Bold as Brass Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this brief return episode tubist Jonathan Gawn and euphonium player and improviser (and previous pod guest!) Martin Lee Thomson tell us about their involvement with the Lower Brass Days in partnership with St Mary's Music School.

More event info below:

There will be a series of free Lower Brass events to celebrate the trombone, euphonium, tuba, tenor horn, and baritone horn, raising awareness of these instruments and the possible pathways for those wishing to take up an instrument of this type.

St Mary's Music school, in partnership with leading brass players and industry specialists, have created two separate events (the first in Edinburgh on 24 February and the second in Elgin on 25 February 2024) to which players are welcome to participate and observe. There is group activity, warm ups, ensembles, and concerts and individuals can sign up to take part in a masterclass, whether a beginner or an advanced player. Parents and schools are invited to come along and observe and try their hand at any of the featured instruments generously supplied by Buffet Crampon.

There should be something for everyone from the youngest player at the beginning of their journey to the seasoned professional with a chance to expand on their community building and exchange as part of their continuous professional development. 

To take part or learn more, please visit: stmarysmusicschool.co.uk 

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Show artwork: Stuart Crane
Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
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It's not a midweek extra episode, I'm afraid, folks.

As you'll hear, I've loved every single second of running Bold as Brass Podcast. I've made great friends, professional connections, and kept myself busy when things were tough (looking at you, Covid).

Running it as a one-person operation around work and trying to exist as a human is becoming too difficult and, after some painstaking consideration, it's time to pause production. 

I'm not sure it'll be forever. Heck, I'm not sure I want it to be forever. But it's got to be for now.

All content will stay live. Please continue to share and listen back; there are some gems in there (from guests, not me). 

Thanks for the support. Bold as Brass, out (for now). Melissa x

Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode euphonium (and general low brass) player, educator, and conductor Aaron Campbell tells us about his winding path through his musical education, we hear all about the Tampa Brass Band, and we get to learn more about our neighbour podcast; the New World Brasscast!

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Show artwork: Stuart Crane
Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On Friday 23rd July 2021 we held our 10K celebration event live on Facebook. We brought together a panel of 9 previous guests to discuss topics submitted by audience members and it was a really interesting conversation and lots of fun.

Our panel comprised the following superstars:

Amy Schumaker Bliss: https://www.amybliss.net/ @amyschumakerbliss
Anneke Scott: https://www.annekescott.com/ @travellinghornplayer
Andy Baker: http://andybakertrombone.com/ @andybakertrombone
Andy Kershaw: https://www.queenvictoriasconsort.co.uk/andy.html @queenvictoriasconsort
Ashley Killam: https://www.ashleykillam.com/ @ashleykillam
Callum Rookes: https://www.callumrookes.com/ @callum_rookes_conductor
Christian Jones @christianjonestrombone
Hailey Brinnel: https://www.haileybrinnel.com/ @haileybrinnel
Steven Mead: http://www.euphonium.net/home.php @mrstevenmead

Show artwork: Stuart Crane
Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist Lisa Lizanec Chappell tells us about expanding work into the digital space during the pandemic, about her varied career, and about living in Japan.

All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us!

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Show artwork: Stuart Crane

Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpet player Buddy Deshler tells us about performing with Dallas Brass, about his passion for education (including a new teaching position), and what he does in his remaining spare time.

Buddy is endorsed by XO, Smith Watkins, Denis Wick & Hercules Stands.

All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us!

Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast

Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast

Show artwork: Stuart Crane

Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode euphonium player Bente Illevold tells us about championing new works for her instrument, how she keeps herself motivated, and she gives us some great advice on staying humble.

All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us!

Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast

Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast

Show artwork: Stuart Crane

Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba and euphonium player and educator Gretchen Renshaw James tells us about how her studies with Velvet Brown shaped a lot of her career, about dipping her toes into British brass banding, and about some of her adrenaline-fuelled hobbies!

Gretchen is a Yamaha performing artist.

All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us!

Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast

Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast

Show artwork: Stuart Crane

Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist Donal Bannister (BBC National Orchestra of Wales) tells us about growing up in a brass family, changing from an academic to a performing career path, and about his experiences in Patagonia.

All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us!

Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast

Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast

Show artwork: Stuart Crane

Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist, producer, and arranger Patrick Hayes tells us about growing up in a musical family, his thoughts on navigating the music industry nowadays, and about a fond memory of Chaka Khan.

All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us!

Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast

Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast

Show artwork: Stuart Crane

Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/