The Band Room Podcast (Dylan Rook Maddix)
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| 01 Aug 2020 | BRP 16 | Erik Leung | 01:42:32 | |
Dylan is joined in the Band Room with Dr. Erik Leung, Director of Bands at Oregon State University. They discuss everything from his path to where he is, influential teachers, the importance of diversity in the wind band field, his position at OSO and more! This month's featured piece is the first movement of Theresa Martin's, City of Ambition, performed by the Oregon State University, conducted by Dr. Leung. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon BRP Store Music used in this episode Prior to his appointment at OSU, Leung was assistant professor of music at Fresno Pacific University in Fresno, California where he also served as director of bands and program director for the music department. He taught undergraduate conducting and directed the chamber winds, symphonic band and brass ensemble. Under his direction the FPU symphonic band was featured in performance at the Western International Band Clinic, the Percy Grainger Wind Festival, the first-ever small band program showcase at the College Band Directors National Association, and the Western/Northwestern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association. He has written articles for Canadian Winds and recently created the critical edition of Jan Meyerowitz’s "Three Comments on War" for concert band, published through E.B. Marks Music Company. He has presented at a variety of conferences throughout North America and Europe including the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the national College Band Directors National Association convention, and the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles in Utrecht, Netherlands. Leung has been nominated for the Edwin Parr Teaching Award, was a semi-finalist for the Alberta Excellence in Teaching Award and received the Merit Award for teaching excellence at Fresno Pacific University. He holds memberships in the College Band Directors National Association, World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, the California Music Educators Association, and the Canadian Band Association. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 17 Jul 2020 | BRP 15 | Peter Meechan | 01:51:25 | |
Dylan sits down with composer Peter Meechan, speaking about his musical upbringing, musical influences, compositional process, life as a composer, his friendship and the impact of trumpeter Ryan Anthony, ideas to consider when planning for the fall and more! For this month’s featured repertoire, we feature the third movement of Pete’s, trumpet concerto, Renaissance of Wonder, composed for Ryan Anthony. In honour of the memory of Ryan Anthony, please consider donating to the Ryan Anthony Foundation: https://www.cancerblows.com/addgift.php?v2glid=126909 BRP Store Music used in this episode Peter resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with his wife Michelle (a band teacher) and their miniature dachshund dogs: Stevie and Jurgen (not band teachers), and when not writing music can usually be found watching his beloved Liverpool Football Club. More information can be found at: www.MeechanMusic.com Ryan Anthony Foundation – Cancer Blows Song of Hope, Ryan Anthony and The Dallas Winds Re:mission - Rubato (Live), Ryan Anthony, Trumpet RCAF Band (Can also find Above and Beyond Album info here) The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | BRP 17 | Wendy Zander McCallum | 01:37:33 | |
Dylan is joined in the Band Room with Dr. Wendy Zander McCallum, faculty member and Instrumental Music Specialist, at Brandon University. They discuss everything from her path to where she is, influential teachers, her full circle path back to BU, gender and the importance of keeping true to who you are as a conductor. This September we feature composer, Chris Byman and his piece, Rocket Summer, performed by the University of Manitoba Concert Band, conducted by Chris Byman. BRP Store Music used in this episode Second Suite in F, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 01 Oct 2019 | BRP 8 | Sharon Fitzsimmins | 00:45:26 | |
We welcome award-winning music educator, Sharon Fitzsimmins to the Band Room Podcast! Join Dylan as he and Sharon discuss her formative years, rebuilding a band program, her involvement in the OMEA, what adjudicators are looking for, involvement with Music Fest Canada and many words of wisdom for music educators. BRP Store The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 06 Oct 2020 | BRP LIVE! | Cait Nishimura | 00:40:16 | |
For our second BRP LIVE! Dylan caught up with return guest, composer, Cait Nishimura to chat about how she's been doing, keeping creative during a pandemic, her work with the Music Creators Academy, an upcoming Virtual Band project and our new segment...Composer Cats! BRP Store Music used in this episode Second Suite in F, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst Episode Links Virtual Concert Band Cait Nishimura’s Website The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 12 Oct 2020 | BRP 20 | Peter Gallant | 01:44:33 | |
