This Listener's Choice is all questions about the late, great Sam Pilafian. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com/

This Listener's Choice is all questions about the late, great Sam Pilafian. Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a href="http://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brassjunkies.com</a> Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/</a> Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media <a href="https://www.brassjunkies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.brassjunkies.com/</a>

TBJ216: Listener's Choice - All Things Sam

Luke Spence

 Andrew is joined by trumpet player Dr. Luke Spence, fresh off playing in a dream team trumpet section for the first ever performances of the International Pride Orchestra.Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

Andrew is joined by trumpet player Dr. Luke Spence, fresh off playing in a dream team trumpet section for the first ever performances of the International Pride Orchestra.Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a href="http://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brassjunkies.com</a> Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/</a> Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media <a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/</a>

TBJ215: Luke Spence

Jamie Lipton

Betsy Jones

John Caputo

Andrew is joined by three phenomenal euphonium players, Jamie Lipton, John Caputo and Betsy Hones, to talk all NABBA and the British-style brass band scene in the US. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

Andrew is joined by three phenomenal euphonium players, Jamie Lipton, John Caputo and Betsy Hones, to talk all NABBA and the British-style brass band scene in the US. Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a href="http://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brassjunkies.com</a> Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/</a> Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media <a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/</a>

TBJ214: Jamie Lipton, John Caputo + Betsy Jones on All Things NABBA

Jeff Conner

Trumpet player Jeff Conner of Boston Brass joined Andrew for a session on building a world-class chamber ensemble at the Brass Career Intensive. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

Trumpet player Jeff Conner of Boston Brass joined Andrew for a session on building a world-class chamber ensemble at the Brass Career Intensive. Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a href="http://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brassjunkies.com</a> Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/</a> Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media <a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/</a>

TBJ213: Jeff Conner from the Brass Career Intensive

Kelly Langenberg

Horn player and very-soon-to-be Doctor Kelly Langenberg joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jeff Nelsen of Canadian Brass to talk about horn and the challenges of being a female brass player. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

Horn player and very-soon-to-be Doctor Kelly Langenberg joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jeff Nelsen of Canadian Brass to talk about horn and the challenges of being a female brass player. Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a href="http://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brassjunkies.com</a> Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/</a> Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media <a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/</a>

TBJ212: Kelly Langenberg

Zenas Kim-Banther

Phenomenal trombonist Zenas Kim-Banther joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jim Nova to talk about trombone and horses. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

Phenomenal trombonist Zenas Kim-Banther joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jim Nova to talk about trombone and horses. Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a href="http://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brassjunkies.com</a> Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/</a> Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media <a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/</a>

TBJ211: Zenas Kim-Banther

John Fedchock

Jazz trombone legend John Fedchock joins Andrew and guest co-host, former Brass Junkies guest, and John's wife Jennifer Wharton to talk about his amazing career that spans over four decades. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/  Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/  Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com

Jazz trombone legend John Fedchock joins Andrew and guest co-host, former Brass Junkies guest, and John's wife Jennifer Wharton to talk about his amazing career that spans over four decades. Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a href="http://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brassjunkies.com</a> Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/</a> Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media <a href="https://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.brassjunkies.com</a>

TBJ210: John Fedchock

Glenn Van Looy

International euphonium sensastion Glenn Van Looy joins Andrew and guest host Hiram Diaz from Switzerland to discuss his career as one of the most in-demand euphonium soloists in the world. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com

International euphonium sensastion Glenn Van Looy joins Andrew and guest host Hiram Diaz from Switzerland to discuss his career as one of the most in-demand euphonium soloists in the world. Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a href="http://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brassjunkies.com</a> Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/</a> Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media <a href="https://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.brassjunkies.com</a>

TBJ209: Glenn Van Looy

Marty Hackleman

Horn legend Marty Hackleman takes us behind the scenes for the Empire Brass recording session for their album Class Brass. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

Horn legend Marty Hackleman takes us behind the scenes for the Empire Brass recording session for their album Class Brass. Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a href="http://www.brassjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brassjunkies.com</a> Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/</a> Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media <a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/</a>

TBJ208: The Making of Class Brass Featuring Marty Hackleman

A clip from each Brass Junkies interview of 2022 along with some brief thoughts on each.  TBJ180 Matt Neff of the North Carolina Symphony on getting incredibly nervous in auditions, even two decades into his professional career (2:51) TBJ181 Kevin Newton of Imani Winds on his mental approach to auditions (7:44) TBJ182 Jeff Curnow of The Philadelphia Orchestra on Rolf Smedvig setting the tone for Empire Brass concerts (9:45) TBJ184 International tuba phenom Sergio Carolino on staying away from negative people (11:24) TBJ185 Sylvia Alimena, formerly of the National Symphony Orchestra, on why it's never too early to talk about artistry with students (13:23) TBJ186 Beth Wiese of Appalachian State University on how musicians don’t control much but do control how they approach a piece of music (14:40) TBJ187 Jack Burt of the University of Maine on the concept of any performance being just a snapshot (17:28) TBJ188 Joe Dollard, retired Navy Band, on making the case for strengthening the connection between your singing voice and your playing (19:36) TBJ190 Kevin Gebo of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on the importance of listening (21:43) TBJ191 Steve Lange of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on the breakthrough he had after experiencing a real low point early on in his career (23:31) TBJ192 William Russell of Boston Brass on the intense moment in a lesson with Mike Roylance that really impacted him (27:01) TBJ193 Billy Hunter of the Metropolitan Opera on using his imagination to help him perform at his best  (30:30) TBJ194 Natalie Mannix of the University of North Texas on the benefits of using a Pomodoro timer when practicing (32:32) TBJ195 Jasmine Pigott on overcoming a less than encouraging teacher early in her career and how she went about learning to improvise (35:41) TBJ196 Christopher Davis on the mindset he brings to subbing with orchestras around the world (38:31) TBJ197 Jonathan Fowler of West Chester University on the importance of regularly checking in with yourself to make sure your goals are still your goals (40:57) TBJ198 Terry Bingham, formerly of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own", on his ability to morph to match any style or any musician and credits listening to lots of different music (43:00) TBJ200 Lance LaDuke, formerly of a lot of things, on being too stupid to quit (45:11) TBJ201 Joe Burgstaller or Arizona State University on teaching students improvisation using a theater technique (48:02) TBJ202 Andrew Dougherty of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on exactly how organized he has been for the three professional auditions he has won to date (52:13) TBJ203 Bruce Faske of Arkansas State University on losing his father and how all we have is today (52:23) TBJ204 Pete Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Symphony on the legendary Charles Dutoit messing with Pete's head in his first year with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (58:02) TBJ205 Kevin Harrison of Axiom Brass on his former teacher, Floyd Cooley, never quitting on him when he was at a difficult point in his life (1:05:10)  Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/  Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/  Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

