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BRP 102 | Donald Buell02 Mar 202501:25:53

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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.

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links

Memorial University | School of Music

https://www.mun.ca/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



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BRP Update29 Jan 202500:10:13

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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!

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BRP 93 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait03 Sep 202301:14:18

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
BRP Consortium Project
https://www.bandroompod.com/consortium

Ontario Music Education Association Conference
https://omea.on.ca/events/synergy2023/

Celestial Rise by Jennifer Rose
https://www.composerose.com/celestial-rise

Astra by Katahj Copley
https://www.katahjcopleymusic.com/asta-fanfare

Earthshine by Aaron Perrine
https://aaronperrine.com/work/earthshine/

Only Light by Aaron Perrine
https://aaronperrine.com/work/only-light/

Breath of the Mountains by Cait Nishimura
https://caitnishimura.com/products/breath-of-the-mountains


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BRP 12 | Jonathan Dagenais10 Apr 202001:28:56

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Jonathan Dagenais is a Canadian composer, conductor, music educator and one of Dylan's favourite colleagues to work with. Jonathan sits down with Dylan to discuss his musical upbringing, musical influences, compositional process, conducting career, what he looks for as an adjudicator and much more!

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Music used in this episode
Mouvement Frénétique by Jonathan Dagenis, Anthony J. Maiello - Conductor

About Jonathan
Jonathan Dagenais (b. 1978) holds a Master’s degree in Conducting from McGill University and a Bachelor’s degree in Composition from the Université de Montréal.

In addition to teaching in cegep and university, (music theory, composition, analysis, ear training, musicianship and conducting), Mr. Dagenais enjoys an active career as a composer and arranger for wind orchestra. His works, that have been performed repeatedly by numerous Canadian university and high school ensembles, also appear on several professional recordings. His compositions are included in many North American concert band music festival syllabuses and are currently published worldwide by Alfred Music, Hafabra Music and Eighth Note Publications.​

Jonathan Dagenais is also a sought after conductor. He is the conductor and artistic director of the Orchestre à Vents Non Identifié (OVNI), a Montreal wind orchestra he co-founded in 2005. OVNI is an ensemble dedicated to collaborative and active listening, tone quality, refined interpretation as well as humour. In 2010 and 2017, he was appointed conductor of the McGill Wind Orchestra. In 2012 he was a guest conductor for the Montreal Pop Symphony Orchestra (OSPM). Jonathan Dagenais is also the conductor of the Cercle Philharmonique de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (CPSJ), a position he has held since September 2012. In September 2015, he was named conductor of the Orchestre de jeux vidéo -OJV (Montreal Video Game Orchestra), an ensemble dedicated to video game soundtracks. A longtime fan of video games and their music, this was a natural marriage of two of his passions. Most recently in 2019, he was appointed principal conductor of  the Ottawa Pops Orchestra (OPO).

Mr. Dagenais has been invited to adjudicate and/or give clinics at more than 25 North American music competitions and festivals. In 2017, he became the artistic director of Musicfest Quebec. Jonathan Dagenais is regularly hired as an orchestra, band and chamber music conductor in Canadian summer music camps. He has been a guest conductor for many Canadian honour bands including The National Youth Band of Canada (NYB) in 2013, the most prestigious honour band in the country. Well known educator and public speaker, he is a Yamaha Canada Master Artist Educator, a guest conductor and clinician for Twigg Musique and the Fédération des Harmonies and Quebec Symphony Orchestras (FHOSQ) in addition of being the artistic director of MusicFest Québec.

Episode Links
Jonathan Dagenais Website
https://www.jonathandagenais.com/

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BRP 11 | Fostering Focus & Intent23 Mar 202000:40:03

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Dylan is going solo amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Your band can play the notes! Your band can play the rhythms! There’s even a crescendo! Now what? Join Dylan as he gives ideas to get your band playing beyond the notes on the page, improving their musicality through a mindset of focus and intent. This episode begins our new featured composer segment, this month featuring EKR Hammell. 