Dylan sits down with a pivotal person in his life, his junior high band teacher, Mr. Peter Gallant. Join them as they discuss Peter’s path, his 33 years as the band teacher at Summerside Intermediate, his work with technology in music education, how the word “retirement” means something very different in his busy life and much more! This October we feature composer, Dong-In Danny Choi and his piece, Remembrance, performed by the UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Lauren Visel. This recording was part of UBC's annual Composers reading session, where student composers and conductors collaborate to create new Canadian band works. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon BRP Store Music used in this episode About Peter Solo Audio Projects Guitarsmartz The College of Piping and Highland Storm Peter Gallant’s Masters Portfolio, IT in Education The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 12 May 2020 | The Band Room Podcast Trailer | 00:00:58 | |
Hey! My name is Dylan Maddix! And I’m Cait Nishimura! Together, we host The Band Room Podcast. The podcast that brings you the best of band! We sit down with the movers and shakers of the wind world, composers, conductors, performers and music educators, bringing their insights, stories and inspirations to you. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 22 Jun 2020 | BRP 14 | Ensemble Teaching in an Age of COVID-19 | 00:51:42 | |
Join Dylan as he explores some of the problems we face as music educators in this new age of COVID-19. Most importantly, we'll be discussing solutions and mindsets to consider, hopefully giving you a little more hope heading into the Fall. We've got this, Bandies! In celebration of Pride Month, we feature Omar Thomas’s, A Mother of a Revolution! BRP Store Music used in this episode More Cowbell!!! by Scott. McAllister OMEA Framework for Music Classes during COVID-19 Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education from NFHS and NAfME Independent Chamber Music Projects: Tips for Orchestra Directors Full Assessment of the COVID Risk of Playing Wind Instruments Creative Repertoire Initiative LoLa – Low Latency AV Streaming System Note Flight Musescore More Notation Software Ideas Found Here The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 27 Jan 2020 | BRP 10 | Linda Wharton | 00:44:30 | |
First episode of 2020! Join Dylan as he and Linda Wharton discuss growing up in London, Ontario, attending Western University, teaching at Central Secondary School, adjudicating, how music helped through trying times and coming full circle now teaching at Western University. BRP Store Music used in this episode About Linda Linda has won many teaching awards, including the Award of Distinction from the Thames Valley District School Board and the Dennis Brown Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jack Richardson Music Awards. Linda currently teaches Instrumental Conducting Techniques at Western and she adjudicates at music festivals around the province. Western University, Don Wright Faculty of Music Donate to Rowbust Dragon Boat Team The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 04 Aug 2017 | BRP 1 | New Beginnings | 00:28:27 | |
To celebrate the very first episode of The Band Room, Dylan brings you music of new beginnings. Four very different beginnings but all the start of something new! Featuring works by Jonathan Newman, David Gillingham, Henry Kucharzyk and Gustav Holst. BRP Store The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | BRP LIVE! | Laura Campbell | 00:37:23 | |
We welcome clarinetist, educator, social media influencer and founder of the Virtual Concert Band, Laura Campbell to the Band Room Podcast LIVE! Join Dylan and Laura as they discuss all things clarinet, teaching, building your social media presence and the Virtual Concert Band. BRP Store Music used in this episode Second Suite in F, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst Performing Ensemble: Air Combat Command Heritage of American Band Laura completed her Bachelor of music under clarinetist David Griffiths, and received masterclasses from musicians including Sabine Meyer and Paul Meyer. Laura has used her music experience to create her own career pathway, through becoming a woodwind teacher both privately and in schools, as well as creating a name for herself on social media under @laura_clarinetist on instagram, and launching her successful business Virtual Concert Band. Laura aims to bring wind musicians from around the globe together through her Virtual Concert Band endeavours, and to inspire the younger generation through her online content, and teaching. Episode Links The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 03 Nov 2020 | BRP LIVE! | Nick Godsoe | 00:35:27 | |
We welcome grants manager, tuba player and researcher, Nick Godsoe to BRP LIVE! Nick is currently, Manager of Programs & Education with MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity. We spoke about what MusiCounts is, the many wonderful programs they offer to help support: music educators, students, community groups, school music program and even parents teaching their children at home. We also speak about Nick’s view of the broader picture of Music Education in Canada. About Nick Nick Godsoe is a grants manager, tuba player and researcher from Saint John, NB. He holds a B.Mus from Mount Allison University as well as an M.A. in Musicology from the the University of Toronto, where he also began his doctoral studies. Nick is currently the Manager of Programs & Education with MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity associated with the JUNO Awards. In this role, Nick oversees all of MusiCounts' grant, scholarship and learning resource programs that improve access to music education for in-need youth in Canada. Nick also serves on the Board of Directors with Rainbow Songs Foundation, a Toronto-based charity that provides free music programs to underserved children in the GTA using shelter and refugee services. BRP Store Music used in this episode Second Suite in F, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst Performing Ensemble: Air Combat Command Heritage of American Band Episode Links Band Aid Grants MusiCounts Learn How You Can Get Involved The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 17 Nov 2019 | BRP 9 | Jason Caslor | 00:42:30 | |
