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Peter Wilson shares some "behind the scenes" stories from the Obama White House as he joins the podcast. Peter served as concertmaster for "The President's Own" Marine Band during his illustrious service as a military musician. Peter is a multifaceted violinist, conductor, arranger, and composer Peter currently serves as Music Director of the Richmond Philharmonic and The American Prize-winning Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra in Virginia as well as Artistic Director and Conductor of the American Festival Pops Orchestra in the National Capital Region. He began his career as Concertmaster of the Walt Disney World Orchestra, has conducted the National Symphony and the National Gallery of Art Orchestras, and holds degrees from Northwestern and Catholic University, where he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts.Don't miss Peter and his great storytelling on this week's show.
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur
Peter Wilson joins the podcast! Join Rick and Ron as they have talk about Peter's career as an artist entrepreneur.Peter Wilson is an engaging and multifaceted violinist, conductor, arranger, and composer whose artistry has been noted as “first-class” by The Washington Post. He is the former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House, where he led countless ensembles and performed as a Marine violinist for 30 years in direct support of five Presidents. Upon retiring as String Section Commander of the Marine Band, he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Peter currently serves as Music Director of the Richmond Philharmonic and The American Prize-winning Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra in Virginia as well as Artistic Director and Conductor of the American Festival Pops Orchestra in the National Capital Region. He began his career as Concertmaster of the Walt Disney World Orchestra, has conducted the National Symphony and the National Gallery of Art Orchestras, and holds degrees from Northwestern and Catholic University, where he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts.
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025Today, Judge Boasberg holds another emergency hearing over whether Trump defied his order to turn the deportation planes around; a Brown University professor has been deported despite a court order; a Navy veteran and his wife say that TRICARE rescinded a $100K healthcare claim paid over a year ago; what musicians did after an executive order on DEI led to the cancellation of U.S. Marine Band collaboration; the 9th Circuit has denied Trump's motion to pause a federal court order requiring the rehiring of probationary civil servants who were terminated; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Helix Sleep20% Off Sitewide when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans.Thank You, IQBAR20% off all IQBAR products. Text dailybeans to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Stories:Wisconsin Supreme Court election kicks off with early voting March 18 | WISNNinth Circuit rejects Trump bid to stay firing of federal workers | Courthouse News ServiceA Navy veteran and his wife say Tricare rescinded approvals for over $100K in health care claims paid years ago - Melissa Chan | ABC NewsDeported Professor Rasha Alawieh Attended Hezbollah Leader's Funeral, D.H.S. Says | The New York TimesMarine Band vets join student musicians whose concert was canceled by White House due to anti-DEI policy | Consequence of Sound, CBS NewsGood Trouble:Senator Chuck Schumer of New York has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017 - Petition · Boycott Contributions to Senate Democrats Until Chuck Schumer Steps Down - United States · Change.org Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Check out other MSW Media podcastsShows - MSW MediaCleanup On Aisle 45 podSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on SubstackThe BreakdownFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaAllison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyShare your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/From The Good NewsDOGE Privacy Act Requests - Jamie Raskin for CongressEx parte Endo | 323 U.S. 283 (1944) | Justia U.S. Supreme Court CenterU.S. Department of Education Launches “End DEI” PortalLow Cut ConnieFight Like Hell! On Sunday, March 23, NALC branches are hosting local rallies to say "Hell no!" - NALC.org/march23NorCal Resist Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
With news of mysterious drones flying over New Jersey and concerns about spying, this week's 60 MINUTES investigates a surprising story about another drone incursion. Correspondent Bill Whitaker reports what happened 15 months ago over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, which houses nearly half of the most advanced U.S. stealth fighter jets, the F-22 Raptor, and how it is part of a series of brazen overflights of sensitive military sites. Young dreams were dashed when the U.S. Marine Band followed orders to cancel a concert featuring middle and high school musicians of color, a result of the Trump administration's executive order ending DEI initiatives. Correspondent Scott Pelley speaks with performers of The Equity Arc Wind Symphony about the importance of supporting all talented, aspiring musicians. The name Werner Herzog may not be as recognizable as Spielberg or Scorsese, but over the last six decades, the German filmmaker has had a profound and far-reaching influence on the world of cinema. He's made over 70 features and documentaries, which are often dream-like explorations of nature's power, human frailties and the edges of sanity. Correspondent Anderson Cooper sits down with the enigmatic director to discuss his films, and his other roles as writer and actor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Master Gunnery Sgt. Chris Rose has spent the majority of his professional career in his role as percussionist, drumset specialist, and soloist with the United States Marine Band. "The President's Own" comprises 160 members and takes various forms depending on the event or occasion they're playing for and the instrumentation needed for it. As you'll hear, this affords Chris the opportunity to play a huge variety of musical roles, from classical percussion to marching drums to jazz and rock drumset. In this episode, Chris talks about: Studying classical percussion at Rice University, and his first post-school gig in Branson with Andy Williams What makes The President's Own unique among military bands Getting outside yourself in service to the music and the event it's part of The incredible variety of musical roles he plays in a given week The potential for musical development and upward mobility within the band The various drummers he channels in various drumset roles Life in DC, and looking ahead to life and work after The President's Own Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
The official podcast of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Conversations and stories about topics of interest for musicians, educators, music lovers, students, and military musicians. Hosted by members of the Marine Band. In this episode, members of “The President's Own” discuss their musical journeys, how they got to where they are now.
The official podcast of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Conversations and stories about topics of interest for musicians, educators, music lovers, students, and military musicians. Hosted by members of the Marine Band. In this episode, members of “The President's Own” discuss the role of the band's Recording Lab.
The official podcast of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Conversations and stories about topics of interest for musicians, educators, music lovers, students, and military musicians. Hosted by members of the Marine Band. In this episode, members of “The President's Own” discuss sight-reading techniques.
The official podcast of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Conversations and stories about topics of interest for musicians, educators, music lovers, students, and military musicians. Hosted by members of the Marine Band. In this episode, members of “The President's Own” discuss the importance of rhythm.
Student Reporter Chandler Guadagnin sits down with BYU-Idaho Director of Bands David Faires to chat about the "President's Own" U.S. Marine Band coming to BYU-Idaho on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
We want to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore. He was killed during the attempted assassination of former President Trump. According to NBC Philadelphia, Comperatore raised two daughters with his high school sweetheart and spent his final moments shielding his family that he loved so much from the gunfire. May he rest in peace. His family is in our prayers. We also want to wish a quick recovery to those who were injured in the assassination attempt, including former president Donald Trump and rally attendees David Dutch and James Copenhaver. And lastly our condolences to all others impacted by this political violence. Violence has absolutely no place in a civilized society. Given how much our democracy and country have been through, we thought on this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast we would lighten things up a bit and talk about something that perhaps we all might have some positive feelings about: one of our founding fathers. It is July after all, America’s month of celebrating our independence. In the spirit of July and America and trying to find some positivity right now, on this episode we bring you a replay of our conversation with George Washington University historian Denver Brunsman. He previously joined the show to share his insights on the life and career of George Washington, as well as his general reflections on the study of history and its place in the modern university. Enjoy the conversation and don’t forget to sign up for our free email newsletter in one click! ------------- ------------- Episode Audio: "Air Background Corporate" by REDCVT (Free Music Archive) "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar (Free Music Archive) "Last Dance" by Jahzzar (Free Music Archive) “Happy Trails (To You)” by the Riders in the Sky (used with artist’s permission) "Washington Post March" by the U.S. Marine Band (publicly available on YouTube)