A clip from each Brass Junkies interview of 2022 along with some brief thoughts on each. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj180" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ180</a> Matt Neff of the North Carolina Symphony on getting incredibly nervous in auditions, even two decades into his professional career (2:51)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj181" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ181</a> Kevin Newton of Imani Winds on his mental approach to auditions (7:44)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ182</a> Jeff Curnow of The Philadelphia Orchestra on Rolf Smedvig setting the tone for Empire Brass concerts (9:45)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj184" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ184</a> International tuba phenom Sergio Carolino on staying away from negative people (11:24)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ185</a> Sylvia Alimena, formerly of the National Symphony Orchestra, on why it's never too early to talk about artistry with students (13:23)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj186" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ186</a> Beth Wiese of Appalachian State University on how musicians don’t control much but do control how they approach a piece of music (14:40)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj187" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ187</a> Jack Burt of the University of Maine on the concept of any performance being just a snapshot (17:28)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj188" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ188</a> Joe Dollard, retired Navy Band, on making the case for strengthening the connection between your singing voice and your playing (19:36)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ190</a> Kevin Gebo of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on the importance of listening (21:43)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj191" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ191</a> Steve Lange of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on the breakthrough he had after experiencing a real low point early on in his career (23:31)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj192" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ192</a> William Russell of Boston Brass on the intense moment in a lesson with Mike Roylance that really impacted him (27:01)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj193" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ193</a> Billy Hunter of the Metropolitan Opera on using his imagination to help him perform at his best  (30:30)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ194</a> Natalie Mannix of the University of North Texas on the benefits of using a Pomodoro timer when practicing (32:32)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj195" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ195</a> Jasmine Pigott on overcoming a less than encouraging teacher early in her career and how she went about learning to improvise (35:41)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj196" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ196</a> Christopher Davis on the mindset he brings to subbing with orchestras around the world (38:31)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj197" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ197</a> Jonathan Fowler of West Chester University on the importance of regularly checking in with yourself to make sure your goals are still your goals (40:57)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj198" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ198</a> Terry Bingham, formerly of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own", on his ability to morph to match any style or any musician and credits listening to lots of different music (43:00)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj200" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ200</a> Lance LaDuke, formerly of a lot of things, on being too stupid to quit (45:11)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj201" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ201</a> Joe Burgstaller or Arizona State University on teaching students improvisation using a theater technique (48:02)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj202" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ202</a> Andrew Dougherty of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on exactly how organized he has been for the three professional auditions he has won to date (52:13)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj203" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ203</a> Bruce Faske of Arkansas State University on losing his father and how all we have is today (52:23)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj204" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ204</a> Pete Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Symphony on the legendary Charles Dutoit messing with Pete's head in his first year with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (58:02)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/tbj205" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBJ205</a> Kevin Harrison of Axiom Brass on his former teacher, Floyd Cooley, never quitting on him when he was at a difficult point in his life (1:05:10)</li> </ul> Become a Patron ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/</a> Show Notes ► <a 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TBJ207: Best of 2022

The Brass Junkies, hosted by former Boston Brass tuba player Andrew Hitz and a rotating cast of characters, features interviews with the best and brightest brass players in the world. Subject matter includes everything from the serious to the ridiculous, just like the music business.

It would be an episode like this week that ends up having such actionable gems. Now I have to find a way to share it and give people the time stamps in case they don’t want to go on the Easter Egg hunt themselves :) Epic!

Fun and helpful

It’s a lot of fun to hear Andrew and Lance pick on some of the greats! I’ve learned a lot.

Great

The Brass Junkies

Leonard Bernstein

Sam Pilafian

The legendary Sam Pilafian on Empire Brass, Leonard Bernstein, and life-threatening pedagogy. We talk about his life as a tubist, arranger, composer, educator, performer, producer, and mentor (and countless other descriptors) on our 100th episode. Sam Pilafian is perhaps best known as a founding member of the internationally renowned Empire Brass Quintet (1971-1993). He has also recorded and performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Lionel Hampton, and Pink Floyd among others. His long career has earned him an Emmy for Excellence in Instructional Video Production, the Walt Disney Award for Imagination and Innovation in Design, the Walter Naumberg Chamber Music Award, the Harvard Music Association Prize, the University of Miami’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the Brevard Music Center Distinguished Alumni Award, the Robert Trotter Visiting Professorship at the University of Oregon and the annual Outstanding Teacher Award from Arizona State University. Sam is the co-author, with Patrick Sheridan, of the best selling pedagogy texts and DVD’s “Breathing Gym” and “Brass Gym”. Professor Pilafian previously served for 44 years on the faculties of Boston University, the Tanglewood Institute, Berklee College of Music, Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and is Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University.  In this fun and lively (and tearful) discussion, we cover:  The meaning of J Andrew as a student of Sam "Up an octave" story Life-threatening pedagogy The amazing story of Sam's recent battle with cancer Beating 3+ Million to 1 odds How studios turn into family Meeting Lance part 1, Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic Meeting Lance part 2, Army Band Conference Brass Band of Battle Creek Scott Hartman fruit salad Meeting Andrew, Andrew was 12 at Tanglewood Meeting Andrew, Andrew was 14 at BUTI The amazing array of young players Sam heard, coached and taught at Tanglewood Hearing Michael Sachs as a young player Leonard Bernstein and the beginnings of Empire Brass Oak trees Gunther Schuller, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Bernstein inspiring the beginnings of Empire Brass Gunther Schuller and Eugene Goossens playing name that tune Parallels with the Emerson String Quartet and how that inspired Empire Brass Finding the nucleus in the music Playing bass lines Working onstage with Alvin Ailey Dance Company at the opening of the Kennedy Center (in brown pajamas) Being Bernstein's daughter's bodyguard at the Kennedy Center reception How Empire Brass become a full-time gig Rolf Smedvig's playing A major Empire Brass blowup at Tanglewood witnessed by Andrew in 1993 How Andrew got the gig with Dallas Brass while in a lesson with Sam The line between obnoxious and oblivious Scrapshoot Winning the 1976 Naumburg Chamber Music Prize, the first brass group to do so, leading to being picked up by Columbia Artists The Empire Brass recordings Bernstein "Always go towards growth" Seeing America on tour Learning to talk on stage His teacher, Connie Weldon Coming up in Miami Frederick Fennell encouraging Sam to diversify his career  LINKS: Sam's site Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

