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I met Gracie Caggiano when she participated in one of the very first monthly Songwriters' Sanctuary events presented by the Heartland Song Network at PH Coffee in Kansas City.  I was impressed not only with her songwriting and vocal ability, but her steadfastness in dealing with the physical barriers presented to an artist living with muscular dystrophy confined to a wheelchair.  When I learned she had not yet been on the radio, I knew I had to make that happen and welcomed her to the airwaves in early June 2024. As you will learn in our conversation, In the spring of 2023, Gracie earned a Master of Music in Composition at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, have previously earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition in 2021 from Florida's Stetson University.    In her current work, she explores the significance of disability in her own lived experience embracing both her popular music background and classical training. ​ In 2019, Gracie placed third runner-up in a Competition for Student Composers for her choral work The sun kept setting. In spring 2022 at UMKC, she was selected for a composition residency with the university's Graduate Fellowship String Quartet. The Lyric Opera of Kansas City performed her new micro-opera “Becoming” in June 2023. Later that year, Gracie invited listeners into her poetic space with "To Love Is to Be Honest" and "Don't Look at Me That Way" in anticipation of her debut album “I can't be anything but human” (released May 10, 2024).  You will hear selections from that ep, made possible by a grant and recorded at UMKC.  Enjoy this conversation and the debut radio performance by Gracie Caggiano.

Jim was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from Silver Heights Collegiate in 1984. That same year his quintet won top high school combo in Canada and he was selected lead tenor in the Canadian High School All Star Jazz Ensemble. His school band directors were Wilfred Jones and Jim Mackay. In June 1986, he was profiled in DOWNBEAT magazine as a young musician deserving of wider recognition. Mair graduated from the University of Mary (Bismarck, North Dakota) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education (1988) and the University of Missouri at Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dancewith a Master of Arts degree in music (1990). He studied with Scott Prebys and Loran Eckroth at U-Mary from 1984 to 1988, Mike Parkinson Gary Foster and Tim Timmons at UMKC from 1988 to 1990 and did additional studies at the Banff Summer Jazz Workshop with Dave Holland. Kenny Wheeler and Pat Labarbera in 1988. He is a two-time full fellowship recipient at the Aspen Music Festival in 1989 and 1990. Jim was Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental and Jazz Studies at Kansas City Kansas Community College from 1999-2023. In December 2014, his college big band performed at the 30th annual Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba. He also serves as the Artistic Director/Founder of The Kansas City Jazz Alliance (501c3), The Kansas City High School and Middle School Jazz All Stars program and is the producer of The Kansas City Jazz Summit which includes the annual Basically Basie Competition. From 2003 to 2010 he served as the Artistic Director/Conductor for The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra (501c3), a performance organization that he co-founded. Jim is a co-founder of the Prairie Village Jazz Festival. Mair has also served on the faculty at the College of Southern Idaho, the International Music Camp, and the Charlie Parker Academy of the Arts. In addition, he has served as a staff writer for the Saxophone Journal and since 1992 has served as an artist/clinician for the Selmer Instrument Company. Mair has conducted the North Dakota, South Dakota (twice) and Idaho All-State Jazz Ensembles (twice) and the Kansas City All District Jazz Band (six times). While teaching in Idaho from 1995 to 1999 his radio show "Table Down Front" was broadcast across the northwest on NPR affiliates. His performance credits include appearances at the Havana, Cuba Jazz Festival, New York City JVC Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, IAJE Convention, JEN Convention, Carnegie Recital Hall, Birdland and Showman's Cafe in New York City and the Duchin Room in Sun Valley, Idaho. In 1999, Mair was honored by the Governor of Idaho for his outstanding contributions to the Arts. He received the same recognition from the state of Kansas in 2010. In the spring of 2013 Mair received the Henry Louis Teaching Excellence Award from KCKCC as faculty member of the year. In early 2014, he was awarded the League for Innovation John & Suanne Roueche Teaching Excellence Award. In 2015, he was awarded an Honorary degree from the University of West London's, (England) London College of Music for his contributions to jazz education both in North America and in the United Kingdom. Additional accolades include Alumnus of the Year at both of the universities that he attended. University of Mary in 1995 and in 2017 the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance. Also in 2017 The Kansas City Jazz Alliance formed by Mair and his wife received Jazz Distinction recognition in a concert celebration at the Johnny Pacheco Latin Music and Jazz Festival at Lehman College (SUNY) in the Bronx, New York. In 2021, the annual 4 day Kansas City Jazz Summit was selected as "Best of Kansas City" for local businesses and in 2022 the readers of JAM magazine voted Jim, Kansas City's Favorite Saxophonist. Mair serves on the advisory board for the Metheny Family Music Foundation and the Burnett Family Foundation. Jim has on multiple occasions performed as a soloist, the Star Spangled Banner and O Canada at NCAA college and professional sporting events including for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Monarchs home games. Retiring from 28 years of college teaching in July 2023, the academic year 2023-2024 found Mair serving as an Artist in Residence at Fort Richmond Collegiate in his hometown of Winnipeg, Canada directing the jazz bands and teaching three sections of beginning band. In the fall of 2024 Jim will join the full-time music staff at St. James Academy in Lenexa, KS where he will serve as Assistant Director of Bands and Jazz Specialist.  

