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SCOTT LOGSDON has written the book/lyrics for STICKS & STONES (with composer John McDaniel) which had a premiere concert starred Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz, and George Salazar for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation/BC/EFA; 12 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS (with composer Dana P. Rowe, currently in development as a film with Jerry Mitchell attached); JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING, (with composer Steve Marzullo) which premiered in Orlando and was seen in concert at 54 Below; AN AMERICAN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL (with various CMA winning and nominated composers) THE CRINOLYNNS and LOVE (r)EVOLUTION, a song cycle covering 120 years of LGBTQIA+ history, both written with Aaron Gandy. Both STICKS & STONES and JOYCE JACKSON won the Florida Theatrical Association's New Musical Discovery Competition. JOYCE was featured in the NAMT Composer's Concert Series and was a finalist for Richard Rodgers/ Jonathan Larson Awards. Scott has written Broadway specialty lyrics for Roundabout Theater Company's Tribute to Alec Baldwin (directed by Scott Ellis) and the GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition for the LES MISERABLES company, as well as for notable performers including Jason Alexander. Logsdon was vetted by the Cole Porter estate to rewrite lyrics for the documentary, Fabulously Fake: The Real Life of Kenneth Jay Lane. With Dana P. Rowe, he wrote the theme song for the series Stars In the House. His non-musical plays include THE BOIS (an all-male, contemporary take on the classic play THE WOMEN), which received a staged reading at the Abbey in Orlando, and THE MOURNING AFTER (a dark comedy.) As an actor, he was an originating cast member in the LES MISÉRABLES national company. He's been seen in such roles as Thenardier, Sweeney Todd, Billy Bigelow, Che, El Gallo, and King Herod. He has performed across North America as a soloist with symphonies and as a guest star in the award-winning Sondheim Unplugged at 54 Below in New York City. His many directing credits include CHESS, THE FANTASTICKS, DRIVING MISS DAISY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the southeastern premiere of SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELER SHOULD KNOW. He holds a degree in musical theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory and received a Distinguished Alumni Award for work in the field of musical theatre.   Aaron Gandy A specialist in American musical theater and American popular song, Aaron Gandy's concerts and recordings embrace the best of Broadway from Kern to Lloyd-Webber, while encompassing Swing, Jazz and the golden age of Hollywood. Recent recordings include the all-star Jule Styne In Hollywood (PS Classics) and the upcoming Busker Alley (Jay Records). In 2004 he conducted the premiere recording of Kay Swift's Fine & Dandy on PS Classics featuring Broadway's Carolee Carmello and HBO's Mario Cantone. Upcoming recordings include Alec Wilder's Miss Chicken Little (originally broadcast on CBS television in 1953) and a restoration of Walter Donaldson's jazz-age romp Whoopee! Regarded as a leading authority on composer Vincent Youmans, Mr. Gandy restored and conducted the premiere recording of Youmans' final Broadway score Through the Years starring Metropolitan Opera Soprano Heidi Grant Murphy. Mr. Gandy restored the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, and Irving Berlin's White Christmas. His restoration of the original film orchestrations for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! was performed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in 1997. Mr. Gandy's Broadway credits include Disney's The Lion King, Urinetown, and Dora the Explorer Live! at Radio City Music Hall. He has concertized with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The Chicago Humanities Festival, 42nd Street Moon, Cami Hall, San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon, The Museum of Television and Radio, Symphony Space, Tribeca Performing Arts Center and solo appearances with Davis Gaines, Leslie Uggams, Christianne Noll, Jerry Hadley, Jim Dale, Dick Hyman, Lainie Kazan and Glenn Close.

We chat about casting actors and coaching. As a casting director, I've cast multiple television series for streaming and cable networks such as HBO and USA, over 50 films, 300 commercials, 100 plays, seven pilot presentations for networks such as Bravo, and various new media projects. I was the resident casting director at Washington, D.C.'s Folger Elizabethan Theatre for ten seasons. Films I've cast have won awards and been official selections at all major film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, and Cannes. I was the Co-Producing Director of Washington Jewish Theatre, the Production Manager at Washington Shakespeare Co., and the Associate Producer of the Washington Theatre Festival. I've worked with thousands of actors, helping them book roles, make career choices, and secure representation.   I now bring my expertise to the world of business and beyond. I teach innovators, executives, salespeople, and collaborators how to deliver authenticity. I've provided presentation coaching for the senior executives at Boehringer Ingelheim, casting expertise for Hubspot's sales managers, Special Sauce workshops for Library of Congress, and many others. I lead ongoing interactive group workshops with 28Muses and provide counsel on The Boston Globe's podcast, Love Letters. I am an Adjunct Associate Professor of Acting for Shenandoah Conservatory's BFA Acting Program. I also teach acting and audition technique as a guest artist at several other universities, including Montclair State University, Muhlenberg College, and the University of Maryland at College Park. I'm a CultureTalk certified coach, focusing on the study of archetypes and how they apply to individuals and organizations.   https://www.brettegoldstein.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brettegoldstein/ Stay connected: https://www.chonacas.com/links/ Episode Sponsor:  Www.kaldental.com 310-360-8250 - IG - dds.kaldental

In this episode of the poetry edition, Rose Postma interviews Haley Hodges Schmid about her poem “Known.” Haley is an MFA (Poetry) candidate at Seattle Pacific University. She holds qualifications from Hope College, Shenandoah Conservatory, and Oxford University. Her work has been published in Cassandra Voices and Ekstasis Magazine. Recent projects also include The Gun Mass, an international collaborative choral work with music by Jamie Powe. She lives in West Virginia with her husband and young son. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reformed-journal/message

Over the past few weeks, I have been on a teaching tour in the USA, where I have been working predominantly with classical singers and teachers who want to learn more about contemporary commercial music styles. The feedback was overwhelming, and many of the singers expressed they had a deep desire to sing this music, but there was limited opportunity in higher education. Many of the teachers were surprised to learn that many of our philosophies and approaches aligned, but it is just that our teaching is geared towards creating a different aesthetic. I was extremely grateful and humbled by all the positive feedback. I believe it is time for higher education to embrace this music and there needs to be a hierarchical change for this to happen. My trip has inspired to replay segments of a former interview with Matt Edwards and Jacqulyn Zito-Edwards, this week on A Voice and Beyond.Matt and Jacqulyn have been working together on some ongoing research into the roots of the academic bias against popular music. You can go back and listen to episodes #99 and #101 for a full recap.Jacqulyn is an adjunct assistant professor of voice for the musical theatre program at Shenandoah Conservatory and serves on faculty at the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute. Matt has been working at Shenandoah University since 2010 as an Associate Professor, within the Voice and Musical Theatre departments. He is also the Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice and Artistic Director of CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute. In this fascinating episode, Matt and Jacqulyn delve deeply into the history of the classism and racism that has perpetuated the status quo in the training of CCM singers. I will let this interview speak for itself.In this Episode02:35 - Introduction to Contemporary Commercial Music in Voice Training05:36 - Historical Bias Against Popular Music in Academia13:15- Exploring the Roots of Academic Bias22:37 - Impact of Historical Racism and Classism on Music Education32:10 - The Need for Inclusivity in Music Education Today41:20 - Personal Experiences with Resistance in Academia52:15 - Moving Forward: Strategies for Inclusive Voice TrainingFind Matt OnlineWebsiteFacebookFind Jacqulyn OnlineWebsiteFor more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/152.Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!Follow me on Instagram.Performance Mastery Coaching - Take Centre Stage In Your Life!!Visit www.drmarisaleenaismith.com/coaching to learn more.

Introduction: Welcome to a special episode of the "Just A Mom" podcast, where we kick off Season Five with a heartfelt and personal update. In today's episode, Susie is excited to be joined in the studio by a very special guest – her son, Will. As Susie expresses her joy at having Will home for the recording, the focus of this episode is centered around providing listeners with a detailed and intimate update on Will's life.School Journey:Will details his transition from Shenandoah Conservatory to Mid-American University, studying acting and directing, and anticipated graduation next year.Will reflects on his time at TCU, the decision to transfer to Shenandoah, and the challenges he faced with anxiety and social circles.Shenandoah Experience:Will discusses feeling isolated and the impact on his mental health.Will candidly opens up about his ongoing mental health struggles, highlighting that transferring to Shenandoah didn't eliminate the challenges.Support and Intervention:Susie intervenes after Will expresses depression, ensuring his safety and exploring therapy and medication adjustments.Will's psychiatrist increases his dosage to address current circumstances, emphasizing the importance of medication adjustments.Loneliness and Isolation:Despite a busy schedule, Will shares his experience of loneliness, challenges with roommates, and feeling like an outsider.Will discusses challenges in classes, rehearsals, and breaking into established relationships as a "freshman sophomore."Emergency Visit:Susie narrates the decision to fly Will home during a difficult month, emphasizing the difference between FaceTime and in-person observations.Will contemplates alternatives to going back to school, expressing determination not to give up and considering job options.Drive Back Home:The 16.5-hour drive home reflects on Will's hesitation to return to Shenandoah, navigating a challenging storm, and the importance of being together.Will shares positive aspects of the summer back home, acknowledging the internal struggle of giving college another try.Decision to Return to Shenandoah:Family discussions lead to the decision to encourage another try, emphasizing the importance of auditions and a new class.Will gets callbacks for several shows at Shenandoah, receiving positive feedback from industry professional professors.Susie praises Will's lead role as the only non-senior cast, highlighting his experience playing dark characters.Challenges Faced:Will reflect on challenges during the rehearsal and performance period, discussing the disconnect between personal values and the adaptation.Closing Thoughts:Susie summarizes Will's journey from struggles to returning to Shenandoah, teases upcoming episodes, and expresses gratitude for Will's openness.Susie asks Will about mental health preparations, leading to discussions on counseling as a couple, premarital counseling, and planning.Will discusses planning with fiancée Kayley, seeking advice from experienced couples, and staying flexible.Therapy and Professional Support:Susie emphasizes Will's ongoing medication and regular psychiatrist visits, recognizing the need for professional help.Will discusses ongoing therapy with personal therapist Dana Dahl, encouraging everyone to benefit from therapy.Will emphasizes the importance of being proactive and seeking support, acknowledging that mental health challenges require ongoing effort.Support System:Will describes reaching out to his wife, parents, and therapist if needed, emphasizing the importance of a united front.Discussions highlight the reality of ups and downs in every marriage, with Will emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset.Will seeks advice from experienced couples, recognizing their wisdom and acknowledging ongoing struggles with depression.Acknowledging Personal Growth:Despite ongoing challenges, Will acknowledges personal growth and positive changes, emphasizing the non-linear nature of the mental health journey.Recap of "The Brightest It's Ever Been":Susie recaps "The Brightest It's Ever Been," a play about anxiety, sharing its impact and plans for a regional tour.Fundraising Opportunity:A fundraising The Culture House link (designate Balladeer Theatre Company) is mentioned for supporting the regional tour, encouraging contributions from those interested in mental health and theater.Susie shares her impact from the play, urging listeners to attend when it tours and acknowledging bias as the director.Encouragement and Gratitude:Susie expresses gratitude for Will's openness, encourages listeners, and emphasizes the non-linear nature of mental health journeys.Susie mentions potential future updates from Will, thanks listeners for their support, and appreciates Will for the conversation.Closing remarks express gratitude, anticipation for future episodes, and thanks to the listeners for their support.