This Day in Legal History: Black Sox Scandal Jury SelectionOn July 5, 1921, jury selection commenced for one of the most infamous trials in baseball history: the Chicago "Black Sox" trial. Eight players from the Chicago White Sox, including the legendary "Shoeless Joe" Jackson, stood accused of conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. The scandal shocked the nation, casting a shadow over America's beloved pastime and questioning the integrity of the sport.The players were charged with accepting bribes from gamblers in exchange for intentionally losing the series. The trial attracted immense public and media attention, with fans eagerly following every development. Despite compelling evidence and confessions from some players, the jury ultimately acquitted all eight defendants.However, the acquittal did not mean exoneration in the eyes of baseball's governing bodies. Newly appointed Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis took decisive action to restore the sport's integrity. On August 3, 1921, Landis issued a lifetime ban on all eight players involved in the scandal, regardless of the trial's outcome.The "Black Sox" trial remains a significant moment in legal and sports history, illustrating the complex interplay between law, ethics, and professional sports. The trial's legacy endures, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of corruption and the importance of maintaining trust in public institutions.A federal judge rejected Boehringer Ingelheim's attempt to block the Biden administration's Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, which aims to reduce prescription drug costs. Chief Judge Michael P. Shea ruled against all of Boehringer Ingelheim's claims, stating the program is constitutional. The case centered on whether the Inflation Reduction Act's provision forcing drug companies to agree to a maximum fair price for selected drugs violates constitutional rights.Boehringer Ingelheim argued that the program infringed on the First Amendment (compelled speech), Fifth Amendment (due process and takings clauses), Eighth Amendment (excessive fines), the Administrative Procedure Act, and the unconstitutional conditions doctrine. However, Judge Shea determined that participation in Medicare and Medicaid is voluntary, even if economically incentivized, and the federal government can place conditions on participation in its programs. He clarified that Boehringer Ingelheim was not deprived of property interest since it had the option to withdraw before any data submission was required.Regarding the First Amendment claim, Shea found no support in precedent, likening required communications to standard price regulations. On the Eighth Amendment claim, he noted that Boehringer Ingelheim could not demonstrate a likelihood of success as the argument was novel and lacked precedent.The case, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services, highlights ongoing legal challenges to the Biden administration's health plan, specifically targeting the reduction of high drug prices under the Inflation Reduction Act. The key issue here is the First Amendment argument, which was a central but unsupported claim in this case. Judge Shea's ruling emphasized that required communications for regulatory compliance do not constitute compelled speech under the First Amendment.Judge Tosses Boehringer Bid to Block Biden Drug Price PlanThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) faced a significant legal challenge when a Texas federal judge halted its rule banning noncompete clauses across the U.S. Judge Ada Brown sided with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a Texas tax firm, arguing that the FTC exceeded its authority. This decision, following recent Supreme Court rulings limiting agency powers, underscores the difficulties the FTC may encounter in implementing new regulations.The FTC's noncompete rule, which was to take effect on September 4, would have impacted around 30 million U.S. workers by prohibiting noncompete clauses that restrict job mobility within the same industry. FTC Chair Lina Khan has been advocating for broader antitrust regulation, including labor markets, but faced opposition from major business groups.This rule, adopted in April with a narrow 3-2 vote, was a rare move for the FTC, which has traditionally addressed competition issues through legal actions rather than broad rulemaking. Despite the FTC's assertion that it has the authority to issue such a rule, Brown ruled that the FTC Act of 1914 does not permit the agency to create substantive rules on unfair competition.Legal experts noted that the FTC's limited history with rulemaking poses challenges for the agency, especially in light of recent Supreme Court decisions that reduce judicial deference to regulatory interpretations. This context complicates the FTC's efforts to enforce the noncompete ban, potentially leading to further legal battles.Brown's ruling referenced the recent Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned the Chevron deference principle, further complicating regulatory actions by the FTC. While this particular decision was limited to the plaintiffs in the case, it sets a precedent that could hinder future FTC regulations.FTC Noncompete Ban Freeze Signals Tough Legal Road for AgencyUS judge partially blocks FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements | ReutersA liberal group, Accountable.US, filed a complaint with the Washington DC Attorney General alleging that the Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI), a nonprofit organization employing former White House Chief-of-Staff Mark Meadows, improperly funneled money to cover Meadows' legal bills related to investigations into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The complaint states that CPI gave a $1.2 million grant to Personnel Policy Operations (PPO), another nonprofit, which then transferred $1.1 million to the Constitutional Rights Defense Fund to fund legal defenses for Trump allies, including Meadows.Accountable.US argues that CPI's actions violate its nonprofit status, which requires operations to benefit the public, not partisan operatives. The complaint calls for the dissolution of CPI and PPO, claiming they serve private interests rather than public purposes. The DC Attorney General has the authority to dissolve nonprofits that fail to operate in the public interest.CPI, a key organization in conservative circles preparing for a potential second Trump administration, paid Meadows a substantial salary in 2022. The complaint underscores that nonprofits must not engage in political campaigning or private benefit operations to maintain their tax-exempt status. Additionally, another liberal group, Campaign for Accountability, previously filed a similar complaint with the IRS against CPI.The takeaway here is the requirement for nonprofits to operate for public benefit to retain tax-exempt status. This case raises questions about whether CPI and PPO violated these rules by financially supporting Meadows and other Trump allies.Mark Meadows Nonprofit Funneled Cash for Legal Bills, Group SaysA $170 million legal fee request from lawyers at Grant & Eisenhofer and three other firms remains unresolved after a Brooklyn federal judge rejected their antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard. The settlement, following nearly 20 years of litigation, aimed to reduce the interchange fees merchants pay for credit card transactions. Visa and Mastercard would have paid up to $113.3 million and $56.6 million, respectively, to cover the legal fees if the settlement was approved.Judge Margo Brodie ruled that the settlement did not sufficiently address the merchants' concerns, despite agreeing with the fee request terms. She argued that Visa and Mastercard could withstand a more substantial settlement, noting that merchants paid $100 billion in interchange fees in 2023 alone. The proposed agreement would have marginally reduced swipe fees and imposed caps for five years but still required merchants to honor all Visa and Mastercard transactions.The ruling means lawyers must renegotiate better terms with Visa and Mastercard, extending the timeline for any resolution. Despite rejecting the settlement, Brodie's decision cannot be appealed and would be difficult to overturn.Opposition to the settlement came from major retailers and trade groups, who deemed it inadequate. The National Retail Federation, while not yet addressing the legal fee request, expressed broader concerns over the deal.In related legal fee news, Tesla and the legal team that voided Elon Musk's $56 billion stock options will argue over compensation, with the plaintiffs seeking around $7 billion, contrasting Tesla's suggestion of $13.6 million. Additionally, firms involved in a $48 million settlement with Progressive over undervalued wrecked cars seek up to $16 million in fees, and Hagens Berman and Cohen Milstein were awarded $51.6 million in a chicken price-fixing case.Legal Fee Tracker: Lawyers' $170 million payday in limbo in credit card swipe fee case | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by John Philip Sousa.This week's closing theme features the renowned American composer and conductor, John Philip Sousa. Known as "The March King," Sousa is celebrated for his extraordinary contributions to military and patriotic music. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1854, Sousa's career spanned more than five decades, during which he composed over 130 marches, as well as numerous operettas, suites, songs, and waltzes. His music epitomizes the spirit and vibrancy of American patriotism, making him a household name and a significant figure in American music history.Sousa began his musical journey at a young age, joining the U.S. Marine Band as an apprentice when he was only 13. He later became the band's conductor, elevating its status to the finest military band in the country. After leaving the Marine Band, Sousa formed his own civilian band, which gained international fame and toured extensively. His impact on American music extends beyond composition; he also championed music education and the development of the sousaphone, a marching band instrument named in his honor.Today, we highlight one of his most famous marches, "The Liberty Bell." Composed in 1893, this piece is instantly recognizable and has been used in various contexts, including as the theme for the British comedy series "Monty Python's Flying Circus." "The Liberty Bell" was originally intended for an operetta that never came to fruition, but it found new life as a standalone march. The piece is a perfect example of Sousa's ability to blend melodic ingenuity with rousing rhythmic patterns, capturing the essence of American optimism and pride. The title was inspired by a suggestion from Sousa's wife after they saw a picture of the Liberty Bell in a magazine.Without further ado, enjoy "The Liberty Bell" by John Philip Sousa. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
Episode 004 • March 18, 2024 • “Making the Best of a Good Situation” FIRST STRAIN: News ‘n' Notes • Alumni of The Sonic Boom of the South tours with Drake and J. Cole https://www.blackenterprise.com/jsu-sonic-boom-alumni-band-touring-with-drake-and-j-cole/ https://www.jsumsnews.com/its-all-a-blur-jsu-sonic-boom-of-the-south-alumni-band-touring-with-rap-icon-drake/ https://sites.jsums.edu/sonicboom/ • The UConn Pep Band launches a Pep Band Showcase https://www.facebook.com/groups/5472488222?multi_permalinks=10161723613293223 SECOND STRAIN: Donnie Jenness, 15 years later A remembrance from my ancient blog, of color guard designer/instructor Donnie Jenness. He led indoor guards up and down the eastern seaboard, and was the guard instructor at Temple University and the University of Delaware. He was “tough love” personified. He passed away on March 21, 2009, at the age of 46 – fifteen years ago, this Friday. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southofboston-enterprise/name/donald-jenness-obituary?id=24323281 TRIO: Interview with JAMES SHETLER • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmsshetler/ • https://sites.google.com/view/jsvoiceover/home • https://www.youtube.com/@jamesshetler8150 • linktree? DOGFIGHT: Internet Rabbit Hole of the Week: United States Marine Band's Digital Rehearsal Hall A video playlist on The Marine Band's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2cXE2sU3q4&list=PLA7no0L9zTk6QWWAcyD3CG2MT-VruU7lX CODA Our first vox-populi response to an audience call-to-action question: what got you into, and kept you in, band? Starring a voice that some podcast listeners may recognize. FOLLOW US! BandWagon RSS feed: feed.podbean.com/heyband/feed.xml BandWagon website: heyband.podbean.com BandWagon on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555170345309 Rob ("HammertonMedia") on Facebook: facebook.com/HammertonMedia Rob on X/Twitter: twitter.com/DrRob8487 SUBSCRIBE TO BANDWAGON! https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/eg706GUVzixV SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK! Email: heybandwagon@yahoo.com Voicemail: speakpipe.com/HeyBandWagon
The official podcast of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Conversations and stories about topics of interest for musicians, music educators, music lovers, students, and military musicians. Hosted by members of the Marine Band. -- In this episode, members of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band discuss their musical journeys, how they got to where they are now.