The legendary Sam Pilafian on Empire Brass, Leonard Bernstein, and life-threatening pedagogy. We talk about his life as a tubist, arranger, composer, educator, performer, producer, and mentor (and countless other descriptors) on our 100th episode. Sam Pilafian is perhaps best known as a founding member of the internationally renowned Empire Brass Quintet (1971-1993). He has also recorded and performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Lionel Hampton, and Pink Floyd among others. His long career has earned him an Emmy for Excellence in Instructional Video Production, the Walt Disney Award for Imagination and Innovation in Design, the Walter Naumberg Chamber Music Award, the Harvard Music Association Prize, the University of Miami’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the Brevard Music Center Distinguished Alumni Award, the Robert Trotter Visiting Professorship at the University of Oregon and the annual Outstanding Teacher Award from Arizona State University. Sam is the co-author, with Patrick Sheridan, of the best selling pedagogy texts and DVD’s “Breathing Gym” and “Brass Gym”. Professor Pilafian previously served for 44 years on the faculties of Boston University, the Tanglewood Institute, Berklee College of Music, Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and is Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University.  In this fun and lively (and tearful) discussion, we cover: <ul> <li>The meaning of J</li> <li>Andrew as a student of Sam "Up an octave" story</li> <li>Life-threatening pedagogy</li> <li>The amazing story of Sam's recent battle with cancer</li> <li>Beating 3+ Million to 1 odds</li> <li>How studios turn into family</li> <li>Meeting Lance part 1, Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic</li> <li>Meeting Lance part 2, Army Band Conference</li> <li>Brass Band of Battle Creek</li> <li>Scott Hartman fruit salad</li> <li>Meeting Andrew, Andrew was 12 at Tanglewood</li> <li>Meeting Andrew, Andrew was 14 at BUTI</li> <li>The amazing array of young players Sam heard, coached and taught at Tanglewood</li> <li>Hearing Michael Sachs as a young player</li> <li>Leonard Bernstein and the beginnings of Empire Brass</li> <li>Oak trees</li> <li>Gunther Schuller, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Bernstein inspiring the beginnings of Empire Brass</li> <li>Gunther Schuller and Eugene Goossens playing name that tune</li> <li>Parallels with the Emerson String Quartet and how that inspired Empire Brass</li> <li>Finding the nucleus in the music</li> <li>Playing bass lines</li> <li>Working onstage with Alvin Ailey Dance Company at the opening of the Kennedy Center (in brown pajamas)</li> <li>Being Bernstein's daughter's bodyguard at the Kennedy Center reception</li> <li>How Empire Brass become a full-time gig</li> <li>Rolf Smedvig's playing</li> <li>A major Empire Brass blowup at Tanglewood witnessed by Andrew in 1993</li> <li>How Andrew got the gig with Dallas Brass while in a lesson with Sam</li> <li>The line between obnoxious and oblivious</li> <li>Scrapshoot</li> <li>Winning the 1976 Naumburg Chamber Music Prize, the first brass group to do so, leading to being picked up by Columbia Artists</li> <li>The Empire Brass recordings</li> <li>Bernstein "Always go towards growth"</li> <li>Seeing America on tour</li> <li>Learning to talk on stage</li> <li>His teacher, Connie Weldon</li> <li>Coming up in Miami</li> <li>Frederick Fennell encouraging Sam to diversify his career</li> </ul> LINKS: <a href="https://pilafian.com/tuba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam's site</a> Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes.</a></li> <li>Show us some love on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li> <li>Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duquesne University</a> and <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Mouthpieces</a> (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.)</li> <li>Tell your friends!</li> </ul> Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ100: The legendary Sam Pilafian on Empire Brass, Leonard Bernstein and life-threatening pedagogy

Mark Gould

TBJ84: Brass legend Mark Gould boldly goes where no other guests have gone before! Mark Gould, the former Principal trumpet of The Met, the mastermind behind Pink Baby Monster and author of the hilarious new book, "Orchestra Confidential" joins Andrew &amp; Lance in an episode filled with laughs, stories and swear words. Like, a lot of swear words. WARNING: As mentioned in the above description, this interview is more "adult" than our usual fare. If you are sensitive to this sort of thing, maybe sit this one out. You've been warned. In this fun and lively conversation, we cover:  The first time Gould conducted The Boston Brass Kenton Christmas Carol show How his new book "Orchestra Confidential" came to be Pink Baby Monster, Elixirs and the Banff stories Reagan masks and inflatables in the "Desert Jews" show at ITG Pink Baby Monster's origin on 9/9/01, starting as a song and growing into a group after 9/11 Making a hip-hop record w/Brian McWhorter Pink Baby Monster being covered in the Daily News How he got banned from ITG What a Conductor Can’t Say Snobbery in jazz music Training young musicians Project-based training with a deadline What he would do if starting out today Collaboration wish list (David Lynch) Harry Watters PBM, “Conducting the National Brass Ensemble Album” video Masterclasses Heavy valve caps make all the difference Q: How high can you play? A: Exactly Playing with Jim Pandolfi in The Met  LINKS:   Mark's new book,  Orchestra Confidential Pink Baby Monster YouTube channel Juilliard bio  Mannes bio Harry Watters TBJ episode Ken Watters TBJ episode Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ84: Brass legend Mark Gould boldly goes where no other guests have gone before! Mark Gould, the former Principal trumpet of The Met, the mastermind behind Pink Baby Monster and author of the hilarious new book, "Orchestra Confidential" joins Andrew &amp; Lance in an episode filled with laughs, stories and swear words. Like, a lot of swear words. WARNING: As mentioned in the above description, this interview is more "adult" than our usual fare. If you are sensitive to this sort of thing, maybe sit this one out. You've been warned. In this fun and lively conversation, we cover: <ul> <li>The first time Gould conducted The Boston Brass Kenton Christmas Carol show</li> <li>How his new book "Orchestra Confidential" came to be</li> <li>Pink Baby Monster, Elixirs and the Banff stories</li> <li>Reagan masks and inflatables in the "Desert Jews" show at ITG</li> <li>Pink Baby Monster's origin on 9/9/01, starting as a song and growing into a group after 9/11</li> <li>Making a hip-hop record w/Brian McWhorter</li> <li>Pink Baby Monster being covered in the Daily News</li> <li>How he got banned from ITG</li> <li>What a Conductor Can’t Say</li> <li>Snobbery in jazz music</li> <li>Training young musicians</li> <li>Project-based training with a deadline</li> <li>What he would do if starting out today</li> <li>Collaboration wish list (David Lynch)</li> <li>Harry Watters</li> <li>PBM, “Conducting the National Brass Ensemble Album” video</li> <li>Masterclasses</li> <li>Heavy valve caps make all the difference</li> <li>Q: How high can you play? A: Exactly</li> <li>Playing with Jim Pandolfi in The Met</li> </ul> LINKS: Mark's new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/orchestra-confidential-survivors-guide-musicians/dp/1986412709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523753758&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mark+gould+book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Orchestra Confidential</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ygCMYm0CLM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Baby Monster YouTube channel</a> <a href="https://www.juilliard.edu/music/faculty/gould-mark" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juilliard bio</a> <a href="https://www.newschool.edu/mannes/faculty-az/?id=4e54-4578-4d44-4577" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mannes bio</a> <a href="http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies/episode34" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry Watters TBJ episode</a> <a href="http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies/episode65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ken Watters TBJ episode</a> Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes.</a></li> <li>Show us some love on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li> <li>Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duquesne University</a> and <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Mouthpieces</a> (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.)</li> <li>Tell your friends!</li> </ul> Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ84: Brass legend Mark Gould boldly goes where no other guests have gone before! 

