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The Band Room Podcast

117 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Welcome to The Band Room! A podcast bringing you the best of band. Hosts, Dylan Maddix & Cait Nishimura sit down with the movers and shakers of the wind world, conductors, composers, teachers and performers. Have your ears opened to the new and exciting and take your seat in The Band Room!

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BRP 100 | Frank Ticheli

February 14, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

We had an amazing time celebrating 100 episodes by chatting with the extraordinary composer, conductor, and educator Frank Ticheli! We discussed his musical upbringing, composing music for different levels, favourite collaborations, being a conducting composer, what inspires him, and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.ban...

BRP 99 | Shelley Axelson

January 30, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

We welcome Dr. Shelley Axelson , Director of Bands at Radford University, to The Band Room! We dive into Shelley's origin story, the importance of being patient with yourself, teaching teachers, fostering student connections, and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episode BRP Theme...

BRP 98 | Midwest Memories 3.0

January 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

The Band Room Podcast was back at the Midwest Clinic! Join Dylan and his old and new friends: Alec Harris , Alex Shapiro, Ashley Killam, Colleen Richardson, Danielle Gaudry, Frank Duarte, Harrison J. Collins, Henry Dorn, James M. David, Janet Song Kim, Jason Caslor, Jess Turner, Josh Devries, Katahj Copley, Keith Kelly, Kenley Kristofferson, Paul Kile, Pete Meechan, Roger Zare, and Shannon Shaker. Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon....

BRP 97 | Building a Creative Life

December 05, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

This week Dylan moderates a conversation with Cait about the art of crafting a multifaceted career as a contemporary musician. Drawing from her own experiences, Cait shares perspectives on building a creative life that spans various facets of music and life. This conversation was recorded live as part of a residency at Memorial University, in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Thank you to the MUN Scholarship in the Arts and the Newfoundland and Labrador Band Association for their supp...

BRP 96 | Gillian MacKay LIVE from OMEA 2023

November 13, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

This episode was recorded LIVE from the 2023 Ontario Music Educator Association Conference in Niagara Fall, Ontario! Dylan and Cait sat down with their friend and mentor, Dr. Gillian MacKay from the University of Toronto. They spoke about finding musical inspiration from non-musical activities, programming with diversity in mind and all three of their connections to the ColourFULL Music Initiative, band after the pandemic, contributing to creating a more peaceful and inclusive musical enviro...

BRP 95 | Nora Tycast

October 10, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

We are excited to welcome award-winning music educator, Nora Tycast to the Band Room! Dylan, Cait, and Nora dive into her remarkable musical journey, connecting with students on a deeper level, the significance of inviting guest artists into the classroom to enhance the learning environment, and how parenthood has influences her teaching perspective. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with inspiration and wisdom from a true expert in the field. You won't want to miss it! Help support...

BRP 94 | Pratik Gandhi

September 17, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

We welcome conductor, educator and percussionist, Pratik Gandhi to The Band Room! We spoke about his path, how to gain conducting experience as a young conductor, his work with MusicFest Canada and Ontario Band Association, thoughts on programming, the Canadian Repertoire Database and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www....

BRP 93 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait

September 03, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Dylan and Cait have been reunited once more! We had a fantastic time recording the first episode of Season 6. Discussing a wide range of topics, including upcoming projects, favourite pizza toppings, valuable tips for freelancers, newly discovered repertoire, the eternal Star Trek or Star Wars debate, and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BR...

BRP 92 | Jason Caslor RETURNS!

July 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

This week Dr. Jason Caslor, Director or Bands at Arizona State University returns! Dylan sat down with Jason before leaving Arizona to speak about leadership, time management, the famous life balance question, being yourself as a conductor/leader and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used ...

BRP 91 | Janet Song Kim

June 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

After a long break Dylan and Cait are back! They have a catch up and share some BIG news! Then they welcome this weeks guest,  Dr. Janet Song Kim to The Band Room! Dylan, Cait and Janet spoke about their musical beginnings, path to being Director of Wind Bands at University of Connecticut, leading with love, mentorship/representation, weight liftings connections to music making and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

BRP 90 | Hangin' with Dylan & Cait

April 12, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MB

We're back with another "Hangin' with Dylan & Cait" episode! Join D&C as they catch up, discuss future podcast plans, their current favourite pieces, which instrument should be played more in bands and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episode BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Ha...