SynopsisIn the section of his autobiography on the 1960s, Aaron Copland wrote: “I have often called myself a ‘work-a-year' man … and 1964 belonged to the band piece ‘Emblems.' Among the invitations I received to compose new pieces was one from clarinetist Keith Wilson, who was president of the College Band Directors National Association, for a work to be played at the organization's national convention.“I hesitated for a moment,” Copland continued, “but accepted when I was told that the piece would be bought sight unseen by at least two hundred bands!”Emblems premiered in Tempe, Arizona, on today's date in 1964, performed by the USC Band, conducted by William Schaefer. Here's how Copland explained the work's title: “An emblem stands for something. … I called this work ‘Emblems' because it seemed to me to suggest musical states of being: noble or aspirational feelings, playful or spirited feelings.”Close listeners might hear harmonic echoes of the spiritual “Amazing Grace” in the slow opening and close of Emblems. Copland said, "Curiously, the harmonies had been conceived without reference to that tune. It was only by chance that I realized a connection between my harmonies and ‘Amazing Grace'!"Music Played in Today's ProgramAaron Copland (1900-1990) Emblems; U.S. Marine Band; Lt. Col. Michael J. Colburn, cond. Naxos 8. 570243
U.S. first lady Jill Biden wants everyone who visits the White House around Christmas to feel like a kid again. 美国第一夫人吉尔·拜登希望圣诞节前后访问白宫的每个人都能再次感觉像个孩子。On Monday, Biden held a gathering to show the White House Christmas decorations. “Magic, Wonder and Joy” is the theme this year. It will be the Bidens' third Christmas holiday in the White House. 周一,拜登举行聚会展示白宫圣诞装饰品。 今年的主题是“魔法、奇迹和欢乐”。 这将是拜登夫妇在白宫的第三个圣诞节假期。 “Each room on display is designed to capture the…delight and imagination of our childhoods,” the first lady said. She also thanked some 300 people who volunteered to decorate the White House. “展出的每个房间都是为了捕捉……我们童年的快乐和想象力而设计的,”第一夫人说。 她还感谢大约 300 名自愿装饰白宫的人们。 There are oversized holiday candies and other sweets in the hallway. There is a Santa Clause with eight reindeer suspended near the entrance. 走廊里有超大的节日糖果和其他糖果。 入口处附近悬挂着一位圣诞老人和八只驯鹿。Throughout two floors of the public area of the White House are reminders from the poem popularly known as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The U.S. Library of Congress helped with copies of the poem from the past 200 years. 白宫公共区域的两层楼都充满了人们对“这是圣诞节前夜”这首诗的提醒。 美国国会图书馆帮助复制了这首过去 200 年来的诗。 The traditional gingerbread White House includes a large sugar cookie copy of the book opened to a page that says, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.” The book contains 40 sheets of sugar cookie dough. Another 40 sheets of gingerbread dough are used for the house with 14 kilograms of chocolate and 23 kilograms of royal icing. 传统的姜饼白宫包括这本书的一个大糖饼干副本,打开的页面上写着:“祝大家圣诞快乐,祝大家晚安。” 这本书包含 40 张糖饼干面团。 另外,房子还使用了 40 片姜饼面团、14 公斤巧克力和 23 公斤皇家糖霜。The oversized decorations are meant to bring feelings of joy to children at this time of the year, White House aides said. Children of military families were among the first members of the public to see the decorations. And they were also treated to an afternoon performance of the Disney musical performance Frozen. 白宫助手表示,这些超大的装饰是为了在每年的这个时候给孩子们带来欢乐。 军人家庭的孩子是最先看到这些勋章的公众之一。 下午他们还观看了迪士尼音乐剧《冰雪奇缘》的表演。 One of the first Christmas trees visitors will see upon entering the White House is decorated with golden wooden stars. The ornaments include the names of fallen service members. 游客进入白宫后首先看到的圣诞树之一是装饰着金色木星的。 装饰品上刻有阵亡军人的名字。 The official White House Christmas tree is a 5.6-meter-tall tree that stands in its usual place in the Blue Room. The tree is decorated with cheerful pictures from across the country. A toy train runs around its base. 白宫官方圣诞树是一棵 5.6 米高的树,矗立在蓝厅的惯常位置。 这棵树上装饰着来自全国各地的欢快的图画。 一辆玩具火车绕着它的底座行驶。The State Dining Room has been turned into Santa's workshop. There are workbenches for Santa's helpers, the elves. Stools and ladders circle Christmas trees and gifts-in-progress round out the display. 国宴厅已变成圣诞老人的工作室。 这里有供圣诞老人的帮手小精灵使用的工作台。 凳子和梯子围绕着圣诞树,正在制作的礼物使展示更加完整。 In the library, the moons and the stars are ready to honor the tradition of bedtime stories. The China Room has been turned into a shop of baked goods. The Vermeil Room celebrates music with a display of a toy Marine Band. 在图书馆里,月亮和星星已经准备好向睡前故事的传统致敬。 瓷器室已变成一家烘焙食品店。 Vermeil Room 通过展示玩具海军陆战队乐队来庆祝音乐。In her prepared remarks, the first lady said she knows that magic, wonder and joy can be hard to find, especially as the days grow shorter, the weather turns colder. She said, “Our hearts grow heavy in the face of a tumultuous world.” 第一夫人在准备好的讲话中表示,她知道魔法、奇迹和欢乐很难找到,尤其是随着白天越来越短、天气变冷。 她说:“面对纷乱的世界,我们的心情变得沉重。” “But it's in these times, when we are searching for hope and healing, that we need those points of light the most, that we need each other the most,” she said. “It's in these times that I hope you remember, if even just for a moment or a season, how you saw the world as a child.” “但正是在这些时候,当我们寻找希望和治愈时,我们最需要这些光点,我们最需要彼此,”她说。 “正是在这些时候,我希望你能记住,哪怕只是片刻或一个季节,你小时候是如何看待世界的。” Overall, the White House uses 98 Christmas trees, nearly 34,000 ornaments, over 22,000 bells and more than 350 candles for the display. And they are lit with 142,500 lights. 总体而言,白宫使用了 98 棵圣诞树、近 34,000 件装饰品、22,000 多个铃铛和 350 多支蜡烛来进行展示。 它们被 142,500 盏灯照亮。
The official podcast of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Conversations and stories about topics of interest for musicians, music educators, music lovers, students, and military musicians. Hosted by members of the Marine Band. -- In this episode, members of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band discuss burnout.
SynopsisOn today's date in 1904, the Washington Post's headline read, “Hiawatha Tonight: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's masterpiece to be sung at Convention Center.”The 29-year-old British composer, on his first visit to America, was to conduct the 200 members of the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society of Washington D.C., accompanied by the Marine Band orchestra.So who was this British composer and what had he done to inspire an American chorus to name itself after him?Coleridge-Taylor was born in 1875 to an African father from Sierra Leone and an English mother. Showing remarkable musical talent, he studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and rapidly established himself as a major choral composer with a trilogy of oratorios, all based on Longfellow's epic poem Hiawatha, that became wildly popular in England, but the 1904 concert in Washington was the first time all three had been performed on the same concert.The Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society was America's first African-American concert choir. Attending the Washington performance were many members of the federal government and distinguished members of both Black and white society.Music Played in Today's ProgramSamuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Hiawatha's Departure; Welsh National Opera Chorus and Orchestra; Kenneth Alwyn, cond. Argo 430 956
The official podcast of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Conversations and stories about topics of interest for musicians, music educators, music lovers, students, and military musicians. Hosted by members of the Marine Band. -- In this episode, members of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band discuss practice techniques.