Carol Jantsch

Andrew and Lance are joined by Carol Jantsch, Principal Tuba for the Philadelphia Orchestra and international soloist. She talks about what the experience was like successfully auditioning for one of the best orchestras in the world at the age of 20. She also talks about her recent solo appearances with the orchestra and how they were the highlight of her career as well as her future plans in the music business.   You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Andrew and Lance are joined by Carol Jantsch, Principal Tuba for the Philadelphia Orchestra and international soloist. She talks about what the experience was like successfully auditioning for one of the best orchestras in the world at the age of 20. She also talks about her recent solo appearances with the orchestra and how they were the highlight of her career as well as her future plans in the music business. You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Carol Jantsch: Episode 11

Patrick Sheridan

Jose Sibaja

Michael Sachs

JD Shaw

TBJ123: Sam Pilafian Tribute On October 25, 2019, Sam Pilafian would have turned 70. To mark this special occasion we decided to reach out to some of Sam's best friends to ask for stories, thoughts, reflections, and impressions. Mark Gould, Marty Hackleman, Jose Sibaja, Michael Sachs, JD Shaw, Patrick Sheridan, and Jose Sibaja shared stories ranging from hilarious to moving and we hope you find it as therapeutic as we have. Happy Birthday, Sam! #yeahman ----- We are happy to announce the next offering from Pedal Note Media: The Brass Legacy Project! Each season will feature stories from people around the music business about a different brass legend. Who better to feature in Season One of the Brass Legacy Project than Sam Pilafian! Sign up for the Brass Junkies newsletter and be the first to learn about when Season One will launch. Yeah man! ----- Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a Patreon patron. We just launched a brand new Brass Junkies newsletter! It will change your life. Like, it's life-changing! Subscribe today to stay in the loop on all things Brass Junkies! Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes or  Apple Podcasts. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Buy Pray for Jens and The Brass Junkies merch at The Brass Junkies online store! Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ123: Sam Pilafian Tribute On October 25, 2019, Sam Pilafian would have turned 70. To mark this special occasion we decided to reach out to some of Sam's best friends to ask for stories, thoughts, reflections, and impressions. Mark Gould, Marty Hackleman, Jose Sibaja, Michael Sachs, JD Shaw, Patrick Sheridan, and Jose Sibaja shared stories ranging from hilarious to moving and we hope you find it as therapeutic as we have. Happy Birthday, Sam! #yeahman ----- We are happy to announce the next offering from Pedal Note Media: The Brass Legacy Project! Each season will feature stories from people around the music business about a different brass legend. Who better to feature in Season One of the Brass Legacy Project than Sam Pilafian! Sign up for the Brass Junkies newsletter and be the first to learn about when Season One will launch. Yeah man! ----- Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>We just launched a brand new <a href="http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj-newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brass Junkies newsletter</a>! It will change your life. Like, it's life-changing! Subscribe today to stay in the loop on all things Brass Junkies!</li> <li>Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brass-junkies-podcast-pedal-note-media/id969120513" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>.</li> <li>Show us some love on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li> <li>Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duquesne University</a> and <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Mouthpieces</a> (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.)</li> <li>Buy Pray for Jens and The Brass Junkies merch at</li> <li><a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/pedal_note_media" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Brass Junkies online store!</a></li> <li>Tell your friends!</li> </ul> Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ123: Sam Pilafian Tribute featuring Mark Gould, Marty Hackleman, Jose Sibaja, Michael Sachs, JD Shaw, Patrick Sheridan, and Jose Sibaja

Jim Nova

Andrew &amp; Lance are joined by Jim Nova, trombone player for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Jim talks about how his successful audition for the Pittsburgh Symphony was the 39th of his career! He also shares a very moving story about the loss of his mother and the trombone that she saved up money to buy for him before she passed away. He tells some really great stories about his father, a professional accordion player turned pizza parlor owner turned composer. Jim's story of the time his father hired an orchestra in Bulgaria to record some compositions he had written for him is one for the ages! Finally, he talks about a side project he's been doing that recently got the attention of none other than John Williams himself.   https://soundcloud.com/jimnova http://www.jimnova.com/   You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Andrew &amp; Lance are joined by Jim Nova, trombone player for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Jim talks about how his successful audition for the Pittsburgh Symphony was the 39th of his career! He also shares a very moving story about the loss of his mother and the trombone that she saved up money to buy for him before she passed away. He tells some really great stories about his father, a professional accordion player turned pizza parlor owner turned composer. Jim's story of the time his father hired an orchestra in Bulgaria to record some compositions he had written for him is one for the ages! Finally, he talks about a side project he's been doing that recently got the attention of none other than John Williams himself. <a href="https://soundcloud.com/jimnova" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/jimnova</a> <a href="http://www.jimnova.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jimnova.com/</a> You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Jim Nova: Episode 14

