Podcasts about wind symphony

That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 83:58

Kevin Sedatole is the Director of Bands and Chair of the conducting area at Michigan State University. He has had a celebrated career in music as a conductor, clinician, teacher, and advocate for new music. Biography Kevin Sedatole serves as Director of Bands, Professor of Music, and Chair of the conducting area at the Michigan State University College of Music. At MSU, Professor Sedatole serves as administrator of the entire band program totaling over 700 students that includes the Wind Symphony, Symphony Band, Concert Band, Chamber Winds, Campus Bands, Spartan Marching Band and Spartan Brass. He also guides the graduate wind-conducting program in addition to conducting the MSU Wind Symphony. Prior to joining MSU, he was director of bands and associate professor of conducting at Baylor University. Previous to his appointment at Baylor he served as associate director of bands at the University of Texas and director of the Longhorn Band, and as associate director of bands at the University of Michigan and Stephen F. Austin State University. Sedatole has conducted performances for the College Band Directors National Association, American Bandmasters Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, and the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, as well as performances in Carnegie Hall. He has conducted across the United States and Europe. Most recently the MSU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Professor Sedatole, has given featured performances at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic held in Chicago, Ill. and at the national conventions of the College Band Directors' National Association held in Austin, Texas and Kansas City, Missouri. Performances conducted by Professor Sedatole have won accolades from prominent composers including Robert Beaser, John Corigliano, Michael Colgrass, Donald Grantham, David Maslanka, Ricardo Lorenz, Michael Daugherty, John Mackey, Jonathan Newman, Carter Pann, Joel Puckett, Dan Welcher as well as many others. Professor Sedatole also serves on the summer faculty of the Interlochen Music Camp, Board of Directors for the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic and as the president of the CBDNA North Central division. His international engagements include residencies at the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, Tokyo, Japan and the Mid Europe Festival, Schladming, Austria. ________________ Please join us at the second annual Ultimate Music Business Summit, which will be held January 6-8, 2022! This is a virtual summit where musicians (from across the globe) can gather and learn about entrepreneurial ideas. The goal of this summit is to ignite curiosity and offer valuable information from an array of experts. The entrepreneurial-minded musician who attends the summit will leave with new, creative ideas that will not only inspire them but will give them the necessary tools to utilize in our ever-changing musical world. The desire to connect, educate, learn, and grow together is UMBS's hope and mission. Please visit our website at musicsummit.biz for more information! Thanks! Prices of Tickets: Basic Ticket: $17 Basic Ticket Early Bird (purchased before Nov. 30): $14 VIP (access to all video recordings): $137 Early Bird (purchased before Nov. 30): $97 Dates: January 6-8, 2022

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#136: Patrick Oliverio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 47:03

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

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F. David Romines; November 08 2021

ArtScene with Erika Funke

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 28:25

Dr. F. David Romines, MTD department co-chair, associate professor of music education & director of bands, at Marywood University in Scranton, speaking about the fall concert of the Wind Symphony with 2 new works--one a world premiere--Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Sette LaVerghetta Center on campus at 4:00 pm. Admission is free. www.marywood.edu/mtd

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F. David Romines; November 08 2021

ArtScene with Erika Funke

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 28:25

Dr. F. David Romines, MTD department co-chair, associate professor of music education & director of bands, at Marywood University in Scranton, speaking about the fall concert of the Wind Symphony, featuring 2 new works--one a world premiere. Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 4:00 pm in the Sette LaVerghetta Center on the campus. Admission is free. www.marywood.edu/mtd

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Episode 188 - Ronnie Wooten

Everything Saxophone Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 94:45

Dr. Ronald Wooten is a professor of music at Northern Illinois University and has a long history of success as a band director and music educator. He joined the show to spin an entertaining story of his life and share some tremendous wisdom. Biography: Ronnie Wooten DMA, Professor of Music, believes that “It is absolutely critical for those of us who are engaged in the art and practice of musicing-- particularly in colleges and universities, to actively assist all others in their quest to find and recognize their own personal uniqueness as people.” He is widely recognized and frequently invited to share with others in both traditional/ nontraditional, musical/non-musical venues his own energetic, passionate and continuously evolving uniqueness in the intentional human activity that is universally recognized as MUSIC. Ronnie Wooten remains actively engaged in the areas of conducting—its pedagogy, history and evolution with particular focus on applications of nonverbal communication systems in conducting pedagogy; historical and theoretical analysis of wind band repertoire---including the unique contributions of Black Composers, intersectionalities and functions of music in human societies, and pedagogical approaches and methodologies in diverse populations in musicing and education. Dr. Wooten is “a strong advocate for assisting students, colleagues and others to find their uniqueness through musicing”. He received degrees in music education and conducting from East Carolina University (with honors) and Michigan State University where he studied conducting with conductors Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Kenneth G. Bloomquist and Herbert L. Carter. He studied applied clarinet with Deborah Chodacki and Frank Ell, piano with Donna Coleman, and completed additional studies in conducting and wind band literature at the University of Calgary, Campbell University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Michigan. Prior to his appointment at NIU as Conductor of the Wind Symphony and Area Coordinator of Music Education in Fall 1994, Dr. Wooten previously held posts as Director of University Bands at SUNY Fredonia and Florida International University. His initial teaching and conducting career began in the public schools of North Carolina, where he served as Assistant Director of Bands of the three-time Bands of America Grand National Champion Rocky Mount High School Band, and as Director of Bands and Instrumental Music for grades 8-12 in the Goldsboro City School District. Dr. Wooten maintains an active national and international musicing schedule as guest conductor, adjudicator, lecturer and consultant for instrumental music and education, and was invited to serve as Guest Conductor of the United States Army Field Band at Ft. Meade, Resident Orchestra Conductor for the international conference: “A Multicultural Celebration of Diversity in Music”, where he conducted a performance of Black composer Florence Prices’s Symphony No. 3 , which at that time had not been heard in over 60 years; a live recreation of the 1930s landmark “Deep River Radio Hour, which featured live actors for the commercials, soloists and lesser-known full orchestral works by African-American composer William Grant Still and others, all of which were aired over National Public Radio. He served as Guest Conductor of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Band, the Provincial Honor Band of Alberta, Canada, the International Music Camp Band, and as guest conductor of All-State and All-District Honor Bands in 32 US states thus far. Wooten has served as Chief Adjudicator for Bands and Solo Wind Instrument Performance for the Kiwanis International Music Festivals in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada and has presented original research for the Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic, College Band Directors National Association, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina and Texas Music Educators Associations, Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education, People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions Conference and The National Association of Black Cultural Centers. He delivered the keynote address for the Rhode Island Music Educators Association Conference and served as Artist-in -Residence at the University of Louisville for their annual Festival of African American Music. Additionally, Dr. Wooten has conducted the NIU Wind Ensemble at the National Association for the Study and Performance of African American Music Conference and the Illinois Music Educators Association In-Service Conference. In 2013 he was invited by PanTrinbago to serve on an international panel of adjudicators for the National Steelband Finals Championship in Trinidad and Tobago where he also presented a workshop at the National Performing Arts Center entitled: “The Maestro at Work”. Dr. Wooten holds professional memberships in the College Band Directors National Association, where he served as a member of the Task Force on Ethnicity and Gender Issues, The National Association for Music Education, Illinois Music Educators Association, Mid-America Bandmasters Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Kappa Kappa Psi. Dr. Wooten received the Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching at Northern Illinois University where has taught the following courses: (Undergraduate): Introduction to Music Education, Secondary Instrumental Methods, Techniques of Woodwind Instruments, Black Music, Student Teaching, Conducting; (Graduate): Foundations of American Music Education, Supervision and Administration of the Music Program, Diverse Populations in Music Education, Wind Instrument Literature, Conducting, in addition to conducting the NIU Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble and All-University Bands. ------- Are you planning to travel with your group sometime soon? 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Ep 104 – Shelley Jagow