We welcome Director of Wind Ensembles at Arizona State University, Dr. Jason Caslor to the Band Room Podcast! Join Dylan as he and Jason discuss his formative years growing up in Saskatchewan, his time at University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba and Arizona State University, studying with Dale Lonis and Gary Hill, his time with the Thunder Bay Symphony, Memorial University and how he made his way back to Arizona. About Jason From 2015-2019, Caslor served as assistant professor and associate director of bands and orchestras and Arizona State University. From 2010-2015, Caslor served as assistant professor of instrumental conducting at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada where he conducted the wind ensemble and oversaw the undergraduate and graduate instrumental conducting programs. Prior to that, he spent three seasons as resident conductor with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO). During his tenure with the TBSO, he conducted more than 75 concerts (including a CBC Radio national broadcast) and recorded a full-length, internationally distributed CD with Canadian blues artist Rita Chiarelli. Recipient of an “Excellence in Teaching” Award from Memorial University’s Students’ Union in 2012, Caslor also spent several years teaching in the public school system as an instrumental and choral instructor. In addition to numerous regional engagements, Caslor has conducted the National Youth Band of Canada, the South Dakota All State Band, the South Dakota Intercollegiate Band, and the Alberta Wind Symphony. As a researcher, he has presented his work at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the WASBE International Conference, and the CBDNA National Conference. Caslor’s current research interests include developing a user-friendly iPad application that will allow for the transmission of high-quality audio over the internet for the purposes of internet-based rehearsals/clinics and spontaneous improvisation as it pertains to both conducting pedagogy and large ensembles. Ontario Provincial Honour Band The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 21 Oct 2020 | BRP LIVE! | Giovanni Santos | 00:46:22 | |
We are excited to welcome composer, educator and conductor, Giovanni Santos to the Band Room Podcast LIVE! Join Dylan and Giovanni as they discuss his journey to where he is, his position at La Sierra University Department of Music and how they've been ensembing during a pandemic, keeping creative during COVID, diversity in programming and so much more! Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon BRP Store Music used in this episode Second Suite in F, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst Performing Ensemble: Air Combat Command Heritage of American Band About Giovanni Professor Santos has conducted successful performances across the United States and Europe. Most recently, Santos led successful performances at Carnegie Hall, the Disney Concert Hall, and the Kennedy Center of the Arts (with the US Naval Academy Band Brass Ensemble). Santos has proudly implemented a yearly wind band conducting workshop at La Sierra University, and has worked alongside Prof. H. Robert Reynolds, Dr. Thomas Lee, Dr. Travis J. Cross, and Prof. Allan McMurray, helping some of the brightest young music educators in the United States. A strong advocate for music education, Santos frequently presents at conferences, school in-service days, classrooms, and as clinician for young ensembles across the US. Most recently, Prof. Santos presented at the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC), for the California Music Educators Association’s ‘Casting a Wider in Net at Azusa Pacific University, the North American Division National Teachers Convention, the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, the 2019 SCSBOA Professional Development Conference, and for the College Band Directors National Association National Conference at Arizona State University. Santos is a graduate of La Sierra University (B. Mus) and 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 has been published by the International Trumpet Guild Journal on two occasions. Santos had the privilege of studying trumpet with Richard Hofmann, Boyde Hood, and Donald Green. Santos also enjoys composing chamber music and wind band works and has been commissioned by high schools, community bands, and universities across the United States. 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. Episode Links The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | BRP 71 | Melanie Brooks | 01:08:30 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | BRP 72 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 2.0 | 01:30:48 | |
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? The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | A Tribute to Dale Lonis | 00:22:31 | |