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Music used in this episode
Skyline by E.K.R Hammell
Performing ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay, Conductor

O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Laurdisen, Trans. H. Robert Reynolds 
Performing ensemble: Columbus State University Wind Ensemble
Robert Rumbelow, Conductor

Symphony No. 1, Mov. 4 by Johannes Brahms 
Performing ensemble: University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Barbara Schubert, Conductor

Episode Links
EKR Hammell’s Website
https://ekrhammell.com/

Mindfulness by Dr. Ellen Langer
https://www.amazon.ca/Mindfulness-25th-anniversary-Ellen-Langer/dp/0738217999

The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander
https://www.amazon.ca/Art-Possibility-Transforming-Professional-Personal/dp/0142001104

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BRP 10 | Linda Wharton27 Jan 202000:44:30

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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.

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Music used in this episode
William Byrd Suite: I. The Earle of Oxford's Marche by Gordon Jacob
Performing Ensemble: Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, Frederick Fennell - Conductor

About Linda
Linda Wharton is a UWO Faculty of Music grad and an Althouse College grad. She taught at Central Elgin Collegiate Institute for five years and at Central Secondary School in London for almost three decades. Her Concert Bands, Wind Ensembles and Jazz Ensembles won many awards locally, regionally, provincially and nationally. 

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.

Episode Links
Linda Wharton
https://music.uwo.ca/faculty/bios/linda-wharton.html

Western University, Don Wright Faculty of Music
https://music.uwo.ca/

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BRP 9 | Jason Caslor17 Nov 201900:42:30

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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. 

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Music Used in this episode
The "Gum-Suckers" March by Percy Grainger
Performing Ensemble: United States Marine Band, Colonel Michael J. Colburn, Director

About Jason
Jason Caslor is an associate professor of music and director of wind ensembles at Arizona State University. In addition to directing the ensemble, he also mentors graduate conducting students, and teaches undergraduate and graduate conducting courses. Caslor is an educational clinician for Conn-Selmer.

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.

Episode Links
Jason Caslor
https://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/profile/jason-caslor

Arizona State University
https://music.asu.edu/degree-programs

Ontario Provincial Honour Band
https://onband.ca/OPHB/

OMEA
https://www.omea.on.ca

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BRP 8 | Sharon Fitzsimmins01 Oct 201900:45:26

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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.

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Music used in this episode
Second Suite for Military Band, Op.28 No.2, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst Performing Ensemble: The Air Combat Command (ACC) Heritage of America Band

About Sharon
Sharon Fitzsimmins, Mus. Bac., B.Ed, is a respected educator, international adjudicator, clinician and conductor. She is past president of The Ontario Music Educators’ Association (OMEA) and was co-editor of The Recorder for 8 years, examiner for The Royal Conservatory of Music and a conductor at the National Music Camp of Canada . She has received numerous teaching, professional development and leadership awards including Teacher of the Year. In November 2006, Sharon received the highest award from the OMEA, an Honorary Life Membership. In Feb. 2019 Sharon also received an Honorary Life Membership from the Ontario Band Association (OBA).Sharon is currently the Chair of the Concert Band Division for MusicFest Canada. Sharon is proud to have taught for thirty years at Barrie North Collegiate where she conducted award winning bands and choirs. She has written three teacher resources and a collection of stories called It Made Me Laugh, It Made Me cry. Stories From the Music Room.

Episode Links
Sharon Fitzsimmins
https://musicfest.ca/about/directors/sharon-fitzsimmins/

OMEA
https://www.omea.on.ca/

Music Fest Canada
https://musicfest.ca/

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BRP 7 | Cait Nishimura08 Sep 201901:03:15

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Season 2 has begun! We welcome composer, Cait Nishimura to the Band Room Podcast! Join Dylan and Cait as they discuss her formative years, finding her path as a musician, her compositional process, fighting self-doubt and why she does what she does.

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Music used in this episode
PUKASKWA (from LAKE SUPERIOR SUITE) by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble – Conductor Dr. Gillian MacKay

About Cait
Cait Nishimura is a Canadian composer, songwriter, and music educator based in Toronto, Ontario. Described as having a "refreshing buoyancy", her music uses minimalist patterns, simple yet lush harmonies, and themes that linger in listeners' minds, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the natural world. With a special focus on wind band and choral music, Nishimura strives to present contemporary concert music that is accessible and enjoyable by musicians of all levels. Her work for wind band, Chasing Sunlight, was selected as the winner of the 2017 Canadian Band Association Composition Competition, and has since been added to regional and national wind band syllabi. Nishimura holds undergraduate degrees in music and education from the University of Toronto. Her work is regularly programmed and commissioned by ensembles across North America, where she is in demand as a visiting composer and educator.

