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Orchestra Iowa (almost) closes this season out with “Masterworks VI: A Booming Finale” coming up Saturday, May 17, 7:30 pm at Paramount Theatre & Sunday, May 18, 2pm at Coralville Center for Performing Arts. Insights held in the Encore Lounge at 6:45pm Saturday night and 1:00pm at West Music Sunday afternoon. Tim Hankewich also hints … Continue reading

Try Cheester eggs this year! Dancin’ Eric Hanson is off to Florida for a long weekend, but Clare is heating up some Morning Scramble Leftovers for you to enjoy.  Tune into some of your favorite past moments from the show, Orchestra Iowa is preparing for the 2025-2026 season with tons of incredible performances planned. Monday morning Maestro Tim ... Read more

Orchestra Iowa performs their second concert in as many weeks, with “A Lyrical Journey,” featuring one of Tim's favorite symphonies, Brahms 4, special guest pianist Lorraine Min performing Saint-Saëns, and a piece by composer Caroline Shaw, whose music is also featured in a new documentary on Leonardo de Vinci. March 1, 7:30pm at Paramount Theatre … Continue reading

Tim Hankewich's summer project is working on Christmas music during the hottest parts of the year. We'll heard the results at one of the region's biggest seasonal shows, Orchestra Iowa's Holiday Spectacular, featuring nationally-renown tenor Ben Gulley. In addition to Tim's arrangements, the work of Iowans Paul Clark and Peter Blesch. Plus, two vocal choirs, … Continue reading

Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities present their annual performance of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 7 at the Paramount Theatre. Tim is extra grateful for the community support of the Orchestra's recent purchase of a new celesta, because the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fair just wouldn't be the same without it! And in fact, that … Continue reading

Orchestra Iowa welcomes Grammy-winning violinist Melissa White to perform Max Bruch's Scottish Fantasy. Samuel Barber and Beethoven's Third Symphony, which introduced the Romantic era, brings the concert to an epic close. Nov. 23 at the Paramount, Nov. 23 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets and more info at orchesraiowa.org. Subscribe to The … Continue reading

  It's the 1000th episode of The Culture Crawl! And who better to sit in the guest chair than frequent guest Tim Hankewich. This weekend, he'll be the Master of Multitasking as Orchestra Iowa presents “Home Alone” – film with live music Nov. 16-17. Tim also name-drops the New York Philharmonic, for whom he conducted … Continue reading

Maestro Hankewich is back ahead of Orchestra Iowa's first concert of this season's Pops Series, “The Music of Harry Potter.” Delivered as a multifaceted production, music from all eight of the films will be performed by the orchestra along with the Orchestra Iowa youth choir, Discovery Chorus. To make the night even more magical, everyone … Continue reading

Producer Ben IS A PIG! Friday mornings are all about science on the Morning Scramble! Break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready to hear ‘Nerd News' from the past week. Orchestra Iowa is weaving together two different cultural musics together into one incredible night of music. Maestro Tim ... Read more

Tim Hankewich is back and with him for his culture crawl debut is Orchestra Iowa's new CEO, Eric Marshall. The orchestra's second Masterwork of the season was inspired by cellist Philip Bergman and the music of Tan Dun's Crouching Tiger Cencerto for Cello & Orchestra. If you're familiar with the martial arts film Crouching Tiger … Continue reading

Orchestra Iowa opens its 2024-25 season with “A Night on the Town,” which will also kick off the 50th anniversary celebration of Iowa's Jazz Station. Befitting the partnership between KCCK and Orchestra Iowa, the orchestra will perform the first composition to marry jazz and classical, George Gershwin's landmark piece “Rhapsody in Blue.” In celebration of … Continue reading