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Tom Halchak joins me on episode 91.Tom tells us how he grew his successful company, Blue Moon Harmonicas, started in 2009. Tom started out selling custom combs, and then covers in different materials and colours. Tom went on to develop his customisation skills to offer fully fledged custom harmonicas using his Blue Moon product lines. Tom also started offering pre-war Marine Band harmonicas for sale. These hand-crafted harps have stood the test of time and with some improvements by Tom, provide a playing experience which conjures the spirit of the players of the past. As a result of his pre-war harmonicas trading, Tom now acts on behalf of the estate of Sonny Terry, offering Sonny's actual harmonicas for sale, complete with the DNA of the great man himself, as well as a range of other memorabilia, such as concert posters and contracts. Tom also prides himself in providing great service.Links:Blue Moon harmonicas:https://bluemoonharmonicas.com/Blue Moon Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/BlueMoonHarmonicasSonny Terry harmonica collection:https://bluemoonharmonicas.com/collections/sonny-terry-estate-llcVideos:Blue Moon instrumental by Whitt Smith:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NGES1uduekRange of harps available at Blue Moon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXlrOo9qQKECNC Milling GM wood comb:https://youtu.be/lhVFoRTDMjsJason Ricci video on Blue Moon products he uses:https://youtu.be/PWrKgdGnhZEJason Ricci playing ‘Feel Good Funk':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSAvtxrTbccCustom combs for Big River:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcgQktZ8gDsAdam Gussow appraisal of 150 of Sonny Terry's harmonicas:https://youtu.be/EDT4Xt70OmgSonny Terry tribute concert at SPAH 2016:https://youtu.be/7ycKmefNKfgPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBor sign-up to a monthly subscription to the podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/995536/supportSpotify Playlist:Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASSupport the show
SynopsisOn today's date in 1892, The Washington Post's headlines included one that read: “Sousa's Farewell Toot—Last Appearance of the Marine Band Under His Baton—Admirers of the Popular Conductor Crowd Forward for a Farewell Shake of the Hand at the Close of His Final Concert on the White House Grounds.”In his 12-year tenure with the Marine Band, Sousa had made it one of the finest touring ensembles in his day. Sousa was famous coast-to-coast—but not all that well paid. While on tour early in 1892, Sousa had been approached in Chicago by an impresario with a business proposition: “Why not form your OWN band, Mr. Sousa? I can offer you four times your Marine Corps salary, plus a percentage of the new band's profits.” Sousa thought it over, and upon his return to Washington, D.C., submitted his resignation effective July 31, 1892. His final concerts with the Marine Band took place on July 29th and 30th that year.With that, one important chapter of Sousa's musical career had ended, but another was just beginning. Over the next four decades, the Sousa Band would go on to become famous worldwide.Music Played in Today's ProgramJohn Philip Sousa (1854 - 1932) Manhattan Beach Dallas Wind Symphony; Jerry Junkin, conductor. Reference 94
SynopsisThese days, when “Modern Music” is on the program, a sizeable chunk of the concert hall audience might start nervously looking for the nearest exit—but that wasn't always the case.On today's date in 1882, a 21-year old American composer and pianist named Edward MacDowell took the stage in Zurich, Switzerland, to perform his “Modern Suite” for piano at the 19th annual conference of the General Society of German Musicians, a showcase for new music whose programs were arranged by none other than Franz Liszt.Liszt had met MacDowell earlier that year, and when MacDowell sent him the music for his “Modern Suite” for solo piano, Liszt asked the young composer to play it himself at the Society's conference in Zurich.The success of his First “Modern Suite” lead to the creation of a Second, and both were published a year later by the Leipzig firm of Breitkopf & Hærtel. These two suites were the first works of MacDowell to appear in print, and launched his career as one of the major American composers of the late 19th century.Music Played in Today's ProgramEdward MacDowell (1860 - 1908) First Modern Suite, Op. 10 James Barbagallo, piano Naxos 8.559011On This DayBirths1836 - Brazilian opera composer Antonio Carlo Gomes, in CampinasDeaths1937 - American composer George Gershwin, age 38, in Hollywood, following an operation on a cystic brain tumorPremieres1882 - MacDowell: "Modern Suite" No. 1 for Piano, in Zurich, with composer as soloist1921 - Gershwin: musical revue, "George White's Scandals of 1921," at the Liberty Theater in New York City1996 - James MacMillan: "The World's Ransoming" (English horn Concerto), at the Barbican in London, by soloist Christine Pendrill with the London Symphony, Kent Nagano conducting2003 - Peter Maxwell Davies: "Naxos Quartet" No. 2, at the Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham (UK), as part of the Cheltenham International Festival by the Maggini Quartet;Others1798 - In the nation's capital of Philadelphia, President John Adams signed an Act of Congress establishing the United States Marine Band (The original "32 drummers and fifers" assisted in recruiting and entertained residents)1885 - First concert of the Boston "Promenade" Orchestra (later dubbed the Boston "Pops") at the old Music Hall in Boston; Adolf Neuendorff conducts;1922 - Opening concert of the Hollywood Bowl, with German conductor Alfred Hertz at the podium1940 - Leonard Bernstein's first appearance as conductor of a professional orchestra, leading a performance of Wagner's Act I Prelude to "Die Meistersinger" with the Boston Pops at an open-air Esplanade Concert1998 - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band, America's oldest professional musical organization, marks its 200th anniversary Links and Resources On composer Edward MacDowell On the MacDowell Colony
Known as "the President's Own," the U.S. Marine Band has played for every inauguration since Thomas Jefferson. Today they give 450 public performances each year, plus 200 more at the White House. Listen as this crack military band plays 18 rousing melodies.Track Listings1 The Stars And Stripes Forever2 The Bride Elect3 Semper Fidelis4 King Cotton5 Sound Off6 The Washington Post7 The Gladiator8 National Fencibles9 Jack Tar10 The Thunderer11 Sabre And Spurs12 The Royal Welsh Fusiliers13 El Capitan14 The Gridiron Club15 Manhattan Beach16 Man Behind The Gun17 The Invincible Eagle18 The Gallant SeventhHelp support our show by purchasing this album at:Downloads (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by Uber and Apple Classical. @CMDHedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber#AppleClassical Please consider supporting our show, thank you!Donate (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com
In this episode, Marine Band saxophonist Staff Sgt. Connor Mikula speaks with Marine Band Director Colonel Jason K. Fettig about The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, the first comprehensive collection of Sousa's marches produced by "The President's Own" since the 1970s. The seven volumes span Sousa's entire march-writing career, from 1873-1932, and offer free resources for 129 marches. Modern recordings, historical information (courtesy of Paul E. Bierley, author of The Works of John Philip Sousa), as well as full-band scores and sheet music for marches that are in the public domain, are all available for public use as a result of this multi-year project. The volumes are available for free download exclusively on the Marine Band website.