Outside of her work in the "classical" realm, Cait is currently writing her first musical and has released her first pop single: https://smarturl.it/c2uh8y

Episode Links
Cait Nishimura
https://caitnishimura.com/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/caitnishimuramusic/

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/composer_cait/?hl=en

Twitter
https://twitter.com/composer_cait

University of Toronto Faculty of Music 
https://music.utoronto.ca/

Canadian Band Association - Howard Cable Prize
https://www.canadianband.org/howard-cable-prize-in-composition


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BRP 6 | Migration08 Feb 201800:47:15

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The Band Room is back after a long break! In Ep. 6 Dylan brings you music of Migration, featuring works inspired by travel in some way. Works by David Maslanka, Kelly-Marie Murphy and Adam Schoenberg show us the different forms migration might take. This episode features performances by the Texas A&M University Wind Symphony and Dr. Timothy B. Rhea, The Hannaford Street Silver Band with Alain Trudel and the University of Texas Wind Ensemble with Jerry Junkin.Big thanks to Mark Records, Hannaford Street Silver Band and the University of Texas for the use of the recordings used on today's episode.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bandroompod/message

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BRP 5 | Dr. Gillian MacKay | Being The Best Musician You Can Be06 Sep 201700:29:32

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We welcome the wonderful Dr. Gillian MacKay, from the University of Toronto Faculty of Music to the Band Room Podcast! Join Dylan as he and Dr. MacKay discuss her formative years growing up in Lethbridge, Alberta, when she caught the conducting bug, influential teachers and her thoughts on being a performing conductor/educator. 

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About Gillian
Gillian MacKay is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Toronto, where she conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches conducting, trumpet, and music education. An award-winning teacher, Gillian has an active professional career as a conductor, adjudicator, and clinician. She has conducted honour bands throughout Canada and the United States, and in 2001 was chosen to conduct the National Youth Band of Canada. A sought-after adjudicator, Dr. MacKay has judged Canadian band festivals at local, provincial, and national levels. In addition, she has judged band competitions in Singapore and Thailand. In October 2007, Gillian was the conductor of the Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble in Bangkok, a group which has members from countries throughout Southeast Asia. Dr. MacKay has presented 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. Also 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. As a trumpeter, she is active as a recitalist and chamber musician, and has a particular interest in the French solo trumpet and cornet music of the 19th century. Gillian holds degrees and diplomas from the University of Lethbridge, McGill University, the University of Calgary and Northwestern University. Previously, Dr. MacKay was Instructor of Brass at Medicine Hat College, and Director of the School of Music at the University of Windsor.


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BRP 4 | Don't Mess With Texas31 Aug 201700:33:11

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This episode is dedicated to all Band Room listeners in the great band state of Texas. Join Dylan in an episode entitled, Don't Mess With Texas, as he explores wind music of Texas, with works by Kevin Puts, Scott McAllister and Donald Grantham. Featuring the Baylor University Wind Ensemble with Dr. Eric Wilson, Michigan State University Wind Symphony with Dr. Kevin Stedatole & The University of Texas Wind Ensemble with Jerry Junkin. Big thanks to Mark Records for the use of the recordings used on today's episode. 

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BRP 3 | Sounds of Summer24 Aug 201700:32:50

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Dylan is not quite ready for summer to be over, so join him as he explores the Sounds of Summer! With works by Percy Grainger, Michael Colgrass and David Maslanka. Featuring the United States Marine Band, Rutgers Wind Ensemble and University of Texas Wind Ensemble. Big thanks to Mark Records for the use of the recordings used on today's episode. 

