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William Eddins is a Minnesotan who makes music … and beer.  How does a world-class orchestra conductor end up co-owner of a brewery? It started during the COVID-19 pandemic when orchestras abruptly canceled live performances and Eddins found himself out of work with time on his hands. He and a friend turned their beer-making hobby into MetroNOME brewery in downtown St. Paul, with the goal of raising money to pay for music instruments and instruction for Twin Cities children and teens. The brewery's music venue only seats 50 people, but Eddins is pulling in some big names. Jazz trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis played an impromptu gig at MetroNOME last fall. And, Eddins is preparing for a piano recital on June 3 when the taproom celebrates the first anniversary of its grand opening.    MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with Eddins about his international music career, beer and the brewery's mission. Guests:  Bill Eddins is music director emeritus of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in Alberta, Canada and a frequent guest conductor of major orchestras throughout the world. He was an associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra in the '90s. He's also co-owner of MetroNOME Brewery in downtown St. Paul.   Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

William Eddins is a Minnesotan who makes music … and beer. How does a world-class orchestra conductor end up co-owner of a brewery?It started during the COVID-19 pandemic when orchestras abruptly canceled live performances and Eddins found himself out of work with time on his hands. He and a friend turned their beer-making hobby into MetroNOME brewery in downtown St. Paul, with the goal of raising money to pay for music instruments and instruction for Twin Cities children and teens. The brewery's music venue only seats 50 people, but Eddins is pulling in some big names. Jazz trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis played an impromptu gig at MetroNOME last fall. And, Eddins is preparing for a piano recital on June 3 when the taproom celebrates the first anniversary of its grand opening.   MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with Eddins about his international music career, beer and the brewery's mission.Guests: Bill Eddins is music director emeritus of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in Alberta, Canada and a frequent guest conductor of major orchestras throughout the world. He was an associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra in the '90s. He's also co-owner of MetroNOME Brewery in downtown St. Paul.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

Concerto for Group and Orchestra é um álbum ao vivo do Deep Purple e da Royal Philharmonic Orchestra regido por Malcolm Arnold , gravado no Royal Albert Hall , em Londres, em setembro de 1969. Consiste em um concerto composto por Jon Lord , com letra escrita por Ian Gilan . Este é o primeiro álbum completo a apresentar Ian Gillan nos vocais e Roger Glover no baixo. Foi lançado em vinil em dezembro de 1969. A apresentação original incluía três canções adicionais do Deep Purple, " Hush ", "Wring That Neck" e " Child in Time". A apresentação de 1969 foi uma das primeiras combinações de rock com uma orquestra completa, antecedendo obras como Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1972), Rick Wakeman 's Journey to the Center of the Earth (1974), Caravan and the New Symphonia (1974), Exposed de Mike Oldfield (1979), concerto S&M do Metallica (1999) e Orchestralli de Stewart Copeland (2004). Programa com Aroldo Glomb no comando e Eduardo Masses nos comentários. FAÇA PARTE DO CONVERSA DE CÂMARA COM O NOSSO PADRIM! Então entre na conversa! No Padrin.com.br você pode ajudar o Conversa de Câmara a crescer e seguir divulgando ainda mais a boa música da humanidade. Mostre que você tem um gosto refinado apoiando a gente no Padrim.com.br ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.padrim.com.br/conversadecamara ⁠⁠⁠⁠ RELAÇÃO DE PADRINS Karollina Coimbra, Aarão Barreto, Gustavo Klein, Fernanda Itri, Eduardo Barreto, Ediney Giordani, Tramujas Jr, Brasa de Andrade Neto e Aldo França.

Procol Harum - Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra - Recorded at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada On November 18, 1971 "THE TALE OF THE TAPE":https://www.procolharum.com/phalbum6.htm

Winnipeg-based British composer Peter Meechan's music has been extensively performed throughout the world. His music has been commissioned, recorded, broadcast and performed by some of the world's leading symphony orchestras, wind orchestras, brass bands, conductors and soloists, including the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Meechan's music is featured on over 130 commercial recordings and has been performed at festivals and clinics globally, including the The Midwest Clinic, and he was the first ever Young Composer in Association with the prestigious Black Dyke Band from 2003-2006, where he also went on to serve as their Composer in Residence for a further season. In October 2020, Meechan was awarded the Canadian Composers Award by the Canadian Band Association (CBA), the 9th recipient since the award's inception in 1991. Bandology is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to more music for more kids via education, collaboration and community. You can find out more about this series and our organization at bandology.ca which features info about research, advocacy and music education, and our Band Camp and Play A Gig programs. More about Bandology - bandology.ca Instagram: instagram.com/BandologyCA Facebook: facebook.com/BandologyCA