Matty and Kikau chat with Lara Teeter, Head of Musical Theatre at Webster University and former President of the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance. Lara has taught at Cal State Fullerton, Shenandoah Conservatory, and Northwestern University. Broadway credits include The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Pirates of Penzance, The Wizard of Oz, and On Your Toes for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. Lara's recommendations include regular meditation, The Lyrics by Paul McCartney, Shark Heart by Emily Habeck.

Our conversation for Tourism Tuesday - Winchester/Frederick County edition - with Justin Kerns from Winchester/Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau was FULL of things to do in the coming weeks.  We discussed: Winchester Little Theatre performs The Humans from November 10-25, 2023. The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (The MSV) will feature Garden Lights from November 16 through December 3, 2023. Now through February 18, 2024, Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross is on display. Virginia Gourd Show and Sale happens November 11-12, 2023, from 10am - 5pm with free admission to the show. See a full list of events happening at The MSV on their event calendar: https://www.themsv.org/upcoming-events/  The Shenandoah Arts Council is hosting its annual Veterans Art Show, featuring art from local veterans at Mosaic Church (134 N. Loudoun St. Old Town Walking Mall) on November 4 -5 and November 10-11 from 1:30pm - 4pm. Admission is free and artists receive 100% of sales. Shenandoah Conservatory performs Rent on Thursday, November 16 & Friday, November 17 at 7:30pm, Saturday, November 18 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm, and on Sunday, November 19 at 2:30pm. They also host a wide variety of performances across our community, see the full list here: https://www.su.edu/performs/  The Godfrey Miller Center hosts several events throughout the month geared mostly towards seniors. They offer family-friendly events and workshops as well. Learn more here: https://godfreymillercenter.org/ For the runners: the Battlefield Half Marathon happens on November 4, 2023, at 8am and the Thanksgiving Day 5K and Fun Run happens on November 23, 2023, at 8am. Winchester Winter Village will take place on the Old Town Walking Mall from December 8-10, 2023.  Celebrate our 2000th consecutive episode on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 4pm - 7pm at The Hideaway Cafe, then enjoy First Friday as you explore the Old Town Walking Mall before taking in Arts Chorale of Winchester's Fall Concert featuring Gabriel Faure' “Requiem” and Patrick M. O'Shea “A Psalm of Life”. Find even MORE events here: https://visitwinchesterva.com/events/ 

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.

Welcome back friends! For our first interview back after the break, we are thrilled to feature Kirsten Trump, who is celebrating her 20th anniversary of teaching at Shenandoah Conservatory. As a professor of acting, Kirsten is honored to help young artists to grow, thrive and discover. One of our newest topics of discussion for this podcast is effective leadership and in this episode we talk about the difference between leading with ego and leading with confidence. Kirsten discusses the role of the silent leader by saying: “A strong leader steps out of the way and quietly supports the people that they are leading.” Thank you so much for listening and continuing to support the podcast!

Matty (@teaguemiller) and Kikau (@kikautown) check in with Jacob Brent (@jacobbrentstagram) and David Coolidge (@david.coolidge.3) who are now both at different institutions since we last spoke on the podcast. Some of their recommendations include taking a trip to NYC, asking students for New Musical recommendations, embedding Spotify lists on Canvas, meditation, the importance of being surrounded plants and flowers! Read Bios Below: Jacob Brent is a veteran Broadway performer with a MFA in Musical Theatre. With extensive experience performing, directing, choreographing and teaching, Mr. Brent has been recognized by The New York Times as knowing how to inspire actors. As a performer, Jacob is probably best known for his portrayal of Mr. Mistoffelees in the Broadway, London and DVD productions of Cats. Now on the other side of the table, he brings the same commitment and passion for performing to directing, choreographing and teaching.  When not working as a Director and Choreographer around the United States, Jacob is an Assistant Professor at Shenandoah Conservatory and frequently teaches at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in NYC.  Mr. Brent is actively involved in the international Junior Theatre Festival and pilot productions of new Broadway Jr. musicals... always looking to inspire the next generation of artists and audiences. David Coolidge joins ONU as an Associate Professor and Head of Musical Theatre. He is a certified Master Teacher in Archetypes for Singers and Actors with specializations in New Works and Acting Through Song. David was a member of the Broadway National Tour of Parade, Jeff Calhoun's highly acclaimed pre-Broadway production of Big River at Deaf West Theatre, and he has appeared in numerous roles in regional theatres across the country. David is the former Assistant Artistic Director of TheatreworksUSA in New York City where he directed six national tours and oversaw thirty national touring productions reaching an annual audience of over three million. David received his BFA in Musical Theatre from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (CCM) and his MFA in Acting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

The guys took the MC podcast on the road to Shenandoah University to record episode 38 with Golder O'Neill, the Director of Music Production & Recording Technology at the Shenandoah Conservatory! Come hang out with us for an awesome episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicians-cafe/support

Today our guests are Katrina Hill, Caleb Amstutz, & Melanie Fox from Community School in Roanoke, Virginia We talk to Katrina, Caleb, and Melanie about the advisory program at Community School which was recently recognized as an inaugural AMLE School of Distinction in 2022. They share about multiage groupings, multiyear relationships, the value of traditions, and the impact that these have had in the lives of the students at Community School. View the AMLE School of Distinction Page   Caleb Amstutz has taught middle school science at CS for three years. He graduated with a bachelor's in Biology and English from Guilford College in 2019. He is a CS alumni, graduating in 2011, and understands the lasting benefits a CS education can provide. His favorite classes to teach are biology, chemistry, and ornithology. In his free time, he likes to adventure anywhere outside or curl up with a good book. Katrina Hill is a veteran teacher and has worked with students from preschool to high school. She has taught humanities at Community School for 21 years and is the current Middle School Coordinator. Katrina is also the advisor for ComMUN, a middle and high school Model UN team. She loves that Community School gives her the opportunity to teach a variety of subjects through studio-style electives and helping students find their perfect book.  Melanie Fox has been a Humanities teacher at Community School for 2 years. She graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre and attended VCU for Psychology. In her previous life, she worked as an actress, waitress, executive assistant, retail manager, and event organizer. Having such a varied resume has given her a unique perspective on being flexible and improvising on the fly. Her favorite part of teaching is allowing the students to take the lead when they need more than just content and need time to work through complex subjects that have more to do with their social and personal growth.

This week on A Voice and Beyond, we have a very special episode lined up for you. This is part one of a two-part interview in which we welcome Matt Edwards and Jacqlyn Zito-Edwards, who have been working together and conducting ongoing research into the roots of academic bias against popular music.Jacqlyn is an adjunct assistant professor of voice for the musical theatre program at Shenandoah Conservatory and serves on the faculty at the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute. Matt has been working at Shenandoah University since 2010 as an Associate Professor, within the Voice and Musical Theatre departments. He is also the Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice and Artistic Director of CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute.In this fascinating episode, Matt and Jacqlyn delve into the history of the classism and racism that was evident in American society during the late 19th century and into most of the 20th century. Matt and Jacqlyn explain that it is important to understand the history in order to unravel why the bias against popular music styles continues to perpetuate in higher education. Matt and Jacqlyn share with us that these biases have been handed down generationally, and contribute to the continued delay in expanding popular music education in higher education.Matt and Jacqlyn are advocating for change in the status quo of music education programs and believe that as a voice community, it is time to create change in the cultural hierarchy in voice education. As they explain, it's not a battlefield of pedagogical approaches, but of trying to gain a better understanding of the world we all work in now. This is a not to be missed interview with Matt and Jacqlyn.Please remember this is part one of a two-part interview with Matt Edwards and Jacqlyn Zito-Edwards. Next week, we will be proudly celebrating our 100th episode release and part two of this interview will go live the week following our special 100th episode.In this Episode1:16 - Introducing Matt and Jacqlyn11:27 - Transitioning from classical to teaching CCM26:34 - Bias in Popular music in High Education29:00 - The inspiration behind their research40:13 - Theodore Presser's impact on music publishing51:42 - Music enrolment is fallingFor more go to https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/99Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!Follow me on Instagram.

