On our first installment of the Community Garden, we have Lilli Bailey-Duran presenting her research on analyzing opera characters using the Myers-Briggs personality types. She explains that this provides the modern opera singer with tools to better understand characters of the past, who become harder to relate to as time moves forward. Breaking these characters down into a simple personality can help today’s opera singers understand who it is they’re singing as and present meaningful and impact...
Aug 30, 2021•19 min
This week Sara Fortunato interviews Lauren Black and Lilli Bailey-Duran on their experiences with performing The Magic Flute in April 2021, and how different it was performing during a pandemic. They discuss the struggles and successes they had. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Lauren Black- Director of Media, Producer// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Enginee...
Aug 18, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 27
On today’s episode of The Rose Room, Tommy Dainko has a conversation with Dr. Gillian Gower. Dr. Gower is a musicologist at Lamont who teaches many classes about Opera history. In this episode, Tommy and Dr. Gower discuss a short history of opera, Dr. Gower's special interests and what brought her to Lamont, and some issues that modern opera companies face in regards to racism, and promoting people that may not deserve the spotlight. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at...
Aug 02, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 26
On today’s episode of The Rose Room, Tommy Dainko talks to Julia Johnson and Ava Camilo about their experiences in learning how to teach the Suzuki Method. The Suzuki Method is a popular way of teaching children how to play string instruments at a very young age. It is taught similar to how children learn languages. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Lauren Black- Director of Media, Producer// An...
Jul 19, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 25
On today’s episode of The Rose Room, Tommy Dainko takes the mic and interviews Sarah Wagner in his first episode! Sarah is a second year master’s student at Lamont who has a passion for educating people who lack easy access to music learning opportunities. This interview explores her mission and includes outstanding advice for others who may want to work towards addressing these inequalities in music. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits...
Mar 15, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 24
On today's episode of The Rose Room, Lauren Black interviews Kim Gnagey, a Master's Student at Lamont pursuing her degree in Opera Performance. Kim discusses her experience in teaching, directing, and being a mother. She also discusses her passions for different genres of music, and you will hear examples in this episode. Kim's Youtube channel is linked Here and you can hear her original music at her Soundcloud . If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail...
Mar 01, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 23
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Grace Ganz talks to Donna Wickham and Ruby Pucillo about what it's like being a jazz vocalist. They talk about their personal experiences in Jam Sessions as well as their struggles and triumphs in the scene. Their discussion of being women in Jazz is great for anyone to listen to. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinat...
Feb 15, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 22
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Macy Andrus talks to the talented Dr. Catherine Sailer. Dr. Sailer talks about her experience conducting The Lamont Chorale, and some of the struggles that she's faced being a female conductor. She also talks about the joys of being a mother and how it has made her a better teacher to her students. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest ...
Feb 01, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Happy New Year from all of us from the Rose Room. Please join us in celebrating the new year by joining our host Grace Ganz in her discussion of the traditional New Year's song titled: Auld Lang Syne. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby P...
Jan 01, 2021•15 min
Happy Holidays Rose Room listeners! We are here to bring you a bonus episode featuring a conversation between Lilli Bailey-Duran and Lauren Black discussing the controversy behind the popular winter song Baby It's Cold Outside, written by Frank Loesser. Enjoy a cover of this song sung by Lilli and Lauren, as well! **TRIGGER WARNING** There are mentions of sexual assault, and abusive and controlling relationships. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail...
Dec 23, 2020•19 min
On our Season 1 Finale of The Rose Room, our host Ruby Pucillo sits down and talks with Bridget Hartman, Ethan Michael, and Kevin Cincotta as they tell her about the amazing Art Collective created by DU alumni called Orpheus. In this episode we discuss how this collective came to be, what they do, and a fun new band that these three started during quarantine called The Beach People. Check out more for Orpheus at: https://www.orpheusfest.com/ and The Beach People at: https://thebeachpeople.bandca...
Nov 30, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Grace Ganz continues our Ethnomusicology conversation with Dr. Aleysia Whitmore this week. Dr. Whitmore talks about her history in the field, and the amazing places she has traveled for her career. Other talking points include: the decline of genre, musical theft, music and politics, and The spirituals project. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy ...
Nov 24, 2020•52 min
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Angela Mitchell speaks with Dr. Sarah Morelli about her journey in South Asian music, specifically Hindustani Music. Dr. Morelli gives us an exciting crash course on Tihai's, and tells us about The North Indian Classical Ensemble that she started at DU. Please check out some highlights of Dr. Morelli's Kathak dance performances here: https://youtu.be/N8xP74Cal3Y The North Indian Classical Ensemble (MUEN 3041) is open to all DU students, regardless of...
Nov 09, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Lauren Black has a laid-back behind the scenes look at an up-and-coming band that started in Lamont called Monk Gyatso! Eli Leppla, Colin Holter, Chris Panish, and Quinn Dymalski tell us about how their band was formed, named, and what inspirations they have. To hear more of their music, check them out on Spotify, or their website! https://monkgyatso.com/ If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits:...