In this episode, we spoke with Carolyn Christie about her work as a mental skills coach for musicians. She shares her history as a career flutist and how she helps musicians strengthen their mental game. If you are a musician with a brain, this episode is for you!  BIO: Carolyn Christie won the Second Flute Chair of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM) in 1978, after beginning her orchestral career with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. With the OSM she  toured 40 times, performing in Europe, Asia, South America and North America. Ms. Christie performed in Carnegie Hall on many occasions and has appeared on about 100 recordings. As a soloist, Ms. Christie performed concerti with the MSO, and as a chamber musician and recitalist, with Les Chambristes de Montréal, Les Vents de l'Est, the Jupiter Quintet and Musica Camerata Montreal. A devoted pedagogue, Ms. Christie taught on the faculties of the University of Alberta, Concordia University, and the Conservatoire de Quebec à Montréal, as well as Domaine Forget and The National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Christie now teaches exclusively at McGill University. Many of her former students perform with orchestras in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Upon retirement from the OSM in 2014, Carolyn Christie attended the University of Ottawa, where she earned a Masters degree in Human Kinetics (MHK), with a concentration in Intervention and Consultation. Christie adapted her MHK work to the performing arts, and now leads workshops and offers private counselling to professional and student musicians, teaching them mental skills that can assist them to perform up to their potential under stress.   Ms. Christie's Mental Performance Skills Workshops have been offered at every major University in Canada, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, CAMMAC in Montréal and at the Curtis Institute of Music. Most recently she was appointed as Co-Director of Canada's first Musician Wellness Centre at the University of Ottawa. Contact Carolyn Christie  carolynrchristie@gmail.com Show Notes: McGill University Montreal Symphony Orchestra Jeanne Baxtresser Sommer Christie Noa Kageyama Aaron Williamon Composed Documentary- John Beder

Wherein Tom catches up with the goings on of the Sweetwater Festival, Symphony in the Barn, the Georgian Bay Symphony Orchestra and classically minded folks in Grey/Bruce. Tune in to hear Tom Allen & Co. wax poetic about John Cage getting lost in Canada, learn about ravens with composer Carmen Braden and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and light up with pianist Francine Kay's performance of Débussy's 'Feux d'Artifices'. Check out a new work by composers Spy Dénommé-Welch and Catherine Magowan performed by GBSO members, Bach inspired pieces by Summerfolk alumni Beverly Glenn Copeland and Sweetwater Artistic Director Edwin Huizinga and Bill Coulter and the deconstructed piano sounds of Gordon Monahan. The show wraps up with a lullaby written by Ian Cusson for the opera Louis Riel and a cosmic performance by Meaford electric violinist Victoria Yeh.

I speak with violist Nick Pulos about his life and career, and recommend a new novel heating up the Alberta Bestseller list.    Unlocking, by Amy Leblanc — published by UCalgary Press https://press.ucalgary.ca/books/9781773851396/   Amy Leblanc received the 2020 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award: https://artsawards.ca/artist/amy-leblanc/     Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ottawa was formed in 1969. https://nac-cna.ca/en/orchestra/about/history   Nick Pulos was principal violist of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for many years. https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/   Josef Suk “Into a new Life” March performed by Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - Vaclac Talich, conductor historical performance from 1938 available here https://music.apple.com/ca/album/v-novy-zivot-into-a-new-life-op-35c/369420608?i=369420621   Support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/culturemonster published Aug 2021

Did you know that the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is 68 years old?! Join us this episode as we take a trip down memory lane to learn more about the early days of the ESO by speaking to musicians that were there from the beginning.  Featuring the voices of ESO Cellist Ronda Metszies and her mother Hope Metszies, First Violinist Broddy Olson and Musicologist David Gramit!Ronda MetsziesBiohttps://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/meet-the-musicians/strings/ronda-metszies/ESO 101https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8_11aTGQWMHappy 90th Birthday to Hope Metszies Concerthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fNg1thNTdgEdmonton Journal article feat. Hope Mestszieshttps://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/local-arts/edmonton-symphony-marks-100-years-since-first-eso-concertBroddy OlsonBiohttps://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/meet-the-musicians/strings/broderyck-broddy-olson/David GramitBiohttps://www.ualberta.ca/wirth-institute/people/wirth-institute-academic-advisory-board/david-gramit.htmlWinspear CentreESO historyhttps://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/history/Procol Harum Info and CDhttps://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/eso-recordings/procol-harum/Tommy Bankshttps://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-winspear/history/tommy-banks/The Canadian Encyclopedia The Edmonton Symphony Orchestrahttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/edmonton-symphony-orchestra-emcMusic in Edmontonhttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/edmonton-alta-emcEdmonton Historical BoardThe Capitol Theatrehttps://www.edmontonsarchitecturalheritage.ca/index.cfm/structures/capitol-theatre/The New YorkerJane Little videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNBRl8taaQMRusty Musician Summer Camphttps://www.winspearcentre.com/tommy-banks-centre/rusty-musicians/