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 80:49

Shelley Jagow (PhD.), Professor of Music at Wright State University (Dayton, OH), is Director of Bands conducting both the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony, and teaches conducting at the undergraduate and graduate level. She is a Vandoren Artist-Clinician, as well as a music education clinician for Conn-Selmer and Meredith Music/GIA Music. Shelley has...

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From Coast to Coast: Wind Symphony Concert

The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 15:20

Dr. Richard Fischer— Distinguished Professor of Music and Director of the Wind Symphony at Concordia University Chicago, and Matthew Thiel— Band and Choral Director at Sheboygan Lutheran High School in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the CUC Wind Symphony musicians, how preparations have been made for the upcoming concert in Sheboygan, WI, and the beautiful music that will be shared. Find more details about the “From Coast to Coast: Praising Father, Son, and Holy Ghost” Concert lutheranhigh.com/coast-to-coast-concert.html. Fill out the Partner Congregation Form here.

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From Coast to Coast: Praising Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 13:32

Dr. Richard Fischer— Distinguished Professor of Music and Director of the Wind Symphony at Concordia University Chicago, and Matthew Thiel— Band and Choral Director at Sheboygan Lutheran High School in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the value of instrumental music for high school and college students, the creative partnership that they've created out of a hard year of social distancing, and how to join in on the concert that will be available all across the country. Find more details about the "From Coast to Coast: Praising Father, Son, and Holy Ghost" Concert lutheranhigh.com/coast-to-coast-concert.html.

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Episode 177 - Nicholas Williams

Tonescapes with Michael Hammond

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 73:16

Nicholas Williams is an Associate Professor of Music, Music Director and Conductor of the Wind Symphony and Concert Band at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. He joins the show to talk about growing up and starting his career in Texas and his recent move to Australia. Topics: Nick’s origin story growing up in Texas, the role of the church in his early musical development, and why his Mom wouldn’t let him play the clarinet. Going to the University of North Texas as an undergraduate and Nick’s first teaching job. Teaching only 9th and 10th graders at Clark High School in Plano, Texas. The story of how Nick ended up in Australia and his early observations about the differences between his experience there versus his experiences in Texas. Links: Nicholas Williams Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Persichetti: Symphony no. 6 for Band Barnes: Symphony no. 3, Lento Biography: Dr Nicholas Enrico Williams is an Associate Professor of Music, Music Director and Conductor of the Wind Symphony and Concert Band at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in Melbourne, Australia. Before moving to Melbourne, for sixteen years Dr Williams was the Assistant Director of Wind Studies, Conductor of the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and the Director of Athletic Bands at the University of North Texas. For a decade, he was the Conductor of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony. In addition, he is a frequent guest conductor for the Dallas Winds (formerly Dallas Wind Symphony). As an advocate of chamber music, Dr Williams was the founder and conductor of the East Plano Brass and was the principal guest conductor for the Harmoniemusik chamber ensemble. In the wind band world, he has been a guest conductor with the United States Air Force Band; Dallas Wind Symphony; Lone Star Wind Orchestra; at the annual Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois; the College Band Directors National Association regional conference; the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention; and the Texas Music Educators Association Annual Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. Dr Williams is active in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, and Southeast Asia as a conductor, clinician, adjudicator, consultant, and arranger; his arrangements and transcriptions for wind band, percussion ensembles, drum corps, and school pagentry ensembles are performed by outstanding organizations throughout the world. Dr Williams is a sought-after recording session producer, associate producer, and editor, having been involved with numerous CDs and DVDs on the Klavier, Mark Records, GIA labels, as well as UNT projects. In addition to his work in the recording arts, he has written several conductor study guides that are published in the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series. He is a primary consultant of Women of Influence in Contemporary Music and is an honorary member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. His professional affiliations include the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, College Band Directors National Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Phi Beta Mu, an international bandmasters fraternity.