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Benjamin Coelho, professor of bassoon, has been at the University of Iowa since 1998. He has appeared as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, teacher, and clinician in several countries including the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Panama, Portugal, France, Romania, Australia, Canada, and the Czech Republic. An avid chamber musician, he has performed with the Gramado Woodwind Quintet (Brazil), the Alaria Chamber Ensemble (New York), and the Contemporary Music Group of Minas Gerais (Brazil). As a founding member of the Manhattan Wind Quintet, Mr. Coelho performed numerous recitals and concert tours throughout the United States. The group won various chamber music competitions including Artists International, Coleman, and Monterey Peninsula Chamber Music Competition. An enthusiastic proponent of new music, Mr. Coelho has commissioned, performed, and recorded many works by European, American, and Latin American composers. His recordings include Bassoon Images from the Americas (2003), released by Albany Records; Bravura Bassoon (2005), Pas de Trois (2006) released by Crystal Records; and Explorations (2007), Dreaming in Colours (2011) and Agnus Dei (2012) all released by MSR Classics. The specialized media has continuously praised his recordings "...Ben has such a gorgeous sound, such impeccable technique, and such sensitive musicality, that it is a real pleasure to recommend this album very strongly to all of you!" (Ronald Klimko, IDRS Journal), "Coelho's program is an international affair that shows the range of colors and character that the bassoon can explore in tandem with string colleagues. His playing is unfailingly sonorous, expressive, and alert, and he champions the pieces on this recording as if he believed in them without reservation." (Donald Rosenberg, The Gramophone), "Coelho is fantastic. His sound is brilliant, resonant, and strong, and he has a warm tone that blends superbly with the strings." (Schwartz, American Record Guide). As a member of the group Wizards! A Double Reed Consort, Coelho has recorded two CDs released by Crystal and Boston Records in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Mr. Coelho has written articles on bassoon performance and literature. His work has been published in the International Double Reed Society Journal, as well as the British Double Reed Society Journal. His article "Francisco Mignone and the Sixteen Waltzes for Solo Bassoon" has been translated into German, and published in the German double-reed magazine ROHRBLATT. Before his position at the University of Iowa, Mr. Coelho was the vice dean and bassoon professor at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil). He also worked extensively as a performer in his native Brazil, including principal positions with symphony orchestras in Rio de Janeiro, Campinas, and Belo Horizonte. In the United States, Mr. Coelho has played with the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony (Iowa), The Camerata Chamber Orchestra (Indiana), The Bloomington Pops Orchestra (Indiana), The Bronx Opera Company (New York), and Orchestra Iowa. Currently, he performs as the principal bassoon with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (Iowa/Illinois). Ben attended Indiana University, Manhattan School of Music, S.U.N.Y. at Purchase, and the Tatuí Conservatory in his native Brazil. His major teachers include Clóvis Franco, Donald MacCourt, Arthur Weisberg, and Kim Walker. Ben lives in Iowa City, IA, with his wife Karen and their wonderful daughters Liliana and Julia. legendsofreed" to enjoy free shipping.

  Orchestra Iowa's next Film with Live Orchestra is “E.T,” a movie full of emotion and a soundtrack full of the genius of John Williams. This is not an easy cruise for the Orchestra. The music is very difficult, with few breaks, and Tim Hankewich must keep all the musicians in sync with the video. … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 915 “70.1 Surround Sound” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Tim Hankewich is back to talk shop ahead of Orchestra Iowa's upcoming Masterworks show, “Silent Woods” featuring renowned cellist Zuill Bailey. A program in the making for the past four years, “Silent Woods” will take you on a journey with works from Dvorak, including his famous Cello Concerto, and Shostakovich. Saturday 3/23, 7:30pm at Paramount … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 901 “There is Only Zuill” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