Dave and Ethan interview Trevor Strong of the legendary comedy music trio, The Arrogant Worms!  Trevor digs deep into the history of The Arrogant Worms, his new internet show, and talks about Weird Al & being featured on The Dr. Demento Show!Also this episode, Dave and Ethan welcome back a past guest to talk about their new song that features Weird Al, and they announce their exciting plans for the podcast's two-year anniversary in May! (Hint: Trevor is performing a private concert for Patreon supporters!)

Mozart once said "in my eyes and ears, the organ will forever be the King of Instruments." Why, you may ask? Join us to find out! We pull out all the stops to explore this unique instrument - from its history to talking shop with organ builders, players, and maintainers. As a bonus, you'll also get an audio tour of the instrument's power and capabilities. If you don't already love the organ, you will by the end of this episode!Featuring the voices of Organist Jeremy Spurgeon, Davis Concert Organ Curator Jerrold Eilander, Musicologist D.T Baker, and Vice President and Artistic Director of Orgues Létourneau Andrew Forrest.Show NotesLinks MentionedDavis Concert Organ | Info, Book a Tour!Jeremy Spurgeon | Bio, Toccata and Fugue in D minor videoD.T Baker | Bio, CourseEdmonton Journal | Hidden Spaces: Davis Concert Organ (feat. Jerrold Eilander)Orgues Létourneau Ltée | WebsiteAndrew Forrest | BioThe Art of the Organ-Builder book | InfoOpus d'Amour documentary | The Making of the Davis Concert OrganChristopher Herrick | Organ Fireworks RecordingFollow the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra!FacebookInstagramTwitterYoutubeSubscribe to our newsletter!

He’s one of the most beloved composers of all time. This month, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. Author and New York Times music writer Patricia Morrisroe has written extensively about Beethoven, who is also the focus of her debut novel "The Woman in the Moonlight." She’ll join us to provide new insights into his life and music. Plus, we'll hear from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s Alex Prior, and the Calgary Philharmonic’s Jennifer MacDonald. You'll also hear the story of an Edmonton’s family’s connection to one of the greatest composers of all time. This episode features public domain recordings provided by musopen.org. 

Musicians in the orchestra come from all walks of life, but there is one thing that we all have in common - auditions. This episode, we look at what a musician must go through in order to win a seat in the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. This is Part One of our “Behind the Screen” series that takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of orchestral auditions.Featuring the voices of ESO Concertmaster Robert Uchida, Principal Cello Rafael Hoekman, and Assistant Principal Trombone Kathy Macintosh.Show Notes:Links Mentioned:Robert Uchida - BioRobert Uchida - Bach's Sonata No.2 “Allegro”Rafael Hoekman - BioKathy Macintosh - BioFollow the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to our newsletter!

We've all heard that expression “Practice Makes Perfect”, but what does this really mean? This episode we take a closer look at practicing and performance psychology - examining what goes through the mind of a performer when it's time to walk on stage. This is Part Four of our “Behind the Screen” series that takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of orchestral auditions.This episode features the voices of ESO principal bassoonist Bianca Chambul, her father and former Olympic athlete Dr. Borys Chambul, as well as the expertise of the Peak Performance Psychologist Dr. Don Greene and audition coach and Metropolitan Opera percussionist Rob Knopper.Show Notes:Links Mentioned:Bianca Chambul - BioBianca Chambul & Alex Prior - Mendelssohn Song Without WordsDr. Borys Chambul - WebsiteDr. Don Greene - Website, Ted TalkRob Knopper - WebsiteFollow the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to our newsletter