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Bay Area Wind Symphony

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 23:22

A talk about our formative youth wind symphony. Remembering BAWS with David Wittman, Keven Stewart, and Tamara Muhler. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tonescapespodcast/support

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#61: Recording Your Instrument 101 With Patrick Oliverio

That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 29:28

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

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Conducting Bootcamp - Intro to Conducting with Dr. Wimmer

Not Your Forte: A Guide to Keeping Music Ed. Simple

Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later May 1, 2020 57:22

Raise your baton, ready your highlighters and pens, and don’t forget to grab that score as Dr. Payne and Eric begin our month long Conducting Bootcamp! Starting off we are bringing back the basics as we discuss various conducting concepts that will provide either a good starting place for the beginning conductor or a review of the fundamentals for those more experienced! Dr. Alex Wimmer, the Assistant Director of Bands at Kansas State joins Not Your Forte once more to go in depth on conducting basics, practice techniques and available resources.Continue to join Not Your Forte throughout the month of May as we feature guests such as Dr. Alex Wimmer, Dr. Frank Tracz, Dr. Onsby Rose, Mrs. Diane Koutsulis and Dr. Mike Raiber and explore all aspects of conducting as a music educator!Dr. Alex Wimmer is currently serving as the Assistant Director of Bands at Kansas State University. His duties include directing the Wind Symphony, Cat Band (basketball pep band), Volleyball Band, Pub Crawl Band, Assistant Marching Band Director for the Pride of Wildcat Land (KSUMB), arranger and drill designer for the KSUMB, and instructor of undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting, arranging, and marching band techniques. Prior to his appointment at Kansas State University, Dr. Wimmer was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Kansas State University Bands. He assisted with all concert and athletic ensembles, undergraduate conducting courses, and Percussion Ensembles. His research interests include undergraduates conducting with expressivity and qualitative research.Originally from Gretna, Nebraska, Dr. Wimmer received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2007, his Master of Music degree in Education with an emphasis in Wind Conducting from Kansas State University in 2014, and his Doctorate in Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from Kansas State University in 2017. Dr. Wimmer was the Director of Bands at Gretna High School and the Assistant Director of Bands at Gretna Middle School from 2007-2012. Under his direction his concert, jazz, and marching bands received consistent superior ratings. He was a recipient of the Jack R. Snider Young Band Director Award in 2011 and served on the Nebraska Music Educators Association Leadership Academy from 2011-2012.Dr. Wimmer is in demand as a conductor, clinician, and adjudicator as well as a percussion specialist. His professional affiliations include the Kansas Music Educators Association, the Kansas Bandmasters Association, the National Association for Music Education, the College Band Directors National Association, the Percussive Arts Society, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Phi Kappa Lambda. (Biography courtesy of KSU Bands)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/notyourfortepodcast)

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The Power of Positivity with Dr. Matthew Arau

Not Your Forte: A Guide to Keeping Music Ed. Simple

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 58:03

In this time of social distancing, it can be hard to stay motivated, moving and positive. Join Eric as he interviews Dr. Matthew Arau on how the power of positivity and a shift to a growth mindset can help you be successful and healthy during these different times.Dr. Matthew Arau is an Assistant Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Education Department and Associate Director of Bands at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. He conducts the Lawrence Symphonic Band and student and faculty chamber groups, guest conducts the Lawrence Wind Ensemble, supervises student teachers, and teaches Conducting and Instrumental Methods and Rehearsal Techniques I & II.Arau has presented clinics on student leadership, rehearsal techniques, and unlocking potential at the following: The Midwest Clinic: An International Band and Orchestra Conference, the Western International Band Clinic, the American Band College of Sam Houston State University, the Conn-Selmer Institute, the Pan-Hellenic Wind Band Conference in Cyprus, the Colorado, Oregon, and Wisconsin Music Educators Association, Midwest Music Seminars, and universities and high schools around the country. He teaches student leadership at the Metro-Capitol Leadership Academy in Sherwood, Oregon and the Colorado State University Band Leadership Academy in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and he is a Conn-Selmer Education Clinician. He conducts honor bands and honor jazz bands of all levels, is an active concert band, jazz band and marching band clinician, and has continued to be an active jazz and classical saxophonist throughout his teaching and academic career.Arau earned a DMA in Instrumental Conducting and Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Science in Music from the American Band College at Southern Oregon University, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, Jazz Studies and Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin.Prior to pursuing his doctoral degree, Arau was the Director of Bands at Loveland High School in Loveland, Colorado from 2005-2012 where he established the Leadership Symposium for the development of student leaders. The Loveland H.S. Wind Symphony was featured at the Western International Band Clinic (WIBC) in Seattle and two times at the Colorado Music Educators Association Convention. The Loveland Marching Band won the Colorado 4A State Marching Band Championship and the Class AA Championship at the Bands of America Super Regional in San Antonio, Texas. Arau began his teaching career in 1997 as the Director of Bands at Walt Clark Middle School in Loveland, Colorado. The Walt Clark Honor Band was featured at the Colorado Music Educators Association Convention in 2003.Mr. Arau’s professional affiliations include the College Band Directors National Association, the National Association for Music Education and the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles. He is a past Western Region Representative of the American School Band Directors Association and Instrumental Representative of the Colorado Music Educators Association. His writings on music and music education are published in Conn-Selmer Touchpoint, Bandworld Magazine, and The Saxophone Journal.Contact by e-mail: matthew.r.arau@lawrence.edu(bio courtesy of https://www.lawrence.edu)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/notyourfortepodcast)

Ep. 26: Jason Dimiceli (McNeil HS)