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Stories featured– Big Grove Brewery, Pickle Palace ready to open Kingston Yard development in Cedar Rapids– Arrest made in theft of power cords that kept Cedar Rapids holiday lights dark– Orchestra Iowa jazzing up Holiday Spectacular in Cedar RapidsEpisode transcriptYou are listening to The Gazette's Daily News Podcast on Friday, December 15, 2023. This is the podcast that delivers quick bites from the latest headlines coming out of the Gazette newsroom. I'm Bailey Cichon filling in for Stephen Schmidt.Big Grove Brewery and Pickle Palace are the first tenants to open for business at Kingston Yard. Kingston Yard is Cedar Rapids' $81.5 million mixed use development located at 1st and 1st West. Big Grove opened yesterday, December 14. This marks the brand's fourth tap room. The Cedar Rapids location features a large patio for those who want to enjoy fresh air with their beers. Inside, visitors can view open fermentation tanks. This is a technique favored in Germany and the Czech Republic but used by just a handful of U.S. breweries. Meanwhile, the Pickle Palace entertainment and dining complex is planning a soft opening by invitation at the end of this month. The Pickle Palace is multiple levels. It holds--get ready for this list--a pickle ball court, a casual restaurant, a bar overlooking the court, special event space, a duckpin bowling alley, a British-themed pub and an extensive rooftop patio. For more details and photos, read the story at thegazette.com. There's a link to that story in this episode's description. An arrest has been made in the theft of extension cords lighting holiday decorations in Cedar Rapids. 48-year-old Scott Allen Clark was arrested Wednesday on three counts of 5th degree theft and one count each of criminal mischief and illegal possession of prescription drugs. Over the last two weeks, extension cords from holiday light displays were stolen from Greene Square Park downtown, NewBo City Market and from a park in the MedQuarter, located at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 8th St. SE. Next, Orchestra Iowa's Holiday Spectacular will feature the Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra. Maestro Timothy Hankewich told The Gazette that since there's no Christmas music ever written for big band and symphony orchestra, the groups had to write it themselves. The shows run Friday, December 15th through Sunday, December 17th at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids. Read more about Orchestra Iowa's addition of Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra and find out what the jazz band does when it isn't collaborating with the symphonic orchestra at thegazette.com. You can find the link to that story in this episode's description. Finally, let's take a look at today's weather in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Today will be cloudy with a high of 48 degrees and a low of 37 degrees. Over the weekend, you can expect highs in the forties. Saturday is set to rain while Sunday will be cloudy. Thank you for listening to The Gazette's Daily News Podcast. I'm Bailey Cichon.

Tim Hankewich is back and asking, “what makes music American?” Orchestra Iowa dives into the “melting pot” of America in their upcoming program, Orchestra Iowa Masterworks III: Mountain Air, featuring pianist Miko Kominami, and celebrates the ethnic and cultural diversity that is America. Saturday, November 18, 7:30pm at the Paramount Theatre (arrive early at 6:45pm … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 876 “Actually, Rachmaninoff is American, Too” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Tim Hankewich and Dennis Green have been working on a special program for Orchestra Iowa since last summer. Tim programming the music and Dennis writing an original script to accompany “Symphonic Sci-Fi” this Saturday. Musically, the show will feature your favorites from the biggest franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek, but Tim has also … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 870 “Geeky, Nerdy, and Awesome” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