BRP 90 - Hangin' with Dylan & Cait

April 12, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MB

We're back with another "Hangin' with Dylan & Cait" episode! Join D&C as they catch up, discuss future podcast plans, their current favourite pieces, which instrument should be played more in bands and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episode BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Ha...

BRP 89 | Chris Baumgartner

February 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

This week’s episode features Dr. Chris Baumgartner, Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Oklahoma. Cait chats with Chris about his musical journey, educational approaches, collaborative work, and much more. Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episode BRP Theme Music: Sky...

BRP 88 | Shuying Li

February 01, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Dylan had a great time chatting with composer, educator, and pianist, Shuying Li, in person! We spoke about her musical beginning, composing for winds, the importance of her piece “The Last Hive Mind”, the Four Corners Ensemble, collaboration and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in th...

BRP 87 | Ashley Killam & Carrie Blosser from Diversify the Stand

January 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

First episode of 2023! We were delighted to chat with trumpeters, educators, and founders of Diversify the Stand, Ashley Killam and Carrie Blosser! We learned a little about how they got started in music, the zigs and zags to how they got where they are, what Diversify the Stand is all about/upcoming projects, working with living composers, life balance, and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help suppo...

BRP 86 | Midwest Memories

December 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

The Band Room Podcast is back at the Midwest Clinic! Join Dylan and his old and new friends: Kenley Kristofferson, Matt Klohs, Matt Neufeld, Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fritz, Nicole Piunno, John Phillips, Harrison J. Collins, Marie A. Douglas, Katherine Bergman, Dontay L.  Douglas, Omar Thomas, Giovanni Santos, Kelijah Duton, Jonathan Dagenais, Keith Kelly and David Lum speak about some of their favorite Midwest memories! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https...

BRP 85 | Hangin with Dylan and Cait 4.0

December 14, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

Come hang out with Dylan and Cait as the debrief their time in British Columbia at the BCMEA Conference, share what they've been up to, Midwest and more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episode BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble...

BRP 84 | Steven Capaldo LIVE from BCMEA

October 26, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

We sit down with conductor, composer and Associate Professor of Music Education & Conducting at the University of Victoria, Dr. Steven Capaldo for the first BRP LIVE at the 2022 British Columbia Music Education Association Conference! We speak about Steven's musical beginnings, making the move from Australia to Canada, his position at the University of Victoria, being a composing conductor and so much more! A big thanks to Jaymi Daniels and the entire BCMEA Conference team for having us and...

BRP 83 | Gareth Jones

October 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

We welcome conductor, trumpeter and educator, Gareth Jones to The Band Room! We spoke about his musical beginnings, how his time in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra influences his teaching and conducting, the wise words of Vincent Cichowicz, University of Calgary bands and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompo...

BRP 82 | Jennifer Jolley

September 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

We welcome composer, conductor and professor person, Jennifer Jolley to The Band Room! Guest co-host Kaitlin Bove and Dylan speak with Jenn about her musical journey, her position at Lehman College, composing music that not only moves people but makes people think, becoming a conductor, using failure as a vehicle for growth and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by get...

BRP 81 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 3.0

September 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

First episode of season 5 of The Band Room Podcast! Cait & Dylan answer the BRP community's questions, everything from advice for having a successful rehearsal, what we're most looking forward to this fall, what's on your music stand? to debating if a hotdog is a sandwich... Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store M...

BRP 80 | Kevin Lau

August 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

We welcome award-winning composer and pianist, Kevin Lau to The Band Room! We speak about his musical beginnings, his path to becoming a composer, his works for brass band & wind ensemble, his approach to collaboration, cultural identity in artistic work, his new ballet, Kimiko’s Pearl and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http:/...

BRP 79 | Shelley Jagow

July 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

We had a great time chatting with conductor, educator and author, Dr. Shelley Jagow! We spoke about her musical beginnings in Saskatchewan, her path to becoming Director of Bands at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, balancing the many hats she wears, how being true to yourself helps connect with students and the community and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast b...

BRP 78 | Marie A. Douglas

July 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

We welcome composer, conductor and educator, Marie A. Douglas to The Band Room! We speak about her musical journey, music technology in the classroom, her CBDA consortium “I Am Enough”, balancing a multifaceted life and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episode BRP Theme Music:...