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BRP 92 | Jason Caslor RETURNS!10 Jul 202301:04:36

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
More about Jason
https://search.asu.edu/profile/1204254

ASU Wind Bands
https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/ensembles/wind-bands?sort-by=last_name_asc

Mindfulness by Ellen Langer
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mindfulness+by+ellen+langer&i=stripbooks&hvadid=598656809176&hvdev=c&hvlocint=9030087&hvlocphy=9000017&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17066818226177357313&hvtargid=kwd-6247912173&hydadcr=15527_13558519&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_1gi3u3caxl_e

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BRP 2 | Coast To Coast12 Aug 201700:34:37

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Join Dylan as he brings you on a road trip across Canada's musical landscape! Looking at works by Dinuk Wijeratne, Andrew Staniland , Matthew Emery/E.K.R. Hammell and Howard Cable. Huge thanks to Mark Records for providing some of the great recordings used on today's podcast!

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BRP 1 | New Beginnings04 Aug 201700:28:27

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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.

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BRP 91 | Janet Song Kim12 Jun 202301:26:46

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
More about Janet
https://music.uconn.edu/person/janet-kim/

University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts
https://music.uconn.edu/

Girls Who Conduct
https://girlswhoconduct.org/

Movement Means Podcast
https://movementmeans.buzzsprout.com/


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BRP 90 | Hangin' with Dylan & Cait12 Apr 202300:51:56

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Changing Your Pattern Podcast
https://www.changingyourpattern.com/

This word, quality...by Jodie Blackshaw
https://www.jodieblackshaw.com/blog/this-word-quality

Pieces Mentioned in Today's Episode
Danceries by Kenneth Hesketh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr6EETIiRls&ab_channel=dawnwindsky

Concerto for Wind Ensemble by Kevin Day
https://youtu.be/2B0sigX_Kno

Urban Light by James M. David
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_5EED0pIOI&ab_channel=JamesDavid

Sun Paints Rainbows on the Vast Waves by David Beford
https://www.windrep.org/Sun_Paints_Rainbows_on_the_Vast_Waves

Gloriosa by Yasuhide Ito
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Aq5Ih0dE1E&ab_channel=%E9%98%B2%E8%A1%9B%E7%9C%81%E6%B5%B7%E4%B8%8A%E8%87%AA%E8%A1%9B%E9%9A%8A%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB

Sanctuary by Frank Ticheli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kY_gqVbGfY&ab_channel=NorthTexasWindSymphony-Topic



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BRP 89 | Chris Baumgartner16 Feb 202301:29:15

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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.

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
More about Chris
https://www.ou.edu/finearts/music/faculty-staff/christopher-baumgartner

Oklahoma University School of Music
https://www.ou.edu/finearts/music/

New Horizons Band
https://www.ou.edu/finearts/music/community/newhorizons

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BRP 88 | Shuying Li01 Feb 202300:46:47

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Shuying Li Website
https://www.shuyingli.com/

Sacramento State University School of Music
https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/music/

Four Corners Ensemble
https://www.fourcornersensemble.org/

Shuying Li Consortium
https://www.shuyingli.com/band-consortium

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BRP 87 | Ashley Killam & Carrie Blosser from Diversify the Stand18 Jan 202301:10:56

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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!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Diversify the Stand
https://www.diversifythestand.org/

Learn more about Ashley
https://www.ashleykillam.com/

Learn more about Carrie
https://www.carrieblosser.com/

Support the show

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BRP 86 | Midwest Memories28 Dec 202201:03:20

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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!

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http://www.bandroompod.com/store

Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Kenley Kristofferson
https://kenleykristofferson.com/

Matt Klohs
https://mattklohs.com/

Matt Neufeld
https://www.mattneufeldmusic.com/

Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fritz - U.S Navy Fleet Band
https://www.navyband.navy.mil/navymusic/roster/fritz-bio

Nicole Piunno
https://www.nicolepiunno.com/

John Phillips
https://www.conn-selmer.com/en-us/education/clinician/profile/john-phillips

Harrison J. Collins
https://harrisonjcollins.squarespace.com/

Marie A. Douglas
https://www.marieadouglas.com/

Katherine Bergman
https://www.katherinebergman.net/

Dontay L.  Douglas
https://www.dontayldouglas.com/about

Omar Thomas
https://www.omarthomas.com/

Giovanni Santos
https://giosantosmusic.com/

Kelijah Duton
https://kelijah.com/

Jonathan Dagenais
https://en.jonathandagenais.com/

Keith Kelly
https://www.globalbandroom.com/keith-kelly

David Lum
https://www.conn-selmer.com/en-us/education/clinician/profile/david-lum