The newest directions in 21st Century trumpet performance are being explored and defined by Courtney Jones, an award-winning Bach performing and recording artist who has also emerged as a leading figure in contemporary performance and pedagogy, conducting, and service to inner-city youth through music outreach programs. An artist who transcends stylistic boundaries and in high demand as a clinician and adjudicator, Courtney has performed with classical ensembles and orchestras throughout the United States, internationally, and has won multiple solo awards and accolades through regional and national trumpet competitions. This journey began in Jones' hometown of Columbus, Georgia. While earning his Bachelor of Music degree at Columbus State University, Courtney performed with various Columbus State University ensembles and recorded with artists such as Jens Lindemann, Joseph Alessi, John Bruce Yeh, and the Columbus State University Wind Ensemble under the Naxos Music label. While completing his Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, Courtney studied under the instruction of J. Carlton Rowe, former Principal Trumpet of the “President's Own” United States Marine Band, Craig Fraedrich of The U.S. Army Blues, and performed as Substitute Principal with the Loudon Symphony Orchestra of Leesburg, Virginia. He also had additional studies with Steve Hendrickson of the National Symphony Orchestra Courtney conducted his doctoral studies at UCLA under the instruction of international soloist and former lead trumpet of the Canadian Brass, Jens Lindemann. During his time at UCLA, Courtney worked as a Teaching Associate for lecture courses and provided weekly lessons for university trumpet students under the direction of Lindemann. Winner of a Gluck Fellowship, Jones was then selected as the conductor of the UCLA Brass Ensemble during the latter part of his residency. His musicological research during this period explored 21st Century ideological and transcendental concepts of performance practice focusing on a lesser-known contemporary work of composer Frank Ticheli, The First Voice for Solo Bb Trumpet. The intention of this dissertation was to broaden the technical capabilities of 21st century performers and shed light on the ideological and philosophical foundations of Ticheli's composition. While the study is largely analytic and interpretive, the main purpose and goal is to help modern trumpet players develop more confidence in performing Ticheli's music and other contemporary compositions in related genres. Before completing his doctorate, Courtney was appointed as the Visiting Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the Voxman School of Music at the University of Iowa. During his two-year residency Jones served as the Principal Trumpet for the Iowa Faculty Brass Quintet, taught Graduate Brass Pedagogy and Literature, and served on recital and graduate committees. He was asked to lead the University's top performing Jazz Ensemble (director on leave) and produced an engaging performance concert by the University's Brass Ensemble (which had previously been inactive for a number of years) to showcase the importance of Brass Bands as an engaging training ground for solidifying technical and pedagogical facility for brass players. In addition to his applied obligations, Courtney performed with Orchestra Iowa, the Dubuque Symphony, and gave solo performances with both the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band and New Horizons Band. One of which was the Midwest Premiere of Kim Scharnberg's Travelogue for Eb Trumpet. Besides performing with well-known jazz and popular artists, he has shared the stage with famous artists or groups such as Kenny Burrell, B.B. King, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Rihanna, Lalo Schifrin, Vanessa Williams, Boy George and The Culture Club, Jennifer Cox, and Stevie Wonder. In addition to his solo performance career, Courtney has performed with the Golden States Pop Orchestra, the Southeast Symphony Orchestra, the Macao Orchestra (China), the Pasadena Orchestra, the Debut Orchestra, the Inspiravi Chamber Orchestra, the Gateways Festival Orchestra, the Orchid City Brass Band, the Oslo Philharmonic (Norway), the Long Beach Opera, the Chamber Singers of Iowa City, the Salt-River Brass Band, the Gateways Brass Collective, and most recently had his Carnegie Hall and Metropolitan Art Museum performance debut this past May in New York. His feature film and television credits include music performed for “Glee,” “Notes from Dad,” “Cougar Town,” and “Criminal Minds” among other productions listed under the media tab of his website. Prior to his appointment at Florida Atlantic University as the Assistant Professor of Trumpet & Artistic Director of Jazz and Chamber Ensembles, Jones was a Lecturer of Music at Columbus State University while recording his Solo CD project, “Between 2 Worlds,” at the Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music. Between teaching and solo performing engagements, Dr. Jones has and continues to promote music education and instrumental performance in inner-city schools through the Music Outreach Program at UCLA, The Harmony Project of Los Angeles, Trumpets 4 Kids in Dallas, Texas, and the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. Each of these programs offers schoolchildren art-in-education opportunities. These programs are essential because they provide underserved, inner-city students, and communities with musical training and mentorship that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Tim Hankewich always brings his A game to Orchestra Iowa's “Holiday Spectacular,” but as a part of the Orchestra's 100th birthday, this year is extra special, with special guest Ann Hampton Calloway, award winning star of Broadway, cabaret and jazz. Only three shows, Dec. 16-18 at the Paramount. Good seats are going fast. Tickets at … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 780 “I Swing Both Ways-Gin & Vodka” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Tim Hankewich's birthday is Nov. 7, and as a part of Orchestra Iowa's 100th season, he is giving a rare performance on piano with his friend, world-renowned cellist, Zuill Bailey, as well as the Orchestra's Madeline Capistron, violin. They'll perform a program that Tim says is pretty challenging for a “recovering pianist,” including Chopin and … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 771 “Recovering Pianist” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Orchestra Iowa kicks off its 100th season a little late, after the cancellation of Brucemorchestra, with “Cultural Crosroads.” One of the world's leading violinists, Cho-Liang (Jimmy) Lin, joins the Orchestra for a towering Tchaikovsky concerto. Also, a world premiere from Cedar Rapids composer Jerry Owen! 7:30pm Oct. 8 at the Paramount, 2pm Oct. 9 at … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 763 “Too “Soon? appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Orchestra Iowa is kicking off its centennial season, or at least it's trying to.