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. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 10 Apr 2022 | Nicole Piunno Bonus Episode | 00:17:53 | |
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... Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | BRP 73 | Karen Gustafson | 01:04:21 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | BRP 74 | Roger Zare | 00:58:37 | |
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! Blue Dot Collective Illinois State University BRP is Supported By The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 17 May 2022 | BRP 75 | Glass Winds with Pam Paddock & Melissa Doiron | 01:03:14 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | BRP 76 | Dylan Rook Maddix | 01:32:03 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | BRP 77 | Jonathan Grantham | 00:56:17 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Aaron Perrine Bonus Episode | 00:09:40 | |
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. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | BRP 78 | Marie A. Douglas | 01:06:51 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | BRP 79 | Shelley Jagow | 01:01:10 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | BRP 80 | Kevin Lau | 01:25:11 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | BRP 81 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 3.0 | 01:12:41 | |
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... The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | BRP 82 | Jennifer Jolley | 01:15:29 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | BRP 83 | Gareth Jones | 01:26:20 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | BRP 84 | Steven Capaldo LIVE from BCMEA | 00:59:14 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | BRP 85 | Hangin with Dylan and Cait 4.0 | 00:25:55 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 28 Dec 2022 | BRP 86 | Midwest Memories | 01:03:20 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | BRP 87 | Ashley Killam & Carrie Blosser from Diversify the Stand | 01:10:56 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | BRP 88 | Shuying Li | 00:46:47 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | BRP 89 | Chris Baumgartner | 01:29:15 | |
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. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | BRP 90 | Hangin' with Dylan & Cait | 00:51:56 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | BRP 91 | Janet Song Kim | 01:26:46 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | BRP 92 | Jason Caslor RETURNS! | 01:04:36 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | BRP 93 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait | 01:14:18 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 17 Sep 2023 | BRP 94 | Pratik Gandhi | 01:12:59 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | BRP 95 | Nora Tycast | 01:03:49 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | BRP 96 | Gillian MacKay LIVE from OMEA 2023 | 01:18:27 | |
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 environment and so much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | BRP 97 | Building a Creative Life | 00:59:34 | |
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. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 01 Jan 2024 | BRP 98 | Midwest Memories 3.0 | 01:06:22 | |
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. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | BRP 99 | Shelley Axelson | 01:18:40 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | BRP 100 | Frank Ticheli | 01:17:02 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 12 May 2024 | BRP 101 | Ron Murphy and Mike Morrissey | 00:51:36 | |
Dylan was able to sit down with Ron Murphy and Mike Morrissey, founder and past directors of the Atlantic Festivals of Music, the largest band, orchestra and choir festival in Atlantic Canada. They spoke about their musical beginnings, 32 years of running the festival, favourite memories, philosophy of festivals and competitions, gifting the festival to the Nova Scotia Band Association, the future of the festival and so much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | BRP Update | 00:10:13 | |
Band Room Podcast Update! After four amazing years of co-hosting The Band Room Podcast, Cait has made the difficult decision to step away from the podcast to pursue the many exciting opportunities ahead of her, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see what she accomplishes next! She has been the most incredible co-host—bringing thoughtful questions, meaningful discussions, and an ability to connect with our guests and listeners. While Cait’s voice will be missed on the podcast, Dylan is glad to have a best friend and colleague to collaborate with in new ways throughout our careers. Thank you for everything you’ve done for The Band Room, Cait! As for The Band Room Podcast, the journey continues! Dylan is excited to keep bringing you conversations with inspiring musicians, educators, and artists. Stay tuned for what’s next! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 02 Mar 2025 | BRP 102 | Donald Buell | 01:25:53 | |