Susan Rider

TBJ126: Trumpeter Susan Rider of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on overcoming doubt, the importance of focus and jamming with her dad. Susan dropped serious conversation ninja on Andrew &amp; Lance and made them have a normal conversation. Weird. From her bio: Trumpeter/cornetist Master Gunnery Sergeant Susan Rider joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in July 1997. Master Gunnery Sgt. Rider began her musical instruction at age 10. Upon graduating in 1985 from Northern University High School in Cedar Falls, she earned a bachelor’s degree in music in 1989 from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. She continued her studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, where in 1991 she earned a master’s degree in music and in 2000 earned a doctorate of music in brass pedagogy. Her trumpet instructors were Keith Johnson and Randy Grabowski of the University of Northern Iowa, and Charles Gorham and Edmund Cord of Indiana University. Prior to joining “The President’s Own,” Master Gunnery Sgt. Rider performed with the Midland/Odessa Symphony in Texas, the Owensboro Symphony in Kentucky, and the Evansville Philharmonic and Columbus Indiana Philharmonic in Indiana. She also played in the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra in Charleston, S.C., and was a substitute with the New World Symphony in Miami. In addition to performing, she also taught studio trumpet in Odessa and at Purdue University in Indiana, and was an associate instructor at Indiana University for the brass and music education departments. Master Gunnery Sgt. Rider has appeared as a Marine Band guest soloist with various groups including the Louisville Male High School Symphonic Band from Kentucky in 2001, and the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony in 2005, both at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. She has performed with Monarch Brass at the International Women’s Brass Conferences in Toronto, Canada in 2010 and Cincinnati, Ohio in 2014; the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Columbus, Ohio in 2015; and the International Trombone Festival in New York in 2016. In addition to her musical duties, Master Gunnery Sgt. Rider has served as a Tour Coordinator since 2003, advancing and serving as on-site manager during the band’s annual concert tour. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover:  B&amp;B Meat Deli Pat Sheridan Being nice Being from Iowa Her grandpa was a stride piano player Her Dad and uncles playing music together Dad, a career chemist at U of Northern Iowa is making one-man "All Paul" albums at the age of 79 Wanting to play sax and ending up as a trumpet player Jamming with her Dad at a Dixieland festival each year Playing and talking about music with her older brother The impact of her family and their support of her Studying with Keith Johnson at UNI Moving on to Indiana University and the influence of Ray Cramer Andrew's conducting prowess Auditioning in both 1996 and 1997 and the differences between the two auditions Working, playing and teaching in Texas before winning the Marine Band gig The importance of focus Overcoming doubt Studying with Ed Cord at IU and never really losing an audition Remember when something went well and carry it with you Trusting yourself Meat-flavored mouthpieces  Links:   Susan's Marine Band bio page  Trumpet Blog Article Susan Rider in Her Own Words article  Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a Patreon patron. We just launched a brand new Brass Junkies newsletter! It will change your life. Like, it's life-changing! Subscribe today to stay in the loop on all things Brass Junkies! Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes or  Apple Podcasts. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Buy Pray for Jens and The Brass Junkies merch at The Brass Junkies online store! Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ126: Trumpeter Susan Rider of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on overcoming doubt, the importance of focus and jamming with her dad. Susan dropped serious conversation ninja on Andrew &amp; Lance and made them have a normal conversation. Weird. From her bio: Trumpeter/cornetist Master Gunnery Sergeant Susan Rider joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in July 1997. Master Gunnery Sgt. Rider began her musical instruction at age 10. Upon graduating in 1985 from Northern University High School in Cedar Falls, she earned a bachelor’s degree in music in 1989 from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. She continued her studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, where in 1991 she earned a master’s degree in music and in 2000 earned a doctorate of music in brass pedagogy. Her trumpet instructors were Keith Johnson and Randy Grabowski of the University of Northern Iowa, and Charles Gorham and Edmund Cord of Indiana University. Prior to joining “The President’s Own,” Master Gunnery Sgt. Rider performed with the Midland/Odessa Symphony in Texas, the Owensboro Symphony in Kentucky, and the Evansville Philharmonic and Columbus Indiana Philharmonic in Indiana. She also played in the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra in Charleston, S.C., and was a substitute with the New World Symphony in Miami. In addition to performing, she also taught studio trumpet in Odessa and at Purdue University in Indiana, and was an associate instructor at Indiana University for the brass and music education departments. Master Gunnery Sgt. Rider has appeared as a Marine Band guest soloist with various groups including the Louisville Male High School Symphonic Band from Kentucky in 2001, and the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony in 2005, both at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. She has performed with Monarch Brass at the International Women’s Brass Conferences in Toronto, Canada in 2010 and Cincinnati, Ohio in 2014; the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Columbus, Ohio in 2015; and the International Trombone Festival in New York in 2016. In addition to her musical duties, Master Gunnery Sgt. Rider has served as a Tour Coordinator since 2003, advancing and serving as on-site manager during the band’s annual concert tour. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: <ul> <li>B&amp;B Meat Deli</li> <li>Pat Sheridan</li> <li>Being nice</li> <li>Being from Iowa</li> <li>Her grandpa was a stride piano player</li> <li>Her Dad and uncles playing music together</li> <li>Dad, a career chemist at U of Northern Iowa is making one-man "All Paul" albums at the age of 79</li> <li>Wanting to play sax and ending up as a trumpet player</li> <li>Jamming with her Dad at a Dixieland festival each year</li> <li>Playing and talking about music with her older brother</li> <li>The impact of her family and their support of her</li> <li>Studying with Keith Johnson at UNI</li> <li>Moving on to Indiana University and the influence of Ray Cramer</li> <li>Andrew's conducting prowess</li> <li>Auditioning in both 1996 and 1997 and the differences between the two auditions</li> <li>Working, playing and teaching in Texas before winning the Marine Band gig</li> <li>The importance of focus</li> <li>Overcoming doubt</li> <li>Studying with Ed Cord at IU and never really losing an audition</li> <li>Remember when something went well and carry it with you</li> <li>Trusting yourself</li> <li>Meat-flavored mouthpieces</li> </ul> Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Members/Musicians/Brass/Trumpet-and-Cornet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Susan's Marine Band bio page</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/susan-rider-a-great-trumpet-performer-as-well-as-a-wonderful-person/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Trumpet Blog Article</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/susan-rider-in-her-own-words/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Rider in Her Own Words article</a></li> </ul> Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>We just launched a brand new <a href="http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj-newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brass Junkies newsletter</a>! It will change your life. Like, it's life-changing! 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TBJ126: Trumpeter Susan Rider of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on overcoming doubt, the importance of focus and jamming with her dad 