B-I-N-G-Oh, Hell No! Our work lifestyles have gotten more laid-back and casual. But there is one part of the laid-back look that Clare has a problem with: people not wearing shoes at work! Eric think's it's fine. They don't agree, so they're headed to a radio court of law for ‘Jury in a Hurry.' Do you take your shoes off at work? Give your verdict! Orchestra Iowa kicks off their new season with the very popular season opener “Brucemorchestra” outside on the lawn at Brucemore mansion. The orchestra is playing the music of Steven Sondheim—“West Side Story,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Into the Woods” and more! Maestro Tim Hankewich joins Clare and Eric to talk about this fan-favorite tradition.

Orchestra Iowa launches its historic 100th season with “Sincerely, Sondheim,” the 25th edition of the wildly popular season opener on the front lawn of Brucemore mansion. Tim Hankewich says this tribute to the legendary composer is a bit of a beta test for a new show that will eventually be performed at places like the … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 755 “Start With The Words” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Culture Crawl 726 “The Old Sorehead” Steve Shanley is a little jealous about this week's C.R. Municipal Band concert. Linn-Mar High School band director Dan Terrell is guest conductor, and will get first crack at programming music from the recent Disney hit “Encanto.” Orchestra Iowa principal tubist Blaine Cunningham is the guest artist, performing a … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 726 “The Old Sorehead” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Steve Shanley is a little jealous about this week's C.R. Municipal Band concert. Linn-Mar High School band director Dan Terrell is guest conductor, and will get first crack at programming music from the recent Disney hit “Encanto.” Orchestra Iowa principal tubist Blaine Cunningham is the guest artist, performing a piece that will please anyone who … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 726 “The Old Sorehead” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Orchestra Iowa brings back one of its most popular “rock” shows May 7, with “One Vision – The Music of Queen.” The orchestra will back four musicians who'll bring the music of that classic band to live, including all your Queen favorites, such as “Killer Queen,” “We Are The Champions,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and Tim's favorite … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 711 “Get The Tempo Wrong and Everybody Knows” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Mr. Christmas, Tim Hankewich, works pretty much year-round on Orchestra Iowa's Holiday Spectacular. This year, the Orchestra's special guest is singer Amy Friedl Stoner, who will sing some brand new arrangements of holiday classics that make this show the equal of any of the top holiday orchestra shows anywhere in the country. Also featuring the … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 678 “Local Ingredients” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Orchestra Iowa kicks off its holiday concert season with “Messiah” Nov. 20 at the Paramount, and Nov. 21 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Joining the Orchestra will be the Chamber Singers of Iowa City, and soloists, Jessica Pray, Suzanne Lommler, Eric Barry, and Craig Irvin. Known primarily, of course, for The Hallelujah … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 675 “The Royal Buttocks” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Revival Theatre Company, fresh off a successful collaboration with Orchestra Iowa at Brucemorchestra, presents their first in-person production since the pandemic. “End of the Rainbow” tells the story of the final years of the life of Judy Garland, against the backdrop of one of her final performances. Artistic director Brian Glick says that although the … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 664 “Cameron Loves Judy” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Orchestra Iowa's Masterworks season begins Oct. 9 and 10 with “Beethoven 5 By 5.” It's an all-Beethoven program, as renown pianist Stewart Goodyear performs “The Emperor” Piano Concerto. The other “5” is Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, as the orchestra tackles arguably the most refrain in all of music. Tim Hankewich even purchased a brand new score … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 662 “He Doesn't Look a Day Over 249” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Keith Benjamin joined the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance as professor of trumpet in 1989 with a Doctor of Musical Arts and a Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music. While in New York, he performed with the Rochester Philharmonic and held principal chairs in three other orchestras. Current orchestra positions include principal trumpet in the Colorado MahlerFest, guest principal trumpet in Orchestra Iowa, and extra trumpet for the Kansas City Symphony.In addition to orchestral playing, Benjamin is an active recitalist and chamber