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 733, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Grains And Staples 1: The name of this food, not a true grain, comes from the Dutch meaning "beech wheat". buckwheat. 2: The rolled form of this grain cooks in about 5 minutes; the steel-cut takes much longer. oats. 3: Basmati, an aromatic type of this grain, is grown in India. rice. 4: Millet seed, an important food for North Africans, is most often fed to these pets in the U.S.. birds. 5: The pot type of this grain retains more of the bran than the pearl type. barley. Round 2. Category: Names In Sports 1: This legendary jockey was known as "The Shoe". Willie Shoemaker. 2: (Hi, I'm Tim Dwight.) At Iowa I was one of these, like the sneaky scout in "The Last of the Mohicans". a Hawkeye. 3: L.A. Ram defensive end David Jones was better known by this nickname. "Deacon". 4: (Hi, I'm James Worthy.) In the 1980s my L.A. Lakers got this "entertaining" nickname, also the name of a cable television network. "Showtime". 5: First name of Mr. Boyer, the Yankee 3B who played against his brother Ken in the 1964 World Series. "Clete" (or Cletis). Round 3. Category: Canadian Cities 1: English is also widely spoken in this largest French-speaking city outside of Paris. Montreal. 2: The North Saskatchewan River divides this Albertan capital in half. Edmonton. 3: The CFL's B.C. Lions play their home games in this city. Vancouver. 4: Whitehorse replaced Dawson as capital of this territory in 1953. Yukon Territory. 5: This Ontario city's underground walkway system can get you from Eaton Centre to Union Station. Toronto. Round 4. Category: Teens At Work 1: At 14, this fairy tale author worked for a director of the Royal Theater in Copenhagen. Hans Christian Andersen. 2: At 16, Tracy Austin beat Chris Evert to win this tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows. U.S. Open. 3: In the 1720s at age 16, this statesman and inventor wrote popular articles for the New England Courant newspaper. Benjamin Franklin. 4: At 13, this march composer became an apprentice with the U.S. Marine Band. John Philip Sousa. 5: At 16, Cornelius Vanderbilt started a ferry service between Staten Island and this famous 31-square-mile-island. Manhattan. Round 5. Category: Howdy Doody 1: "He" was made up of dachshund, elephant, spaniel, duck, cat, giraffe, seal and pig. Flub-a-dub. 2: This 4 word question was asked at the top of every show, following the words "Say kids...". What time is it?. 3: Original number of Howdy's freckles, they equaled the number of U.S. states. 48. 4: Job held by Mr. Cobb in Doodyville; Mr. Hooper on "Sesame Street" did the same thing. grocer (general store keeper). 5: Last name of triplets Don Jose, Hector Hamhock and Phineas T.. Bluster. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 733, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Grains And Staples 1: The name of this food, not a true grain, comes from the Dutch meaning "beech wheat". buckwheat. 2: The rolled form of this grain cooks in about 5 minutes; the steel-cut takes much longer. oats. 3: Basmati, an aromatic type of this grain, is grown in India. rice. 4: Millet seed, an important food for North Africans, is most often fed to these pets in the U.S.. birds. 5: The pot type of this grain retains more of the bran than the pearl type. barley. Round 2. Category: Names In Sports 1: This legendary jockey was known as "The Shoe". Willie Shoemaker. 2: (Hi, I'm Tim Dwight.) At Iowa I was one of these, like the sneaky scout in "The Last of the Mohicans". a Hawkeye. 3: L.A. Ram defensive end David Jones was better known by this nickname. "Deacon". 4: (Hi, I'm James Worthy.) In the 1980s my L.A. Lakers got this "entertaining" nickname, also the name of a cable television network. "Showtime". 5: First name of Mr. Boyer, the Yankee 3B who played against his brother Ken in the 1964 World Series. "Clete" (or Cletis). Round 3. Category: Canadian Cities 1: English is also widely spoken in this largest French-speaking city outside of Paris. Montreal. 2: The North Saskatchewan River divides this Albertan capital in half. Edmonton. 3: The CFL's B.C. Lions play their home games in this city. Vancouver. 4: Whitehorse replaced Dawson as capital of this territory in 1953. Yukon Territory. 5: This Ontario city's underground walkway system can get you from Eaton Centre to Union Station. Toronto. Round 4. Category: Teens At Work 1: At 14, this fairy tale author worked for a director of the Royal Theater in Copenhagen. Hans Christian Andersen. 2: At 16, Tracy Austin beat Chris Evert to win this tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows. U.S. Open. 3: In the 1720s at age 16, this statesman and inventor wrote popular articles for the New England Courant newspaper. Benjamin Franklin. 4: At 13, this march composer became an apprentice with the U.S. Marine Band. John Philip Sousa. 5: At 16, Cornelius Vanderbilt started a ferry service between Staten Island and this famous 31-square-mile-island. Manhattan. Round 5. Category: Howdy Doody 1: "He" was made up of dachshund, elephant, spaniel, duck, cat, giraffe, seal and pig. Flub-a-dub. 2: This 4 word question was asked at the top of every show, following the words "Say kids...". What time is it?. 3: Original number of Howdy's freckles, they equaled the number of U.S. states. 48. 4: Job held by Mr. Cobb in Doodyville; Mr. Hooper on "Sesame Street" did the same thing. grocer (general store keeper). 5: Last name of triplets Don Jose, Hector Hamhock and Phineas T.. Bluster. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/
The official podcast of “The President's Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Conversations and stories about topics of interest for musicians, music educators, music lovers, students, and military musicians. Hosted by members of the Marine Band. -- In this episode, a panel of three musicians from “The President's Own” United States Marine Band discuss the tools they use to deal with challenges of auditions.
My guest is Recording Engineer, Producer, and Trombonist, Chris Clark. Chris works with artists such as Jack Sutte, Thomas Circle Singers, Jonathan Bisesi, and The Lantana Trio on the recording side of things, but he also plays Trombone in The President's Own Marine Band. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up in Commerce, Texas Playing Trombone Listening to Dad's Vinyl Collection Family Listening to Orchestral Music Hiring an Outside Teacher The Draw of Classical Music Dad's Return to Music The Perfect Guilt Trip Curtis Institute of Music Blind Auditions Active Duty Marine The President's Own Marine Band Jumping Into Recording Creating a Production Company Classical Recording Gear Used on Remotes Planning for Second Career Accepting Video Working With Great Musicians Source to Destination Editing Insurance Time Management Matt's Rant: Whatever Works Links and Show Notes Chris's Site Valor Brass album on Apple of Spotify: Rachel Alina (teaches at Berklee) Curtis Institute of Music Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Chris Clark Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Some years ago I had the privilege of appearing as viola soloist with the United States Marine Band, “the Presidents Own,” and I can tell you it was a great experience. Like the members of the other premier service bands, the bands of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, the Marine Band players are graduates of some of the nation's top conservatories, and they're terrific musicians.
When Michael Colburn was growing up in St. Albans, he dreamed of becoming a euphonium player in a band. He never imagined that the band would be “The President's Own” United States Marine Band and that he would lead it for a decade, until 2014. As director of the nation's top military ensemble, Colburn served as music adviser to the White House and regularly conducted the Marine Band and Chamber Orchestra at the Executive Mansion and at the presidential inaugurations of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.Colburn is now returning to Vermont for a very different musical mission. He is taking the baton of the Me2 Orchestra in Burlington, which describes itself as “the world's only classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them.” The community orchestra was founded in 2011 by conductor Ronald Braunstein, the first American to win the prestigious Karajan International Conducting Competition in Berlin in 1979. Braunstein was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had to abandon his international conducting career, but he and Caroline Whiddon, co-founder and executive director of the orchestra, have created a stigma-free musical home for others with mental illness. Me2 has received extensive media coverage, including being the subject of a PBS documentary, "Orchestrating Change." Me2 now consists of two orchestras: one in Boston that Braunstein still conducts and the original Burlington ensemble now led by Colburn.Colburn has gone from conducting some of the finest musicians in the world to leading a Vermont group “that really welcomes all musicians without fear of being judged.”“Music can be an avenue of healing and a great resource for many who are struggling with mental issues,” he said.
Mr. DAPs and Caitie are live from Flo's V-8 Cafe in Disney California Adventure for this week's episode. During the course of the episode they geek out about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the Disney Wish, the 4th of July at Disneyland, the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band and this year's CHOC Adventure! We hope you enjoy this week's episode of GEEKS CORNER! We'll see ya 'round the corner! Disney Wish is Christened https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/a-new-story-sets-sail-disney-cruise-line-welcomes-fifth-ship-disney-wish-during-enchanting-christening-celebration/ Splash Mountain's New Name Will Be Tiana's Bayou Adventure https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/disney-announces-that-tianas-bayou-adventure-will-be-arriving-in-disney-parks-in-2024/ The 4th of July with the Marine Band at the Disneyland Resort https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/1st-marine-division-band-joins-captain-america-and-captain-marvel-in-avengers-campus-to-celebrate-the-4th-of-july/ The Skies Come to Life Above Disneyland for the 4th of July https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/the-skies-above-disneyland-come-to-life-for-the-4th-of-july/ Local Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band Joins Independence Day Celebrations at Disneyland https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/local-california-army-national-guard-40th-infantry-division-band-joins-independence-day-celebrations-at-disneyland/ College Band Adds Jazz Set https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/disneyland-resort-2022-all-american-college-resort-band-adds-sit-down-jazz-set-to-schedule/ CHOC Adventure Coming to Disney California Adventure https://dapsmagic.com/2022/06/join-team-daps-magic-for-reimagined-choc-adventure-in-the-park/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support
We're talking with First Lt. Darren Lin who is the Assistant Director of "The President's Own" United State Marine Band. Darren is a Pennsylvania product that graduated from Hershey High School and participated in PMEA events. He tells us about his life in music, including his participation in PMEA events, and what it is like being part of "The President's Own."