Aaron Perrine Bonus Episode

June 29, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MB

We're on summer break for a couple of weeks but don't worry, we're leaving you with something to listen to! Throughout the summer we'll be sharing some of our Patreon exclusive bonus episodes. We sit down with composer, educator and conductor, Aaron Perrine to Bonus Episode Land! Aaron brings not one, but two stories! We speak about his experience with America's Funniest Home Videos and bed bugs in Croatia... Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://...

BRP 77 | Jonathan Grantham

June 15, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

We welcome award-winning music educator, conductor and all around wonderful human, Jonathan Grantham to The Band Room! We spoke about his musical journey, celebrating 20 years at Amador Valley High School with a commission from past BRP guest John Mackey, the power of staying with it, his contributions to the Horizon Leans Forward, what he defines as a successful band program and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

BRP 76 | Dylan Rook Maddix

June 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

This week we welcome someone who is no stranger to The Band Room, conductor & educator Dylan Rook Maddix! Dylan and Cait speak about his musical journey, discovering his “why”, using failure as a vehicle for growth, entrepreneurship in music and life, and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used...

BRP 75 | Glass Winds with Pam Paddock & Melissa Doiron

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

We are excited to welcome conductors and music educators, Pam Paddock and Melissa Doiron to talk about Glass Winds - Nova Scotia Women's Wind Ensemble! We spoke about how the two conductors met, how the ensemble started, repertoire, what they see in the future of Glass Winds and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandro...

BRP 75 | Glass Winds with Pam Paddock & Melissa Doiron

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

We are excited to welcome conductors and music educators, Pam Paddock and Melissa Doiron to talk about Glass Winds - Nova Scotia Women's Wind Ensemble! We spoke about how the two conductors met, how the ensemble started, repertoire, what they see in the future of Glass Winds and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandro...

BRP 74 | Roger Zare

April 27, 2022 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

This week we welcome composer and educator, Roger Zare! We spoke about is early compositional beginnings, how he came to write for band, his involvement with the Blue Dot Collective, finding inspiration in science and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episode BRP Theme Music: S...

BRP 73 | Karen Gustafson

April 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

This week we welcome conductor, trumpeter and educator, Dr. Karen Gustafson to The Band Room! We spoke about her musical beginnings, studying trumpet and conducting with some of the best, teaching in Alaska (among many other places), balancing trumpet/conducting, making the best of what life gives us and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the B...

Nicole Piunno Bonus Episode

April 10, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

This week we share a previously aired Patreon bonus episode with composer, educator and trumpeter, Nicole Piunno! Nicole is known as an avid cyclist, but remember every hobby needs a beginning.  She tells us story of her first cycling adventure that didn't go exactly to plan... For less than a lattes worth of investment you can hear more episodes like this by supporting BRP through Patreon.  Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Music used in this episode BRP Theme M...

A Tribute to Dale Lonis

March 23, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

It is with much sadness that we share the passing of past BRP guest and friend of the podcast, Dr. Dale Lonis. We share clips from old episodes with three of his past students, Dr. Darrin Oehlerking, Dr. Jacqueline Dawson and Dr. Jason Caslor, who share a little bit about their time with Dale and the impact he had on them. We also share Dale’s hilarious bonus episode with you. Dale tells us about when he was the captain of the University of Illinois rugby team and was hit a little too hard....

BRP 72 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 2.0

March 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Dylan and Cait celebrate 1 year of being BRP co-hosts by taking a break from chatting with guests and ask each other BRP listener questions. Everything from what they would do as a career if they weren't in music, their most embarrassing moments, favorite works of band literature, to wheels or doors? Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://ww...

BRP 71 | Melanie Brooks

February 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

We welcome Dr. Melanie Brooks to The Band Room! We spoke about her path, her time at Arizona State University, time in Finland, making her way back to Minnesota to teach Winona State University, founding Leading Tones Music and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episode BRP Theme M...

BRP 70 | Fraser Linklater

February 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

We welcome Dr. Fraser Linklater to The Band Room! Fraser is now retired from the Desautels Faculty of Music  at the University of Manitoba, where he directed the bands and taught courses in music education from 1999 to 2016. We were able to speak about his unique path to UofM, some of his great resources through the Manitoba Band Association, highlights from his time at UofM, his famous "adjudication tape" and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreo...

BRP 69 | Katahj Copley

January 19, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MB

We welcome composer and educator, Katahj Copley to The Band Room! We spoke about his path, his compositional process, his involvement with the Millennium Composers Initiative, his social justice consortium for the California Band Directors Association and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used...