We’re kicking off our return with a very special guest—Dr. Donald Buell, retired professor of conducting and trumpet, former director of the MUN Concert Band, and one of Dylan’s predecessors at Memorial University. Dr. Buell taught at Memorial University for 26 years and was a recipient of the prestigious President’s Award for Teaching during his time at MUN. In this episode, Don and Dylan discuss his journey to Newfoundland & Labrador, his research on what makes an engaging rehearsals, mentorship, the importance of uplifting all students—not just the most talented ones—career highlights, and much more. Help support the Band Room Podcast by becoming a patron through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod Memorial University | School of Music "What Student's Say About Our Rehearsals" by Donald Buell https://www.bandroompod.com/_files/ugd/5421b7_eeb22340ef144952a3e40e3432cc1d9f.pdf Effective rehearsing with the instrumental music ensemble: A case study https://www.bandroompod.com/_files/ugd/5421b7_0412b68c2cdb428c9100f1cba632d6d7.pdf The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | BRP 27 | Teaching in a New Landscape | 01:07:35 | |
We welcome award-winning music educators, Dan Austin, Band Director and Instrumental Music Teacher at GCVI in Guelph, ON and Laura Lee Matthie, Arts Chair and Music Teacher at Orillia Secondary School, in Orillia, ON, to the Band Room. We discuss how they've been doing this semester, their online ensemble rehearsals and recordings, what worked and what didn't work in the classroom, how we approach ensembling/community building in our new teaching landscape and so much more! Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon BRP Store Music used in this episode Second Suite in F, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst Outside of school, Dan keeps an active schedule as a vocal and instrumental performer with a variety of groups across Southern Ontario, as well as being a husband, and a father to two amazing children. Dan has been Treasurer for the Peel Intermediate Music Teacher’s Association, President and founder of the Upper Grand Elementary Music Teachers Association, Vice President of Youth In Harmony for the Ontario District, and Education Coordinator for the International award winning Ontario Youth A Cappella Chorus. Dan is a member of the Harbourtown Sound A Cappella Men’s Chorus (Hamilton), The After Party a cappella quartet (2019 Ontario Silver Medalists) and released his first solo jazz album as a ba The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 14 Dec 2020 | BRP 28 | Band Trips Gone Wrong | 00:37:20 | |
We share our first bonus episode with you, entitled Band Trips Gone Wrong. Join award-winning music educators, Laura Lee Matthie and Dan Austin as they share some of their best band trip stories. Bus drivers, fire alarms and Kung Fu... Last Breaths by Armando Bayolo The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 21 Dec 2020 | BRP 29 | Leah McGray | 01:40:50 | |
We welcome conductor and educator, Dr. Leah McGray, Director of Instrumental Studies for the State University of New York at Geneseo to the Band Room. Dylan and Leah had a great conversation about her path to where she is, the power and need of representation in our field, working with composers, building programs and so much more. Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Music used in this episode About Leah Episode Links SUNY Geneseo Music Department The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 04 Jan 2021 | BRP 30 | 2020 In Review | 00:33:52 | |
Happy New Year! 2020 was rough for a lot of reasons but we often had our days brightened by many of BRP's inspirational guests. We go back in time to hear from their wise words and how we can apply them to 2021. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Music used in this episode Episode Links Jonathan Dagenais Mark Hopkins Pete Meechan Erik Leung Wendy Zander McCallum Peter Gallant Gillian MacKay Dale Trumbore Dan Austin Leah McGray The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 | BRP 31 | Darrin Oehlerking | 01:14:47 | |
We welcome Dr. Darrin Oehlerking, Director of Bands at the University of Saskatchewan to the Band Room. Dylan and Darrin speak about his zigzag path to where he is, his position at the UofS, building community through music, the 2021 National Youth Band of Canada and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Music used in this episode About Darrin University of Saskatchewan Department of Music TED Talk: Building Music Through Community U Sask Wind Orchestra The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | BRP 32 | Cynthia Johnston Turner | 01:09:36 | |
We welcome Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, Director of Bands at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music, to the Band Room. Dylan and Cynthia spoke about the classical concert experience and how maybe it’s time to reconsider how we present concerts, building more diverse programs, music and service and much more. Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Music used in this episode Episode Links UGA Bands It’s not what we do, it’s how we do it: Evolving the concert experience by Cynthia Johnston Turner UGA AARI Feature Friday interview with Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner Augenblick: The Cornell University Wind Ensemble CD Music Theory’s Quantitative and Qualitative Whiteness by Phillip Ewell Beethoven Was an Above Average Composer—Let’s Leave It at That by Phillip Ewell FIRST TIME HEARING Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight REACTION The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | BRP 33 | Wesley Ferreira | 01:12:56 | |