Aram Piligian joins the hosts in part 2 of episode 155. They discuss his work as a live sound and recording engineer with the United States Marine Band. “The President's Own” United States Marine Band's mission is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America's oldest continuously active professional musical organization.This episode is sponsored by Audix and Allen & Heath.Join our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, Follow us on InstagramThe Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone
Synopsis While many great composers have also been great conductors, this can be the exception rather than the rule. On today's date in 1959, the American composer Ned Rorem tried his hand at conducting the premiere of one of his own compositions, a chamber suite entitled “Eleven Studies for Eleven Players.” Rorem recalled: “I learned that the first requisite to becoming a conductor is an inborn lust for absolute monarchy, and that I, alone among musicians, never got the bug. I was terrified. The first rehearsal was a model of how NOT to inspire confidence. I stood before the eleven players in all my virginal glory, and announced: ‘I've never conducted before, so if I give a wrong cue, do try to come in right anyway.'” Fortunately for Rorem, his eleven musicians were accomplished faculty at Buffalo University, and, despite his inexperience, Rorem certainly knew how his new piece should sound. Rorem's Suite incorporated a few bits recycled from music he had written for a successful Broadway hit—Tennessee Williams' “Suddenly Last Summer”—plus a bit from an unsuccessful play entitled “Motel” that never made it past a Boston tryout. Rorem's own tryout as a conductor convinced him to stick to composing, although he proved to be a fine piano accompanist for singers performing his own songs. As for “Eleven Studies for Eleven Players,” it's gone on to become one of Rorem's most-often performed chamber works. Music Played in Today's Program Ned Rorem (b. 1923) — Eleven Studies for Eleven Players (New York Chamber Ensemble; Stephen Rogers Radcliffe, cond.) Albany 175 On This Day Births 1866 - French composer Erik Alfred-Leslie Satie, in Honfleur; 1901 - German composer Werner Egk, in Auchsesheim, near Donauswörth; His original last name was Mayer, and it is said (although denied by the composer) that the he chose the acronym E-G-K because it stood for "ein grosser Komponist" ("a great composer"); 1923 - American composer Peter Mennin, in Erie, Pa.; Deaths 1935 - French composer Paul Dukas, age 69, in Paris; Premieres 1779 - Gluck: opera "Iphigénie en Tauride" (Iphigenia in Taurus), at the Paris Opéra; 1890 - Mascagni: "Cavalleria Rusticana," in Rome at the Teatro Costanzi; 1904 - Ravel: "Schéhérazade," in Paris, with vocalist Jane Hatto and Alfred Cortot, conducting; 1919 - Ravel: "Alborado del gracioso" (orchestral version), in Paris at Pasdeloup Concert; 1929 - Prokofiev: Symphony No. 3, in Paris, by the Orchestre Symphonique de Paris, with Pierre Monteux conducting; 1933 - Cowell: "Reel," for small orchestra, in New York; 1939 - Prokofiev: cantata "Alexander Nevsky," in Moscow; 1946 - Martin: "Petite Symphonie Concertante," in Zurich, Paul Sacher conducting; 1960 - Ned Rorem: "11 Studies for 11 Players," for chamber ensemble, at the State University of Buffalo (N.Y.), conducted by the composers; 1990 - Rautavaara: "Vincent," in Helsinki at the Finnish National Opera; 2000 - Michael Torke: "Corner in Manhattan," by the Minnesota Orchestra, Eiji Oue conducting; 2001 - Christopher Rouse: Clarinet Concerto, by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christoph Eschenbach, with Larry Combs the soloist; Others 1922 - Music of "The President's Own" reached homes across the nation when the first Marine Band radio program was broadcast; 1969 - Leonard Bernstein's last concert as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, having conducted 939 concerts with the orchestra (831 as its Music Director); Bernstein conducted 36 world premieres with the orchestra; He continued to appear with the Philharmonic as an occasional guest conductor until his death in 1990; 1978 - Philips Electronics of The Netherlands announces a new digital sound reproduction system from flat, silver "Compact Discs." Links and Resources On Rorem NY Times feature on Rorem at 95
IN THE NEWS A discussion of the military's history of toxic exposure and The American Legion's push for a Senate vote for the Honoring our PACT Act to address these issues for generations of military veterans. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Award-winning multimedia journalist, former U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and current U.S. Navy Reserve PAO Amy Forsythe stops by to talk about her new book, "Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11" Amy shares stories about her career as a military and civilian journalist, her inspiration for her new book, and a case of stolen valor she helped uncover. RAPID FIRE Parris Island Marine Corps Band nominated for an Emmy VA Confirms Vital EHR Computer System Has Gone Down More Than 50 Times Since Launching in Spokane Airman slays ‘tedious repetitive tasks' for comrades stuck in paperwork hell SHOUTOUTS Post 176 in Springfield, Va. Post 539 in New Bern, N.C. Special Guest: Amy Forsythe.
Interview de Jean-Jacques Milteau réalisée à la Gespe par Eliane Pérus et Michèle Carpy-David après les balances et avant son spectacle. Merci à Pierre Domenges et à l'équipe communication de la Gespe. Jean-Jacques Milteau s'est produit dans le cadre de la soirée "Du blues, du blues, du blues !" organisée par le Parvis et La Gespe avec son quartet.. Quartet composé de Jean-Jacques Milteau (harmonicas), Jérémie Tepper (guitare et voix), Michael Robinson (chant) et Gilles Michel (basse). Surnommé "le pape français de l'harmonica", il nous explique pourquoi il a choisi cet instrument et le blues. Il, évoque sa carrière, sa découverte de l'Amérique, son "Marine Band", son dernier album "Lost highway" (inspiré par Hank Williams), ses projets etc... A écouter.. un Homme vrai, humaniste. Vous pourrez également entendre au début, au milieu et à la fin du podcast des extraits live du concert enregistrés avec son autorisation.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) Percussion Professor John R. Beck stops by to talk about UNCSA, behavioral health drumming and symphonies (02:30), his teaching position and how it's evolved over the years (12:25), gigging in orchestras (28:15), taking sabbatical replacement jobs at colleges for many years (37:00), growing up in Rochester, NY, his musician parents, “half-ironmans”, and learning from Ruth and Bill Cahn (51:00), doing his undergrad at Oberlin (OH) with Michael Rosen (01:03:40), studying at Eastman (NY) with his father, John H. Beck, for a year, then working for the Marine Band, along with discussions of rarely played literature and “long hair wigs” (01:10:00), freelancing outside of Marine Band, playing with the Jack Daniels Band, and recovering from personal tragedy (01:30:45), and settles in for the Random Ass Questions (01:39:25).Finishing with a Rave on Martin Duberman's 1989 biography of Paul Robeson (01:50:40).Links:John R. Beck's websiteJohn R. Beck's UNCSA pageWinston-Salem SymphonyGreensboro SymphonyPAS Health & WellnessBowman Gray Health CenterPeripheral NeuropathyMidland-Odessa Symphony & ChoraleU.S. Marine BandMassie JohnsonChristopher DeaneGary WerdesheimWake Forest's world music ensemblesMichael RosenDoug WalterBen TothDean GronemeierJohn H. BeckEastman Community Music SchoolGordon StoutRuth CahnBill CahnNiel DePontePatsy DashIronman 70.3 North CarolinaHoward HansonPleiades - Iannis Xenakis“Pieces of Wood” - Steve Reich“Variations on Japanese Children's Songs” - Keiko Abe1983 Beirut Barracks BombingsMichael BurrittSteve GaddChristopher Lamb“Meditation Preludes” - William Duckworth“Sonata for Timpani” - John H. Beck“Ever-Livin' Rhythm” - Neil B. RolnickConcerto for Marimba and Strings - Emmanuel Sejourne“March” - Elliot Carter“Mirage” - Yasuo Sueyoshi“Torse III” - Akira Miyoshi“White Knuckle Stroll” - Casey Cangelosi“Furioso and Valse” - Earl Hatch“Etude in C Major” - Clair Musser“Nola” - Felix ArndtScott NeyBill Moersch on the podcastLas Vegas Musicians Strike“Yellow After the Rain” - Mitchell PetersA Few Good Men trailerRocky Horror Picture Show trailerEncyclopedia of Percussion - John H. BeckThe Inner Game of Tennis - Timothy GallweyChihuly Garden and GlassRaves:Paul Robeson - Martin Duberman
Synopsis The British composer Gustav Holst lived and worked in a West London neighborhood called Hammersmith for many years – and in 1930, Holst gave that name to a work for wind band he wrote on commission from the BBC. “Hammersmith” opens with a "Prelude" representing the river Thames, which, said Holst, "goes on its way unnoticed and unconcerned." A “Scherzo” section represents the hustle and bustle of Hammersmith's market, exemplified, according to Holst's daughter, by a large woman at a fruit stand who always called her father 'dearie' when he bought oranges for their Sunday picnics. In 1931, “Hammersmith” was first performed in England in the composer's own orchestral arrangement by the BBC Symphony led by Adrian Boult – and the piece was booed. Holst's bad luck continued the following year: He was scheduled to conduct the premiere of the band version of “Hammersmith” on today's date at the 1932 American Bandmasters Association Convention in Washington, D.C., but had to cancel his trip due to illness. The DC premiere took place as scheduled, but with the U.S. Marine Band led by Taylor Branson, rather than the composer. For the next 22 years, the original, wind band version of “Hammersmith” remained neglected until Robert Cantrick and the Carnegie Institute of Technology Kiltie Band in Pittsburgh gave what they thought was its world premiere performance in 1954. It seems even Holst's publisher had forgotten all about its 1932 American premiere. Music Played in Today's Program Gustav Holst (1874-1934) — Hammersmith (Dallas Wind Symphony;Howard Dunn, cond.) Reference Recordings 39
On the eve of their new adventure in Washington DC, Flutist Christina Hughes and Trombonist Tanner Antonetti spare a moment to speak with Christine about their careers, mental preparation for auditions, and balancing career and marriage between two successful musicians.
