Everything Band Podcast

Mark J. Connor•www.markjconnor.com

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Music Interviews

Conversations with teachers, composers, and performers of music for winds and percussion.

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Episode 3 - Matt Salvaggio

I welcome conductor Matthew Salvaggio to the show for a conversation about his experiences as an oboist and conductor of the wind ensemble at Hiram College. Highlights include excellent advice for studying scores and working with composers. Topics: Matt's background as an oboist The importance of personal connections Having opportunities as a young musician The wind ensemble at Hiram College and value of having community members in the small college band Staying in touch with your instrument Tea...

Apr 10, 2017•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Scott Watson

Composer Scott Watson is my guest on this episode. Scott has over 60 published works, mostly through by Alfred Music. In this diverse episode we discuss Scott's impressive career including his musical background, his compositional process, acquiring commissions and using consortiums, guest conducting, technology in the classroom, project based learning, graded band music, learning one instrument very well, and finding inspiration in writing music for young players. Links: Scott Watson, composer ...

Apr 03, 2017•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - John Pasternak

Cleveland composer and conductor John Pasternak joins the podcast as my inaugural guest. In this episode we discuss John's early influences in music and then launch on a discussion of composing for band, publishing, and the importance of humility. Links: John Pasternak's Website Pasternak: Battle Cry of Freedom James Barnes: Valor Brandon Nelson, composer Biography: John M. Pasternak has been an active musician since 2003 while he founded and directed several community groups. In Fall of 2005, J...

Mar 27, 2017•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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