The screened audition process was adopted by orchestras in the 70's and 80's to try to reduce bias in the hiring process- but is it still working? This episode we look at the role of an orchestral musician in the 21st century and discusses how to change the paradigm to achieve diversity and inclusion through music. This is Part Three of our “Behind the Screen” series that takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of orchestral auditions.Featuring the voices of ESO Music Director Emeritus Bill Eddins and Afa Dworkin, President and Artistic Director of The Sphinx Organization.Show Notes:Links Mentioned:Bill Eddins - Bio, WebsiteMetroNOME brewery - Facebook, WebsiteAfa Dworkin - BioThe Sphinx Organization - Composer Resource DirectoryThe Sphinx Organization - Catalog of Latin American Cello WorksPhilip Herbert - Website, Sphinx Virtuosi recordingAllan Gilliand - Website, ESO recordingThe New York Times - To Make Orchestras More Diverse, End Blind AuditionsThe New York Times - Musicians on How to Bring Racial Equity to AuditionsFollow the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to our newsletter

Orchestras everywhere were once “Boys Only Clubs”. This episode we look into the gender bias and the history of women in Canadian orchestras. Join us for Part Two of our “Behind the Screen” series that takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of orchestral auditions.Featuring the voices of Musicologist and author of the book From Kitchen to Carnegie Hall: Ethel Stark and the Montreal Women's Symphony Orchestra Maria Rachwal, ESO Assistant Principal Trombone Kathryn Macintosh, and ESO Assistant Conductor and Community Ambassador Cosette Justo Valdés.Show Notes:Links Mentioned:ESO Recording - A Concert for New YorkMaria Noriega Rachwal's book- From Kitchen to Carnegie HallCosette Justo Valdés - BioKathy Macintosh - BioOrchestras Canada - Leadership and Gender in Canadian OrchestrasFollow the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra!FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSubscribe to our newsletter

Welcome to ESO Offstage - a new podcast that gives you an insider's look into the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and its community. Join ESO double bassist Max Cardilli as he covers the rapidly evolving world of the orchestra by speaking with people from all walks of life. ESO, like you've never heard it before.Follow the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra:FacebookInstagramTwitterYoutubeSubscribe to our newsletter!

Behind the scenes of the Republican-led anti-Trump PAC The Lincoln Project, how COVID-19 is reviving community cookbooks for Thanksgiving, what Hollywood blockbuster delays mean for movie theatres, the return of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, how Canadian hip hop complements the Black Lives Matter movement, Justin Ling on his new book Missing from the Village and more.

On this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, on the Broadway Podcast Network, I am chatting with actress, singer and impressionist Christina Bianco. We play a DIVAlicious game with "Don't Rain On My Parade” (featuring "special guests" Barbra Streisand, Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, Liza Minnelli, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, & Julie Andrews) + we discuss Christina's triumphant run in Funny Girl at Paris' Théâtre Marigny & her eventual return to Birdland! ***This interview was recorded at the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic. At the time of recording, we did not know if Christina's Birdland show Swinging Back to Birdland, originally scheduled for April 20, was going to take place. As of publication, her show has been postponed and we are awaiting a new date**** For more on Christina visit https://www.christinabianco.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Like what you hear? Then become a member of my Patreon Page for exclusive behind-the-scene perks! For more "Call Me Adam" interviews visit: https://callmeadam.com  Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ)  Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY)  Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw) More on Christina: Christina Bianco’s singular voice and comedic charm have brought audiences around the world to their feet. Bianco captured international acclaim as a YouTube sensation with her ‘diva’ impression videos, gaining over 24 million views. Dubbed ‘the girl of a thousand voices,’ Christina has performed on major television programs such as The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Meredith Vieira Show, The Queen Latifah Show & The Today Show, in the US alone. A Two-Time Drama Desk Award nominee, Christina made her West End debut starring in The Menier Chocolate Factory’s hailed production of Forbidden Broadway at the Vaudeville Theatre in London. New York credits include The Marvelous Wonderettes, the one-woman, multi-character comedy, Application Pending (Drama Desk Award Nomination), Newsical the Musical, and Forbidden Broadway; Goes To Rehab (Drama Desk Award Nomination). Christina originated the role of Dora in the long-running National Tour of Dora The Explorer Live, including two sold-out runs at Radio City Music Hall. As a concert artist, with regular NYC appearances at Birdland, Feinstein’s and Town Hall, Christina has performed her critically acclaimed solo shows to sold out crowds across the U.S. and on luxury international cruise ships. Abroad, she’s enjoyed extended runs headlining at London’s Hippodrome, Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room, The Charing Cross Theatre and at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as a 13 city, UK solo tour titled, Me Myself And Everyone Else, and made concert debuts in Australia, Switzerland, Spain and South Africa. Television credits include the POP TV sitcom Impress Me, Hallmark’s, Signed, Sealed, Delivered and VH1’s I Love The 2000’s. Christina frequently performs with major US and Canadian symphonies. She recently debuted her solo symphony show, The Woman Of A Thousand Voices, with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Jack Everly. Christina is a life long New Yorker and resides in Manhattan with her husband and their loveable schnoodle, Jeff. 