We start our new 'Band Room Sectionals' series by welcoming Dr. Wesley Ferreira, Associate Professor of Clarinet at Colorado State University, to the Band Room. Dylan and Wesley speak about growing up in Portuguese culture, how our instrumental musicianship influences our teaching and rehearsing, finding motivation to practice during the pandemic, CD projects and much more. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Music used in this episode Featured Piece Colorado State University School of Music Air Revelation Breath Support Training Program for Musicians Jâca Wesley Ferreira CD Projects Contemporary Clarinet Music by James M. David LIFT Clarinet Academy The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 03 Feb 2021 | BRP 34 | Jim Spragg | 01:15:56 | |
We welcome Jim Spragg, second trumpet of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for our second instalment in the Band Room Sectionals Series! Dylan and Jim speak about his exciting path to the TSO, how his thoughts on being a great section player can help our ensembles, being an Olympic level shooting referee, orchestra contracting and lots of hilarious stories along the way. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store About Jim He has held many important positions in some of Canada's major performing groups, such as Orchestre symphonique de Québec, Hamilton Philharmonic, Canadian Opera Company, The National Ballet of Canada, Stratford Festival, and New Music Concerts. University of Toronto Faculty of the Music The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | BRP 35 | Kenley Kristofferson | 01:29:07 | |
We welcome composer and music educator extraordinaire, Kenley Kristofferson to the Band Room! Dylan, Cait and Kenley speak about his musical upbringing, composing for concert and video games, developing positive band culture, balance in life and much more. Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Band Together Podcast Lighthouse Music Blog Post Matters of Kindness by Kenley Kristofferson Some of Kenley’s Video Game Music The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | BRP 36 | Kaitlin Bove | 01:11:19 | |
We welcome Dr. Kaitlin Bove, Director of Instrumental Ensembles and Assistant Professor of Music at Pierce College, to the Band Room. Dylan, Cait, and Kaitlin speak about the importance of representation, interdisciplinary collaboration, working with living composers, and much more. Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Music used in this episode Episode Links Pierce College Music Girls Who Conduct The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | BRP 37 | Hanging with Dylan & Cait | 01:23:54 | |
This week Dylan and Cait take a break from chatting with guests and ask each other BRP listener questions. Everything from their earliest band memory, books that have inspired them, what makes a bad band piece, who would win a race, to what band instrument would they utilize as a weapon during a zombie apocalypse... The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 03 Mar 2021 | BRP 38 | Alex Shapiro | 01:17:49 | |
This week, we welcome composer Alex Shapiro to the Band Room! Dylan and Cait chat with Alex about why she loves the band community, how her environment influences her work, overcoming creative blocks and anxiety, adaptable music, the future of music publishing, and much more. Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Music used in this episode Episode Links The Horizon Leans Forward (Book) Alex’s Programming Resources Creative Repertoire Initiative Daily Rituals by Mason Curry The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | BRP 39 | Jeffrey Leung | 01:41:59 | |
We welcome saxophonist, educator and scholar, Dr. Jeffrey Leung to The Band Room for the third installment of our 'Sectionals Series'. Dylan, Cait and Jeffrey dive deep into topics of music pedagogy, musician wellness, being a good ensemble player, learning from some of the best and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Music used in this episode Episode Links The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 17 Mar 2021 | BRP 40 | Colin Clarke | 01:57:37 | |
We welcome conductor, adjudicator, clinician and founder/artistic director of the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, Colin Clarke to The Band Room. Dylan, Cait and Colin speak about his unique path to becoming a conductor, our role as educators during the pandemic, founding TYWO, his role as an adjudicator, dismantling the traditional view of the “maestro” and much more! Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store Music used in this episode About Colin Episode Links TYWO Article in Canadian Winds Journal Hamilton Youth Philharmonic Orchestra #BlackMusicMatters: Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in Music Education by Darren Hamilton The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | BRP 41 | Robert Taylor | 01:24:09 | |
We welcome Director of Bands at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Robert Taylor to The Band Room! Dylan and Cait chat with Rob about his musical beginnings, trusting your intuition, studying at Northwestern, the culture of collaboration at UBC, his programming process, queer identity and visibility in the wind band, and much more! More About Rob The Horizon Leans Forward, compiled and edited by Dr. Erik Kar Jun Leung UBC School of Music Vimeo NU SWE: The Making of "rising" The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | BRP 42 | Elizabeth Raum | 01:00:50 | |
