Chicago och Kvinnornas Nationella Symfoniorkester i New York. Under tidigt 30-tal blir Antonia Brico första kvinna att dirigera både hos Berlinfilharmonikerna och i Metropolitanoperan i New York. Efter två föreställningar förbjuds dock Antonia Brico att dirigera i the Met, eftersom baritonen John Charles Thomas vägrar sjunga under kvinnlig ledningI juli 1938, på amfiteatern i Lewisohn Stadium i New York, tillåts Antonia Brico, som första kvinna någonsin, att dirigera de prestigefyllda New Yorks filharmoniker. Dirigenten Judith Somogi får gästdirigera Los Angeles Filharmoniker först 1975, under det s k Kvinnoåret. Senare blir hon kapellmästare vid Frankfurtoperan.Marin Alsop har upprättat stipendiefonden Taki Concordia Conducting Fellowship för kvinnliga dirigenter. -Fortfarande behövs det speciellt stöd för kvinnor inom dirigentyrket, förklarar Alsop. Marin Alsop har spelat in ett 70-tal CD-skivor, bl a Johannes Brahms fyra symfonier och hon berättar varför Brahms musik fortfarande kan röra henne till tårar.Låtlista: On the Town - Three Dance Episodes: I. The Great Lover Bernstein, Leonard (1918-90) Marin Alsop; Bournemouth Symphony OrchestraBernstein: Chichester Psalms NAXOS 8.559177 Serenade III: Erixymachos - Presto Leonard Bernstein Philip Quint, violin. Timothy Walden, cello. Marin Alsop; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Bernstein: Serenade, Facsimile, Divertimento NAXOS 8.559245 1.1      IMPROMPTU FÖR PIANO D 935:1 F-MOLL  /OP 142:1, 1827/ SCHUBERT, FRANZ (C)           LEGINSKA, ETHEL (PI)               SYST: YDA                 Inspelad: USA  1928 Symphony #1 In C Minor, Op. 68 - 3. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897 Marin Alsop; London Philharmonic Orchestra Brahms: Symphony #1, Tragic Overture, Academic Festival Overture NAXOS 8.557428 Symphony #1 In C Minor, Op. 68 - 1. Un Poco Sostenuto Allegro Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897) Marin Alsop; London Philharmonic Orchestra Brahms: Symphony #1, Tragic Overture, Academic Festival Overture NAXOS 8.557428 Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco Allegretto Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Marin Alsop; London Philharmonic Orchestra Brahms: Symphony No. 3, Haydn Variations NAXOS 8.557430 Gorgon - III. Medusa Christopher Rouse Marin Alsop, dir. Colorado Symphony Orchestra; Gorgon RSAVictor 09026-68410-2 Cello Concerto - Molto Allegro E Appassionato Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Wendy Warner, cello. Marin Alsop, dirigent; Royal Scottish National Orchestra Barber: Cello Concerto, Medea Suite, Adagio For Strings NAXOS 8.559088 Adagio For Strings, Op. 11 Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Marin Alsop, dirigent; Wendy Warner, cello. Royal Scottish National Orchestra Barber: Cello Concerto, Medea Suite, Adagio For Strings NAXOS 8.559088