Today's guest is the Associate Professor of Voice and Theatre, Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice Training and Artistic Director of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute of the Shenandoah Conservatory. He has written articles for the Journal of Singing and has contributed to The Manual of Singing Voice Rehabilitation by Leda Scearce and the So You Want to Sing series by NATS. Dr Matthew Edwards is on the podcast to talk about teaching musical theatre styles. KEY TAKEAWAYS Matt plays several instruments and understands enough so that when something's going wrong with the voice, he knows what to do to fix it. It's reasonable that singers should be able to do the same thing. At a very basic level, singers should understand that their voice has a power source, the respiratory system, and have some knowledge of how it works. When you breathe in and fill your lungs with air, that air wants to get back out. So the more air you take in, the more air that wants to get out, and that'll make you louder. The less air you take in, the less air that's going to come out, so you'll be a little bit quieter. Think about the vocal folds – that's where the buzz happens. So if you want breathy singing, you need lightly closed vocal folds. If you want to have more edge to the sound, then you're going to have to close those vocal folds up a little bit for a belt or for an overdrive. Singers need to know enough about their voice to keep it functioning, but they don't have to know enough to be able to tune it on their own. In the early days of musical theatre singers were not amplified and so had to project their voices to the back of the theatre. A lot of that classical technique work was beneficial because classical singers were projecting their voices acoustically as well. In the early days of the Golden Age of musicals, singers needed to think about having enough air in their lungs to project their voice and then use it accordingly. When you get into microphone singing and amplified singing, you're no longer trying to project your voice far away from you. You're trying to project it just centimetres away from you.   BEST MOMENTS  ‘It doesn't have to be in depth about understanding every muscle name, but just that basic biomechanics of how the respiratory system works' ‘So to me, it's about getting them to understand the basics so they can troubleshoot on their own' ‘Donors change as the economy changes'   EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: EdwardsVoice.com Social Media: Instagram: @edwards_voice Relevant Links & Mentions: How The Voice Works Course: https://www.how-the-voice-works.com/enroll-now Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep. 84 The Benefits of Cross-Genre Training with The Voice Collective: https://open.spotify.com/episode/50yCDCVVxrgJp9NiQQFqKu?si=6a8a946adf8b4709 pickerwheel.com Thomas Cleveland at the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre: https://www.vumc.org/ent/person/thomas-f-cleveland-mm-phd Respiratory Function in Singing: A Primer for Singers and Singing Teachers by Thomas J Hixon Respiratory Function in Speech and Song by Thomas J Hixon Breathing for Singers: A Comparative Analysis of Body Types and Breathing Tendencies by Jennifer Cowgill: https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Breathing+for+singers%3A+a+comparative+analysis+of+body+types+and…-a0221850658 Journal of Singing: https://www.nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/about_journal_singing.html Etude Magazine Cinderella (original): https://youtu.be/a0iOeAHeCA8 Cinderella (revival): https://youtu.be/rVY3nV21Ixs National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATs): org Vocal Authority: Singing Style and Ideology by John Potter Ken Bozeman: kenbozeman.com Acting in Musical Theatre: A Comprehensive Course by Joe Deer & Rocco Dal Vera Cross-Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act by Norman Spivey & Mary Saunders-Barton So You Want to Sing CCM (NATs Series) edited by Matthew Hoch Training Contemporary Commercial Singers by Elizabeth Ann Benson Highbrow-lowbrow: Emergence of Cultural Hierarchy in America - The William E Massey Sr. Lectures in American Studies The Rise and Fall of the Broadway Musical by Mark Grant The Theatre Will Rock by Elizabeth Lara Wollman   ABOUT THE GUEST Matt Edwards is currently Associate Professor of Voice and Theatre, Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice Training, and Artistic Director of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah Conservatory. Edwards' work lies at the intersection of identity, technique, and artistry. He uses evidence-based techniques that coordinate the instrument and empower performers to communicate the human experience through song. Former and current students have performed on American Idol, Broadway, off-Broadway, national and international tours, national television, cruise ships, theme parks, bands touring throughout the world. He has written dozens of articles and book chapters for publications including the Journal of Singing, Journal of Voice, Vocal Athlete, Manual of Singing Voice Rehabilitation, Training Contemporary Commercial Singers and numerous editions of the So You Want to Sing book series. His book So You Want to Sing Rock ‘N' Roll? is published by Rowman and Littlefield Publishing and was called “an authoritative text on rock ‘n' roll singing” by Classical Singer magazine. In high demand for his presentations and masterclasses on commercial and musical theatre voice, he has presented at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Conference, NATS Summer Workshop, Voice Foundation Annual Symposium Care for the Professional Voice, Acoustical Society of America, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Musical Theatre Educators Association, National Center for Voice and Speech, Pan-American Vocology Association, and NATS chapters and universities throughout North America.   ABOUT THE PODCAST BAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events. 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“Anyone who decides to pursue a degree in an artistic field is very very brave.” Today friends we are really bringing you back to A TIME! Facebook had just been invented, I had a brand new flip phone and my headshots were in black and white. Ah, my years spent at University. I am so proud to have graduated with my BFA in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. In this solo episode, I reflect upon the beginnings of my professional career. Remember friends, it doesn't matter where you go to school, what matters most is what you make of it. And if you're not getting the opportunities that you want, start creating your own! Believing in you always. Thank you so much for listening and continuing to support the podcast!

My guest for this episode of Sharing the Mic is Dr. Paul Sanho Kim, an associate professor at Old Dominion University. He directs the ODU Symphony Orchestra, teaches conducting and violin, and coordinates the strings area. He is the music director of the Orchestra of the Eastern Shore and the symphony orchestra conductor of the Czech Music Camp for Youth. Kim led performances with the Virginia Symphony, Roanoke Symphony, and university orchestras across the U.S. and China. He was the conductor for Eurythmics star Dave Stewart and his Rock Fabulous Orchestra. He was also the conductor and producer for the album Carl Roskott: Works for Violin, released by Centaur Records.Kim is the composer of nearly thirty original works. Where Darkness Meets Light, a multimedia composition for violin and cello, was performed at the Chrysler Museum of Art and the 2017 Glass Art Society Conference to critical acclaim, and a digital music album (with Kim on violin) is available on iTunes and CD Baby. His arrangements of Radiohead songs for string quintet Sybarite5 have been performed on NPR's Performance Today as well as at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and have been released on Sybarite5's album Everything in Its Right Place. As a violinist, Kim is a member of the Roanoke Symphony, performed with the Virginia Symphony and Maryland Symphony, as well as internationally.Dr. Kim completed a D.M.A. in conducting at Shenandoah Conservatory. Previously, he earned an M.M. in orchestral conducting at the University of Maryland, an M.A. in music, and a B.S. in chemistry at the University of Virginia. Kim also served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.Links Adagio https://youtu.be/Jetl-f_WG1MSoft Rain https://youtu.be/9209rOl3gHoSybarite 5 - Radiohead remixed for string quintet by Paul Sanyo Kim https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/G3w9KDYA6PvQmkF17

Join us for a chat with Debbie Friedman about her journey to and through Shenandoah Conservatory to DMV Dinner Theatre world, and being a personal assistant to a Billionaire! Fun fact: her daughter also attended SU. More on that tomorrow! Sponsor Conner & Smith on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith and Join the Discord page here: https://discord.gg/mYxqMYGz and add to the Season 5 Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AzZo6lYvwCEYcvOUoJTYn?si=ljv07O5lS5KSKxtrk8cO7A --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connerandsmithshow/message

OKTA HOUSE Okta House is now ready to stake his claim as dance music's next big thing.   ASH-POOW Couple years of experience in the field of electronic music. In the age of 20 he bought his first mixing hardware and started to record his first sets. In the beginning it was hard techno, but with time he evolved in the direction of more rhythmical and melodic tunes. His debut was 3 months later in biggest club in Warsaw - Przestrzen Graffenberga Club on the young talent contest and he was placed 2nd. In the next edition of the contest, he won the contest, and got offer as a club resident DJ. During two years of organizing rave parties there, he created a Soundwaves Music/Booking Organization/Records Label, which promoted young and talented DJs and producers. After some time of Organization existence, it grew big enough to enable its members to play at parties in whole Poland, and get dj's from Europe to play in Warsaw. He played with most of polish DJs and have been to many clubs in whole Poland. For two years he's been creating his own music and he often plays it at his performances, he plans to release his own record. His sets are really dynamic and energetic, usually it is a tribal, progressive.  HARRY TOMMY   Harry Tommy(Robert Rohr) is a music producer based in the DC area. With multiple degrees in music performance and audio Engineering from Shenandoah Conservatory and Georgetown University, Harry began his career as a production coach for Sony Music Entertainment at the age of 22. Eventually he would go on to secure a distribution contract with Sony in 2018. For the last 3 years he's worked with artist Elena M in hopes of releasing his debut album. While an album is still in the works, multiple releases have dropped. December of 2021 Harry released his debut singles with Elena M titled Boys Named Joe Part 1, Boys Named Joe Part 2. 

Hello and welcome back to the TAMS Percussion Podcast. After some time off to finish up a busy semester, we are back with some fantastic guests! In this episode, we are joined with two of the cohosts of the @Percussion Podcast, Dr. Karlyn Viña, and Dr. Ksenija Komljenović. We take time to discuss the perspective of female percussionists in the industry and talk about the experiences of these educators and how the modern percussion studio must be accepting of everyone. We are thankful for Karlyn and Ksenija sitting down at talking to us about these important issues in the community and we at TAMS hope that this may help you become a more informed ally! Praised by the South Florida Classical Review for her "dazzling" and "incisive" performance, Dr. Karlyn Viña is a dynamic and creative percussionist based in Virginia. Dr. Viña is the newly appointed Assistant Professor of Percussion at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA, and previously taught at Florida International University and New World School of the Arts in Miami, FL. During the summers, Karlyn serves as a percussion faculty member at Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, MI. Karlyn maintains a busy schedule as an orchestral, chamber, and solo percussionist, and has a particular interest in works that incorporate theatrical elements. In addition to her teaching and performing, Karlyn can be heard as a co-host on the @Percussion Podcast and is proud to serve on the Percussive Arts Society's Education Committee. Karlyn earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance from the University of Miami as a fellow of the Henry Mancini Institute. Her dissertation focuses on the performance of works for theatrical percussion by Globokar, Kagel, and Smith. She also holds degrees in Percussion Performance and Music Education from The Boston Conservatory and the University of Maryland. Karlyn is proud to endorse Grover Pro Percussion, Marimba One, and Zildjian cymbals. Dr. Ksenija Komljenović (Belgrade, Serbia), a prizewinner of the International Percussion Competition Luxembourg, is a percussionist, educator, and composer. Throughout her career, she has performed, taught, and studied across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Ksenija is the first woman from Serbia with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion Degree. She holds the Assistant Professor of Percussion position at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Ksenija serves as a producer and host on the At Percussion Podcast. She is on the organizational committees of the Tierras South Texas Percussion Competition and the SoundWaves Festival. Ksenija's devotion to percussion is shaped by her advocacy for contemporary and chamber music, as well as intercultural collaboration. Her three chamber ensembles (PNEUMA, Vesna Piano/Percussion Duo, Balkan Percussion Duo) unite some of the finest young performers from across the world. Ksenija holds degrees from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Illinois State University, and the Faculty of Music in Belgrade, Serbia. Her compositions and arrangements are published by Bachovich Music Publications. Ksenija is a Marimba One artist. For the full bios of these fantastic artists, you can find them on their websites: https://www.ksenijakomljenovic.com/ http://www.karlynvina.com/ ​