Sketchbook

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 108:04

Jason Dimiceli arrived at McNeil in the Fall of 2004, originally serving as Associate Director. He teaches the Wind Ensemble and Marching Band, and he assists with the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band. He also serves on the campus Leadership Team as Fine Arts Department Chair. Mr. Dimiceli is on staff for the Texas Ambassadors of Music and he is an active concert and sight-reading judge for the Texas Music Adjudicators Association. Prior to coming to McNeil Mr. Dimiceli taught at San Marcos HS and Westfield HS (Spring ISD). Mr. Dimiceli graduated with a degree in Music Studies from The University of Texas at Austin in 2002. The trumpet is his principal instrument and he was fortunate to have studied with the great Raymond Crisara and Dr. Joel Treybig. Mr. Dimiceli also studied privately with Dr. Kevin Sedatole in score study and conducting. He is proud to have graduated from Eisenhower High School in Houston. Some of Mr. Dimiceli’s fondest playing memories are from his time in UT performing ensembles, his two years (1996-97) in the Longhorn Band and in his three years (1997-99) in The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Away from school, Mr. Dimiceli loves to spend time with his beautiful wife, Jennifer, and his lovely daughter, Emily. The Dimicelis reside in Round Rock and Emily is a junior clarinet player ain the McNeil Wind Ensemble. He loves college football, pro football, golf, and Major League Baseball and his favorite teams are the Houston Astros, Houston Texans, and Texas Longhorns. He also enjoys playing golf, cooking, and reading as much as he can. He also LOVES Summer Moon gift cards! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchbookpodcast/message

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A Christmas Carol Radio Show

Platte River Bard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 63:43

A special Thank You to John Larson and Daniel Reardon for allowing us to bring you this special radio adaptation of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.A Christmas Carol Radio ShowProduced by John LarsonAdapted by Daniel ReardonMissouri Science & Technology2016Missouri Science and Technology: www.mst.edu ****************************************From Missouri S&T, 2016:"The play is inspired by the book “A Christmas Carol,” which Dickens published in 1843. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a bitter miser to a kinder man after visits from three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The performance is styled after old-fashioned radio broadcasts and includes handmade sound effects and an original score featuring Christmas carolers.“It was somewhat of a family tradition growing up to watch ‘A Christmas Carol’ each holiday season in my parents’ house, so I have been well acquainted with the story for years,” says script writer Dr. Daniel Reardon, an assistant professor of English and technical communication at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “This version of the story will follow the original novel’s narrative as though the listener is reading it, and the narrator plays a larger role than usual.”Faculty, staff and students at Missouri S&T make up the performers for the play.• Besides writing the original radio script, Reardon also directs the production and plays the role of Scrooge• John Larson, KMST program director, produced the performance and plays nephew Fred Holywell and the Ghost of Jacob Marley• Jeanne Stanley, associate professor of theatre at S&T, is the narrator• John Francis, KMST general manager, plays Bob Cratchit• Dr. Jossalyn Larson, assistant teaching professor of English and technical communication at S&T, plays the Ghost of Christmas Present, Belle and Janet Holywell• Elizabeth Reardon, educational technology professional at S&T, plays the Ghost of Christmas Past and Mrs. Cratchit.Missouri S&T students provide various crowd, children and caroler voices. The original musical score is written and performed by Owen Smith, a senior in physics from St. Louis.Victorian-era Christmas carols are conducted by Lorie Francis and David Cress, assistant teaching professors of music at S&T, and performed by the Missouri S&T choirs, Wind Symphony and Brass Band. Dr. Michael Bruening, associate professor of history and political science at S&T, performs on the pipe organ." ****************************************The Platte River Bard info:Website: www.platteriverbard.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theplatteriverbard Instagram: platteriverbard Twitter: @platteriverbard Hashtags: #theplatteriverbard #platteriverbard #communitytheatre #nebraskatheatre #livetheatre #nebraska #performingarts #community #missouritheatre #achristmascarolEmail: platteriverbard@gmail.comMusic is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger

Episode 30: Matt Bufis, Evanston Township High School, Evanston, IL

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 78:56

Happy end of the school year/pre-Midwest Clinic! Matt Bufis and I discuss his journey to Illinois, adapting a program to the current needs of students, repertoire selection, and work-life balance. Musical selections featured in this episode include March for the Sultan Abdul Madjid by Rossini and After the Thunderer by Hearshen. Both selections are performed by the Evanston Township High School Wind Symphony.FULL BIOMatthew P. Bufis joined the music faculty at Evanston Township High School in June of 2012 and was later named Director of Bands in June of 2016. Mr. Bufis leads the Wildkit Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Wind Symphony, teaches Guitar classes, and is the instrumental sponsor for the YAMO pit orchestra – the musical accompaniment to a student written and directed theatre production at ETHS. Under his direction, the ETHS Wind Symphony has risen to new levels of distinction, with multiple invite performances at the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival and a 2018 Illinois Music Educators Conference performance, both of which are first-time honors for the program. The Wildkit Marching Band also continues an upward trajectory, with a seventy percent enrollment growth rate and steady progress in scores and placements at competitions over the last five seasons. Mr. Bufis is actively involved in activities that enhance learning at ETHS, serving on the Disciplinary Literacy, Teacher Evaluation, School Day (scheduling), and ETHS Foundation committees as well as maintaining his role as Lead Teacher for Fine Arts through which he organizes events, maintains the facility and equipment, plans professional development opportunities, and facilitates the music honors program.Prior to his appointment at ETHS, Mr. Bufis completed two successful tenures at Westmont High School in Illinois and Great Mills High School in Maryland, where he is responsible for leading both programs to distinction. Ensembles under his direction performed at the Maryland State High School Band Festival and the Illinois Superstate Band Festival many times. Mr. Bufis is responsible for pioneering artist-in-residency programs at each of his former posts, collaborating with guest performers and conductors – most notably Ronald Romm (The Canadian Brass), Thomas Jöstlein (St. Louis Symphony), and composer Eric Ewazen (Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra – wind ensemble transcription premiere 2006). The Great Mills Wind Ensemble also performed annually at the Maryland Day ceremony in historic St. Mary's City, including a performance attended by Governor Robert Ehrlich.A native of New Jersey, he holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York and a Master in Music Education degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is currently completing coursework for a Master in Principal Preparation at Concordia University in Chicago. Mr. Bufis studied conducting with Stephen G. Peterson, James F. Keene, Joseph Manfredo, and Donald Schleicher and has pursued additional training through conducting symposiums lead by Mallory Thompson, John Whitwell, Jamie Nix, H. Robert Reynolds, and Allan McMurray. He studied euphonium, his primary instrument, with David Unland, Mark Moore, and Kenneth Steinsultz.Mr. Bufis is an active guest lecturer on the topics of leadership and management, curriculum design, music teacher evaluation, music technology, and music education advocacy, presenting his work in these areas at state and national conferences and universities. He is also an active clinician and adjudicator, working with bands of all ages and ability levels. He has served as a leadership consultant for bands and sports teams on the East Coast and throughout the Midwest working with students, coaches, and teachers. Mr. Bufis has received many National Band Association Citations of Excellence in recognition of the Westmont and Evanston Township High School Band performances at the Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival and has been nominated for inclusion in various “Who's Who” publications since 2004. He is an active member of ILMEA, NAfME, Phi Beta Mu, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Mr. Bufis is an Eagle Scout of Troop 76 in Ringwood, New Jersey and garnered a varsity letter in collegiate men's swimming for his three years as an Ithaca College Bomber.

Ep. 9: Zach Santos (Vista Ridge HS)

Sketchbook

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 82:31

Zach Santos graduated from Round Rock High School in 2014. He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received his bachelor’s degree in music studies in 2018. While attending UT he earned his trumpet performance certificate from the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music, and his business foundations certificate from the McCombs School of Business. Zach is currently one of the associate band directors at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas. His responsibilities include choreographing for the marching band, assisting in rehearsal, and conducting the symphonic and concert bands. Zach's professional experience includes consulting for Rhythmic Force Indoor Percussion and The Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps as well as working as a visual technician for several world-class drum corps. Zach has given marching clinics in the central Texas area and choreographs for several high school programs throughout Texas. Zach student taught in Leander ISD at Glenn HS with Ms. Kim Shuttlesworth and Running Brushy Middle School with Mr. Van Robison. While attending UT, Zach worked with several high school marching bands in the area including Leander High School, Cedar Ridge High School, and Austin High School. His performance experience includes marching with the Guardians (2013), Crossmen (2014), Blue Knights (15-16), and most recently with the world championship Blue Devils (2017). He performed the UT Wind Ensemble under Jerry Junkin, as well as the UT Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Band. In his free time, he enjoys trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. S a n t o s - GASINTHETANK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchbookpodcast/message

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Do students enjoy learning about music?

Ashley Seymour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 7:18

This podcast is on if students actually enjoy learning about music. I researched a shared some information on why students quit their music programs, and their explanations for it. I then interviewed four students; two from Wind Ensemble (top band), one from Wind Symphony (middle band), and the last from symphonic band (lowest band).

Pursuit of Music Podcast Ep. 20 - Ben Aune

Pursuit of Music Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 53:46

Ben and Michael are honored to be joined by newly appointed head band director of Hays Middle School, Mr. Ben Aune. His bio is as follows:Benjamin Aune will return to Prosper for his 16th year in music education as the new Director of Bands at Hays Middle School in Prosper, TX. Mr. Aune will conduct the Symphonic Winds, assist and oversee all middle school ensembles, and teach beginner brass classes.Mr. Aune most recently comes from Celina ISD where he was the director of bands for Celina High School. During his time there, the program grew by over 100% and all ensembles routinely received “Superior” ratings at UIL competitions and festivals. The Bobcat Marching Band was an area qualifier at the UIL level and was a silver medalist at the Bands of America DFW regional.Before his time in Celina, Mr. Aune was a member of the staff in Prosper ISD. There, he team-taught a number of different ensembles grades 6-12 as a brass specialist under the guidance of John Alstrin. During Mr. Aune’s time in Prosper, ensembles routinely were awarded “Superior” contest ratings, named “Most Outstanding” at festivals and contests, and increased in membership by nearly 50%. The Prosper High School Marching Band qualified for the 5A Region 24 Marching Band Finals for the first time in school history. From 2012-2014 Mr. Aune was on the campus of Texas Christian University. As a Master conducting student of Mr. Bobby R. Francis, Mr. Aune assisted with all aspects of the TCU band program as a Graduate Associate to the University Bands. In addition to giving music education lectures to undergraduate students, Mr. Aune rehearsed and conducted the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and the Horned Frog Marching Band. Mr. Aune was awarded his Master of Music in Wind Conducting in May of 2014.Prior to his appointment at TCU, Mr. Aune learned from Christine Cumberledge as the Associate Band Director at Central Junior High School in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. There his duties included conducting and rehearsing a number of award winning ensembles including two Concert bands, the Jazz band, and instructing the beginning brass and percussion classes. During the 2009-2010 academic year, Mr. Aune was named the District Teacher of the Year for HEB ISD and was nominated as a finalist in Region XI for State Teacher of the Year. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, Mr. Aune held the same position at Vivian Field Middle School in Carrollton – Farmers Branch ISD studying under Tricia Crowder before moving to HEB.Mr. Aune received his B.A. in Music Education from Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. During his studies, he received multiple performance awards as well as the Jones Fine Arts award for outstanding musicianship. His principal instruments are the bass trombone and trombone, which he studied under Chris Branagan. During Mr. Aune’s undergraduate work, he played in a variety of different ensembles including the Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band, and Orchestra under the direction of Keith Dye. In addition to his studies, he also provided private instrument instruction to a number of band programs in the Seguin area. Mr. Aune did his student teaching at Reagan High School in San Antonio, TX benefiting from the instruction of Mark and Carol Chambers.Mr. Aune is a graduate of L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, TX. Mr. Aune was influenced greatly by many great band directors in high school including Joe Grzybowski, Steve Madsen, Jeremy Earnhart, Michael Boone, Brian Youngblood, and John Pollard.Mr. Aune is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife of 12 years Lindsey, sons Anders (7), Abraham (3), and daughter Adaline (5). He is an avid follower of all TCU sports and is a life-long fan of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Episode 123 - Wendy Higdon

