Aug 28, 2017

An interview with conductor Andy Pease of Hartwick college and author of the Wind Band Literature blog and Wind Band Symphony Archive.

Topics:

• Andy's background through his time at Columbia University as well as lessons learned while studying with Gary Hill at Arizona State.
• His current position at Hartwick College,...

Aug 21, 2017

Back to school! This past July I had the chance to watch Tiffany Hitz in action at the UNC-Greensboro summer band camps and she is an exceptionally energetic and passionate teacher. At that moment I knew I had to have her on the podcast to talk about teaching, band music, and what composers need to to...

Aug 14, 2017

Michael O'Connor joins me for a fascinating discussion of 19th Century band music in the United States.

Topics:

• Mike's musical background as a euphonium player
• The development of te American band in the early 1800's and the types of instruments used during the 19th Century
• Claudio Grafullo, Thomas Coates, Patrick...

Aug 10, 2017

Composer Chris Stark joins me to reflect upon the legacy of David Maslanka. Chris studied with David for a year and shares some of his memories before discussing his own exciting career.

Topics:

• David Maslanka as a teacher, composer, and man and the lessons that Chris learned while his student
• Chris' background in...

Aug 7, 2017

Iconic American conductor Gerard Schwarz offers his insights about music and conducting gained from an illustrious career at the pinnacle of the classical music world.

Topics:

• Maestro Schwarz' musical beginnings, the American Brass Quintet, and the New York Philharmonic
• Four steps to success: Talent, Hard Work, Say...