A "distilled and refined" Patrick Sheridan returns to the show to share his thoughts on passion projects and reflects on the loss of Sam Pilafian. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover:  Shiverfest Wide in the hips Harry Watters Susan Rider Marine Band Scratch and Sniff How he picks projects Playing, teaching, conducting and publishing Distilled and refined Seeing Pat in action at American Band College How the project vetting has changed I'm on your porch Rainman of the tuba Four Star Brass commission 9-digit zip code Big Bottom Band "RooDoo VooDoo" Space Viking Mambo G-Nasty: Private Eye ABA Convention in Miami Conducting the USAF Band at Midwest Turtle dickies Jacobs Quotes Plate in Pat's head Saying no to things The gig mix and how it changes from year to year Breathing Gym next steps project ideas Passion projects Dos Amigos Brian McWhorter's "slactice" Play vs. Work Bassoons and thumbs Madlibs Icons Abby Lannnan needs to return Lance's trombone Reflections on the loss of Sam Fasting for 100 days Creed vs. Nickleback Show notes Skinny Jeans and Bad Shirts Sorrow Soup  LINKS:  Pat's Facebook page Pat's Instagram Pat's first appearance on the show in episode 35  Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a Patreon patron. We just launched a brand new Brass Junkies newsletter! It will change your life. Like, it's life-changing! Subscribe today to stay in the loop on all things Brass Junkies! Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes or  Apple Podcasts. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Buy Pray for Jens and The Brass Junkies merch at The Brass Junkies online store! Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

A "distilled and refined" Patrick Sheridan returns to the show to share his thoughts on passion projects and reflects on the loss of Sam Pilafian. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: <ul> <li>Shiverfest</li> <li>Wide in the hips</li> <li>Harry Watters</li> <li>Susan Rider</li> <li>Marine Band</li> <li>Scratch and Sniff</li> <li>How he picks projects</li> <li>Playing, teaching, conducting and publishing</li> <li>Distilled and refined</li> <li>Seeing Pat in action at American Band College</li> <li>How the project vetting has changed</li> <li>I'm on your porch</li> <li>Rainman of the tuba</li> <li>Four Star Brass commission</li> <li>9-digit zip code</li> <li>Big Bottom Band "RooDoo VooDoo"</li> <li>Space Viking Mambo</li> <li>G-Nasty: Private Eye</li> <li>ABA Convention in Miami</li> <li>Conducting the USAF Band at Midwest</li> <li>Turtle dickies</li> <li>Jacobs Quotes</li> <li>Plate in Pat's head</li> <li>Saying no to things</li> <li>The gig mix and how it changes from year to year</li> <li>Breathing Gym next steps project ideas</li> <li>Passion projects</li> <li>Dos Amigos</li> <li>Brian McWhorter's "slactice"</li> <li>Play vs. Work</li> <li>Bassoons and thumbs</li> <li>Madlibs</li> <li>Icons</li> <li>Abby Lannnan needs to return Lance's trombone</li> <li>Reflections on the loss of Sam</li> <li>Fasting for 100 days</li> <li>Creed vs. Nickleback</li> <li>Show notes</li> <li>Skinny Jeans and Bad Shirts</li> <li>Sorrow Soup</li> </ul> LINKS: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/patrick.sheridan.7967" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pat's Facebook page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/patricksheridan68/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pat's Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://thebrassjunkies.libsyn.com/patrick-sheridan-episode-35" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pat's first appearance on the show in episode 35</a></li> </ul> Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>We just launched a brand new <a href="http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj-newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brass Junkies newsletter</a>! It will change your life. Like, it's life-changing! Subscribe today to stay in the loop on all things Brass Junkies!</li> <li>Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brass-junkies-podcast-pedal-note-media/id969120513" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>.</li> <li>Show us some love on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li> <li>Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duquesne University</a> and <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Mouthpieces</a> (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.)</li> <li>Buy Pray for Jens and The Brass Junkies merch at</li> <li><a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/pedal_note_media" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Brass Junkies online store!</a></li> <li>Tell your friends!</li> </ul> Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ127: Patrick Sheridan on choosing projects, the Big Bottom Band and the difference between play and work