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

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BRP 85 | Hangin with Dylan and Cait 4.014 Dec 202200:25:55

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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!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
Conductor, Composer & Community | Creating a Healthy Musical Ecosystem Through Commissioning Slide PDF
chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.bandroompod.com/_files/ugd/5421b7_c88b1832819f4089b6745e843ab0112f.pdf

2022 BRP Consortium Project Piece - Sandcastles by E.K.R. Hammell
https://youtu.be/7qqu1gfVKXc

Origin by Cait Nishimura
https://youtu.be/qBd--si6Nqg

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

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BRP 84 | Steven Capaldo LIVE from BCMEA26 Oct 202200:59:14

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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 for running a great conference!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
More About Steven
https://www.uvic.ca/finearts/music/people/faculty/profiles/capaldo-steven.php

University of Victoria School of Music
https://www.uvic.ca/finearts/music/

British Columbia Music Education Association
http://www.bcmusiced.ca/

Steven's Music
https://brolgamusic.com/composer/steven-capaldo

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

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BRP 101 | Ron Murphy and Mike Morrissey12 May 202400:51:36

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Atlantic Festivals of Music
https://www.atlanticfestivals.com/

Nova Scotia Band Association
https://novascotiabandassociation.com/

Support the show

The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/

BRP 83 | Gareth Jones12 Oct 202201:26:20

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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!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
University of Calgary School of Creative and Performing Arts
https://arts.ucalgary.ca/creative-performing-arts

Alberta Winds
http://www.albertawinds.ca/

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
https://calgaryphil.com/

2022 British Columbia Music Education Conference
https://www.bcmeaconference.com/

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

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The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/

BRP 82 | Jennifer Jolley21 Sep 202201:15:29

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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!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Jennifer Jolley's Website
https://www.jenniferjolley.com

Why Compose? Blog
https://www.jenniferjolley.com/why-compose

March by Jennifer Jolley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeXi9lGwCtc

CBDA Social Justice Consortium
https://cbda.org/social-impact-consortium/2023-i-am-enough/

Allison Loggins Hull Consortium
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedVAr-ODNDukaDliNgXeTjHjIutc6_F448Jpw2BBUtSOZW-A/viewform

BRP Consortium Project
https://www.bandroompod.com/consortium

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

Support the show

The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/

BRP 81 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 3.008 Sep 202201:12:41

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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...

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Kathleen Edwards - Total Freedom
https://kathleenedwards.bandcamp.com/album/total-freedom

Lawrence - Don't Lose Sight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMs-l9Hru-I&ab_channel=Lawrence

On Parade by Amanda Aldridge
https://www.andwewereheard.org/on-parade

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

Support the show

The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/

BRP 80 | Kevin Lau10 Aug 202201:25:11

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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!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Kevin Lau's Website
https://www.kevinlaumusic.com/

Great North Overture by Kevin Lau
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHd8OR9iyKc&ab_channel=TheHSSBChannel

Impressions by Kevin Lau
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqYBSKJ8Vgw&list=PLjM6Shp0luon_XB6x8QC6rzl1IH9oU7yA&ab_channel=TheHannafordStreetSilverBand-Topic

Concerto for Brass and Percussion by Kevin Lau
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjM6Shp0luolUs7KyeITMKPmGI_190kr5

Kimiko's Pearl
https://www.kimikospearl.com/

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

Support the show

The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/

BRP 79 | Shelley Jagow27 Jul 202201:01:10

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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!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Shelley Jagow's Website
https://www.shelleyjagow.com/

Wright State University School of Music
https://liberal-arts.wright.edu/music

All of Shelley's Books
https://www.amazon.com/Shelley-Jagow/e/B001JS2YFG%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

Support the show

The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/

BRP 78 | Marie A. Douglas13 Jul 202201:06:51

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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!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Marie's Website
https://www.marieadouglas.com/

Join Marie's CBDA Here
https://cbda.org/social-impact-consortium/2023-i-am-enough/






Support the show

The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/

Aaron Perrine Bonus Episode29 Jun 202200:09:40

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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...