We welcome oboist and composer extraordinaire, Elizabeth Raum to The Band Room! We spoke about her musical beginnings, playing in the Atlantic and Regina Symphonies, how she came back to composition, facing criticism early in her compositional career and much more. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 14 Apr 2021 | BRP 43 | Sara Sulyma | 01:15:47 | |
On this episode, we welcome Manitoba-based music educator Sara Sulyma to the Band Room! We spoke about Sara’s musical beginnings, creating a safe space in the classroom, using more inclusive language, diverse programming, and more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | BRP 44 | Jason Nam | 01:20:24 | |
We welcome Dr. Jason Nam, assistant professor of music in bands at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music to The Band Room. We spoke about the beginnings of his musical journey, his path to IU, tokenism in our field, the importance of expanding our canon, working with living composers and so much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 | BRP 45 | Karen Bulmer | 01:12:13 | |
We welcome tuba player, educator, and writer Dr. Karen Bulmer to The Band Room for the fourth installment of our Sectionals Series! Karen currently serves as the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and is Associate Professor of Low Brass at Memorial University’s School of Music in St. John’s, Newfoundland. We spoke about her musical beginnings, the tuba, her path to MUN, mindfulness and movement for musicians, entrepreneurship, and so much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 05 May 2021 | BRP 46 | Keith Kelly | 01:27:01 | |
We welcome Keith Kelly of The Global Bandroom Podcast to The Band Room! We spoke about Keith’s path to where he is, all things band in Ireland, the importance of the community band, the Global Band Room Podcast, travel, Irish composers and so much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 12 May 2021 | BRP 47 | Armand Hall | 00:57:29 | |
We welcome conductor and educator Dr. Armand Hall to the Band Room! Armand currently serves as Executive and Artist director of the ROCmusic Collaborative in Rochester, NY and is Chair and Executive Committee Chair of El Sistema USA. We spoke about his path, going from physics to music, his time teaching at the University of Memphis, ROCmusic, El Sistema, the importance of getting out of the music hall and so much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 19 May 2021 | BRP 48 | John Mackey | 01:43:59 | |
We welcome composer, John Mackey to The Band Room! We spoke about his musical upbringing, working with fear as an artist, writing for band, promoting diversity at the Midwest Clinic, mental/physical well-being, cats and more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 26 May 2021 | BRP 49 | Angela Schroeder | 01:45:08 | |
We welcome Dr. Angela Schroeder to the Band Room! Dr. Schroeder is the Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Alberta. Dylan and Cait chat with Angela about studying with Mallory Thompson and Eugene Corporon, supporting living composers, being a mom and a conductor, getting out into nature, and much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | BRP 50 | JoAnne Harris | 01:07:28 | |
This week we welcome composer and conductor, JoAnne Harris to The Band Room! We spoke about JoAnne’s musical beginnings, writing music for film and TV, her new piece Dimension, the importance of mentorship, mental health and much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | BRP 51 | Jacob Caines | 01:28:52 | |
This week we welcome Jacob Caines to the Band Room! Jacob is a conductor, musicologist, and performer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he is the director of the Dalhousie Wind Ensemble. We spoke with Jacob about his masters thesis on the Eastman Wind Ensemble, creative and collaborative programming approaches, the importance of expanding the canon, founding the ClassicalQueer blog/podcast, his PhD research related to Queer+ classical musicians, and so much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | BRP 52 | Jodie Blackshaw | 01:27:04 | |
We welcome composer, educator and all around amazing human, Jodie Blackshaw to the Band Room! We spoke about being the composer/educator, teaching performance through composition, respecting and collaborating with local indigenous communities, the importance of supporting diverse composers and so much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 23 Jun 2021 | BRP 53 | Jeff Reynolds | 01:23:52 | |
We welcome conductor, educator and trumpeter, Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds to the Band Room! We spoke about Jeff’s musical beginnings, his career as a trumpet player and how that influences his conducting, studying with Arnold Jacobs and Vincent Cichowicz, his time at UofT, philosophy and much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | BRP 54 | Kevin Day | 00:58:04 | |
We welcome composer, Kevin Day to the Band Room! We spoke about his musical beginnings, being a multifaceted musician, dealing with imposter syndrome, his new Concerto for Wind Ensemble and so much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | BRP 55 | Jacquie Dawson | 01:03:29 | |