Anthony Nunziata is the New York City-based, internationally-acclaimed singer and songwriter who brings his soulful voice to classic jazz, pop standards and his original music. Anthony has performed over 400 concerts over the past few years headlining major performing arts centers, theaters, symphony concert halls and private events across the country and around the world. The Brooklyn-born, classically trained singer is hailed by Broadwayworld as “an explosion of love and entertainment.” Anthony recently co-headlined Carnegie Hall for two sold-out concerts with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra. Anthony recently appeared in the Netflix film "The Last Laugh" opposite Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss. Anthony's original songs include co-write collaborations with Victoria Shaw (No. 1 hits for Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum) Jim Brickman (21 No. 1 Albums) Jeff Franzel (Josh Groban, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Dayne), Tom Kimmel (Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Art Garfunkel) Maria Christensen (Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez), and Nina Ossoff and Porter Carroll Jr. (Daughtry, Patti Austin, The Temptations). His original pop song "The Gift Is You" - which he wrote honoring his mother's battle with breast cancer (she is now cancer-free) - is currently being used as an anthem for The Susan G. Komen Foundation. His music is featured on his upcoming solo album released in the Fall 2019 which will coincide with his concert tour. Anthony has brought his fresh take on classic & contemporary songs as well as his movie-bound original tunes across the United States and around the world to performing arts centers, theaters and private events, as well as intimate jazz clubs and symphony concerts with orchestras such as the New York Pops, Detroit Symphony, Cleveland Pops, Colorado Symphony, Lancaster Symphony, Annapolis Symphony, Plymouth Symphony, Cape Cod Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and more. He has performed at private events across the United States and recently in England, Spain, Italy and Singapore. In his 2019-2020 concert tour Anthony brings his soulful and lyrical tenor voice to the greatest love songs ever written. He and his Grammy-winning musicians re-imagine “Unchained Melody,” “Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You,” “Can't Help Falling In Love With You,” “When I Fall In Love,” “The Prayer,” “O Sole Mio,” “Somewhere,” originals including “Will You Be My Everyday?” and many more. Anthony studied music, acting and directing at Boston College, and trained in improv comedy at the famed Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City. Featured on Good Morning America and The Rachael Ray Show, Anthony is most proud of his "ARTS MATTER!" Educational Outreach Initiative and Master Class Workshops that educate and inspire students to fearlessly pursue their passions. Anthony is an avid tennis player, a two-time jr. National Platform Tennis Champion, and can cook up a delicious chicken parmesan. Artist website: www.AnthonyNunziata.com. On this episode, Anthony returns to The One Way Ticket Show where he's Steven's first Weekend Special guest! Anthony shares tunes off his "The Love Album" and talks about his music and more.  Anthony is just one of the dynamic personalities featured on The One Way Ticket Show,  where Steven's guests have included: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Jose Ramos-Horta; Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz; Fashion Expert, Tim Gunn; Broadcast Legend, Charles Osgood; International Rescue Committee President & CEO, David Miliband; Playwright, David Henry Hwang; Journalist-Humorist-Actor, Mo Rocca; SkyBridge Capital Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci; Abercrombie & Kent Founder, Geoffrey Kent; Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer, as well as leading photographers, artists, chefs, writers, intellectuals and more.

Download CCC33_-_The_CanCon_Jobs.mp3 Can Candice and Anthony convince you of the CanCon nature of these songs?Procol Harum - Conquistador.Alice Cooper - The Ballad of Dwight Fry.