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
The Perrine Family's America's Funniest Home WINNING Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zflx2oO7Aus

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

Support the show

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BRP 77 | Jonathan Grantham15 Jun 202200:56:17

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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!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Amador Valley Music
https://www.amadormusic.org/home

Jonathan's Blog - The Accidental Expert
https://accidentalexpertise.wordpress.com/author/enobmort1974/

A deep reverberation fills with stars by John Mackey
https://www.johnmackey.com/music/deep-reverberation/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR4N3pSVgiM

The Staying Power of Staying | Jonathan Grantham | TEDxAmadorValleyHigh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qhnVDoNV0&t=670s

The Horizon Leans Forward
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-horizon-leans-forward-book-g10369

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

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BRP 76 | Dylan Rook Maddix01 Jun 202201:32:03

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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!

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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
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Dylan's Website
http://www.dylanrookmaddix.com/

Cambrian College School of Music
https://cambriancollege.ca/programs/music-performance/

Arizona State University Wind Bands
https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/wind-bands

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

Support the show

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BRP 75 | Glass Winds with Pam Paddock & Melissa Doiron17 May 202201:03:14

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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.bandroompod.com/store

Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Glass Winds Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GlassWindsNS

Glass Winds Canadian Winds Article
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FMKbo4yfGE91PMPq-JM2b5eFvGVw3uCV/view

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

Support the show

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BRP 100 | Frank Ticheli14 Feb 202401:17:02

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
About Frank
https://www.manhattanbeachmusiconline.com/frank_ticheli/biography.html

TEDxOrangeCoast - Carl St. Clair - Innovation Whispers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezVequnPmUc&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

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BRP 74 | Roger Zare27 Apr 202200:58:37

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Roger's Website
http://www.rogerzare.com/

Blue Dot Collective
http://bluedotcollective.weebly.com/

Illinois State University
https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/music/

Elements of Contemporary Clarinet
https://conway-publications.com/product/elements-of-contemporary-clarinet-technique/#:~:text=A%20true%20collaboration%20between%20composer,musical%20development%2C%20and%20performance%20application.

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BRP 73 | Karen Gustafson13 Apr 202201:04:21

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Karen's Website
https://jimbicigo.wixsite.com/karengustafson

2022 Sask. Orchestral Assn. International Saito Conducting Workshop
http://conductorschool.com/SOA.html

Burman University School of Music
https://www.burmanu.ca/music

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
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Interprovincial Music Camp
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Nicole Piunno Bonus Episode10 Apr 202200:17:53

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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 Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

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A Tribute to Dale Lonis23 Mar 202200:22:31

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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. This event also helped Dale see the softer side of the legendary, Dr. Harry Begian, Director of Bands at the University of Illinois.

We encourage you to listen to Dale’s main episode again and think about how you can connect with people in rehearsals and in life for years to come. 

Dale’s Main Episode: https://www.bandroompod.com/brp-65-dale-lonis

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BRP 72 | Hangin with Dylan & Cait 2.016 Mar 202201:30:48

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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?

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Peanut Butter Jam by Nicole Piunno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCpvoHUF-7w&t=15s&ab_channel=NicolePiunno

One Stalk, One Arrow, No Stalk, No Arrow. by Andrew Noseworthy
https://soundcloud.com/anmusiccomposer/one-stalk-one-arrow-no-stalk-no-arrow

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Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
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Kaleidoscope Adventures
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BRP 71 | Melanie Brooks16 Feb 202201:08:30

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
More About Melanie
https://www.winona.edu/music/melanie-brooks.asp

Winona State University
https://www.winona.edu/music/default.asp

Leading Tones Music
https://www.leadingtonesmusic.com/

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

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BRP 70 | Fraser Linklater02 Feb 202201:19:41

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Manitoba Band Association - Fraser Linklater Music
https://www.mbband.org/fraser-linklater-music

University of Manitoba Music
https://umanitoba.ca/music/

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
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BRP 69 | Katahj Copley19 Jan 202200:55:59