In this episode of That Music Podcast, join us for an in-depth discussion on the foundational concepts of Orff Schulwerk methodology, focusing specifically on rhythmic building blocks. Our guest, David, a seasoned music educator deeply rooted in the Orff approach, shares insights into how rhythmic building blocks can transform music education experiences for students of all ages. From engaging activities to literacy connections, David delves into practical strategies for integrating rhythmic building blocks into the music classroom. Discover how these fundamental elements not only enhance rhythm comprehension but also foster creativity and improvisation skills. David also highlights the versatility of rhythmic building blocks, demonstrating how they can be adapted for different age groups and subject matter. Be sure to check out David's Masterclass inside That Music Teacher Community, where he provides hands-on demonstrations and practical advice for implementing rhythmic building blocks in the classroom. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Orff methodology and take your music teaching to the next level! With unlimited access within the membership, you can catch the Masterclass and earn PD credit at any time. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:19 David's Background 5:50 The Orff Approach 12:38 Rhythmic Building Blocks 17:49 How To Start 25:56 Common Struggles 33:19 Additional Resources 37:18 Takeaways Links and Resources: Elementary Newbie Guide Disabilities Guide Steady Beat Survival Guide Join That Music Teacher Community More About David Row David Row loves teaching music to kids! A Nebraska native and Midwesterner at heart, David now lives and teaches in the Kansas City metroarea for the DeSoto Unified School District. He holds a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory, completed three levels and a master course in Orff Schulwerk training, and has extensive experience with critical thinking in the arts. David is an active clinician and has presented workshops at national, state, and local conventions across the United States and Canada. He is an AOSA-approved Orff Schulwerk teacher educator and teaches Level 1 Pedagogy at the OCPS & Central Florida Orff Chapter Summer Course in Orlando. On his blog, MakeMomentsMatter.org, David shares ideas about classroom content, management, lesson plans, critical thinking, and more. Search for “Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast!” wherever you download podcasts or catch up with David every week on his “Musical Mondays” LIVE videos on Facebook.

Dr. Kristin Leitterman, a solo artist of oboe and voice, defies modern convention, bringing exciting and unusual programs to audiences. She has performed compositions employing both oboe and voice that she commissioned from Michael-Thomas Foumai, Jason Coleman, Whitney George, and Lyle Davidson in major concert venues around the world, taking her to Spain, Brazil, and Canada, as well as throughout the United States, including Carnegie Hall and Jordan Hall. As Assistant Professor of Oboe at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, since 2018, Dr. Leitterman teaches oboe and bassoon and double reed techniques, coaches chamber ensembles, and acts as the woodwind area coordinator. For many years she has served as director of the Lucarelli Oboe Master Class, a weeklong immersive oboe workshop founded by Humbert Lucarelli. As a guest artist, she has presented master classes at many institutions, including Manhattan School of Music and New York University, both in New York City, and the Hartt School, West Hartford, Connecticut.   Dr. Leitterman has presented her research on the life and works of composers Mary Chandler and Marie de Grandval, as well as the musical autograph album of oboist and composer Gustave Vogt, at The Juilliard School, New York, Music by Women Festival, the International Double Reed Society conferences, and the conference of the Associação Brasileira de Palhetas Duplas (ABPD) in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.  She holds degrees from the City University of New York's Graduate Center, the Hartt School, University of Hartford, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory. Besides her long association with Humbert Lucarelli, her teachers include Mark McEwen, Barbara Bishop, and Amy Burton (voice). We spoke about her new book, "Relax and Take a Deep Breath: The Lucarelli Approach to Oboe Playing", which is available from Carl Fischer. Follow Kristin at her website or on Instagram.    Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music and audio editing by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! Or you could hop on a short call with me to see how I might support you.  I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  

On this episode we dish about summer travel and pull some cards from the Date Deck! For our interview we welcome Leigh Muñoz, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory! Learn more about Leigh at her website: http://www.leighmunoz.com/ This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), Reedesign(www.reedesign.io), Barton Cane (https://www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

Christina speaks with saxophonist Kyle Jones (MM '17), who is currently pursuing a DMA in saxophone performance at the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory; in addition to his freelance career, Kyle is an educator and arts administrator. They discuss how to approach building a sustainable career in the arts, including balancing time between school, … Continue reading 13. Max Q – Kyle Jones →