What happens to the narrative when an iconic theme like the "Imperial March" becomes diegetic? What does that do to the audience? Samantha Tripp is here to help us explore this fascinating topic today. We discuss Solo, Rebels, the British Empire, the efficacy of propaganda music, and other bits and pieces from minutes 11-15 of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Discussion Guide: 00:00 - Hello there! 01:49 - Characteristics of the diegetic Imperial March in Solo ("Empire Recruitment") 18:25 - John Powell's own words about his diegeticization of the Imperial March. 26:30 - Comparing this to Star Wars: Rebels ("Glory of the Empire") 35:35 - Could we reverse-engineer Williams's original "Imperial March" by taking this Edwardian Pax-Britannica-style version and putting it through a filter of chromaticism? 45:01 - Does the propaganda do its job? 50:49 - David Glen Russell possibly wrote the "Glory of the Empire" theme for Rebels. 1:02:40 - SWMM Questionnaire Things Mentioned: Star Wars Rebels Season 1 - "Glory of the Empire" - https://youtu.be/TouCl6yp13A Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 (Land of Hope and Glory) - https://youtu.be/Vvgl_2JRIUs Walton - Orb and Sceptre Coronation March - https://youtu.be/Qir5ndIlsJ8 Walton: Crown Imperial: A Coronation March - https://youtu.be/fraKCzza0To Resistance Broadcast interview with John Powell: https://youtu.be/Ujm6aLuN7yQ Another example of a patriotic march but for the USA: The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band - https://youtu.be/a-7XWhyvIpE Themes: 4. Han & Q'ira 2a. Young Han Solo (Searching, comp. JW) 3. Secrets 10a. Imperial March (Theme) 1. Young Han Solo (Heroic, comp. JW) 5. The Gang Note: I use the theme names and numbers established in Frank Lehman's Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars. You can download it free at his website: https://franklehman.com/starwars/. Soundtrack: "Spaceport" / "Spaceport (1M6-7)" "Gonna Be a Pilot (1M8)" "Empire Recruitment (1M9)" "Mimban Battle (1M10A-B)" STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE: 1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like? Powerful, evocative, grandiose. 2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about? Musician stories from recording the sequel films, particularly The Rise of Skywalker. What is it like sitting in the orchestra, hearing those themes, and trying to make connections in the film ahead of time? 3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars? The Shape of Water (composed by Alexandre Desplat) Bonus Question: What would you encourage listeners to pay extra attention to on their next viewing of Solo: A Star Wars Story? The juxtaposition between the Imperial March in the advertisement versus the battle. Also, the way that John Powell's score creates and plays with tension as Han and Qi'ra are trying to make their way through the barrier, then later on, as Han is hiding. Listen for the string ostinati, etc. Samantha Tripp: YouTube channel and website in progress! -------- If you enjoyed this episode and want to show extra appreciation, feel free to buy me a coffee and shout out the guest! https://buymeacoffee.com/starwarsmusmin If you want to support the show, consider becoming a patron! https://patreon.com/chrysanthetan Leave a voice message, and I might play it on the show... https://starwarsmusicminute.com/comlink Where else to find SWMM: Spotify: https://smarturl.it/swmm-spotify Apple Podcasts: https://smarturl.it/swmm-apple YouTube: https://youtube.com/starwarsmusicminute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starwarsmusicminute? Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsMusMin Instagram: https://instagram.com/starwarsmusicminute Email: podcast@starwarsmusicminute.com For those curious, here is the full abstract for the talk Samantha is preparing. The abstract was co-written by Samantha Tripp and her advisor Frank Lehman. The Suns Never Set on the Galactic Empire: Recursive References and In-Universe Instances of “The Imperial March” Allowing a non-diegetic theme to slip into the realm of source music is nothing new: ever since Siegfried tooted his own horn(motif), composers of narrative multimedia have found ways for underscore to peek into the diegetic world. But while such moments of diegeticization provide yet another example of the eminently-permeable “fantastical gap,” their ramifications often run deeper than a blurring of narrational levels (Stilwell 2004, Heldt 2013). Because when fictional characters hear their own music, it can provoke a rehearing for the audience. Indeed, the recontextualized “source” of such underscore-as-source-music may turn out to reside as much in nonfictional reality as some fictional diegesis. This presentation explores the implications of rehearing an iconic theme—John Williams' “Imperial March”—through two in-universe instances: David Glen Russell's “Empire Day” from Rebels (2014), and John Powell's “Empire Recruitment” from Solo (2018). These cues both reimagine the minor-mode leitmotif as major-mode musical propaganda. Through close analysis, we demonstrate two contrasting approaches to diegeticization: parodic hyper-chromaticization of the theme's non-functional tonality in Rebels' ceremonial parade; and nostalgic diatonic hyper-correction for Solo's military-recruitment ad. By cannily channeling the nobilmente style of Elgar/Walton, these cues resurface a subtextual “source” of Williams's theme—Edwardian Pax-Britannica style nationalism—and with it the complex relation of imperial-versus-revolutionary politics in Star Wars generally (Buhler 2002, Lerner 2004). We conclude by situating the “Imperial March” at one further level of remove: out of the meticulously controlled diegetic canon of Disney-era Star Wars and into the real world of contemporary protest music.
What happens when a group of Phish fans with a common purpose get together and start a non-profit? The Mockingbird Foundation! Taraleigh and Dr. Leah talk with Liora Sponko and Drew Hitz, board members of the Mockingbird Foundation, about the incredible impact the organization has had on music education for children over the past 25 years. Liora shares her experience as a new member and Drew as a seasoned member for over a decade. Listeners learn about specific tour grants that go to each city Phish tours in to give back to the community as well as special projects in store. For the “Did you Know,” Leah shares the positive impact of early music education and Taraleigh gives detailed instructions in how to donate now for the “Daily Jam.”The Mockingbird Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Phish fans in 1997 to generate charitable proceeds from the Phish community and beyond. Since they're entirely volunteer, administrative costs are less than 5% of revenues! So far, they've distributed over $1.9M to support music education for children – 534 grants in all 50 states! For more information about The Mockingbird Foundation, visit www.mbird.org. Liora Sponko leads interactive workshops and speaking engagements to help entrepreneurs, changemakers and creative professionals build an empowering mindset and harness energy to manifest their desires. She is a certified life coach and spiritual coach and has worked in the personal development industry for over 10 years. Liora also serves as the Senior Program Manager for the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust, the state agencies that help individuals and communities thrive through arts and culture. Liora is proud to be The Mockingbird Foundation's newest member of their Board of Directors as it combines her passion for music, philanthropy, Phish and service. In her free time, she enjoys everything outdoors and rockin out to live music as much as possible.Andrew Hitz is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries including Japan, Brazil, Russia and Singapore. He is probably best known for his time as the tuba player and co-owner of Boston Brass. Andrew has also appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony Orchestra, U.S. Army Blues, Alarm Will Sound and the Marine Band of Mexico. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 337, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: I'm Not A Doctor, But I Play One On Tv 1: Dr. Benjamin Franklin Pierce. Alan Alda. 2: Dr. Michaela Quinn. Jane Seymour. 3: Dr. Doogie Howser. Neil Patrick Harris. 4: Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy. DeForest Kelley. 5: Dr. Joe Gannon. Chad Everett. Round 2. Category: Oscar, Grammy Or Both 1: Cher. Both. 2: Meryl Streep. Oscar. 3: Shirley Jones. Oscar (for "Elmer Gantry"). 4: Bette Midler. Grammy. 5: Julie Andrews. both. Round 3. Category: Tv From The Next Room 1: "The plane... the plane!". Fantasy Island. 2: [audio clue]. Gilligan's Island. 3: "Michael, all right, then promise me something: for today, for this 22nd anniversary, no fighting with Daddy, please!". All in the Family. 4: "Sweetie, can I say something: I grew up in this city, let me tell ya, here's what you do: from the time you're eight, you run, you just run... any way you look, there's someone who wants to hurt you...". Mad About You. 5: [audio clue]. Good Times. Round 4. Category: Teens At Work 1: At 14, this fairy tale author worked for a director of the Royal Theater in Copenhagen. Hans Christian Andersen. 2: At 16, Tracy Austin beat Chris Evert to win this tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows. U.S. Open. 3: In the 1720s at age 16, this statesman and inventor wrote popular articles for the New England Courant newspaper. Benjamin Franklin. 4: At 13, this march composer became an apprentice with the U.S. Marine Band. John Philip Sousa. 5: At 16, Cornelius Vanderbilt started a ferry service between Staten Island and this famous 31-square-mile-island. Manhattan. Round 5. Category: Common Bonds 1: Fife,Rubble,Miller. Barney. 2: Corn,cowards,business phone directory pages. Things that are yellow. 3: Love,hot,rumble. Seats. 4: Place,Floor,Door. Mats. 5: Book,inch,glow. worms. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!