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

Episode Links
Katahj Copley Music
https://www.katahjcopleymusic.com/

Bultler School of Music
https://music.utexas.edu/

Millennium Composer Initiative
https://www.mcicomposers.com/

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
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BRP 68 | Midwest Memories05 Jan 202200:36:55

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
The Global Band Room Podcast
https://www.globalbandroom.com/

Nicole Piunno
https://www.nicolepiunno.com/

Onsby Rose & Dordt University
https://lefthanddoormusic.com/
https://www.dordt.edu/

Murphy Music Press
https://murphymusicpress.com/

University of Alberta
https://www.ualberta.ca/music/index.html

University of British Columbia
https://music.ubc.ca/

Association of Concert Bands
https://www.acbands.org/

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
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Kaleidoscope Adventures
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BRP 67 | Danielle Gaudry14 Dec 202101:08:03

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
More About Danielle
https://www.csueastbay.edu/directory/profiles/mus/gaudrydanielle.html

Ceremonial Guard of Canada
http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/4-canadian-division/ceremonial-guard/index.page

California State University East Bay Music Department
https://www.csueastbay.edu/music/

BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

Kaleidoscope Adventures
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BRP 99 | Shelley Axelson30 Jan 202401:18:40

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber

About Shelley
Dr. Shelley Axelson is currently the Director of Bands at Radford University in Virginia where she conducts the Wind Ensemble, Campus-Community Band, graduate conducting students, and teaches courses in the music education curriculum.  She was previously an Assistant Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands at Montclair State University in New Jersey for twelve years where her duties included conducting the Symphonic Band and teaching courses in conducting, instrumental methods, and music education.  She also served as an academic advisor, faculty advisor for Sigma Alpha Iota, and created a Campus Band and Pep Band so students majoring in a subject other than music would have an opportunity to continue their musical education and experiences.

Dr. Axelson earned her undergraduate degree in music education from the University of South Florida, where she studied conducting with Jerry Junkin, Michael Votta, and Mallory Thompson.  She continued her training by earning a Master of Music degree in Conducting at the University of Michigan, where her principal teacher was H. Robert Reynolds.   After graduating from Michigan, she taught at Pasco Middle School in Dade City, Florida (co-author of the Secondary Music Curriculum), and Richardson Junior High in Richardson, Texas.

After earning her Doctorate in Conducting with Mallory Thompson at Northwestern University, Dr. Axelson was appointed Director of Bands at Central College in Pella, Iowa where she was responsible for running all aspects of the band program.  After three years in Iowa, she relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana to become the Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Indianapolis.  In 2009, she joined the faculty of the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University in New Jersey and has been at Radford University since the fall of 2022.

Dr. Axelson is a highly sought-after conductor, clinician, presenter, and adjudicator for professional development events, band festivals, honor bands, and conferences throughout the United States and Canada.  She recently presented at the National Association for Music Education Regional Conference in Atlantic City and the Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago.

Episode Links
Radford University School of Music
https://www.radford.edu/content/cvpa/home/music.html

University of Toronto Wind Conducting Symposium 2024
https://performance.music.utoronto.ca/conducting-sympos

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BRP 66 | Aaron Perrine01 Dec 202100:55:19

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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!

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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
Aaron's Website
https://aaronperrine.com/

Midwest Clinic
https://www.midwestclinic.org/

Aaron's Midwest Booth
#1931

Supported by
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/

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BRP 65 | Dale Lonis17 Nov 202101:05:25

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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!

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Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store
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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
Music Mentors International
https://www.mmiachieve.com/

Bloom's Taxonomy
https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/

MMI Books
https://www.mmiachieve.com/workshop-series

Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

IMC Beginning Band Camp
www.campimc.ca

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BRP 64 | Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin03 Nov 202100:54:30

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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!

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Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store
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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
More About Tonya
https://arts.psu.edu/faculty/tonya-mitchell-spradlin/

Penn State School of Music
https://arts.psu.edu/interests/performing-arts/

Tau Beta Sigma: National Honorary Band Sorority
https://www.kkytbs.org/

Beneath a Canvas of Green by Aaron Perrine
https://aaronperrine.com/work/beneath-a-canvas-of-green-wind-ensemble-and-percussion-quartet/

Supported by
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/

Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/


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