Our sponsor: Houghton Horns - Use code "recipe" at checkout for 10% off the purchase of one "Recipe for Success" book for horn. More info in the episode! Code is valid through December 3rd.www.houghtonhorns.comOliverio Studies - https://oliveriostudios.com/new/In this episode, we're continuing the conversation Patrick and I started on a previous episode (#61) about Oliverio Studios.Patrick Oliverio is currently solo cornet with the Fountain City Brass Band, Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at Saginaw Valley State University, and is an active clinician and private lessons instructor in the Detroit metro area. He has had the pleasure of performing with ensembles such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Ballet, and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Patrick began his music education at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville which he attended for his undergraduate degree in trumpet performance. During his time in Fayetteville, Patrick had the pleasure of performing with The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Arkansas Philharmonic, and the Fulbright Brass Quintet. Some of his selected achievements include: winning 1st and 2nd place at the state and regional level of the MTNA Soloist competition and the International Trumpet Guild's Scholarship Competition in 2011, 2012, and 2013. In 2013, Patrick moved to Kansas City with his wife Jennifer Oliverio and joined the award-winning group the Fountain City Brass Band. Since becoming full-time members, the FCBB have won their 7th US Open Competition and 5th North American Brass Band Championship. He also had the opportunity to tour with Fountain City to Gateshead, England in 2017 when they placed 2nd in Brass in Concert and 3rd in the Scottish Open Championship. In 2016, Patrick began his graduate studies at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance. During his masters studies Patrick had the pleasure of playing in the Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and the Conservatory Wind Symphony under the direction of Professor Steven D. Davis. Patrick was a member and a soloist of the Wind Symphony during their featured performance at the 2017 CBDNA conference in Kansas City. That same year Patrick placed 1st in the Graduate Solo Division of the National Trumpet Competition in Denver, Colorado.In 2018, Patrick accepted a Graduate Teaching Assistantship at Michigan State University for his DMA studies. While at Michigan State Patrick has performed with the Beaumont Brass Quintet, Symphony Orchestra, and the Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Kevin Sedatole. Patrick has studied with phenomenal teachers such as Frank Campos, Ed Carroll, Justin Emerich, Dr. Richard Rulli, and Dr. Keith Benjamin.Patrick is an endorsing artist for Bach Trumpets. Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

David Kuehn has had a varied and rich career in music. He began his career as a tubist and teacher and then moved into administrative duties. Beginning as Assistant to the Dean/Assistant Dean at the University of North Texas, he then became Chairman of the Department of Music at California State University-Long Beach (CSULB), followed by the position of Dean at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance (UMKC). Then from 1993 to 2004 he was President at the Music Academy of the West (MAW). From 2004 to the present he has been President Emeritus at the Music Academy of the West. It was fascinating to speak with David not only about his career, but what it means to be a top administrator and what that entails.

I'm sure you have not heard the name Preston Bailey.Although if you've been on Trumpet Herald recently, like I have, snooping around on gossip columns and ogling over instruments that you have no business looking at, but you look up at them anyway, because that's what we do. Well I saw a really slick looking ad for https://thebeardedtrumpet.com/ (The Bearded Trumpet). I thought, man, this guy looks like he knows how to have fun with what he's doing. And that's just the way to do it. If you're not having fun doing what you're doing, then why do it? Well, he's been doing it for quite a while and if you listen to some of the clips that he has on his website, you can hear the guy knows his way around a horn. Now we get to chew the fat with Preston Bailey for just a little while. Enjoy! In this conversation with Preston, you'll discover:-How did you get started on trumpet?...01:41Jeff Bailey is longtime principal player w/ Nashville Symphony "Didn't know it was possible to fail" -What was the objective when you decided to make it a career?...12:00-A fail-proof orchestra audition prep strategy...16:00-Life as a pro musician in Music City...22:40"It's not just country music!" Jim Williamson George Tidwell -How has the pandemic shifted priorities, schedule, how you plan for the future?...28:15March 2020: A month that will live in infamy in Preston's life -What was your "why" when you began your career, and how has that changed over time?...36:30The way you approach your instrument says a lot about you Book: https://amzn.to/3vzVD2d (Jonathan Livingston Seagull) http://jamesnewcombontrumpet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Preston-Bailey.pdf (14 years since I've missed a day of practice) -Are there any "unwritten rules" about being successful as a musician?...43:20Shut up and don't be a jerk Show consideration Ear plugs for other musicians Got a question for Preston or myself? Just leave a comment below, and one of us will reply!Call to action:If you're listening to this podcast on Apple or Spotify, you're seriously missing out. The Trumpet Dynamics mobile app has content and exclusive bonuses you won't find on a third-party application. To access the mobile app, visit https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/shows/trumpetdynamics.com (trumpetdynamics.com) About the guest:Born in Hendersonville, TN, Preston has been playing the trumpet since he was 11 years old. After earning a Bachelor's of Performing Arts degree from Middle Tennessee State University, Preston went to the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory and completed a Master's of Performing Arts. While at UMKC, Preston was a member of the Fellowship Brass Quintet, the first such brass group to exist at the university. Preston can be heard on the most recent season of Netflix's “Lost in Space” and “Space Force,” as well as Tom Hanks' movie “Greyhound.” When he's not performing or teaching, Preston enjoys spending his free time with his wife Chelsea, their two dogs Theo and Olive, and their hedgehog Pepper. Credits:Trumpet Dynamics: The Story of the Trumpet, In the Words of Those Who Play It Host: James Newcomb Guest: Opening music: "Folklore" by https://bigbigtrain.com/ (Big Big Train) http://jamesnewcombontrumpet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Preston-Bailey.pdf (Closing music: "Creepin' With Clark" written and performed by Mike Vax) http://jamesnewcombontrumpet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Preston-Bailey.pdf (Audio editing by: James Newcomb) http://jamesnewcombontrumpet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Preston-Bailey.pdf (Show notes prepared by: )https://theshownotesgirl.com/ (Mandi Pitt)