Tim Buzbee

TBJ111: Tim Buzbee on learning The Furies overnight, winning gigs in 8 countries and being put in a piece of metal Tim Buzbee, Principal Tubist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, knows he would probably be flipping burgers if not for the help of teachers Ed Jones, Gene Pokorny, and Matt Good. Tim Buzbee has been the Principal Tubist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 2010. Tim grew up in Queen City, Texas and knows he would probably be flipping burgers if not for the help of teachers Ed Jones, Gene Pokorny, and Matt Good. He has performed as guest tubist with many orchestras including the Chicago Symphony, Danish Radio Orchestra, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, Malaysia Philharmonic, and the Helsingborg Symphony. As a soloist, he has performed with the Iceland Symphony, Singapore Symphony, Acapulco Symphony, Marshall Symphony and the “Pershing Own” Army Band in Washington D.C and currently has two solo CDs on the Albany Record label. Before taking his position at the MSO he held the Principal Tuba position at the Iceland Symphony, Chicago Civic Orchestra, Acapulco Philharmonic, Singapore Symphony, Gavle Symphony, and the Malmo Symphony. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover:  Has won gigs in 8 different countries Calling us from Australia in the middle of the night Originally from Queen City TX (pop. 1,600) Started on country fiddle, taking after his grandfather, later moved on to the bass guitar Switched to euphonium and later was drawn to the tuba Didn't take it seriously until mid-way through his undergrad Being put in a piece of metal Was going to work on a fishing boat in Alaska Pantless Mahler 6 leading to a breaking and entering incident (and the launch of his career path) Studying with Ed Jones Learning the Three Furies 3rd movement in one night The influence of Gene Pokorny Making the simple beautiful Having to play catch up  Studying with Matt Good and Dave Kirk Winning a few gigs before moving on to study with Gene Pokorny Ed provided the foundation of fundamentals, Matt helped him understand what to do with the sound and Gene helped him build a musical product he could sell Leaving a busy career in Chicago to go to Singapore Following his own path Singapore was too crowded for him so he moved on to Sweden The differences in playing in those orchestras Adding Iceland Symphony to the mix for a year Tim's wife, Jessica (who he met while she was Principal Trombone in the same Swedish orchestra) also won a gig in Iceland and they eventually moved there Having five kids Flying with a tuba (hilarity and bent metal) Audition strategy, switching from being physically prepared to be mentally prepared Tim's forthcoming (hypothetical) book"The Death of American Brass Playing Due to the 3 T's (Tone, Time, Tuning)" How do I make an emotional connection with a listener? The 3 T's are too procedural and disconnect the player from the listener Running mental audition processes ahead of auditions, changing the variables each time, always simulation culminating with him being announced as a winner Every audition system is flawed in some way so you have to find a process to allow you to succeed in any situation The influence of the book, "Unleash the Warrior Within" by Richard Machowicz Mental toughness  LINKS:   Tim's Melbourne Symphony bio page Tim's facebook page  Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ111: Tim Buzbee on learning The Furies overnight, winning gigs in 8 countries and being put in a piece of metal Tim Buzbee, Principal Tubist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, knows he would probably be flipping burgers if not for the help of teachers Ed Jones, Gene Pokorny, and Matt Good. Tim Buzbee has been the Principal Tubist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 2010. Tim grew up in Queen City, Texas and knows he would probably be flipping burgers if not for the help of teachers Ed Jones, Gene Pokorny, and Matt Good. He has performed as guest tubist with many orchestras including the Chicago Symphony, Danish Radio Orchestra, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, Malaysia Philharmonic, and the Helsingborg Symphony. As a soloist, he has performed with the Iceland Symphony, Singapore Symphony, Acapulco Symphony, Marshall Symphony and the “Pershing Own” Army Band in Washington D.C and currently has two solo CDs on the Albany Record label. Before taking his position at the MSO he held the Principal Tuba position at the Iceland Symphony, Chicago Civic Orchestra, Acapulco Philharmonic, Singapore Symphony, Gavle Symphony, and the Malmo Symphony. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: <ul> <li>Has won gigs in 8 different countries</li> <li>Calling us from Australia in the middle of the night</li> <li>Originally from Queen City TX (pop. 1,600)</li> <li>Started on country fiddle, taking after his grandfather, later moved on to the bass guitar</li> <li>Switched to euphonium and later was drawn to the tuba</li> <li>Didn't take it seriously until mid-way through his undergrad</li> <li>Being put in a piece of metal</li> <li>Was going to work on a fishing boat in Alaska</li> <li>Pantless Mahler 6 leading to a breaking and entering incident (and the launch of his career path)</li> <li>Studying with Ed Jones</li> <li>Learning the Three Furies 3rd movement in one night</li> <li>The influence of Gene Pokorny</li> <li>Making the simple beautiful</li> <li>Having to play catch up </li> <li>Studying with Matt Good and Dave Kirk</li> <li>Winning a few gigs before moving on to study with Gene Pokorny</li> <li>Ed provided the foundation of fundamentals, Matt helped him understand what to do with the sound and Gene helped him build a musical product he could sell</li> <li>Leaving a busy career in Chicago to go to Singapore</li> <li>Following his own path</li> <li>Singapore was too crowded for him so he moved on to Sweden</li> <li>The differences in playing in those orchestras</li> <li>Adding Iceland Symphony to the mix for a year</li> <li>Tim's wife, Jessica (who he met while she was Principal Trombone in the same Swedish orchestra) also won a gig in Iceland and they eventually moved there</li> <li>Having five kids</li> <li>Flying with a tuba (hilarity and bent metal)</li> <li>Audition strategy, switching from being physically prepared to be mentally prepared</li> <li>Tim's forthcoming (hypothetical) book"The Death of American Brass Playing Due to the 3 T's (Tone, Time, Tuning)"</li> <li>How do I make an emotional connection with a listener?</li> <li>The 3 T's are too procedural and disconnect the player from the listener</li> <li>Running mental audition processes ahead of auditions, changing the variables each time, always simulation culminating with him being announced as a winner</li> <li>Every audition system is flawed in some way so you have to find a process to allow you to succeed in any situation</li> <li>The influence of the book, "Unleash the Warrior Within" by Richard Machowicz</li> <li>Mental toughness</li> </ul> LINKS: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mso.com.au/about-us/our-people/the-orchestra/tim-buzbee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tim's Melbourne Symphony bio page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tim.buzbee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim's facebook page</a></li> </ul> Want to help the show? 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TBJ111: Tim Buzbee on learning The Furies overnight, winning gigs in 8 countries and being put in a piece of metal

Brian Hecht

TBJ69: Bass Trombonist Brian Hecht on Playing with the Atlanta Symphony, his Audition Preparation Strategy and Subbing with Almost Every Major American Orchestra by the Age of 32 Brian Hecht is the bass trombonist for the Atlanta Symphony and is a former member of the US Navy Band in Washington DC. He grew up in Dallas and spent some time in the Navy Band in Washington, DC before hitting the orchestral audition circuit, which led to him subbing with both the NY Phil and Philly Orchestra. He shares his audition preparation strategy, explains what he learned from legendary clarinetist Riccardo Morales and the importance of noise-canceling headphones. We also get into the topic of nerves, visualization and the value of a shower and a sandwich. And no Brass Junkies episode would be complete without a deep dive into Phish frontman and one of Andrew’s boyfriends, Trey Anastasio. We also spent an inordinate amount of time saying the phrase “poop truck.” Sorry.    LINKS:  Personal site  Atlanta Symphony bio Kennesaw State bio  Want to help the show? Take a minute to leave us a rating and a review on  iTunes. The Brass Area of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA is our new partner (and Lance has been teaching euphonium there since 2000). If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit the site HERE! Check out Parker Mouthpieces fine offerings (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models) by clicking PARKER! You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies. Your support is greatly appreciated! Last but not least, we are now on Instagram! Follow us at instagram.com/pray4jens/ TODAY! Expertly produced by Joey Santillo with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ69: Bass Trombonist Brian Hecht on Playing with the Atlanta Symphony, his Audition Preparation Strategy and Subbing with Almost Every Major American Orchestra by the Age of 32 Brian Hecht is the bass trombonist for the Atlanta Symphony and is a former member of the US Navy Band in Washington DC. He grew up in Dallas and spent some time in the Navy Band in Washington, DC before hitting the orchestral audition circuit, which led to him subbing with both the NY Phil and Philly Orchestra. He shares his audition preparation strategy, explains what he learned from legendary clarinetist Riccardo Morales and the importance of noise-canceling headphones. We also get into the topic of nerves, visualization and the value of a shower and a sandwich. And no Brass Junkies episode would be complete without a deep dive into Phish frontman and one of Andrew’s boyfriends, Trey Anastasio. We also spent an inordinate amount of time saying the phrase “poop truck.” Sorry.   LINKS: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.brianhecht.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal site</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.atlantasymphony.org/About/Artists/ASO-Musicians/Brian-Hecht" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Atlanta Symphony bio</a></li> <li><a href="http://facultyweb.kennesaw.edu/bhecht/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kennesaw State bio</a></li> </ul> Want to help the show? Take a minute to leave us a rating and a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes.</a> The Brass Area of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA is our new partner (and Lance has been teaching euphonium there since 2000). If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit the site <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>! Check out Parker Mouthpieces fine offerings (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models) by clicking <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PARKER!</a> You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated! Last but not least, we are now on Instagram! Follow us at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> TODAY! Expertly produced by Joey Santillo with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ69: Bass Trombonist Brian Hecht on Playing with the Atlanta Symphony, his Audition Preparation Strategy and Subbing with Almost Every Major American Orchestra by the Age of 32