Composer Peter Meechan joins the show for a wonderfully thoughtful discussion that includes conversations about his career, music in England, the merits of self-publishing, composition, and the bar at the Royal Northern College of Music. Topics: Pete’s background growing up outside of Birmingham as the son of two folk musicians who surrounded him with music. A discussion of the band system in England including opportunities for young musicians and the Black Dyke Brass Band. How the bar at the Royal Northern College of Music led to the relationships and opportunities that helped Pete launch his career. The value of being self-published as a composer and the importance of retaining your copyright. Links: Meechan Music Royal Northern College of Music Stravinsky: Symphony of Wind Instruments Scott McAllister: Gone Melanie Brooks "Building Bridges through Music" Festival Biography: The music of Canadian-based British composer Peter Meechan is performed throughout the world. His music has been commissioned, recorded, broadcast and performed by some of the world’s leading wind orchestras, brass bands, conductors and soloists, including: “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Bramwell Tovey, Black Dyke Brass Band, Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra, The Band of the Coldstream Guards, RNCM Wind Orchestra, Steven Mead, Jens Lindemann, Ryan Anthony, Les Neish, Linda Merrick, the BBC Concert Orchestra, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Rex Richardson, Jacques Mauger and many more. Meechan’s music is featured on over 100 commercial recordings and has been featured at festivals and clinics globally, including the Midwest Clinic, the International Trumpet Guild, the International Tuba and Euphonium Association, BASBWE conferences, and in 2014 his work “The Legend of King Arthur” was used as the set test piece at the British National Brass Band Championships, held in the Royal Albert Hall, London. Peter was the first ever “Young Composer in Association” with the prestigious Black Dyke Brass band, where he went on to serve as their “Composer in Residence”, a position he also held between 2012 – 2015 with The Band of the Coldstream Guards. He holds an undergraduate degree from the Royal Northern College of Music, a Master of Arts degree and a PhD (composition), both from the University of Salford where his principal tutor was Professor Peter Graham. Peter Meechan’s music is principally published by his own publishing house, Meechan Music.

photo credit: @wildflowersyegGood evening witches and magicians and wizards of all ages! Welcome to this evening's musical performance of Witch, Please!This fornight has Marcelle “in the field” interviewing Konstantine Kurelias and Amanda Brace, two staff members of the Winspear Centre, about the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra's enchanting production of The Music of Harry Potter! As a special treat, you'll also hear Marcelle debrief the performance with longtime friend and basically brother Stephen Tchir—a Master of Music and member of the band The Provincial Archive.As always, don't forget to listen all the way through for our latest #trywitches tournament challenge and the answer to this episode's #witchpleasetellme question!http://ohwitchplease.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/s2e6-witch-please-and-the-symphonic-discourse.mp3Download this spell-bindingly symphonic episodeCredits: In this episode you'll hear a LOT of music, including tracks from Kesha's new album Rainbow, which is streaming for free on Spotify; Christopher O'Riley's piano cover of Radiohead's “Airbag”; selections from the many Harry Potter tunes (all of which can be found on YoutTube but, honestly, do petition your local Symphony Orchestra to perform the music if they can!); and a few classical classics that are 100% in the public domain we swear. AND we enthusiastically recommend that you check out the books of N.K. Jemisin for more life-changing fantasy.Good gravy it's after 4am. xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good evening witches and magicians and wizards of all ages! Welcome to this evening’s musical performance of Witch, Please! This fornight has Marcelle “in the field” interviewing Konstantine Kurelias and Amanda Brace, two staff members of the Winspear Centre, about the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s enchanting production of The Music of Harry Potter! As a special … Continue reading S2E6: Witch, Please and the Symphonic Discourse

This week on CKUA's Green Energy Futures podcast, we visit yet another straw-bale home, this time in Edmonton, Alberta. Nora Bumanis is the harpist for the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra so noise can be a big problem for her neighbours. Luckily, straw-bale construction was the perfect fit for her needs. See video, blog and photos: greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/157-albertans-making-homes-straw

If you're in Edmonton and you don't know who John Estacio is, you're about to get an education, my friends. John is a music composer based out of Edmonton. He's been a composer-in-residence at the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, he's written operas and at least one movie score, and he's a really incredibly nice, and interesting guy. His work will be performed in May at Carnegie Hall in New York, by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Here's a little bit more about John, from the bio on his website: Here's the episode breakdown: 0:00: Boo technology! 1:41: Introducing the Thing, the Man, John Estacio — world-famous composer 21:56: A Calgary Expo Preview, with Steven Hodges 29:46: A preview of Canada's Worst Driver with Meredith Veats 39:50: The Unknown Studio Live show: coming to you live in June! 46:05: John and the ESO go to Carnegie Hall 58:52: The Fast Fifteen with John Estacio You can download the episode directly by clicking this link, or you can subscribe to us on iTunes.