A fascinating voice in the world of concert art music, Thomas Rosenkranz talks with Elias and I about his journey as a pianist and mentor as well as his thoughts on the state of conservatories and engaging with music. Especially contemporary music. This was wonderful time spent, I hope you join us! http://www.thomasrosenkranz.net/ Introduction to contemporary music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMsYuFrKUQ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOnZ1-sOCwo Thomas Rosenkranz (b.1977) has charted a career that breaks through the conventional boundaries of solo piano, chamber music and the art of improvisation. He has established himself as one of the most innovative pianists of his generation. He was honored to serve as a Cultural Ambassador on behalf of the United States State Department, traveling to the Middle East and North Africa promoting diplomacy through artistic collaboration. He was named the recipient of the Classical Music Fellowship Award from the American Pianists Association and  regularly performs at important musical centers in America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Recent festival appearances have included the Lincoln Center Festival, Shanghai New Music Week, Hong Kong Modern Academy, Vianden in Luxembourg, ProPiano in Greece, MusicARTE in Panama, Rivello in Italy, and the International Festival of Carthage in Tunisia. In addition to his performing career, he is a celebrated artist teacher. In 2021 Portland Piano International honored him by naming him a Tholen Master Teacher. In 2019 He was granted the official title of Visiting Professor of Piano at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music in China, where he is one of three pianists in the school’s history to hold this title. He continues to be presented in residencies and masterclasses at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions including the Shanghai, Shenyang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xi’an Xinghai, Wuhan and Zhejiang Conservatories of China as well as Princeton University, the Eastman School of Music and New York University in the United States. His former students have been prize winners at national competitions and hold professorships throughout the United States and Asia. During the summers he serves on the faculty at the Amalfi Coast Festival (Italy), soundSCAPE Festival (Italy) and the Atlantic Music Festival. He studied with Robert Shannon at the Oberlin Conservatory, Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen in Paris and with Nelita True at the Eastman School where he holds a D.M.A. in Piano Performance and Literature. He is currently the Coordinator of the Keyboard Division and Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. He lives in Kansas City and in Chengdu, China with his wife, Songye and son, Julian.    

The season one finale of Ic2us features Professor Steven Davis who serves as the Rose Ann Carr Millsap Missouri Distinguished Professor of Music and Director of Bands and Wind Ensembles at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory. Professor Davis is a lauded, versatile, and cosmopolitan conductor who has inspired ensembles around the world. In this episode we discuss life, learning, and the daily walk of being a musician. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

Dr. Frank M. Diaz is Associate Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where he teaches courses on instrumental music education and teacher wellness. Diaz is a highly sought out clinician and conductor for honors, community, secondary, and collegiate orchestras, and is a frequent presenter and adjudicator for conferences, workshops, and festivals across the country. Previous to his position at Indiana, Diaz taught on the faculties of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory and the University of Oregon School of Music, and served as a public school music teacher for school districts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Along with his work as a teacher and conductor, Diaz currently serves on the Editorial Board of the String Research Journal and Journal of Research in Music Education, and is an active member of the American String Teachers Association. Dr. Diaz can be reached at: fmdiaz@indiana.edu --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/orchestrateacher/support

This episode features Sarah McKoin, DMA. Dr. McKoin is the Director of Bands and Professor of Conducting at Texas Tech University. Prior to her appointment at TTU, she was the Director of Bands at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and held appointments at the State University of New York at Buffalo and SUNY Fredonia. In this episode we discuss the importance of staying open, how travel changes you, and authenticity. Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Trombonist, Bandleader, Arranger & Educator Marcus Lewis .. UNESCO Creative City KC recognized him as the winner of the 2020 American Music International Innovator Award for his leadership and creativity in musical composition and as a creative director for the Marcus Lewis Big Band for his original compositions fusing the big band jazz tradition of Kansas City with the latest and greatest hip hop from Kemet and Kadesh Flow with Brass and Boujee. This award recognizes musicians who have demonstrated a unique combination of American musical genres by fusing these sounds into new contemporary music that sustains the American music heritage and legacy of sound. He has a BM in jazz performance from Valdosta State University and MM in trombone performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. These days he is a busy cat leading his own quintet and 18-piece big band. Over the years, he has been doing this for years performing with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Prince, Janelle Monáe, Bruno Mars, among many others .. He also has a passion for education and is the Founder and Artistic Director of Future Jazz, a nonprofit dedicated to jazz education, along with being the Adjunct Jazz Trombone Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance. Dig this interview.Click to listen.Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Andrew sits down with dancer Michael Blake. Michael is currently the Assistant Professorof Modern Dance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. His professional dancing career spans over three decades to when he first joined the Murray Louis Dance Company to dancing with greats like Cab Calloway, Broadway tours, and film. They discuss all that and more. Also they bring up We even look at time in Michael's life where he lost his ability to dance and was in need of hip replacement surgery. Be warned, Michael's passion for dance and life is infectious!Head to the blogpost for further details and explained references for this episode.Follow us on:FacebookInstagramWebsiteCredits:Podcast Image by Findae Photography and DesignSong:In One Place by BarradeenMusic promoted by Free Stock MusicCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported

www.patrickoliverio.comPatrick Oliverio is currently solo cornet with the Fountain City Brass Band, principal trumpet of the Northland Symphony Orchestra, and is an active clinician and private lessons instructor in the Kansas City metro area. He has had the pleasure of performing with ensembles such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Kansas City Symphony, and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Patrick began his music education at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville which he attended for his undergraduate degree in trumpet performance. During his time in Fayetteville, Patrick had the pleasure of performing with The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Arkansas Philharmonic, and the Fulbright Brass Quintet. Some of his selected achievements include: winning 1st and 2nd place at the state and regional level of the MTNA Soloist competition and the International Trumpet Guild’s Scholarship Competition in 2011, 2012, and 2013. In 2013, Patrick moved to Kansas City with his wife Jennifer Oliverio and joined the award-winning group the Fountain City Brass Band. Since becoming full-time members, the FCBB have won their 7th US Open Competition and 5th North American Brass Band Championship. He also had the opportunity to tour with Fountain City to Gateshead, England in 2017 when they placed 2nd in Brass in Concert and 3rd in the Scottish Open Championship. In 2016, Patrick began his graduate studies at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance. During his masters studies Patrick had the pleasure of playing in the Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and the Conservatory Wind Symphony under the direction of Professor Steven D. Davis. Patrick was a member and a soloist of the Wind Symphony during their featured performance at the 2017 CBDNA conference in Kansas City. That same year Patrick placed 1st in the Graduate Solo Division of the National Trumpet Competition in Denver, Colorado.In 2018, Patrick accepted a Graduate Teaching Assistantship at Michigan State University for his DMA studies. While at Michigan State Patrick has performed with the Beaumont Brass Quintet, Symphony Orchestra, and the Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Kevin Sedatole. Patrick has studied with phenomenal teachers such as Frank Campos, Ed Carroll, Justin Emerich, Dr. Richard Rulli, and Dr. Keith Benjamin.Patrick is an endorsing artist for Bach Trumpets. Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

On this episode we are joined by Jacqui's spouse, Chris, who dishes with us about being married to a bassoonist! For our interview, we welcome Celeste Johnson, Associate Professor of Oboe at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. This episode is brought to you by Jennet Ingle Reeds (jennetingle.com/store/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

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

I'm so excited about today's episode with David Row. We're discussing a little bit of everything pertaining to Orff, centers, puppets, and books. His teaching style is just so much fun, and I loved talking with him about all the things and am so honored to have him on the podcast. David Row loves teaching music to kids. A Nebraska native and Midwesterner at heart, David now lives and teaches in the Cherokee County School District outside of Atlanta, GA. He holds a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory, completed three levels and a master course in Orff Schulwerk training, and has extensive experience with critical thinking in the arts. David is an active clinician and has presented workshops at state and local conventions across the country. He loves sharing and networking with other educators and tries to actively engage the larger music education community through his podcast, social media, and with "Musical Monday" LIVE videos on Facebook where he shares his lessons for the week along with favorite resources, tips, and tricks. On his blog, MakeMomentsMatter.org, David shares ideas about classroom content, management, lesson plans, critical thinking, and much more! You can find out more about David, including his podcast and resources at MakeMomentsMatter.org. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

In this episode, we talk using movement to transcend the physical with Andrea Skowronek, former Co-Artistic Director of City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc.   Andrea received her B.F.A. in Dance from Stephens College, in Columbia, Missouri. A native of Seattle, Washington, she received her early dance training from the Cornish Institute. Andrea performed in Paris, France with Free Dance Song (Katherine Dunham technique) under the direction of Christine de Rougemont. She apprenticed with the Susan Warden Dancers in Kansas City, Kansas and has danced with City in Motion Dance Theater, in Kansas City, Missouri since it was founded in 1985. Andrea became an Artistic Co-Director of City in Motion in 1995. Andrea has been an artist-in-residence and faculty member at Kansas State University in the Department of Theatre & Dance. She has been an adjunct faculty member at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance and St. Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas. Her choreography has been featured at the Kansas Dance Festival (Wichita State University), the Dancing in the Street Festival (St. Louis, MO) and at the United World College in Montezuma, New Mexico. Last spring, Andrea was an artist-in-residence at the United World College in Montezuma, New Mexico. Andrea is currently on the faculty of the City in Motion School of Dance and St. Teresa’s Academy in Kansas City, MO. She was a master teacher at the Dance and the Child International Gathering at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX in 2011. Andrea has been a guest faculty member at the Motion 41 Dance Summer Intensive in Omaha, Nebraska since 2012. Andrea has performed with the Susan Warden Dancers, aha ! dance theatre, Missouri Repertory Theatre, Missouri Chamber Orchestra, and the Soni Ventorium Wind Quintet. Andrea is also the Director of the City in Motion Children’s Dance Theater and produces choreography each summer for Musical Theater for Young People. To learn more about City in Motion Dance Theater, visit cityinmotion.org. For more information about Radiate Wellness, our practitioners, services, classes, and events, visit us at radiatewellnesscommunity.com, “Like” us on Facebook as Radiate Wellness, LLC; and follow us on Twitter @RadiateKC.