Originally aired 2/27/2017 In addition to his work as a composer, Jonathan Newman is the Director of Composition & Coordinator of New Music at the Shenandoah Conservatory; he was also a founding member of the composer consortium BCM International. During the course of our conversation, we talked about writing for educational ensembles, the history and impact of BCM International, and being “pigeonholed”. Download the episode here » Links: JonathanNewman.com Jonathan on Facebook Jonathan on Twitter BCM International BCM Forums

Inez Wyrick, one of our young bassist pedagogy pioneers, passed away at the end of 2021.  In this episode, we rebroadcast our interview with her from 2016 and reflect on her impact on countless bassists across the globe. About Inez (from Tribute Archive): She began performing music in the 8th grade with her father, and taught music, and served as a psychic consultant for the entirety of her adult life, never fully retiring. She served on the Board of Directors for the International Society of Bassists who awarded her the “Young Bass Ambassador” award in 2001, and which, starting in 2022, is named the Under 14 Solo Prize the “Inez Wyrick Prize,” in her honor.  She was also Co-founder and Co-Artistic Director of the Bass Coalition Summer Workshop. In addition to teaching music privately, she also served on the faculties of Shenandoah Conservatory, Indiana University's String Academy, Amarillo College, Odessa College, and Texas Tech University's Orchestra Camp. She founded the Amarillo Bass Base, the first organization of its kind for young bassists, and members of her family of students over the years teach and hold professional positions in ensembles, music businesses, and educational institutions worldwide.  An active lecturer, clinician, and adjudicator, Inez appeared regularly at the Richard Davis Bass Conference, Golden Gate Bass Camp, and International Society of Bassists conventions. She has had over 500 arrangements/compositions published for Double Bass Ensemble. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to either the ISB or Bass Coalition: ISB Young Bassists Educational Program Bass Coalition Summer Workshop   Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists.   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass.   Thank you to our sponsors!   Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio - CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah's website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.   Wabass Institute - Wabass Institute, a part of the Honeywell Arts Academy, is a unique full-scholarship performance institute.  Wabass uniquely fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where ideas are freely shared from teacher to student and vice versa.  Check out Wabass behind the scenes here, and be sure to apply by February 15th!   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion theme music by Eric Hochberg

Joining Michael, Sky and Sui Lin today on Episode Nine of the TAMS Percussion Podcast is Earl Yowell! Earl Yowell was the Professor of Percussion Studies at Shenandoah Conservatory from 2007-2021. In addition to teaching during his time at Shenandoah, he has also been a featured soloist with the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Prior to his appointment at Shenandoah, he performed for 20 seasons as the principal timpanist and percussionist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He toured extensively with the SPCO throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. He was a featured soloist with internationally famous percussionist Evelyn Glennie in the SPCO performances of Andrzej Panufnik's “Concertino for Timpani, Percussion and Strings” and was timpani soloist in the Chamber Orchestra's premier performances of Johann Carl Christian Fischer's “Symphony for Eight Obbligato Timpani.” In 2006 and 2007 he has appeared as a Chamber music soloist with the SPCO. His performance of Marta Ptaszynskas multiple percussion solo Spiderwalk in 2007 received both audience and critical acclaim. He was also a regular performer with the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota where in 2001 he premiered, with cellist Yo Yo Ma, a concert of new chamber music works. The making of this concert was the subject of a PBS television production. In addition to participating in numerous recordings with the SPCO. Yowell has also played on two Grammy A ward-winning albums: “The Art of Arleen Auger” and Samuel Barber's ”Antony and Cleopatra.” He has appeared on Minnesota Public Radio's “Saint Paul Sunday” and “Prairie Home Companion” programs. More recently in 2010, he was a guest clinician for the Atlanta International Timpani Seminar. In 2011, Yowell was invited to be a guest artist at the 9th International Patagonia Percussion festival in Argentina. He was also in 2011 a featured Timpani clinician at the 50th Anniversary International Percussive Arts Society Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2012, Yowell served as a judge for the Mock Percussion Audition at the Percussive Arts Society International Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana. While teaching he has also maintained an active performing schedule. Performing solo and chamber works and with orchestras. He performed as timpanist with the Atlanta Symphony in 2008 and 2011 and percussionist with the Maryland Symphony 2009. In 2010 he also performed with the internationally acclaimed percussion group, Nexus. In the fall of 2008, he performed the world premiere of William Cahn's “Night Ride for Timpani and Orchestra.” Additionally, in 2008 he co-founded the Ear Candy Contemporary Music Series. He also served on the Symphonic Committee of the Percussive Arts Society. More modernly, you can find Earl Yowell working on crafting timpani mallets and writing new music for percussion solos and ensembles! You can help us over at TAMS by following us on Instagram @tamspercpodcast and ask any questions you wish via email @ tamspercussion@gmail.com

Kathy Voytko made her Broadway debut in the original cast of the 2002 revival of Oklahoma! directed by Trevor Nunn and she was in the Tony Award-winning Nine starring Antonio Banderas and Chita Rivera. She originated the role of Ariadne in Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs opposite Nathan Lane at Lincoln Center and her other Broadway credits include The Pirate Queen, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Next To Normal, the 2014 Tony Award-winner for best musical A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder and the original Broadway cast of Tuck Everlasting. Kathy toured the United States as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and as Eva Peron in the 25th anniversary tour of Evita, working with legendary director/producer Hal Prince on both projects. She is often a soloist for symphonies and concerts around the world and she has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall in London as well as in Mexico and Canada.    Kathy has also played leading roles at various regional theatres across the country including Clara in Passion, Fantine in Les Miserables, Fiona in Brigadoon, Polly in Crazy For You and Francesca in The Bridges of Madison County.  She is a two-time recipient of Chicago's Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She received a BFA in Music/Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory.  She will be appearing next in the upcoming Broadway revival of The Music Man, where she will be performing in the ensemble, and understudying Sutton Foster.

Rylie Butzbaugh-Patrick an actor and singer hailing from Madison Wisconsin. She is a graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory where she earned a B.F.A in Acting. In her time since graduating, she has been working with Cherry Lane Theatre, in NYC, as an artistic intern. Rylie can next be seen in the Featured Film, Cupid For Christmas - set to be released this upcoming holiday season!   Alia Shahid was born and raised in Fairfax Station, VA. Alia graduated with a BFA in Acting from Shenandoah Conservatory, where she found a deeper love and understanding for her craft, and honed newfound talents, such as playwriting and theatre production photography. In 2020, she had her off-Broadway/Zoom debut in Dipti Bramhandkar's Feet In The Forest Leave No Mark, and had her feature film debut in CUPID FOR CHRISTMAS, which is set to release this December on Hulu. She is currently living in Los Angeles, California to pursue film. When Alia isn't doom-submitting on Actor's Access, you can find her on the hunt for the best breakfast burrito in Burbank, rewatching Euphoria, or supporting local businesses. She's very grateful to be given the opportunity to chat with The Farm Theater about her experiences, and hopes to inspire other artists with her thoughts on moving forward during the pandemic.   Diana Smith is an actor, writer, and theatre educator who is currently completing a postgraduate year of service with an Americorps Program in Chicago, where she is exploring the improv and sketch comedy scenes. Since graduating from Centre College with degrees in English & Dramatic Arts, Diana has studied sketch comedy writing with Upright Citizens Brigade (L.A.) and written for and performed in “Moxie,” a virtual sketch lab produced by Magnet Theater (NYC). In the past year, Diana has also worked on a number of projects with DCSG Theatre, a group of talented creatives striving to create compelling theatre in the digital age.

Mo is a musical master. He has studied under some of the best teachers in the world at the Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA. Mo is an artist, performer, producer, and philanthropist. Mo started producing and composing at the age of ten. He strongly feels that music has no limits, therefore, he is always searching for new musical concepts in the unknown. He is our special guest and I am grateful to help share his vision with the world.

Daniel Kelly II has been sharing his talent with the world since the young age of two. His goal is to learn new ways to improve as a percussionist and to help motivate other musicians to continue pressing forward to achieve their goals. His playing styles include Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Rock, Latin, and even Classical. Daniel is locally known for his different approaches and artistic interpretations to the drum set, such as applying a mix of many different rhythmic styles at once. Daniel grew up in Hampton, Virginia where he was first introduced to music. Growing up in church, he was intrigued with his family's musical talents and decided at a young age he wanted to learn music as well. From elementary school to present, he continues to find more interesting ideas to bring to the stage from the world of drums while being an artist, educator, and innovator. His musical talent has been showcased on both the East and West Coast, as well as around the world. Daniel has won the 2019 Shure Drum Mastery Competition, performed with the Shenandoah Conservatory jazz band in the John Moawad Jazz Festival at Central Washington University and Vancouver, BC among many other engagements. Daniel has also performed with Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, The Virginia Symphony, and the 29th Infantry Division Band across the globe. He is a firm believer in music as a gateway for mutual collaboration and development between artists from many different backgrounds. Join us in an interview with Daniel Kelly as we talk about his new book, "The Inner Musician", his many business ventures in and around Winchester Virginia, his unique take on the music industry, and his experience winning the Shure Mics Drum Competition in 2019. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @tamspercpodcast and be sure to listen to us almost anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Shylo Martinez, Assistant Dance Professor and Musical Theater Dance Coordinator at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University chats with Robin and Casey all about what dancers need to know to succeed in a collegiate dance program, and what we as studio owners can do to help them be prepared.