musician, and is first trumpet in the Missouri Brass Quintet. His recitals frequently feature contemporary music, and he has commissioned and premiered numerous works, including compositions of Samuel Adler, James Mobberley, Peter Hamlin, Stephen David Beck, Eugene O’Brien, and many others. Recital and concert appearances in Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and more than 35 states are “traveling” highlights, and Kansas City also affords him the opportunity to have a lively professional career as a commercial, studio, and lead trumpet player; recent performances have been with Ben Folds, Peter Gabriel, and Idina Menzel. Benjamin has presented master classes and clinics at dozens of universities and colleges in the United States and overseas.Benjamin is partnered with Los Angeles organist Melody Steed in Clarion, a trumpet and organ duo that emphasizes twentieth-century music. The duo has released two CD recordings on Gothic Records; the second recording, Clarion: New Vintage, is comprised of five commissioned American works. The duo completed a highly successful performance tour of Hungary in summer 2006. Plans for a third CD recording of all commissions are in place, with new works by Adler and Mobberley, as well as commissions from Steven Bryant, Anthony Plog, and Adam Schoenberg.Benjamin is an artist-clinician for the Selmer/Bach companies. He makes his home in Kansas City with his wife Jennifer and their two sons, Duncan and Rowan.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Will Baker is one of the most sought after young Bass Trombonists working today.  He is the Principal Bass Trombonist of the Monterey Symphony and his musicianship has taken him all over the world, including stints with the San Francisco Symphony, Detroit Symphony,  San Diego Symphony, Malaysian Philharmonic, and Burning Man 2018 with the ArtHaus Collective. Before moving to Northern California, Will was the premier bass trombonist in the state of Iowa, performing as the tenured member of Orchestra Iowa from 2013-17 and the Des Moines Symphony since 2014-18. In 2016, while artist in residence with the Southeast Iowa Symphony (SEISO), Will commissioned and premiered a new bass trombone concerto by composer Robert Tindle titled At Sixty Miles An Hour. In 2018, Will premiered the Wind Ensemble arrangement with Travis Cross and the UCLA Wind Ensemble.  An Edwards Artist and Clinician, Will has presented recitals and masterclasses at universities in California, Iowa, and Missouri. He is a faculty member of Las Positas College and the Fredericksburg Brass Institute, and is a founding member of the Des Moines Low Brass Triumvirate (DMLBT).  To feed the other side of his soul, Will plays Trombone for the The Sam Cockrell Band (he can be heard on the SCB’s 2015 release Trying to Make a Living Playing my Guitar), and singer/songwriter/trombonist Sean Pawling. Will earned a Masters Degree in Bass Trombone performance at Northwestern University where he studied with Michael Mulcahy, Randall Hawes, Peter Ellefson, and Tim Higgins. He graduated Cum Laude from UCLA with a BA in music performance, studying Euphonium and Bass Trombone with Patrick Sheridan. It was Mr. Sheridan that inspired Will to forge a career in music, and for this Pat will always be one of his favorite people in the world.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Will Baker is one of the most sought after young Bass Trombonists working today.  He is the Principal Bass Trombonist of the Monterey Symphony and his musicianship has taken him all over the world, including stints with the San Francisco Symphony, Detroit Symphony,  San Diego Symphony, Malaysian Philharmonic, and Burning Man 2018 with the ArtHaus Collective. Before moving to Northern California, Will was the premier bass trombonist in the state of Iowa, performing as the tenured member of Orchestra Iowa from 2013-17 and the Des Moines Symphony since 2014-18. In 2016, while artist in residence with the Southeast Iowa Symphony (SEISO), Will commissioned and premiered a new bass trombone concerto by composer Robert Tindle titled At Sixty Miles An Hour. In 2018, Will premiered the Wind Ensemble arrangement with Travis Cross and the UCLA Wind Ensemble.  An Edwards Artist and Clinician, Will has presented recitals and masterclasses at universities in California, Iowa, and Missouri. He is a faculty member of Las Positas College and the Fredericksburg Brass Institute, and is a founding member of the Des Moines Low Brass Triumvirate (DMLBT).  To feed the other side of his soul, Will plays Trombone for the The Sam Cockrell Band (he can be heard on the SCB’s 2015 release Trying to Make a Living Playing my Guitar), and singer/songwriter/trombonist Sean Pawling. Will earned a Masters Degree in Bass Trombone performance at Northwestern University where he studied with Michael Mulcahy, Randall Hawes, Peter Ellefson, and Tim Higgins. He graduated Cum Laude from UCLA with a BA in music performance, studying Euphonium and Bass Trombone with Patrick Sheridan. It was Mr. Sheridan that inspired Will to forge a career in music, and for this Pat will always be one of his favorite people in the world.