President Emeritus of VanderCook College of Music, Charlie Menghini enjoyed a long career as a music educator in the Kansas City area before joining the faculty at VanderCook. In this episode he shares wisdom and anecdotes from a remarkable career. Topics: Charlie’s background growing up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and how an influential 7th grade band teacher nurtured and inspired a young cornet player. How a speech by John Paynter at Bands of America and a subsequent meeting with his former high school band director helped a young Charlie understand the value of the high school music teacher. After following Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to the University of Missouri, the story of how Charlie got his first high school teaching job at Winnetonka High School outside of Kansas City. Your first big mistake is not an indicator of your future success and other anecdotes from Charlie’s first job. Practical tips and thoughts about getting better as a band director, as well as thoughts about building connections and creating relationships. Links: Charles Menghini Stan Kenton Big Band with Maynard Ferguson VanderCook College of Music Biography: Dr. Charles T. Menghini is President Emeritus of VanderCook College of Music. Dr. Menghini served as President and Director of Bands from August of 2004 through May of 2017, and prior to that time served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Bands. He began his teaching at VanderCook College in 1994 and in addition to being Director of Bands he taught instrumental conducting, organization and administration, curriculum and supervision, brass methods and rehearsal techniques classes. Dr. Menghini brought 18 years of successful high school band experience in Missouri and Kansas with his appointment to VanderCook. Bands under his direction received consistent Division I ratings in regional, state and national music festivals, performed at various state music educator conventions and performed in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Orange Bowl Parade, Bands of America International Festival and the XV Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Canada. Originally from Iron Mountain, MI, Dr. Menghini attended Northern Michigan University and the University of Missouri-Columbia where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in music education. He also holds a master's degree in educational administration and a Doctorate of Arts in wind conducting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Dr. Menghini recognizes Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Gary Green and Gary Hill as being the most influential teachers in his growth and development. Dr. Menghini is co-author of the Essential Elements Band Method, published by the Hal Leonard Corporation.  He also writes for numerous professional journals and magazines including InTune Monthly, School Band and Orchestra and The Instrumentalist, where he serves as a member of the Board of Advisors. Dr. Menghini8 frequently serves as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and has actively worked with over 350 school and community ensembles from 20 states as well as Canada, Japan, Southeast Asia and Australia. He has conducted all-state ensembles in Wisconsin, North Dakota, Georgia, South Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Virginia and Minnesota, and has presented numerous clinics at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago and various state and regional music education in-services throughout the world. Dr. Menghini is a Lowell Mason Fellow and a member of the American Bandmasters Association, College Band Directors National Association, the National Band Association, National Association for Music Education and Phi Beta Mu. He was inducted into the Alpha Psi Chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda National Honor Society for Music – the highest honor a conservatory faculty can bestow on a student in recognition of outstanding musicianship and scholarly achievement, and is an honorary member of the Xi Kappa (VanderCook) Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Dr. Menghini is an educational consultant for the Hal Leonard Corporation and the Conn-Selmer musical instrument company. In addition, Dr. Menghini is an educational member of the Music Achievement Council of the NAMM Foundation. An active performer, he played lead trumpet in the Kansas City Chiefs Professional Football Band and serves as the official trumpeter of the City Club of Chicago. -------- ​ Special thanks to VanderCook College of Music for sponsoring this episode. With a world-class faculty, a location just minutes from downtown Chicago, and an intensive summers-only masters program, it's no wonder VanderCook College of Music has graduates teaching music in all 50 states, 21 countries, and 6 continents.  Make next summer your most inspiring summer yet by pursuing a Masters in Music Education at VanderCook College of Music. And for the next generation of music educators, VanderCook offers an exceptional, comprehensive 4-year Bachelor of Music Education program. VanderCook Admissions information is available at www.vandercook.edu.