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Guest Hakeem Leonard discusses topics like creating a culture of dialogue and curiosity, mapping out your role in a social ecosystem, and his amazing work with the Shenandoah Conservatory.  Please join our hosts in a warm welcome for Hakeem!    Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King.  Producer: Zander Merle-Smith Music by: Amine Mabrouk

Many moons ago, Chelsea Meredith and I majored in Musical Theatre together at Shenandoah Conservatory. Since then, she's worked all over the country performing, teaching, touring, assistant stage managing and most notably has been a stitcher, wardrobe supervisor and a dresser for multiple Broadway productions. A year ago right before the pandemic and shutdown, Chelsea was a dresser for Frozen on Broadway! In this episode we talk about the many jobs on the technical side of theatre, specifically focusing on the different positions in costuming. Chelsea reminds us all about how much your reputation precedes you, helps you to get work and how important your connections are in this career. Thank you so much for listening!

Performer-Composer Brian Kavolius-Matherne is a horn and electronics soloist withprojects as varied as the medium is unique. With influences including Tchaikovsky, Strauss,Broadway, French-Acoustic-Folk, David Maslanka, and Julia Kent, it is no wonder that hetook to composition to synthesize all the music he hears!Brian developed a taste for new music early in his career, performing with the EDGE NewMusic Ensemble at Shenandoah Conservatory during his early training. Since then, he hascommissioned multiple new works for solo horn and various chamber groups and hasserved as principal horn for world premieres of works for orchestra and band. Acollaborator at heart, common theme of a recital organized by Brian is a connection toanother art form, such as winemaking, brewing, oration, photography, or writing. As aperformer-composer, he has performed his works for audiences across the USand Canada, ranging from Hawaiʻi to the east coast, including a recent appearance at theSanta Clara Universities Music@Noon series.In addition to horn and electronics life, Brian has had a full career as a solo, chamber, andorchestral musician. He served as principal horn in performances with the University ofMaryland Symphony Orchestra, the University of Maryland Wind Orchestra, theShenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, Shenandoah Summer Music TheaterCompany, the Plainville Wind Ensemble, the Rapidan Orchestra, the Miami Summer MusicFestival Symphony Orchestra, and the Miami Summer Music Festival Opera Orchestra. Heis an active participant in the chamber music community wherever he lives and has been aregular member of many groups. After his collegiate training, Brian was appointed the Principal Horn of the USNavy’s “U.S. Pacific Fleet Band” in Pearl Harbor, Hawaiʻi and served under the baton ofFleet Bandmaster Lieutenant Commander Kelly Cartwright. While serving in the Navy, hewas a featured soloist and regular horn player for the organization’s premiere brassquintet, “Harbor Brass” and wind quintet, “Trade Winds”. During his service in the US Navy, Brian completed multiple international and domestic tours, providing musicalsupport for hundreds of diplomatic, military, and outreach events. He participated in theOʻahu Joint Military Service Band Concert in 2019, serving as principal horn for militarymembers in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Army, and National Guard. In 2018, he wasselected to perform at the Midwest Band Conference as a member of a Navy-widechamber ensemble. He received the National Medal of Arts “for personifying excellence inmusic and service to country”. As a fierce advocate for musical outreach in educational settings, Brian contributedhundreds of hours of volunteer teaching for local high schools during his military service.He served as the head of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band’s Music Education Outreach Programand was the initiating agent for key programs, including multiple joint programs withthe University of Hawaiʻi Department of Music and the Navy’s first online outreachprogram during COVID-19. He is committed to education and maintains an activehorn studio and stays in touch with a network of band directors, providing educationaloutreach as a soloist.Brian received his undergraduate degree in Music Therapy along with a performancecertificate from Shenandoah Conservatory and his MM in Horn Performancefrom the University of Maryland. He maintains an MT-BC credential with the CertificationBoard for Music Therapists. His principal teachers are Janelle Ellis, WilliamZsembery, Joseph Lovinsky, and Gregory Miller.https://www.briankm.com/https://www.facebook.com/Brian-KM-106555628094186

Kate and Bella talk with entrepreneur Kathy Purcell of ClearProtex. Starting a business during a pandemic for a pandemic!Katherine M. Purcell, MT-BC, Director of Therapeutic Arts Group, (TAG) is aBoard Certified Music Therapist and Pennsylvania State Certified Music Teacher. Shegraduated, Cum Laude, from Shenandoah Conservatory in 1989 with degrees in bothMusic Therapy and Music Education with a minor in Psychology. For four years, sheworked as a secondary school music teacher at a private school in Allentown,Pennsylvania, instructing severely emotionally disturbed children from around thecountry.Mrs. Purcell coordinates music therapy and art therapy services for variousagencies and individuals in their facility, home, group home or soon- in the newTherapeutic Arts Group building located in Whitehall, PA. Therapy, enrichment sessionsand lessons are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities with a variety of needsincluding those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, Speech Delay, AttentionDeficit Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Brain Injury, Developmental Delay,Autism, Psychiatric Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Cancer, Physical Handicaps,Dysfunctional Families, and At-Risk Children.Together with her husband, who is also a musician, Mrs. Purcell provides uniquemusical activity sessions for children's birthday parties, family reunions and specialevents of all kinds.At the beginning of the global COVID 19 pandemic in March 2020, after searchingfor a product to protect the 32 TAG music and art therapists and being unable to findanything suitable for protection, Kathy created ClearProtex- the maskless alternative!This product is comprised of a full face shield and replaceable,washable cloth attachmentand is valuable for clients and therapists to be able to see each others full expressionwhile protecting themselves and others. Kathy hired seamstresses in the greater LehighValley to sew the cloth attachments and is working with a company in New Jersey tocreate the clear full face shields.Kathy resides in Whitehall, Pennsylvania with her husband, son and two cats.

Today we are joined by worship pastor and songwriter, Chris Douglas. Chris is the worship pastor at National Community Church, in Washington, D.C., and is passionate for Jesus and His kingdom. Chris's music is born out of the worship life of the local church. Chris's love for music led him to Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA, where he earned a BFA in Musical Theatre. During our conversation, we discuss turning prayers into songs, how to be vulnerable in our worship, and detail NCC's latest release, The Jesus Way. LINKS: National Community Church NCC Worship The Jesus Way MUSIC: Music from The Jesus Way, used with permission Opening Theme: written and performed by The Hand Lungs Additional music provided by Kyle Lee and Kyler Clapp

Singer/Conductor, Matt Oltman joins the podcast to talk of his recent quarantine experiences in Taiwan and Mexico, and how he's making his job at Shenandoah Conservatory work in the COVID-19 era.

Topics include: Identity lock down Metamorphosis for introverts Music therapy is like a healing ointment Be aware of the why Failure is like a commercial before the main event "The Perfect Wrong Note" by William Westney   From an early age, Anjoli took up the violin due to her love of listening to Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.'' Anjoli’s passion for music and the arts led her to be accepted at the prestigious Meadowmount School of Music and study at Shenandoah Conservatory. Throughout her career, she has performed at venues such as: Sandler Center for The Performing Arts, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Most recently in 2020, she participated in the largest online virtual orchestral recording of Mozart's Magic Flute Overture with L.O.V.E. Project 2020. She currently plays First Violin with Symphonicity and has a leadership position on their Board of Directors and Education/Outreach Committee. In addition to music, she has an affinity for music business, law, and hypnosis. She is furthering her education by studying Music Business at Berklee College of Music and with her husband who has his own Hypnotherapy Practice in Virginia Beach, VA.

"Hey there I'm Gregory. I have a BFA in Scenic and Lighting Design from Shenandoah Conservatory. I've lived in Las Vegas for the last 5 years and have worked for Morpheus Lights, Wynn Las Vegas, and currently Cirque du Soleil. I've been part of an educational program called stagecraft institute of las vegas for the last 6 years. In my spare time I enjoy staying active, traveling.⁠" ⁠ Instagram: Greg_t_i Music provided by Argofox: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky https://youtu.be/AZjYZ8Kjgs8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/p3-theatre-company/support

A breath of fresh air - a temperament and tone you will love! Can't imagine seeing her on TV, on stage, or film! She's an advocate for mom and not even a mom - which is SO rad!  Thank God that he brings people into our sphere to bring joy and Jessica is a joy giver! Even through struggle in her own life, He uses every high and low as a silver lining to thread His goodness and purpose!  Listen to our podcast together on her podcast too!  RESOURCE mentioned: The 5 Love Languages  God Dream Design Course    Her Fun Bio:  An East Coast Girl... I grew up as an only child in Massachusetts where I studied piano, dance, and singing, but I also played soccer. Growing up with musical parents, I loved music and the arts. I was surrounded by it. I always had a passion for helping others, being a leader and organizing; whether it was my trapper-keeper growing up or my NYC apartment. I am also a thrill seeker like skydiving, zip lining and roller coasters. A True New Yorker... I graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2008, and after 11 years in the city, I'm now an official New Yorker. I live in Astoria with my passionate and loving actor husband, whom I met when I first moved. When I'm not performing, you can find me working out, at a local coffee shop, or spending time with my amazing support system of friends. I have always dreamed of living in the Big Apple and am blessed to call it home. Always Learning... After taking a fabulous TV/film class by Heidi Marshall- I've found a new love for the camera. I have truly found an amazing group of teachers: acting, singing, TV/Film, business coaches...a real TEAM. They have transformed me as an actor and a person. I am learning how to be a mom before I am one- Being a mom is a heroic job and one that I aspire to do one day. Until that day comes, I'm learning everything I can about the job through interviews. Take a listen to @ThePumpingPodcast on iTunes, Spotify and GooglePlay. Paying it Forward... Teaching, encouraging, and inspiring young artists is important to me. Whenever I can work with kids (whether in private sessions, master classes, judging special competitions, or choreographing high schools), I want to help today's youth find their passion for performing. My hope is to also show them this business is a true lifestyle.   Connect with Jessica: https://jessicalorion.com/ https://thepumpingpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicalorion/ https://instagram.com/thepumpingpodcast https://www.facebook.com/JessicaLorionNYC https://www.facebook.com/thepumpingpodcast   Connect with me, Tamra Andress - The Fit in Faith Podcast Host! I'd love to get to know you.   Website Free Community Network Facebook Instagram Podcast   I'd be so grateful if you'd take the time to review and subscribe to the Podcast! Thank you.   Until next time…Prayers towards your joy, health, wealth and wholeness  