BRP 68 | Midwest Memories

January 05, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

Happy New Year! Join Dylan as he speaks with Cait about his first Midwest Clinic and his conversations with old and new friends: Keith Kelly, Nicole Piunno, Onsby Rose, Sean Murphy, Angela Schroeder, Rob Taylor and Gail Brechting, speaking about some of their favorite Midwest memories! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod....

BRP 67 | Danielle Gaudry

December 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

This week we welcome, Dr. Danielle Gaudry to The Band Room! Danielle is Associate Professor of Music at California State University East Bay where she serves as Director of Bands and Coordinator of Instrumental Music. Dylan, Cait and Danielle spoke about her very unique path, being a Canadian teaching in the United States, being a military musician and band director, the famous balance question and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https:...

BRP 66 | Aaron Perrine

December 01, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

We welcome composer, conductor and educator, Aaron Perrine to to the Band Room! We spoke about his path, composing for winds, how being a collaborator fits into his identity, conducting his own/others music, balance and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episode BRP Theme Music:...

BRP 65 | Dale Lonis

November 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

We welcome Dr. Dale Lonis to the Band Room! We spoke about Dale’s path, the influence of  Benjamin Bloom on his leadership philosophy, parallels between rugby and music, working as a guest conductor and teacher, founding Music Mentors International with Ardith Haley, reminding us to engage and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store ht...

BRP 64 | Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin

November 03, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

We welcome Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin, Director of Wind Band Studies and Assistant Professor of Music Penn State School of Music to the Band Room. We spoke about her path, her past work with Tau Beta Sigma: National Honorary Band Sorority, programming with inclusivity in mind, working with composers and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the ...

BRP 63 | Catherine Likhuta

October 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

We welcome composer, performer and educator, Catherine Likhuta to the Band Room! We spoke about her unique path to where she is today, how performance influences her compositions, the importance of collaboration, her new piece Planet B and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this epis...

BRP 62 | Karem Simon

October 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

We had a great time speaking with conductor, clarinetist and educator, Dr. Karem Simon of the University of Prince Edward Island! We spoke about his musical beginnings, fostering a culture of community and excellence within a small community, being the best musician you can be, the UPEI Wind Symphony and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the B...

BRP 61 | David Lum

September 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

We welcome educator, tubist and conductor, David Lum to the Band Room! We spoke about his musical journey, his involvement with the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, the importance of developing student leaders, being a life long learner and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in this episod...

BRP 60 | Nicole Piunno

September 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

This week we welcome composer and educator, Nicole Piunno to the Band Room! Dylan and Cait chat with Nicole about her musical journey, how trumpet performance influences her composing, overcoming injury, pivoting during the pandemic, the music biz and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store Music used in ...

BRP 59 | Jienan Chen & Nicholas Ryan Kelly

September 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

This week we welcome to the Band Room the two winners of the 2021 Canadian Band Association Howard Cable Memorial Prize in Composition: Jienan Chen and Nicholas Ryan Kelly. Dylan and Cait chat with the composers about their award-winning pieces, their musical journeys, how they each came to writing band music, and more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at th...

BRP 58 | Gary Hill

September 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Welcome to season 4 of the Band Room Podcast! For the first episode of season 4 we are joined by Director of Bands Emeritus at Arizona State University, Gary Hill! Dylan, Cait and Gary speak about his musical path, neuroscience and how it affects gesture, his time at ASU, dog training, going against the grain, how his repertoire selection has changed throughout his career and so much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandr...

Jodie Blackshaw Summer Bonus

August 25, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MB

We're on summer break but don't worry, we're leaving you with something to listen to! Throughout the summer we'll be sharing some of our Patreon exclusive bonus episodes. This week we are joined by composer and educator, Jodie Blackshaw ! Jodie shares a story of when she stood up for artist recognition, but not in the way you might envision. Jodie is changing the world one maraca shake at a time! Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

John Mackey Summer Bonus

August 18, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MB

We're on summer break but don't worry, we're leaving you with something to listen to! Throughout the summer we'll be sharing some of our Patreon exclusive bonus episodes. Composer John Mackey joins us for this weeks bonus episode! You may be unaware but in Ohio during 1991 there was a great political scandal, one that shook Thespian Troupe 513, forever... Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Help support the Band Room...