Wright State University Newsroom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 57:39

Wendy Higdon is the award winning Director of Bands at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, Indiana. Under her baton the Wind Symphony at Creekside has performed at numerous venues, including the Midwest Clinic. Wendy is also the creator and owner of the music education website “On and Off the Podium." Topics: Wendy’s background as a musician and her influences as a teacher. Some of the structures and procedures that Wendy uses in her classroom to achieve success and the importance of being yourself. Tips for recruitment and retention and a conversation about assessment and using “Band Karate.” The organization of the Creekside Middle School band program. Links: Wendy Higdon On and Off the Podium Musical Mastery Essential Musicianship for Band Grainger: Irish Tune Biography: Wendy Higdon is the Director of Bands and Performing Arts Department Chair at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, Indiana. Under her direction, the Creekside Wind Symphony was honored to perform at The Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in 2013. The Creekside Wind Symphony has also been a featured performing ensemble at the Indiana Music Education Association Conference as well as serving as a rehearsal clinic band at the Midwest Clinic and at the Indiana Music Education Association Conference. Ms. Higdon has served as an adjudicator, clinician, guest conductor and guest speaker around the country. In 2013, she received the “Fifty Directors Who Make a Difference” Award from School Band and Orchestra Magazine. Her articles have appeared in The Instrumentalist magazine, as well as being published by NAfME, D'Addario Education Collective, Music for All, and SmartMusic, among others. She regularly speaks about important topics in music education at state and regional conferences, and has recently presented sessions at several national conferences including The Midwest Clinic, the National Association of School Music Dealers Conference, and the Australian National Band and Orchestra, where she was a keynote presenter. Ms. Higdon earned her degree in music education from Ball State University Honors College, graduating summa cum laude. She also holds two Masters degrees from Butler University, one in clarinet performance and the second in education administration. She is a member of Phi Beta Mu International, Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, the National Association for Music Education, the Indiana Music Education Association and the Indiana Bandmasters Association.

Gala galore

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 3:07

Wright State’s Creative Arts Center was transformed into a display of every type of art, from movies and music to acting and dancing for six hours on April 13. The 20th annual ArtsGala drew hundreds of people to enjoy the arts and raise scholarship funds for fine and performing arts students. Throughout the evening, student performances included a dance, Wind Symphony, opera, Collegiate Chorale and an excerpt from “A Little Night Music.” ArtsGala is a way for students who receive ArtsGala scholarships to say thank you to donors as well as display their craft. In the 20 years Wright State has hosted the gala, it has raised over $2.7 million in scholarships for students. Noah Carpenter, a sophomore organ performance major and recipient of an ArtsGala scholarship, said he is very thankful for the support. “I am paying for my college education on my own so being able to have any help and support is absolutely wonderful,” said Carpenter.” In the Stein Galleries, students displayed their photography and paintings. Patrons could also visit the galleries to participate in a silent auction featuring gift baskets in a variety of categories, such as food and drinks or entertainment. The money raised from the auction goes directly toward student scholarships. ArtsGala’s presenting sponsors are Barnes & Noble at Wright State and Morris Furniture Company. Other major sponsors include Chartwells, Dayton Business Journal, Emerson, Heapy Engineering, HORAN, Zoe Dell Nutter, ThinkTV, Prime Time Party Rental and WHIO-TV.

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Episode 25: James F. Keene, University of Illinois

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 55:43

“With most people of my generation, and the generation that preceded me, we tend to be doom and gloom because everyone isn't doing it the way we did it . . . , no matter what people tell you, bands are better today than they've ever been.”James F. Keene took a break from conducting the ILMEA All-State Honors band at IMEC 2019 to sit down with R. Scott Barnas and I to talk about adapting music for ensembles, the role of a university director of bands, and commissioning new works. Professor Keene also speaks about his experience with international outreach and talks about identifying quality literature for bands.Special thanks to R. Scott Barnas for connecting all of us and for guest-hosting on this episode. Special thanks to the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) for helping to make this interview possible at the Illinois Music Education Conference.FULL BIOFrom music.illinois.edu:In 2008, Professor James F. Keene retired from the University of Illinois School of Music, where he held the titles of Director of Bands and Brownfield Distinguished Professor of Music. Appointed in 1985, he was only the fourth person to hold the Director of Bands position since 1905. During his 23-year tenure at Illinois, the UI Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony, under his direction, were selected to perform for every major music conference in the U.S., have toured internationally and have performed in many of America's most prestigious concert halls, including New York's legendary Carnegie Hall and several performances in Chicago's Orchestra Hall. The Illinois Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band have produced one of the most extensive bodies of commercial band recordings. These recordings have been broadcast on National Public Radio in the U.S., as well as radio programs in Asia, Australia, and several European countries.Mr. Keene is a Past-President of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association and also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is a Past-President of the National Band Association, having previously served in several other NBA offices, and is a Past-President of The Big Ten Band Directors Association. For several years he served as chairman of the ABA/Ostwald Composition Contest, and is currently a member of the Editorial Board of The Journal of Band Research.In addition to membership in several professional and honorary societies, Mr. Keene is an Evans Scholar, Past-President of the Champaign Rotary Club, and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary International Foundation. In 1993, Professor Keene was named as an honorary member of the Board of Directors of the International Percy Grainger Society in recognition of his devotion to the music of Grainger and he also serves on the Board of Directors of the John Philip Sousa Foundation and the historic Goldman Memorial Band of New York City. Prior to his appointment at Illinois, Professor Keene taught at all levels, including building nationally recognized programs at East Texas State University (now Texas A and M-Commerce), and at The University of Arizona.In 2002, Professor Keene was named Honorary Life Member of the Texas Bandmasters Association, becoming only the sixth person to be so honored in the 55-year history of that organization. He is in constant demand as conductor, clinician and adjudicator and has appeared in those capacities in forty-four states and on five continents. In 2009, Professor Keene conducted in Australia, China and Europe, in addition to a busy schedule of appearances in the U. S.