TEM212: The challenge of standing out online and the importance of community building: A conversation with Lance LaDuke Lance LaDuke, my partner at Pedal Note Media, joined me as a guest speaker for one of the music business classes I teach at Shenandoah Conservatory. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: How the world and music business might be different on the other side of this pandemic Now that Acapella App-style videos are ubiquitous, how do you stand out with recording yourself? The old performance models will come back in some form but in the meantime new models are slowly emerging While there's no rubric for you to be remarkable online it's important to remember that there's no rubric for anyone - no one knows what to do right now which is an opportunity for everyone People like us do things like this The value of building a community How to build a community while we are all apart Phish growing a community through their Dinner and a Movie events on Tuesdays during this pandemic The two things you need to get traction in the world today: excellence and authenticity Why anyone can offer a peak behind the creative curtain and monetize it if it's done right Links: Boston Brass as recent guests on The Brass Junkies Christopher Bill's YouTube Channel #sondheim90concert TEM210: Dana Fonteneau Phish's Dinner and a Movie Dinner with the Gaffigans The Mockingbird Foundation Taylor: Classical Music in Crisis Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Want to access exclusive bonus coverage while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast 2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you! And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM. Produced by Andrew Hitz Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.tem.fm/shownotes

Jonathan Newman is a well-known composer and is the Director of Composition & Coordinator of New Music at the Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. Topics: Jonathan’s background, how playing the trombone has helped his career, and important teachers in his life. How writing in a variety of genres helps him stay focused and the importance of exploring a plurality of styles as a composer. BCM International and how four friends found a way to have a booth at Midwest and launch their careers. Being a pioneer as a self-published composer in the early 2000’s and how a job at Boosey & Hawkes helped him learn how to publish his own music. Jonathan’s newest work Pi‘ilani and Ko‘olauan. Links: Jonathan Newman, Composer BCM International Newman: OK, Feel Good Newman: Blow it Up, Start Again Newman: Pi’ilani and Ko’alauan Britten: War Requiem Bach: Komm, süsser Tod Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier (Final Trio) Biography: Jonathan Newman composes music rich with rhythmic drive and intricate sophistication, creating broadly colored musical works that incorporate styles of pop, blues, jazz, folk, and funk into otherwise classical models. Trained as a pianist, trombonist, and singer, his work is informed by an upbringing performing in orchestras, singing in jazz choirs, playing in marching bands, and accompanying himself in talent shows. From opera to bubblegum pop, Newman delivers a new perspective on American concert music. Recent work includes Mass, a large-scale project with texts by poet Victoria Chang which premiered in 2018 with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street as part of their Mass Reimaginings commissioning program. In 2016 he was appointed Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Composer-in-Residence; work with CYSO included performances of Metropolitan, Tree, and 3 O’Clock Mix, Chicago’s 2016 Ear Taxi Festival, and the commissions for Meridian and Blow It Up, Start Again—which have subsequently been performed by orchestras worldwide, including the Minnesota Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony, the 2015 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the 2015 BBC Proms. Other recent commissions include Prayers of Steel for Chicago’s Gaudete Brass (recorded on Cedille Records, 2017) and These Inflected Tentacles for chamber quartet. Newman’s ensemble transcriptions include arrangements of Beck, George Harrison, Puccini, Sufjan Stevens, Eric Whitacre, Led Zeppelin, and electronica premiered at the 2005 Lincoln Center Festival and recorded on Acoustica: Alarm Will Sound Performs Aphex Twin (Cantaloupe Records). As a MacDowell Fellow, he began work on an opera based on the 1962 cult horror film Carnival of Souls, in collaboration with playwright Gary Winter. He is currently working with Winter on an imaginary ballet suite for the Florida State University Wind Orchestra based on the Hawaiian story of Pi’ilani and Ko’olau. Wind and educational ensembles around the world frequently perform from his large catalog of works, including Blow It Up, Start Again (transcription for winds), Symphony No. 1, My Hands Are a City—a wind ensemble consortium commission based on themes of mid-century American Beat Culture, Sowing Useful Truths, commissioned by the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, and Moon by Night, 2003 winner of the NBA/Merrill Jones Composition Award. Born in 1972, Newman received the Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and holds degrees from Boston University’s School for the Arts, where he studied composition with Richard Cornell and Charles Fussell and conducting with Lukas Foss, and The Juilliard School, where he studied with composers John Corigliano and David Del Tredici and conducting with Miguel Harth-Bedoya. At Juilliard, his collaborative works for dance enjoyed multiple performances at The Juilliard Theater, Alice Tully Hall, P.S. 122, and Dance Theater Workshop. His early training includes Boston University Tanglewood Institute and the Aspen Music Festival where he studied with composers George Tsontakis and Bernard Rands. His works have been recorded on Avian, BCM, Brain Music, Cantaloupe, Cedille, Klavier, Mark Custom, Naxos, Potenza, and Summit Records. Newman is a founding member of the composer-consortium BCM International: four stylistically-diverse composers dedicated to enriching the repertoire with exciting works for mediums often mired in static formulas. BCM recorded two albums: BCM Saves the World (Mark Custom Records, 2002) and BCM Men of Industry (BCM Records, 2004). He resides in Virginia, where he serves as Director of Composition & Coordinator of New Music at Shenandoah Conservatory.

TEM193: Finding your five adjectives and the power of outsourcing - A conversation with acclaimed artist Mark G. Meadows Mark G. Meadows is a musician, actor and teacher based in the Washington DC area and my colleague at Shenandoah Conservatory. ----- Did you know there are two episodes of TEM every single week? TEM Extra is a weekly episode available exclusively to patrons of the show. On Last Week's TEM Extra: Why most people will be against you whenever you try to change the culture somewhere One hell of a quote from Les Brown about aiming high and dreaming big The importance of consistently shipping your art when it comes to converting people into true fans (and serving the true fans you already have!) Listen to last week's TEM Extra here. ----- On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: Why being a good person comes out in your music and in your relationships The universe will tell you what your passion is if you listen to it The crazy story about Mark landing a lead role in a musical when he wasn't an actor! Mark's remarkable bio (it includes a mission statement!) and how being an outsider growing up informs that mission statement and his art to this day Finding your five adjectives Why the best feedback can sometimes come from people you don't know Outsourcing and why anything you can teach someone else to do is something you shouldn't be doing yourself A reminder that everything (from delegating tasks to making your art) is a practice Links: Mark's website Mark's latest album on Bandcamp Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Help me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by pledging as little as $1 per episode to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast. 2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you! And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM. Produced by Andrew Hitz Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes

Jane Clukey, a native of Maine, has been a singer for as long as she can remember but began taking voice lessons at the age of 14. She earned her Bachelor's of Music from the University of Southern Maine, her Masters of Music from the University of North Texas, and is pursuing her Doctorate from Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia. Jane moved back to Maine in 2018, and has since been busy teaching voice and piano lessons, classes, and workshops. In addition to singing and playing the piano, she is teaching herself the ukulele and guitar. Jane is passionate about songwriting, is looking for band members, and hopes to record a studio album in the near future.

Jane Clukey, a native of Maine, has been a singer for as long as she can remember but began taking voice lessons at the age of 14. She earned her Bachelor's of Music from the University of Southern Maine, her Masters of Music from the University of North Texas, and is pursuing her Doctorate from Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia. Jane moved back to Maine in 2018, and has since been busy teaching voice and piano lessons, classes, and workshops. In addition to singing and playing the piano, she is teaching herself the ukulele and guitar. Jane is passionate about songwriting, is looking for band members, and hopes to record a studio album in the near future. 

Regarded for her beautiful tone and lyrical playing, Maryland-based classical guitarist Candice Mowbray shares the expressive and communicative qualities of her playing through programs of modern and classic works. From playful acrobatics in works by French guitar virtuoso Ida Presti to the elegance and solemnity of Fernando Sor's Fantaisie élégiaque, listeners enjoy her artful programming and thoughtful interpretations.Appearing as a soloist, chamber musician and guest lecturer, Mowbray has been a featured artist for festivals and concerts series in Philadelphia, Toronto, Washington DC, Baltimore and Los Angeles. She has performed with ensembles such as Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center, Maryland Symphony Orchestra, National String Symphonia and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington. Her recent solo CD, Reverie, has been featured on radio shows such as In Tune (BBC Radio 3), The Intimate Guitar (Dayton, OH), G-Strings with Tom Cole (Washington D.C.) and Musica Mundi (Boulder, CO). Classical Guitar Magazine called the release "A revelation!" and one of the Top 10 CD picks of the year.Mowbray earned the Doctorate of Musical Arts in Classical Guitar Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia and has taught courses in music and appreciation of the broader humanities at Shenandoah Conservatory, Hagerstown Community College and several other colleges and schools of music in the mid-Atlantic region. She also enjoys research and giving talks about music, which have been described as enthusiastic and insightful.You’re gonna want to take notes on this one. We cover a lot of angles regarding career choices including scholarly work and working at festivals. Candice is a tactical guitarist through and through and you’ll hear how throughout this entire episode.www.candicemowbray.comwww.tacticalguitaracademy.com

Mary Elizabeth Bowden, phone interview, August 5, 2019 In this episode you'll hear Mary talk about how she has worked to propel her career forward at an amazing pace. She also shares about two injuries to her face that could have easily ended things then and there! As a soloist and founding member of Seraph Brass, and newly appointed as faculty with Shenandoah Conservatory, Mary is very busy. You'll hear how she balances all of this and does it all at such a high level.