Awesome interview last night with Actress, V/O Artist, and Musician Mary Beth EversoleMary Beth Eversole, is an actress, host, voiceover artist, musician, producer, and activist.Her current projects include creator of “I”, a 6 part film series about trauma and healing, and producing and hosting the YouTube show Allergy Actress Cooking, which addresses, in a light hearted and quirky way, the perils of living, performing, and cooking with severe food allergies.Mary Beth has performed on theater stages as an actress since she was very young and more recently in film and television. She currently is represented in Los Angeles by Commercial Talent Agency for commercial and voiceover and managed by Harold Mendez of Estrella Management. In Denver, Big Fish Agency represents her for film, commercial, print and voice over. In New Mexico, Eversole is represented across the board by Phirgun Mair. Eversole’s recent projects include a recurring role in the episodic podcast “Soul Full of It” created by former Harpo Executives, Corny Koehl and Jill Barancik of Cult Favorite Media, a guest star role on Lifetime Movie Network's "My Crazy Ex", a two time Best Feature Film winner "Glimpse" directed by Arnon Shorr now on Amazon, two multiple award winning short films directed by Brad Etter, one that addresses the realities of bulllying called “Morning Announcements”, and one that addresses the need to listen to your authentic self called "Me + You". This film was a Cannes Film Festival selection. Other recent roles include the female lead in “Standing Woman” directed by Sara Lattis, and the Musical Theater Teacher in the HUB network’s “Parents Just Don’t Understand” hosted by Joey Fatone. Mary Beth has been seen in several short film leads such as Vicky in “Dollars of Love” directed by Cristina Piemonte-Semedo and Gianinni Moreira, Amanda in “Over? Over!”, Mrs. Lee in “The Way”, Jennifer in "The Treehouse", the Mother in "Homeless", Natasha in "No Soliciting", and Amy in "All's Well" a comedic webisode. She also works in animated films, games, audiobooks and industrial voiceover.Ms. Eversole currently studies at the Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio under the tutelage of KC Clyde. Former studies took place at the Speiser/Sturges Acting Studio under the tutelage of Aaron Speiser. She studied improv at the Masters Level at Mocksides Studios in Denver and improv at The Groundlings in LA. Voiceover training began at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts with Brian Shae and continued from there with Susan Berkley of The Great Voice Company. Currently Ms. Eversole coaches with celebrity voiceover artist Lori Alan. Mary Beth gets her commercial training from Killian McHugh of Killian's Commercial Workshop in LA. Her earprompter training is with Paul Rohrer of Rohrering Success and teleprompter training is with David Dalton at Mocksides Studios.Mary Beth holds a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in vocal performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music from Colorado State University. She has performed with many theater companies throughout Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and in Europe including Fort Collins Children's Theater, Up in Lights Productions, Starlight Theater, Theater in the Park, Musical Theater Heritage, Front Range Music Theatre, The Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Opera Fort Collins, Colorado State Opera Theater, The American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria, Loveland Opera Theatre, Bethesda Music Festival, Emerald City Opera, and Colorado State Opera Theater. Ms. Eversole also had the pleasure of being an opera apprentice artist with two companies, Opera Fort Collins in 2009-2010 and Emerald City Opera in Summer 2010.Along with performing on the stage and screen, Ms. Eversole works on many philanthropic endeavors. With her current project “I”, Eversole is working to change the narrative surrounding trauma and how people heal from trauma. Mary Beth is also passionate about bringing awareness about healthy eating and food allergy acceptance. She is currently in the process ofcollaborating with several other food awareness groups around the country to promote healthy eating and food allergy safety through her cooking show Allergy Actress Cooking. Ms. Eversole also regularly donates her performing time and lesson packages to charity and silent auction events in LA that raise awareness and funds for animal rights and the homeless crisis in America. Mary Beth has donated her time and expertise to several charities that help rescue animals, including the No To Dog Meat campaign, She has also created homeless care packages, with donations of supplies given by her hometown, Kansas City, and a retired American community located in Ensenada, Mexico that she regularly hands out to those in need while she is driving around Los Angeles.In 2011, she performed for a fundraiser for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and in 2010 she created and performed in a benefit recital, in both Colorado and Kansas City, to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Another recent benefit recital in 2012 raised funds for a doctoral candidate researching hope and positive psychology and their impact in the public education system.Ms. Eversole maintains a voice and piano studio out of her home and online in addition to her performing career. In her free time, Ms. Eversole enjoys reading, watching movies, cooking, yoga, HIIT training, pilates and running.Acting website: www.marybetheversole.com"I" website: igg.me/at/itheseriesTwitter: @ITheMovie1 and @AllergyActressInstagram: @I_TheMovie and @Allergy_ActressFacebook: @I_TheMovie, @Allergy Actress Mary Beth Eversole, @Allergy Actress CookingYoutube: Mary Beth Eversole and Allergy Actress CookingHear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.comDoes your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.comShemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. 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Awesome interview last night with Actress, V/O Artist, and Musician Mary Beth EversoleMary Beth Eversole, is an actress, host, voiceover artist, musician, producer, and activist.Her current projects include creator of “I”, a 6 part film series about trauma and healing, and producing and hosting the YouTube show Allergy Actress Cooking, which addresses, in a light hearted and quirky way, the perils of living, performing, and cooking with severe food allergies.Mary Beth has performed on theater stages as an actress since she was very young and more recently in film and television. She currently is represented in Los Angeles by Commercial Talent Agency for commercial and voiceover and managed by Harold Mendez of Estrella Management. In Denver, Big Fish Agency represents her for film, commercial, print and voice over. In New Mexico, Eversole is represented across the board by Phirgun Mair. Eversole’s recent projects include a recurring role in the episodic podcast “Soul Full of It” created by former Harpo Executives, Corny Koehl and Jill Barancik of Cult Favorite Media, a guest star role on Lifetime Movie Network's "My Crazy Ex", a two time Best Feature Film winner "Glimpse" directed by Arnon Shorr now on Amazon, two multiple award winning short films directed by Brad Etter, one that addresses the realities of bulllying called “Morning Announcements”, and one that addresses the need to listen to your authentic self called "Me + You". This film was a Cannes Film Festival selection. Other recent roles include the female lead in “Standing Woman” directed by Sara Lattis, and the Musical Theater Teacher in the HUB network’s “Parents Just Don’t Understand” hosted by Joey Fatone. Mary Beth has been seen in several short film leads such as Vicky in “Dollars of Love” directed by Cristina Piemonte-Semedo and Gianinni Moreira, Amanda in “Over? Over!”, Mrs. Lee in “The Way”, Jennifer in "The Treehouse", the Mother in "Homeless", Natasha in "No Soliciting", and Amy in "All's Well" a comedic webisode. She also works in animated films, games, audiobooks and industrial voiceover.Ms. Eversole currently studies at the Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio under the tutelage of KC Clyde. Former studies took place at the Speiser/Sturges Acting Studio under the tutelage of Aaron Speiser. She studied improv at the Masters Level at Mocksides Studios in Denver and improv at The Groundlings in LA. Voiceover training began at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts with Brian Shae and continued from there with Susan Berkley of The Great Voice Company. Currently Ms. Eversole coaches with celebrity voiceover artist Lori Alan. Mary Beth gets her commercial training from Killian McHugh of Killian's Commercial Workshop in LA. Her earprompter training is with Paul Rohrer of Rohrering Success and teleprompter training is with David Dalton at Mocksides Studios.Mary Beth holds a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in vocal performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music from Colorado State University. She has performed with many theater companies throughout Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and in Europe including Fort Collins Children's Theater, Up in Lights Productions, Starlight Theater, Theater in the Park, Musical Theater Heritage, Front Range Music Theatre, The Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Opera Fort Collins, Colorado State Opera Theater, The American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria, Loveland Opera Theatre, Bethesda Music Festival, Emerald City Opera, and Colorado State Opera Theater. Ms. Eversole also had the pleasure of being an opera apprentice artist with two companies, Opera Fort Collins in 2009-2010 and Emerald City Opera in Summer 2010.Along with performing on the stage and screen, Ms. Eversole works on many philanthropic endeavors. With her current project “I”, Eversole is working to change the narrative surrounding trauma and how people heal from trauma. Mary Beth is also passionate about bringing awareness about healthy eating and food allergy acceptance. She is currently in the process ofcollaborating with several other food awareness groups around the country to promote healthy eating and food allergy safety through her cooking show Allergy Actress Cooking. Ms. Eversole also regularly donates her performing time and lesson packages to charity and silent auction events in LA that raise awareness and funds for animal rights and the homeless crisis in America. Mary Beth has donated her time and expertise to several charities that help rescue animals, including the No To Dog Meat campaign, She has also created homeless care packages, with donations of supplies given by her hometown, Kansas City, and a retired American community located in Ensenada, Mexico that she regularly hands out to those in need while she is driving around Los Angeles.In 2011, she performed for a fundraiser for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and in 2010 she created and performed in a benefit recital, in both Colorado and Kansas City, to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Another recent benefit recital in 2012 raised funds for a doctoral candidate researching hope and positive psychology and their impact in the public education system.Ms. Eversole maintains a voice and piano studio out of her home and online in addition to her performing career. In her free time, Ms. Eversole enjoys reading, watching movies, cooking, yoga, HIIT training, pilates and running.Acting website: www.marybetheversole.com"I" website: igg.me/at/itheseriesTwitter: @ITheMovie1 and @AllergyActressInstagram: @I_TheMovie and @Allergy_ActressFacebook: @I_TheMovie, @Allergy Actress Mary Beth Eversole, @Allergy Actress CookingYoutube: Mary Beth Eversole and Allergy Actress CookingHear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.comDoes your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.comShemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. Rock a beyond beanie. Change a life.Use Shemaiah's code for a 25% discount = REED25