Chuy kicks off this week's episode with a conversation with a few of the local children who performed with American Ballet Theatre during this past weekend's run of Whipped Cream. Micah and Chuy also discuss the casting and rehearsal process for the supers (local performers), and Chuy shares his insights about the performance from his unique perspective as one of those supers. Micah also talks with ABT's Ballet Master Carlos Lopez about what drew him to dance, how he knew when it was time to stop performing, the nature of his current work as a ballet master, what it really takes to prepare local performers to perform with ABT, and more! Whipped Cream is a full-length story ballet that tells the story of a young boy who overindulges at a Viennese pastry shop and falls into a delirious dream, filled with sugary heroes who come to his rescue. This dollop of delightful whimsy features alluringly sweet costumes and sets from the mind of pop surrealist visionary Mark Ryden. Choreographed by Alexei Ratmasky and featuring a score by Richard Strauss performed by Orchestra Iowa. The show was performed at Hancher on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Concertmaster of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera and new music champion, Holly Mulcahy redefines the profile of the 21st century musician.  Through her purposeful approach of music-making, she is able to genuinely connect and bring people together, and have powerful and positive impact in the music world and the community at large.  In this episode, we discuss: How going with the flow and being adaptable shaped her career How her parents helped her establish a strong base that has stayed with her throughout the years How she defined and found her own success and what made her happy How being honest with oneself is key How letting go of a full-time job and challenging the traditional route lead her to a fulfilling life How she reaches out and engages with her audience in a meaningful way How understanding our audience and getting them curious can help us “find a way in” and help us create authentic connections with concert goers How a concert in a prison turned into a powerful project that positively affects prisoners' lives How she prepares and practices for an orchestra season as a concertmaster How being unprepared takes away the joy from the job How studying a score is important when preparing for a concert How spreading the work over several days is key in helping the brain absorbing the material and is important to solidify the preparation How she learns music by contemporary composers How she is mindful in her practice How adaptability is an important skill in a music career How keeping a notebook nearby helps her stay focus during a practice session     Holly Mulcahy: https://www.hollymulcahy.com/ Holly's blog, Neo Classical: https://www.insidethearts.com/neoclassical/ Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: http://chattanoogasymphony.org/ Drew McManus: “There is a difference in creating a musical market and a musical community”  https://adaptistration.com/2018/04/20/there-is-a-difference-in-creating-a-musical-market-and-a-musical-community/  Arts Capacity: https://artscapacity.org/about/ Violin Concerto in Five Scenes “The Rose of Sonora” by George S. Clinton: “Inspired by true stories about the lives of legendary women in the Old West, The Rose of Sonora is a compelling and dramatic musical narrative that takes the listener on an epic western adventure of love, loss, and revenge.”  https://www.facebook.com/theroseofsonora/ Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses "No, But" Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration--Lessons from The Second City by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton.  Executives from The Second City—the world's premier comedy theater and school of improvisation—reveal improvisational techniques that can help any organization develop innovators, encourage adaptable leaders, and build transformational businesses.   Biography After hearing Scheherazade at an early age, Holly Mulcahy fell in love with the violin and knew it would be her future. Since then, she has won multiple positions in symphonic orchestras from Richmond to Phoenix and is currently serving as concertmaster of the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra. Holly began developing her leadership skills at the renowned Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University with former Baltimore Symphony concertmaster Herbert Greenberg. In recent seasons she has enjoyed serving as traveling concertmaster for Emmy Award winner George Daugherty's Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, and as guest concertmaster for the Columbus Symphony (OH), Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and a one-year appointment as interim concertmaster for Orchestra Iowa. As an in-demand performer, Holly balances her orchestral duties with numerous concerto performances around the country. Passionate about performing living American composers' works, Holly has been featured as soloist for concertos by Jennifer Higdon, Jim Stephenson, Philip Glass, and now a concerto being written for her by Hollywood film composer, George S. Clinton. This new concerto, The Rose of Sonora: a violin concerto in five scenes, is inspired by true stories about the lives of legendary women in the Old West and will take the listener on an epic western adventure of love and revenge. The world premiere performance will be in April 2019. Believing in music as a healing and coping source, Holly founded Arts Capacity, a charitable 501(c)3 which focuses on bringing live chamber music, art, artists, and composers to prisons. Arts Capacity addresses many emotional and character-building issues people face as they prepare for release into society. In addition to an active performing career, Holly is the author of Neo Classical, a monthly column on the future of classical music. On days off, Holly maintains a reputation for planning and hosting exquisite gourmet parties in her Chicago home. Holly performs on a 1917 Giovanni Cavani violin, previously owned by the late renowned soloist Eugene Fodor, and a bespoke bow made by award winning master bow maker, Douglas Raguse.   If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice.   THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also, a huge thank you to my producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/   (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, which helps cover some of the costs associated with the production of the podcast.  Thank you for your support.)