TBJ112: Matt Niess on The Capital Bones, 3 x 3, and getting help from the "Trombone Angel" Matt Niess is a multifaceted trombonist who served with The U.S. Army Band in Washington, DC and currently serves as Adjunct Associate Professor, Classical and Jazz Trombone at Shenandoah Conservatory. From his bio page: Matt Niess is a cross over trombonist who served with The U.S. Army Band in Washington, DC from 1988-2018 where he played with The Army Blues and The Army Brass Quintet. He is from Levittown, PA where he attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He earned an undergraduate degree in Instrumental Music Education from West Chester University in 1988, a Masters degree in classical trombone performance from George Mason University in 1996 and a DMA in classical trombone performance from The Catholic University of America in 2015. ​He was director of bands at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick, MD from 1986-1988, and has taught on the jazz faculties of Shenandoah, George Mason, and Towson Universities.  He also served as director of jazz studies and professor of trombone at West Chester University from 2003-2007. Currently, he is the professor of jazz trombone at George Mason University and professor of trombone at The Shenandoah Conservatory teaching both jazz and classical. With The Army Blues he has served as Senior Producer and Jazz Coordinator of the Eastern Trombone Workshop producing over 300 concerts at various venues ranging from The White House to the Monterey Jazz Festival. In 2008 he founded the National Jazz Workshop which runs two summer camps and sponsors a year-round honor band. To date over 1,000 students have participated in “NJW”. The year-round band has performed at The Kennedy Center, The Jazz Education Network, New Orleans, St. Louis, Dallas, Blues Alley, and numerous jazz festivals. He is the founder and director of The Capitol Bones, a jazz trombone ensemble, which has received national recognition and was winner of the 1991 International Trombone Association Kai Winging Award. ​He has appeared as a soloist, clinician, and adjudicator at numerous venues including The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, IAJE, JEN, ITA, ETW, MENC, PMEA, VMEA, University of Las Vegas, University of North Texas, West Virginia University, Disneyland & Disneyworld All-American College Band, James Madison University, UARTS, University of Utah, The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Longwood College, The U.S. Air Force “Noteables”, Mary Washington College, Shepherd College, University of Kentucky, University of Texas, George Mason University, University of Wisconsin, Towson University, University of North Carolina, Shenandoah University, Longwood College, West Chester University, University of Tennessee and others. With The Army Band he has performed with Clark Terry, Doc Severinsen, Bill Watrous, Phil Wilson, Conrad Herwig, Carl Fontana, Don Menza, Chris Potter, John Clayton, Alabama, Rany Travis, Ertha Kitt, Allen Vizutti, Jon Faddis, The New York Voices, Terrell Stafford, Michael Abene, Dave Steinmeyer, Steve Turre, Tim Hagens, John Swana, James Moody, Buddy DeFranco, Dr. Billy Taylor, Bob Curnow, Mike Tomaro and many others.  Venues include  numerous Universities, schools and jazz festivals, I.A.J.E., ETW, The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, MENC, The Montreux Jazz Festival, The Monterey Jazz Festival, Elkhart Jazz Festival, International Trombone Festival, National Trumpet Competition, The Trumpet Guild, Performances abroad include Germany, Switzerland, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Russia, Cuba, Afghanistan, Norway and Sweden. As a sideman he has performed with Ray Charles, Franky Valli, Pancho Sanchez, Shirley Jones, The Temptations, Diane Shuur, Joan Rivers, The Ink Spots, Merv Griffin, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra Jr., Ben Vereen, The Four Tops, The Manhattan Transfer, Pia Zadora, The Smithsonian Masterworks Orchestra, David Baker, Bobby Caldwell, The Rob Parton Jazz Tech Big Band, The Gene Krupa Orchestra, Slide Hampton and many others. He has produced CDs with The US Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, The West Chester University Criterions Jazz Ensemble, The Capitol Bones and The Capitol Bones Big Band and has appeared on many recordings to include The Mark Taylor/Steve Fidyk Big Band, The New Gene Krupa Orchestra, The Alan Baylock Big Band, Graham Breedlove, Doug Hamilton, The Mike Tomaro Big Band, over 100 recordings with The Studio A Big Band and The Washington Winds, Warner Bros. Publications, Alfred, FJH Music, Carl Fischer Music, Belwin Publications and Hal Leonard Publications. He has also recorded soundtracks for FOX TV, HBO, Discovery, and TLC. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Earbuds From Houston to West Chester Army Band Lance is bad at math (3x7+3=? hint: not 30) Becoming a band director in Frederick MD Meeting the Navy Commodores and finding out about the Army Blues gig Learned jazz In his mind, he's 6'2" Preparing for the Army Blues audition Getting help from the "Trombone Angel" Replacing Harry Watters in the Army Brass Quintet Do everything three times, three times a day Teaching at Shenandoah Saddled with a work ethic USAF Band stories Mike Tomaro National Jazz Workshop The Capital Bones The importance and value of sight-reading skills Charles Colin "Rhythms Complete" book What's the payoff for a piece of music Bill Watrous running sound for The Capital Bones in Rochester New Capital Bones album coming soon Matt's kids are both freaky good musicians The importance of speaking the language of jazz Terry Bingham and a sweaty bald head LINKS: Matt Niess Shenandoah Conservatory bio page The Capital Bones Facebook page Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends! Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

An interview with Timothy Roberts, Principal Saxophonist during a 24-year career with the U.S. Navy Band and Professor at Shenandoah Conservatory.

Hi, Singers! Welcome back for another episode! This week we are chatting with one of my former professors from Shenandoah University, Dr. Matthew Edwards! We get into all things singing but specifically, Musical Theatre college audition prep and the professional Musical Theatre world! Even if you don't do Musical Theatre - you will get a lot out of this too. It is all applicable.   Matt Edwards is one of the leading voice teachers for commercial and musical theatre styles in the United States. He is currently an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice at Shenandoah Conservatory, and Artistic Director of the Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute. Former and current students have performed on American Idol, Broadway, off-Broadway, on national and international tours, and in bands touring throughout the United States. He has written numerous articles for the Journal of Singing, Journal of Voice, VoicePrints, American Music Teacher, The Voice, Southern Theatre, and Voice Council magazine. He has contributed chapters to “A Dictionary for the Modern Singer,” “Vocal Athlete,” “Manual of Singing Voice Rehabilitation,” “Get the Callback,” “The Voice Teacher's Cookbook,” and the CCM, Sacred Music, Gospel, A Cappella, and Country editions of the “So You Want to Sing” book series. His book “So You Want to Sing Rock ‘N' Roll?” is published by Rowman and Littlefield and was called “an authoritative text on rock ‘n' roll singing” by Classical Singer magazine. He is a recipient of the Van Lawrence Fellowship and a former Intern and Master Teacher for the NATS Intern program. He has given master classes, presentations, and workshops for organizations including the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Conference, Voice Foundation Annual Symposium, Acoustical Society of America, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Musical Theatre Educators Alliance, Pan-American Vocology Association, at numerous universities including Penn State, Florida State, University of Toronto, Brigham Young, Wright State, Otterbein, Illinois Wesleyan, Missouri State, University of Northern Colorado, Bårdar Academy (Oslo, Norway), NATS Chapters in Toronto, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Arizona, along with many other educational and professional organizations throughout the United States. Online at CCMInstitute.com, EdwardsVoice.com, AuditioningForCollege.com, and EdwardsVoice.Wordpress.com.   Thank you, once again, for listening. If this helps you - share with a friend! You can also join our discussion over at "The Happy Singer Discussion Group" on Facebook for more in-depth conversations about the episodes! Kristy :)

Hi I’m Dr. Fidelio and this is Go Beyond Greatness Season 2 Episode 3 Today I have the pleasure of interviewing a remarkable individual. Larry Foster is originally from West Virginia. Larry attended the Shenandoah Conservatory as a Music Theatre major. He's traveled with many national touring companies and has even performed in Las Vegas as a dancer in the World's Largest Cabaret “Jubilee!” Larry has performed all over the world on cruise liners entertaining people in over 42 countries. He is currently Entertainment Director for the Titanic Museum Attraction in Tennessee!

TBJ103: Joe Lovinsky, horn phenom, discusses his time in the Army band, being a sharp-shooter, cage fighter, and ultra runner. Yes really. 100-Mile Joe! Joe Lovinsky is an amazing player, teacher, and person. He sits down with Andrew & Lance to discuss why he may, in fact, be the most interesting man in the world! From his bio page: Joseph Lovinsky, principal horn and frequent soloist of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, was appointed to this position by world-renowned horn soloist Barry Tuckwell.  Lovinsky, the former principal horn of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” as well as The Army Orchestra, and The Army Brass Quintet in Washington DC, was also a frequent soloist with those ensembles. From 2013-2018, Joe taught at the Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, where he was a member of both the Faculty Brass and Wind Quintets.  Joseph was horn instructor of the 2014 Music for All Summer Symposium at Ball State University and the 2016 Chamber Music National Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. Joseph Lovinsky is a "Yamaha Performing Artist."  "You'll never know how far you can go unless you try to go too far"  Joseph Lovinsky, Play Without Limits  In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Joe's nervousness Playing Principal horn in Pershing's Own Army Band for over 20 years The various amazing players who played in the Army Band Brass Quintet over the years The Amazing Harry Watters Joe's joke iPad music reader fail Empire Brass story, signals crossed JD Shaw joining the quintet in a very special piece of performance art Battle of the Bands Playing in a variety of smaller orchestras in Florida while in "retirement" Joanna Hersey texting Joe (to warn him?) Difference between playing in orchestras vs. quintets Work on endurance and technical ability for quintet playing Being homeless while a student at Juilliard due to a student loan glitch (and fantastic Peter Mennin story), sleeping in a practice room Studying with James Chambers Joe's sister is a Federal Prosecutor Leaving Curtis to go to Juilliard Growing up in inner-city Miami (Liberty City) Being a security guard at Trump Plaza and Trump Tower Celebrity sightings Johnny Carson Woody English No downside to being a nice person The influence of Joe's Dad, especially his character Joe's other fascinating (and wildly successful) siblings Cage fighting for fun and profit John Delancey (head of Curtis) calling him into his office and changing his life Becoming an ultra-runner LINKS: Joe's personal page Tidewater Brass bio page Yamaha artist page Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends! Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

Guestisode with Matt Edwards of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute, Shenandoah Conservatory, and author of So You Want to Sing Rock 'n' Roll joins VocalFri at the USM Vocal Arts and Science Symposium!

