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Apr 24, 2017

Garrett Hope has done over 130 interviews with composers and music professionals for his own podcast The Portfolio Composer. Garrett brings a wealth of knowledge and insight about the business of music and shares his thoughts as a relative newcomer to the band...


Apr 17, 2017

I am joined by my good friend and outstanding oboist Karen Birch Blundell. Karen provides a wealth of information about the oboe including some practical advice about reeds and oboe tips for composers.

Topics:

  • Karen's early choice to play oboe
  • Starting kids on the oboe right away
  • Finding and making reeds
  • The importance...


Apr 10, 2017

I welcome conductor Matthew Salvaggio to the show for a conversation about his experiences as an oboist and conductor of the wind ensemble at Hiram College. Highlights include excellent advice for studying scores and working with composers.

Topics:

  • Matt's background as an oboist
  • The importance of personal...


Apr 3, 2017

Composer Scott Watson is my guest on this episode. Scott has over 60 published works, mostly through by Alfred Music. In this diverse episode we discuss Scott's impressive career including his musical background, his compositional process, acquiring commissions and using consortiums, guest conducting, technology in the...