Micah and Chuy are joined by Hancher's Marketing Diretor Rob Cline, who returns to the podcast to help us recap the last two weeks of programming. We dive into the world of "Pomp, Brass, and Lunacy," a collaboration between Tomas Kubinek, Wycliffe Gordon, Orchestra Iowa, and University of Iowa Choirs. Plus, a conversation about the Afro-Cuban jazz stylings of Chucho Valdes and Joe Lovano leads to a discussion about the relationship between Artist and Audience.

Sometimes, people have to move away to figure out why Iowa’s Creative Corridor is one of the best places in the world to live, work, and play. Our guest today didn’t have to leave to figure out that this community can feed both his economic and artistic needs. Denny Redmond is a Cedar Rapids native and has two very different degrees from Coe College, you can find out more about it in our video. He is a principal with accounting and consulting firm Latta Harris, not usually the first job that comes to mind when you are talking about artistic occupations. Off the clock, he keeps a busy schedule as a jazz pianist and composer. He performs with Brass Transit Authority, the CR Jazz Big Band, as well as working solo and in jazz combos. He is a long-time board member and past president of Orchestra Iowa and is a member of the Iowa Composers Forum. Catch Denny bringing back the music of Chicago, Blood, Sweat and Tears, and other famous horn bands as a part of Brass Transit Authority, online at btacr.com.