We welcome conductor, educator and Director of Bands at the University of Manitoba, Jacquie Dawson to the Band Room! We spoke about her musical path from Newfoundland to Manitoba, her position at the University of Manitoba, band culture in Manitoba, pursuing her DMA at University of Kansas, balance and much more! University of Kansas Bands Manitoba Band Association Mount Allison University Ensemble Directors Workshop The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 14 Jul 2021 | BRP 56 | Joel Puckett | 01:17:30 | |
We welcome composer, Joel Puckett to the Band Room! We speak about his musical beginnings, his approach to commission projects, his piece “the secret from the river”, setting goals, mental health in a creative life and so much more! Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University that secret from the river Composer Gardens The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | BRP 57 | Christin Reardon MacLellan | 01:18:53 | |
We welcome Christin Reardon MacLellan, Director of Education and Community Programs for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Director of the UBC Concert Winds to the Band Room! We spoke about her musical path from Long Island, NY to Vancouver, BC, her work with the VSO, being adaptable, her advocacy work and much more! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | Hanging with Dylan & Cait | Super Heroes and Composers | 00:19:45 | |
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. We start things off with Dylan telling the story of his work on Netflix's Umbrella Academy. Cait talks about an inspirational and influential time with composer, David Maslanka. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | Alex Shapiro Bonus Episode | 00:19:39 | |
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. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | Rob Taylor Bonus Episode | 00:11:55 | |
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. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | John Mackey Summer Bonus | 00:11:32 | |
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. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | Jodie Blackshaw Summer Bonus | 00:13:11 | |
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. The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 01 Sep 2021 | BRP 58 | Gary Hill | 01:33:47 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | BRP 59 | Jienan Chen & Nicholas Ryan Kelly | 01:15:49 | |
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! Nicholas Ryan Kelly About Jienan Chen The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | BRP 60 | Nicole Piunno | 01:03:03 | |
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! Where Words Cannot Go Band Room Podcast Stickers The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | BRP 61 | David Lum | 01:10:11 | |
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! Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 06 Oct 2021 | BRP 62 | Karem Simon | 01:13:28 | |
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! UPEI Wind Symphony Albums Interprovincial Music Camp The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | BRP 63 | Catherine Likhuta | 01:20:57 | |
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! Planet B Nishimura Consortium Opportunity Canadian Band Association Interprovincial Music Camp The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | BRP 64 | Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin | 00:54:30 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 17 Nov 2021 | BRP 65 | Dale Lonis | 01:05:25 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 01 Dec 2021 | BRP 66 | Aaron Perrine | 00:55:19 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 14 Dec 2021 | BRP 67 | Danielle Gaudry | 01:08:03 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 05 Jan 2022 | BRP 68 | Midwest Memories | 00:36:55 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | BRP 69 | Katahj Copley | 00:55:59 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | BRP 70 | Fraser Linklater | 01:19:41 | |
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! The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||
| 09 Nov 2020 | BRP 24 | Gillian MacKay | 00:49:18 | |
Episode Description We welcome back Dr. Gillian MacKay of the University of Toronto. Dylan and Gillian talk about how she’s been keeping her creative self during the pandemic, conducting pedagogy and how meditation has helped help her as a teacher and conductor. We also speak about addressing our privilege/biases as conductors and how we can continue to make our classrooms and rehearsals more representative of the diverse community we live in. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon BRP Store Band Room Bookshelf November Book! Music used in this episode Second Suite in F for Military Band, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst About Gillian Dr. MacKay enjoys presenting clinics and workshops at provincial and state conferences in Canada and the United States, and is known for her work on the relationship between conducting and mime. Currently, she is investigating the application of the Michael Chekhov acting technique to movement and meaning in conducting. Recognized as a conducting pedagogue, Gillian leads the University of Toronto Wind Conducting Symposium each July, and has been the guest instructor at other symposia in Canada and the United States. Episode Links Conducting and Mime Michael Chekhov University of Toronto Conducting Symposium The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/ | |||