Episode 24: Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, O'Fallon Township High School, O'Fallon, IL

Wright State University Newsroom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 53:49

Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds was gracious enough to sit down for an interview at our recent Illinois Music Education Association State Conference. Dr. Gustafson-Hinds speaks about how she handles working with students that might move in or out of her school, balancing a schedule that includes band, choir, winter guard, jazz, and a family, and her goals of doing “all the things.”Check out FloMarching's feature on O'Fallon Township during the band's recent BOA Grand National Championship Semi-Finals speech (which was filmed before they knew they would be performing in their first ever BOA Grand National Championship Finals later that night).Special thanks to Rachel Maxwell for connecting us and co-hosting this episode.FULL BIOFrom www.othsband.com:Melissa Gustafson-Hinds is originally from Monmouth, Illinois. Melissa attended Illinois State University, earning a Bachelor's in music education. While at ISU, she played oboe and English horn in the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, and Chamber Winds. In addition, Melissa was a drum major for the "Big Red Marching Machine" for five consecutive years.Melissa taught for four years for Unit 5 Schools in Normal, Illinois, where she instructed all levels of instrumental music. During this time, she earned her Masters in Music Education at the University of Illinois.Her next teaching position was at Belleville Township High School - West, where she instructed Chorus, Concert Band, Instrumental Music, and Marching Band.From 2001-2003, Melissa was the music director at Centralia High School, in Centralia, Illinois, where she instructed Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, The Marching Showcase, Centralia Winterguard, Flute Choir, Jazz Band, and Pep Band. In 2002, Melissa earned her Type 75-General Administrative Endorsement from SIUE.From 2003-2008, Melissa was the band director at Collinsville High School, instructing the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Pep Band and Flute Choir. Currently, Melissa is the band director at O'Fallon Township High School and is looking forward to many years of providing excellent music education to the band students of OTHS. In 2010, she earned her Doctorate in Teaching and Learning, emphasis in Music Education from the University of Missouri St. Louis. She is also helping to create the O'Fallon United Community Music School to provide music education to the 5th-8th grade students of O'Fallon District 90.

Wright State's 19th ArtsGala draws huge crowd

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 2:54

https://www.youtube.com/user/WrightStateU For six hours on March 24, Wright State’s Creative Arts Center was transformed into a display of every type of art, from movies and music to acting and singing. The 19th annual ArtsGala drew hundreds of people from all walks of life, including students, faculty and community members, to enjoy the arts and raise scholarship funds for fine and performing arts students. This year’s ArtsGala opened with a Wind Symphony concert with a standing-room-only crowd. Before the performance, Linda Caron, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and Wright State President Cheryl B. Schrader spoke about the importance of the arts not only at Wright State but also in the community. “There’s truly no other event like ArtsGala. It’s the premiere arts event in Dayton because you have that opportunity to tailor your experience to whatever you enjoy. Whether it’s a musical experience, theatre, dance, art, we have the chance to experience everything at one time,” Schrader said. Throughout the evening, student performances included a dance performance, a short excerpt from "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," a student film festival and other performances such as Japanese opera and music from musicals that have been turned into movies. ArtsGala is a way for students who receive ArtsGala scholarships to say thank you to donors as well as display their craft. In the 19 years Wright State has hosted the gala, it has raised over $2.5 million in scholarships for students. More at https://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2018/03/27/wright-states-19th-artsgala-draws-huge-crowd/

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Episode 37 - Kenny Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 50:52

Kenny Hansen of Blue Springs South High School joins me to discuss his award winning program, the importance of expecting excellence, the value of marches, and the story behind his band's exceptional YouTube channel. Topics: Kenny’s background and the program at Blue Springs South High School. Blue Springs South’s recent run to to the BOA finals in Indianapolis and the value of the marching program to the rest of the band program at the school. The value of marches and why they are so important to a successful band program. Having visitors to the band room and allowing people to help you become a better teacher and your band a better band. The exceptional website and YouTube channel of the Blue Springs South Band and tips and thoughts for a successful social media presence. Learning to be prepared for every possible situation as a way to reduce stress and have positive reactions during those moments when students make a mistake. Links: Tiger Pride - The Blue Springs South High School Band Blue Spring South YouTube Channel Bands of America Cherry Blossom Parade Eugene Bagley: National Emblem March Blankenburg: He Does Not Yield to the Sun Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral Biography: Ken is very blessed to be teaching at Blue Springs South since 2012. Ken is an active guest conductor and clinician throughout Missouri. Bands under the direction of Ken Hansen have performed in great concert and marching venues across the country in New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, St. Louis, Indianapolis and many other cities. Ken was named Missouri’s “Most Influential Band Director” by the School Band and Orchestra Magazine in 2014. Ken has been blessed to teach in four different districts and two states in his career. He has taught band from grades 6-12 for the largest part of his career. At Blue Springs South, Ken Hansen teaches the Jaguar Pride Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Freshman Percussion, assists Music Appreciation and assists at Delta Woods Middle School and Moreland Ridge Middle Schools. Ken graduated from Central Methodist College in 1997 with a Bachelors of Music Education. In 1998, he graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia with a Masters in Music Education.