The director of bands at the University of Minnesota, Emily Threinen joins me to discuss her career and share her thoughts about music and teaching. Topics: Emily’s background and the teacher, Tim Smith, who she credits with inspiring her career. Leading students to success without fear or intimidation. A discussion about gender in the band world including the importance of diversity in leadership positions. A discussion about concert programming and finding a balance between new music while performing standard repertoire and transcriptions. Links: Emily Threinen at the University of Minnesota Greater Twin Cities Youth Orchestra Drive by Daniel H. Pink The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh Copland: Appalachian Spring Biography: Emily Threinen currently serves as Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota School of Music in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. In this position, she conducts the acclaimed Wind Ensemble, guides the graduate wind band conducting program, instructs undergraduate advanced conducting, and provides administrative leadership for all aspects of the University of Minnesota Bands. Prior to her appointment at Minnesota, Threinen served as Director of Bands and Artistic Director of Winds and Brass at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before her work in Philadelphia, Threinen served as Director of Bands at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia; Director of the Duke University Wind Symphony in Durham, North Carolina; Director of the Concordia University Wind Ensemble in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Conductor of the Dodworth Saxhorn Band in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Director of Bands and Instrumental Music at Harding High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, receiving the Outstanding Teacher Award. Threinen consistently works with composers, arrangers, and performing artists of varied disciplines. Residencies and projects with composers and new compositions are integral to her creative work. Threinen is published in multiple volumes of the GIA Teaching Music Through Performance in Band book series where she has been recognized as a strong scholarly contributor. She is an active guest conductor, clinician, conference presenter, and performer. Threinen currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Conductors Guild and was elected to the American Bandmasters Association in March, 2016. She is an active member of these organizations: World Association for Symphonic Band and Ensembles (WASBE), College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), National Band Association (NBA), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Pi Kappa Lambda, and Kappa Kappa Psi as an honorary member. Threinen is a Yamaha Master Educator.

Corcoran is one of the most influential musicians on the music scene today. His connection to the art form and the people is unparalleled. We had a great time dissecting the relationships between life, love, music and fatherhood. When you listen to this podcast do your absolute best to hold on to the words and emotions that he expresses so eloquently. Enjoy the show. Connect with Corcoran Here: https://www.corcoranholt.com/ Connect with Darrian Here: https://www.SecondLineArts.org Bio: Corcoran Holt, a son of Washington, DC, began playing djembe and other West African percussion at the age of 4 as a member of Wose Dance Company. As a keeper of the rhythm, Corcoran began his study of upright bass at age 10 with the renowned DC Youth Orchestra (DCYOP). Soon he learned that his great- grandfather, with whom he shares a birthday, was a bass player who grew up in High Point, NC and lived next door to a very young John Coltrane. Legend has it that he gave Trane music lessons. Corcoran feels called to the bass and his work is about honoring the ancestors. While continuing his classical training at DCYOP, Corcoran attended the prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington DC from 1996 to 2000 where he studied classical bass with Carolyn Kellock, and jazz music with educators Davey Yarborough, the late great Keter Betts and Steve Novasel. During these high school years, Corcoran realized his affinity for the jazz music and honed his performance skills by working frequently on the Washington DC jazz scene. Always performing, he completed a Bachelors of Arts in Jazz Studies from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2004 where he studied bass with Michael Bowie. He received his Masters degree in Jazz Studies from Queens College in New York City in 2006 under the tutelage of Buster Williams, Michael Phillip Mossman, and Antonio Hart. Corcoran has been blessed and has worked with numerous pioneers and greats of the music such as Curtis Fuller, Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, Harold Mabern, Steve Turre, Billy Hart, Kenny Garrett, Javon Jackson, and Wycliffe Gordon to name a few. Corcoran is currently the regular bassist with the world renown alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Holt performs regularly at many of the top music festivals and venues around the world. Some have included The North Sea Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, The Village Vanguard, The Blue Note (NYC Tokyo Milano), and Dizzy's Club Coca Cola to name a few. Corcoran has performed throughout North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. In 2009, he toured the Middle East as a Jazz Ambassador representing the United States under the US State Department. In September 2010, he traveled part of The Rhythm Roads tour with Nasar Abadey and Supernova to East Africa, a collaboration between the U.S. State Department and Jazz at the Lincoln Center. Corcoran is honored to have been a semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk Bass Competition in 2009. Currently Corcoran leads his own group and has a new release titled “The Mecca”. He is also a part of three grammy nominated recordings, Kenny Garrett's 2013 recording “Pushing the World Away” recorded on Mac Avenue Records, Jamison Ross's 2014 recording “Jamison” recorded on Concord records, and The Baylor Project's Recording “The Journey” 2017. Corcoran also works with numerous bands throughout the world and is based in NYC. He also serves as a djembe drummer/music therapist at Greater Harlem Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he plays for his elders. Support this podcast

We're so excited to finally have our friend Lauren Khalfayan on! Lauren is a 2016 graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory and has been absolutely killing it in NYC. In addition to acting Lauren is also a content creator, so we asked her to talk about finding that "parallel career", how artists can use social media to their advantage, and life in the big city. She's got some great advice, so check it out!

Inez Wyrick has been a huge name in bass pedagogy for decades. She really is one of those teachers that I think we all aspire to be like—she can take a student at any level and develop their technique while also instilling in them a passion for making music of all sorts. Today’s conversation with Inez is a journey through the topics of education, inspiration, the development of bass teaching from the “dark ages” to the embarrassment of riches that we have today and the thoughts and perspectives of a truly beautiful human being. You’re going to learn a lot and come away with a bunch of new ideas about teaching, and I’m sure that you’ll feel rejuvenated and inspired by Inez’s passion and energy. After the interview, we feature listener feedback and some upcoming plans for the podcast, and before we get going with our interview we will feature a clip of Inez conducting the Orchestra of Lady Bassists from the 2013 ISB convention. Kristin Korb was the current president of the ISB when this was recorded, and she makes some introductory remarks (Kristin was also a podcast guest on episode 79), and we have a ink in the show notes to this complete video, which you should definitely check out. About Inez: Former International Society of Bassists Board Member Inez Wyrick currently resides in Winchester, Virginia where she is adjunct instructor of bass at Shenandoah Conservatory, maintains a private bass studio She perviously edited the young bass page of Bass World and serves on the board of directors for the Bass Coalition. Mrs. Wyrick is an internationally acclaimed pedagogue who specializes in pre-college string education and has numerous publications to her credit. An active lecturer, clinician and traveling “911 bass teacher,” she is a regular clinician at the Richard Davis Bass Conference in Madison, WI and the Golden Gate Bass Camp in San Francisco, CA. Previously, she has been on the faculties of Indiana University String Academy, Amarillo College, Odessa College and Texas Tech University Orchestra Camp and was founder of the Amarillo Bass Base, a bass ensemble which held an international reputation. Her students teach and hold professional positions in ensembles and educational institutions worldwide. Her arrangements and compositions for bass ensemble have been performed worldwide and her CD-ROM of bass ensembles entitled Music for Double Bass Ensemble, Vol. I: 30 Christmas Carols for “Same Level” and “Mixed Level” Double Bass Ensemble was released in 2005. She has over 300 heterogenous bass ensembles for all levels, and varieties of levels. Email for a complete, graded, inventory. In 2001 she was the honored recipient of the “Young Bassists Ambassador” award from the International Society of Bassists. She is married to fellow bassist Dr. Donovan Stokes.

An active composer, Dr. Donovan Stokes is a specialist in the use of amplified and electronically manipulated double bass and has received recent commissions from the Young Bassist’s Division of the International Society of Bassists, Musical Arts Society of Chicago and the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. His recent Titanium Jr. for intermediate level bass and string orchestra was premiered in May of 2007 in Chicago, Il. His most recent concert work Caoineadh Mhná na Neachtlanna Mhaigdiléana (Lament for the Women of the Magdalene Laundries) for Solo Double Bass and Orchestra was premiered in October 2006 by the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra with the composer as soloist. The author of several articles on double history and pedagogy, Stokes has given presentations and recitals for the International Society of Bassists on a wide range of subjects and is a regular clinician at the Golden Gate Bass Camp (Oakland, CA), and the Richard Davis Bass Conference (Madison, WI). Upcoming performances include the November 2007 Las Vegas “Bass Bash? and the December 2007 “Unity Through Diversity? festival sponsored by the Brian Deneke Memorial Committee. Stokes is currently Associate Professor of Bass at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA and is married to fellow bassist, and International Society of Bassists Young Bass Ambassador for 2001, Inez Wyrick. Visit him on the web at: www.donovanstokes.com

Colin Corner was appointed Principal Bass of Atlanta Symphony in 2015, after playing in the same position with the Rochester Philharmonic for seven seasons. He previously played with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony and the Louisiana Philharmonic. He received first place in the 2003 ISB Orchestral Competition, which led to a one week internship with the Detroit Symphony, and he received third place in the same competition in 2001. Mr. Corner was also a recipient of the Interlochen Double Bass Class Studio award in 1997, which has since been renamed The Colin Corner Bass Award in his honor. Mr. Corner is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, and he received his bachelor's degree from Indiana University, where he studied with Lawrence Hurst. While in Rochester, he served on the faculty at The Hochstein School and played with Chamber Music Rochester, The Rochester Chamber Orchestra, and The Finger Lakes Opera Festival. He has also served as Guest Principal Bass with the NAC Orchestra. Mr. Corner also enjoys playing electric bass and many different styles of music, mainly jazz. In Rochester, he played with The Shuffling Madness, a Jethro Tull tribute band, The Debbie Kendrick Quartet, a soulful acoustic blues group, The Greener Grass Band, a funky jam band, and various other groups. Mr. Corner is passionate about teaching and has presented masterclasses/recitals at ISB Conventions, Ithaca College, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Shenandoah Conservatory, and Palm Beach Atlantic University. In 2015, he joined the faculty at the Golden Gate Bass Camp in San Francisco, where he was a founding faculty member in the NorCal Orchestra Studies Academy. Proud of his instruments, he plays a bass made by Joseph Hill, c. 1780, and a bass made in Atlanta by Luthier Albert Jakstadt.