Episode 47 is our conversation with Kenneth Serfass, leader of The Antebellum Marine Band, and Ulysses S Grant reenactor. In the episode we discuss Kenneth's time in the Marine Corps, what led him to start The Antebellum Marine Band, their notable performances, and how he started reenacting as Ulysses S. Grant.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.Visit our website for more free resources and show notes for every episode. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.Episode Structure:2:49 - How Kenneth became interested in American history and Ulysses S. Grant7:36 - How Kenneth became involved in the reenacting hobby, how his experiences reenacting planted the seed for The Antebellum Marine Band22:55 - Appearance and history of the 1800's Marine Band32:05 - What got Kenneth excited about founding the Antebellum Marine Band36:53 - How Kenneth started reenacting as General Grant, stories from appearances as Grant40:07 - Filming as General Grant for the History Channel47:40 - Advice for starting a band49:13 - Notable performances with The Antebellum Marine Band57:05 - What it's like being a period 19th century band in Gettysburg1:06:32 - How reenacting has influenced Kenneth's bandleading1:09:27 - Where you can find out more about Kenneth and The Antebellum Marine Band
Check out the We Move Through Stormy Weather blog! Featuring keyboard rig breakdowns, show reviews, and more from across the jam band spectrum, be sure to sign up for the email list so you don't miss anything! ryanstorm.substack.comSeason 2 has arrived!! To kick it off, I am very excited to have Drew Hitz on to talk Mike's Song! Drew is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries. He has appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony Orchestra, U.S. Army Blues, Alarm Will Sound and the Marine Band of Mexico. Drew is also proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the Mockingbird Foundation, a non-profit which has awarded grants in all 50 states totaling over $1.9 million to help bring music education to children. Listen to us dive into our favourite versions of the song, talk about sound dynamics in improvisation, the Jon Fishman's Almost TAB tour, and what we can expect from Phish on their upcoming fall run!Ryan's Pick: 8/2/17 MSGDrew's Pick: 12/31/95 MSG
Episode 43 is our conversation with recurring guest Jari Villanueva about all things Abraham Lincoln. Chris, Stephen, and Jari discuss Lincoln's love for music, his favorite tunes, relationship with the Marine Band, and how music impacted public sentiment during the Civil War.Jari and his current projects can be found at https://www.tapsbugler.com/, and https://www.tapsforveterans.org/.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from The 8th GM Regiment Band, and The Federal City Brass Band.Episode Structure:0:19 – Episode dedication: Bob Costello2:31 – Remembering Bill Hall3:24 – Abraham Lincoln as a man and President, the movie Lincoln7:51 – Lincoln's relationship to music16:27 – Lincoln's favorite tunes23:27 – Lincoln and the Marine Band28:24 – Performers at Lincoln's White House31:17 – Mrs. Lincoln's letter to the Marine Band33:16 – Lincoln's view on music in the Civil War, political music of the time43:02 – The Battle Hymn of the Republic48:44 – Lincoln's relationship to Dixie54:27 – Pieces written about Lincoln, why he is inspiring to today's artists1:06:43 – The Federal City Brass Band's " Hurrah for the Union!: Music of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War" album· 1:15:42 – What Jari has been up to recently, and upcoming projects· 1:22:04 – Featured album: “Hurrah for the Union!: Music of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War”, The Federal City Brass Band
One combat veteran, Brandonn Mixon, and his five buddies, are changing the lives of homeless ex-servicemen and woman across the country. Mojave Beach Productions' Fourth of July Podcast Excursion with veteran of the war in Afghanistan, Brandonn Mixon, and host Esther Luttrell. When Mixon's hopes of becoming a career military man were shattered by a medical discharge at age 22, the 2-year battle with severe depression and thoughts of suicide gave way to a determination to see that homeless vets are treated with the honor and respect they so richly deserve. This is the story of how Mixon and five of his veteran buddies are changing the lives of former servicemen and woman, living in parks and under bridges, by building beautiful tiny house communities across the nation. In creating the privately funded Veterans Community Project, these young men have become heroes in every sense of the word. Esther Luttrell produced. Patrick McGranahan was post-production supervisor. Running Time: 46:25. The U.S. Marine Band's March 2009 performance of “The Stars and Stripes Forever”, performed in the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC, brings the program to a stirring close. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mojave-beach-productions/support
Episode 3 is our social distancing mega-episode! Join us for a wide ranging, insightful interview with Dr. Mark Jenkins of The President's Own United States Marine Band. We discuss Dr. Jenkins' research, the history of the Marine Band, their relationship to the Lincoln administration, and a healthy dose of low brass instrument history. This episode's featured album is The American Brass Band Journal - Empire Brass Quintet & Friends (2005).If you like the show, the best way you can support us is by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. We appreciate any support you feel compelled to give!Episode Structure:0:00 - 1:34 - Introduction1:34 - 5:15 - Corrections/Listener emails5:15 - 10:17 - Interview with Dr. Mark Jenkins. Brief Biography, topics of Dr. Jenkins' research10:17 - 12:40 - Research resources for projects focusing on the 19th century12:40 - 14:45 - Early euphonium and euphonium related instrumentalists in the Marine Band14:15 - 16:53 - Dissertations on Francis Scala, and the collection of his works donated to the Library of Congress16:53 - 27:15 - Early history of the Marine Band, and how it relates to all brass bands in America. Influence of immigration on the band scene in the United States27:15 - 35:44 - Early predecessors to the euphonium in the Marine Band, and the people who played them. Marine Band apprenticeship program that lasted until the very early 1900's35:44 - 46:24 - Evolution of the euphonium. The Distin family legacy, and their relationship with Adolph Sax.46:24 - 1:01:45 - Rise and fall of the double bell euphonium, and it's legacy in the United States. Modern compensating euphonium, and why it replaced the double bell euphonium1:01:45 - 1:06:20 - Italian euphonium players, and their influence on euphonium players in America1:06:20 - 1:15:10 - Ole May's performing and personal life1:15:10 - 1:27:18 - Marine Band's relationship with Abraham Lincoln1:27:18 - 1:29:50 - Brief explanation of the Marine Band's uniforms, and function of field musicians during the Civil War1:29:50 - 1:33:35 - Marine Band after the Civil War during the time many military associated bands were being decommissioned1:33:35 - 1:41:32 - Size and instrumentation of the Marine Band throughout the years1:41:32 - 1:47:25 - Story about how William H. Santelmann made his way into the Marine Band1:47:25 - 1:52:03 - Marine Band's involvement in inauguration ceremonies, music composed by Scala1:52:03 - 2:01:41 - History of Hail to the Chief, other military honors, Dr. Jenkins' experiences with Presidential inauguration ceremonies2:01:41 - 2:18:12 - Comments on band culture in the United States after Sousa's death, development of military bands into how we see them today2:18:12 - 2:19:13 - Conclusion2:19:13 - 2:21:25 - Featured Album: The American Brass Band Journal - Empire Brass Quintet & Friends (2005)
From entertainment to diplomacy, music has played an important role in White House history. Stewart McLaurin talks to Colonel Jason Fettig, Director of the “President's Own” U.S. Marine Band, about the organization that has provided the soundtrack for the White House and America for more than 200 years. The Marine Band is featured in The White House Historical Association's latest publication, Music at the White House.
This weeks guest is Andrew Hitz Andrew Hitz is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries including Japan, Brazil, Russia and Singapore. He recently ended a 14 year tenure as the tuba player for Boston Brass. Andrew has also appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Alarm Will Sound and the Marine Band of Mexico. Andrew currently teaches tuba and euphonium at George Mason University and Gettysburg College. As an Educational Ambassador for Jupiter Band Instruments, he appears all over the world as both a teacher and performer. Andrew has presented at over 20 state music educator conferences and taught master classes at some of the finest music schools in the world including Juilliard, the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in Singapore. He has also spoken about entrepreneurship and music business at many colleges and universities including Carnegie Mellon, the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina, where he appeared as a thought leader specializing in marketing and social media at The Savvy Musician In Action Retreat. full bio at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/bio/ Andrews digital media company: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ Andrews "The Entrepreneurial Musician" Podcast http://www.andrewhitz.com/tem/