Nov 02, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Happy Halloween Rose Room listeners! We are here to bring you a bonus episode featuring a conversation between Lilli Bailey-Duran and Alice Major about the haunted history and superstitions of theater, opera, and our own buildings on campus! We hope you enjoy our holiday special. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Medi...
Oct 31, 2020•15 min
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Ruby Pucillo chats with some awesome members of the often underappreciated rhythm section! Damien Underwood discusses the beautiful vibraphone, an unfortunately rare instrument in the rhythm section. Elijah Patchen talks about how music theory, and melody is important--even for a percussionist. Philip Lotterhos explains how important piano skills are and what a pianist's role is in the rhythm section. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, pleas...
Oct 26, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Alice Major talks to Michael Furry about his passion when it comes to Bluegrass music, and the thriving scene in Colorado. They also discuss the passion that you have to have to get a degree in music--especially a Master's in Music Theory like Professor Furry! If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Laur...
Oct 12, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Angela Mitchell talks to Maddy Kuhl about her position at Lamont as the manager for Concert Production & Facilities. We discuss her roles in this profession, and learn more about what has changed with the COVID-19 precautions that have been put in place for Lamont. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finan...
Oct 05, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Ruby Pucillo talks to Lauren Black, aka Lu about her recent album Seven Corners. Lauren is a undergraduate at Lamont, and shows a strong entrepreneurial drive when it comes to songwriting and promoting her music. Please check out her album here . If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Dire...
Sep 28, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Grace Ganz talks to Michael Schultze, CJ Fankhauser, and Holt Stairs in a round table discussion about Recording and Production within and outside of Lamont. We also discuss their goals for the future of their careers and the future of production degrees at Lamont. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance//...
Sep 21, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Grace Ganz talks to Aaliyah Shambe about her experience at Lamont as a third year music student with an emphasis in recording arts and jazz and commercial voice. We also speak about her entrepreneurial passion for creating her own recording label. Aaliyah sent us a recording of the R&B Combo performing the song Poison, originally by Bell Biv DeVoe. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Li...
Sep 14, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Lauren Black speaks with Brett Mitchell, the Artistic Director of the Colorado Symphony. Dr. Mitchell answers questions that are on the minds of a lot of musicians, and also some that are submitted by Lamont students! If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- ...
Sep 07, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Macy Andrus talks to Drew Ritchie about his experience at Lamont as a Choral Conducting Masters Student. We feature a piece conducted by Drew Ritchie, and sung by The Lamont Chorale this spring at The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception . If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- ...
Aug 31, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Alice Major has a conversation with Kim Stanish about her journey in yoga, as well as her journey as a classical singer. To check out more from Kim, check out her Instagram @kimstanish and her website www.kimstanish.com. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Majo...
Aug 28, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our hosts Macy Andrus and Lilli Bailey-Duran have a candid conversation about their personal mental health journey. **TRIGGER WARNING** Mention of self-harm. Disclaimer: No one on the Rose room is a mental health professional. Do not take anything we say as medical advice. If you need assistance, please reach out to the DU Health and Counseling services. We are making this episode to try and share our own personal experiences and how we have dealt with our ow...
Aug 28, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Angela Mitchell speaks with incoming freshman composition major, Xavier Goines about his music. Xavier speaks on the struggles of being an African American Composer, and what inspires him to create. (Check out his Instagram @chill.its.just.x) If you are interested in helping black artists, please check out the Black Art Futures Fund at: https://www.blackartfutures.org/ If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmai...
Aug 28, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Angela Mitchell speaks with Professor David Byrd-Marrow and Grad student Jenny Thompson about the history of Black American classical composers, and a look at modern Black American classical composers. If you are interested in helping black artists, please check out the Black Art Futures Fund at: https://www.blackartfutures.org/ If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executiv...
Aug 28, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Ruby Pucillo speaks with Professors Roger Holland and Petra Meyer Frazier about the history of protest music. This interview is part 2 of our two part series called Music as a Form of Protest. If you are interested in helping black artists, please check out the Black Art Futures Fund at: https://www.blackartfutures.org/ If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Produce...
Aug 28, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On today's episode of The Rose Room we are highlighting Olasuyi, a Violin Major at Lamont who recently played at the Elijah McClain vigil. This interview is part 1 of our two part series called Music as a Form of Protest. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran- Host/Executive Producer Macy Andrus- Host/Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance Lauren Black- Host/Director of Media Alice Major- Host/Head Researcher Angela Mit...
Aug 28, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On today's episode of The Rose Room we will be introducing ourselves! You will meet Macy Andrus, Angela Mitchell, and Lilli Bailey-Duran. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran- Host/Executive Producer Macy Andrus- Host/Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance Lauren Black- Host/Director of Media Alice Major- Host/Head Researcher Angela Mitchell- Host/Lamont Staff Liaison Ruby Pucillo- Host/Head Writer Thank you Blake Fost...
Jul 13, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