find other episodes here: www.mattoestreicher.com/podcast find Clifford Carter here: http://www.cliffordcarter.com/index.html Clifford Carter Bio: One of the music industry's most sought-after keyboardists and composers, Carter has performed and recorded with legendary artists ranging from Art Garfunkel, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Carly Simon and Patti Scialfa to Chris Botti, Paul Simon, Betty Buckley, George Benson, Narada Michael Walden and Herbie Mann. He is currently the music director for Idina Menzel. His playing can be heard on film scores, television shows and commercials. He has been featured in a wide range of musical contexts from symphony orchestras to David Letterman's band. His songs have been recorded by Michael Franks, Phyllis Hyman, Vanessa Williams and The Four Tops, among others, and for his own solo CD. He owns Secret Road Studios, a versatile production environment, where he plays, writes, arranges and produces. The music from this podcast is all from Clifford's album Walkin' Into the Sun. It's available here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cliffordcarter His full-time professional career began at that time as he worked playing Miami clubs with local and national artists, among them Bobby Vinton, the Coasters and Motown's legendary Four Tops. An offer to tour with The Four Tops took him on the road for the first time. He spent a year with the Tops and recorded three albums with them. With friends Steve Jordan, Hiram Bullock and Will Lee, Carter formed the 24th Street Band in 1978. He was one of the principal songwriters in the band, which made three records, played regularly in New York City clubs and embarked on a successful series of tours in Japan. In 1990, Carter began a long association with singer/songwriter James Taylor as a member of his touring and recording band. Carter's long-time friend and colleague Don Grolnick was keyboardist and musical director for the band at the time, and after playing a supportive role to Grolnick as the second keyboardist, Carter became the sole keyboardist when Grolnick tragically passed away in 1996. He remained in the band through 2001, playing acoustic piano and electronic keyboards. He worked on numerous Taylor releases, including the 1997 Grammy-award-winning Pop Album of the Year, Hourglass. Carter recorded Walkin' Into the Sun, his only solo recording to date, which was released in 1993 and described as "one of the most engaging surprises of the year" by Jazziz Magazine and "a showcase for the keyboardist's excellent musicianship" by Jazz Times. The CD, a jazz/pop hybrid, features Carter's vocal and instrumental songs with a top supporting cast of musicians including Steve Rodby, Will Lee, Mark Egan, Bob Sheppard, Luis Conte and producer-guitarist Tim Weston. A favorite of Late Night with David Letterman bandleader Paul Shaffer, he has often sat in with the band to accompany the show's guest artists, and he's subbed for Shaffer as well. He has accompanied a variety of artists on television programs ranging from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, Regis and Kathy Lee, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The View to Rosie O'Donnell's 1999 Christmas special and VH1's Storytellers and Live By Request. Among these artists are Al Green, Jewel, Christina Aguilera, the Black Crowes, Smokey Robinson, the B-52's, Rufus Wainwright, the Temptations, Little Richard, BB King, Lyle Lovett, Cher, LeAnn Rimes, Vanessa Williams, Michael McDonald and many others. Carter has played at star-studded music events such as the 1985 reopening of the Apollo Theater ("Motown at the Apollo"), tributes to artists including Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Chuck Berry at the Kennedy Center Honors, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Sting's Rainforest Benefit in New York City, and Oprah Winfrey's "A Bridge To Now" celebration honoring 25 legendary African-American women, the concert for the 1st Annual Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Paul Simon, and Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall. His keyboard work has contributed to numerous film scores including You've Got Mail, A Chorus Line, The Object of My Affection, The Muppets Take Manhattan, and the recent remake of Shaft. In 2006, Carter began working with legendary singer Art Garfunkel, and continues to perform regularly with him both at home and abroad. 2009 highlights include appearing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland with Little Anthony and the Imperials and Bobby Womack, touring the United States with Art Garfunkel, concerts with Betty Buckley, performances of "Too Hot to Handel" with The Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and recording a soon to be released CD with leader/drummer Chris Parker. Carter continues to participate in a variety of musical settings from clubs to concert halls around the world, to television appearances and recording sessions. All these of course are his hobby - his main job is to raise his three daughters with occasional time out to watch the river flow. NOTES: The music from this podcast is all from Clifford's album Walkin' Into the Sun. It's available here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cliffordcarter Intro track: Hard to Get Back Outro Track: Nothin' Left to Do (From Walkin' Into the Sun) The Frank Morgan track that I spoke of in the intro is the last track of his album Mood Indigo. It can be found here: https://play.spotify.com/album/3AVInHsvmgrL129ei5Tvft?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open

Gregory Alan Isakov is a fascinating, conscientious singer/songwriter based in Boulder, Colorado. Some of his best known songs are “The Stable Song”, “Raising Cain”, and “Big Black Car”, which was featured in a 2012 McDonald's holiday commercial. Greg balances a busy touring and recording schedule with life on his 4-acre farm, where he raises animals, bees, and a variety of crops, thanks to his degree in horticulture. His songs explore facets of everyday life with thought-provoking lyrics and vivid word imagery, thanks to his love of prose and writing. I have to give special thanks to our associate producer, Allison Pokras, for introducing me to Gregory Alan Isakov's music. Allison grew up together with Greg, after he immigrated from South Africa to Philadelphia at the age of 7. Greg has spent his entire life traveling, and much of those experiences are expressed in his music. Greg's songs have been featured on several TV shows and commercials, and he's collaborated with the likes of Brandi Carlile, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.  Musical Selections (from the album That Sea The Gambler)1. The Stable Song(from the album The Weatherman)2. Amsterdam3. Saint Valentine4. Second Chances5. Living Proof6. Time Will Tell7. O' City Lights8. Astronaut9. California Old Back10. The Universe11. Suitcase Full Of Sparks12. Honey It's Alright(from the album This Empty Northern Hemisphere)13. Big Black Car14. That Moon Song(from the album The Weatherman)15. All Shades Of Blue16. She Always Takes It Black Note: The musical selection links are affiliate links, meaning that when you make a purchase I receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. This is how I am able to provide new episodes for you. Thank you for your support! Additional Links Gregory Alan Isakov's Website

Kirkland’s mastery of the blues has brought him international recognition for his performances with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Musicians of Nepal, Willie Nelson, Chuck Berry, and national tours with country and Broadway star, Gary Morris. Clay's musical training and performing began at age 6 in Winterville, Georgia. He learned to sing the blues on the assembly line in Kansas City while working his way through college. Three days after earning his B.A. degree in psychology, his first blues band was born in St. Louis. Clay was recently awarded Swallow Hill Music's first ever Distinguished Faculty Award.