In this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we discuss Music Therapy with Music Therapist CharCarol Fisher and Daniel Shineberg, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance student and intern with Cornerstones of Care.

PROGRAM: J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in B-flat minor from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I  W.A. Mozart Sonata in F Major, K.332 (Allegro - Adagio - Allegro Assai) Frédéric Chopin  Ballade in G minor, Op.23 Carter Pann From “The Piano’s 12 Sides” (2011) White Moon Over Water Mark Olivieri Hommage à Trois (2005) Luca’s Swell: Hommage à Aaron Copland (b.1972) Gestures: Hommage à Toru Takemitsu Funk for Nikki: Hommage à James Brown Described by the New York Times as an “able and persuasive advocate” of new music, pianist Nicholas Phillips’ playing has been praised for its “bejeweled accuracy” (Fanfare) and as “razor-sharp yet wonderfully spirited” (American Records Guide).  He maintains an active schedule as a soloist and collaborative artist; recent performances include solo recitals in Korea and Argentina, as well as dozens of states across the U.S., and an invited performance at the Croatian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Phillips has given lecture-recitals and presentations at conferences in the U.S., Argentina, Croatia, England, and South Korea and is the author of “Mendelssohn’s Songs without Words Revisited: Culture, Gender, Literature, and the Role of Domestic Piano Music in Victorian England,” published by VDM Verlag.  In 2011,  he released two CDs on Albany Records; Portals and Passages, which features the piano music of American composer Ethan Wickman (b.1973), and Boris Papandopulo: Piano Music, which features music by the famous Croatian composer. and his most recent CD, American Vernacular: New Music for Solo Piano, features works he commissioned from ten American composers. Nicholas Phillips holds degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is currently Associate Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.