Episode 26 - Giovanni Santos

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 60:04

Giovanni Santos joins me to discuss social media, being selfless, and his willingness to take risks. Topics: Giovanni’s background including his time in college and his teaching stops including starting a band program in a new high school with some special challenges. The music program at La Sierra University and tips for building a program. The importance of being true to yourself. Do things the way that you think that they should be done. The value of having guest composers, conductors, and other teachers into your band room and giving your students an experience that they will remember. Special things take time to build. Have patience and persistence and good things will happen. Building relationships by being a nice person, not letting people down, and listening to your heart. Not having regrets and making your dreams happen any way that you can. Links: La Sierra University Giovanni Santos Holst: First Suite in E-flat Biography: Giovanni Santos serves as assistant professor and Director of Wind and Percussion Studies at La Sierra University, where he directs the University Wind Ensemble, Big Band, and teaches courses in instrumental music education, popular music, and conducting.. For 7 years, Professor Santos had the privilege of leading the band department at Loma Linda Academy, where he led their Wind Symphony in performances across the United States and Europe. Santos has led successful performances in such venues and festivals as the Notre Dame Cathedral of Chartres (France), Fete de la Musique in Paris, San Giovanni Valdarno Classical Music Festival (Italy), Teatro Titano (Republic of San Marino), the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, ForFest International New Music Festival (Czech Republic), MaskFest International New Music Festival (Republic of San Marino), San Ignazio di Loyola Basilica (Rome). Santos will lead the La Sierra University Wind Ensemble in performance at Carnegie Hall this coming March, 2018. Professor Santos also enjoys frequent engagements as a guest conductor/clinician for festivals across the US, Mexico, and Europe. Prof. Santos has proudly implemented a yearly wind band conducting workshop at La Sierra University, and has worked alongside Prof. H. Robert Reynolds and Dr. Thomas Lee, helping some of the brightest young music educators in the U.S. Santos welcomes Prof. Allan McMurry to this year’s workshop. As a composer, Prof. Santos has premiered his works across the United States and Europe. In January, the United States Naval Academy Band Brass Ensemble will premiere his composition in the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. In classes, lessons, and workshops, his conducting mentors have included, Barbara Favorito, Donald Thurber, H. Robert Reynolds, Sharon Lavery, Mallory Thompson, Tim Robblee, Frank Battisti, Mark Davis Scatterday, and Brad Lubman. Santos had the privilege of studying trumpet with Dr. Richard Hofmann, Boyde Hood, and Donald Green. Santos is a graduate of La Sierra University (B. Mus). He earned his MM in Music Education from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where he was also a scholarship trumpet student. He continues an active performance schedule as a freelance musician (trumpet), and has been published by the International Trumpet Guild Journal. Professor Santos is inspired by his family. His wife Tanya, is an elementary teacher in Perris, CA. Tanya and Giovanni are proud parents of Gianna and David.

5/18/17 - Mac McGrannahan, Reno Wind Symphony

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 3:03

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The Art of the Matter - Disabilities Awareness Month Art, Tad Robinson's Small Studio Session, WFYI's Ice Miller Wine Fest, Indiana Wind Symphony, and Chee Wang Ng at Iu Art Museum

The Art of the Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 52:50

This week on The Art of the Matter, we'll learn about ArtMix's First Friday exhibit, catch up with blues legend Tad Robinson, and warm up for WFYI's Ice Miller Wine Fest. We'll also find out how the Indiana Wind Symphony's founder and music director comes up with unusual programming, and meet visual artist Chee Wang Ng.

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2/17/16 - Dr. Mac McGrannahan, Reno Wind Symphony

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 2:52

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2/3/16 - Dr. Mac McGrannahan, Reno Wind Symphony

Band Director Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2017 2:58

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Feels Like the First Time BDU show 14

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 66:39

Post conference blues. reach us at grantandzac@gmail.com. Show 14 - BDU MMEA and CMEA CBDNA Schedule Conducting Symposiums UCM CU Boulder WGI Winds Bands of America Summer Symposium Conn Selmer Institute BDU Drinking Game Suggestions welcomed, preliminary rules: drink every time Grant curses, Finish your drink at the mention of Steve Davis Podcasting for real, muthafucka: https://zencastr.com How to play “the game:” List a wind band composer and one composition No repeats Last one standing wins Conducting Masterclass http://www.conductingmasterclass.com Some shit John Mackey tweeted… https://twitter.com/Ostimusic Twitter? Grant https://twitter.com/workthatwedo Reach us at gzpotwe@grantmusic.net Next Time: Coregami Dress Shirt Hosting a festival Festival feedback Most pretentious program note “Maestro club” Upcoming Live-Streams: UT Austin February 20 - Symphony Band February 22 - Wind Symphony UGA February 13 - Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band UNT February 7 - Symphonic Band February 14 - Wind Symphony February 16 - Wind Ensemble Baylor February 3 - Symphonic Band February 19 - Concert Band February 28 - Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble KU February 20 - Symphonic Band CU February 9 - Concert Band and Symphonic Band February 10 - Wind Symphony and USAF Band

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12/7/16 - Reno Wind Symphony Christmas Concert

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2016 3:32

10/26/16 - Reno Wind Symphony: Monsters, Ghouls, and Ghosts

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 3:37

Episode 10: Stephen G. Peterson, University of Illinois