Weston Sprott

TBJ73: Trombonist Weston Sprott on Performing with the Metropolitan Opera, the Diversity Issues Facing the Industry and Running Into One of His Heroes on the Streets of New York Weston Sprott is the Acting Principal Trombone of the Metropolitan Opera and has appeared with major orchestras all over the world. In this episode, we cover:  His gig What the best subs have in common Coming up in TX Teaching Best student characteristics- “They do what I tell them to do” The acidic, dry and awesome John Rojak His website and resources Diversity issues in classical music Meeting Wynton Marsalis The McGurk Effect The Sphinx Organization  LINKS:  Met Orchestra bio page Personal Site Sphinx Music The McGurk Effect video  From his website: Weston Sprott enjoys an exciting career that includes orchestral, chamber, and solo performances, as well as numerous educational and outreach efforts. He is currently  Acting Principal Trombone of New York’s Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, of which he has been a member since 2005. He has been recognized as “an excellent trombonist” with a “sense of style and phrasing [that] takes a backseat to no one”.    Sprott performs frequently with the Philadelphia Orchestra, recently held a position with the Zurich Opera/Philharmonia, and has appeared with numerous other major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony, and Oslo Philharmonic. He previously held principal positions with the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. His chamber music and festival engagements include the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Fesitval (SICMF), Classical Tahoe, Festival Napa Valley, Walla Chamber Music Festival, Chineke!, PRIZM Ensemble, and numerous others.   As a soloist, Sprott has been featured regularly throughout the United States, Europe, South Africa, and Asia. He made his Carnegie solo debut performing Lars-Erik Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone in 2007 and was a featured soloist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is 2017. Sprott’s debut album, Act I, was released in 2010 and hailed by the American Record Guide as “an outstanding recording” that “feels the emotion of every note and phrase”.   A dedicated and tireless teacher, Sprott maintains teaching studios at several New York area institutions. He currently heads the brass department at Mannes College and holds faculty positions at Bard College, Rutgers University, and Juilliard Pre-College. He also regularly serves on the faculties of SICMF, PRIZM, Curtis Institute of Music’s Summerfest, National Youth Orchestra-USA (NYO-USA) and NYO2. He has previously held faculty positions at Juilliard's Music Advancement Program and Purchase College.    He recently appeared in Ben Niles’ documentary film Some Kind of Spark, which highlights the impact of music education in the lives of students as they attend Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program. Other documentary film credits include A Wayfarer's Journey:Listening to Mahler, and Rittenhouse Square. His thoughts are also quoted in Rhythms of the Game, a book by former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams. He also works regularly with organizations like Play On Philly and Music Kitchen, and has sponsored educational opportunities and solicited instrument donations for disadvantaged students. His philanthropic spirit was recently recognized in an article by the Wall Street Journal, and he was the recipient of the Atlanta Symphony Talent Development Program Aspire Award. Weston is an active speaker and collaborator as an advocate for diversity and inclusion efforts in classical music.  Weston Sprott is an artist/clinician for the Antoine Courtois Instrument Company. He performs exclusively on Courtois trombones and plays the Legend AC420BHW "New Yorker Model" trombone. Performances and interviews with Mr. Sprott have been seen and heard on PBS' Great Performances, NPR's Performance Today, MSNBC, and Sirius Satellite Radio.         CHECK OUT THE HOGTOWN BRASS HOLIDAY ALBUM!!!   Buy it  HERE   Stream it on Apple Music, Spotify or at the Hogtown Brass website:   Hogtown Brass Holiday Album Want to help the show? Take a minute to leave us a rating and a review on  iTunes. The Brass Area of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA is our new partner (and Lance has been teaching euphonium there since 2000). If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit the site HERE! Check out Parker Mouthpieces fine offerings (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models) by clicking PARKER! You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies. Your support is greatly appreciated! Last but not least, we are now on Instagram! Follow us at instagram.com/pray4jens/ TODAY! Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ73: Trombonist Weston Sprott on Performing with the Metropolitan Opera, the Diversity Issues Facing the Industry and Running Into One of His Heroes on the Streets of New York Weston Sprott is the Acting Principal Trombone of the Metropolitan Opera and has appeared with major orchestras all over the world. In this episode, we cover: <ul> <li>His gig</li> <li>What the best subs have in common</li> <li>Coming up in TX</li> <li>Teaching</li> <li>Best student characteristics- “They do what I tell them to do”</li> <li>The acidic, dry and awesome John Rojak</li> <li>His website and resources</li> <li>Diversity issues in classical music</li> <li>Meeting Wynton Marsalis</li> <li>The McGurk Effect</li> <li>The Sphinx Organization</li> </ul> LINKS: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.metorchestramusicians.org/weston-sprott/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Met Orchestra bio page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.westonsprott.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Site</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.sphinxmusic.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sphinx Music</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-lN8vWm3m0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The McGurk Effect video</a></li> </ul> From his website: Weston Sprott enjoys an exciting career that includes orchestral, chamber, and solo performances, as well as numerous educational and outreach efforts. He is currently  Acting Principal Trombone of New York’s <a href="http://www.metorchestramusicians.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Metropolitan Opera Orchestra</a>, of which he has been a member since 2005. He has been recognized as “an excellent trombonist” with a “sense of style and phrasing [that] takes a backseat to no one”.   Sprott performs frequently with the Philadelphia Orchestra, recently held a position with the Zurich Opera/Philharmonia, and has appeared with numerous other major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony, and Oslo Philharmonic. He previously held principal positions with the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. His chamber music and festival engagements include the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Fesitval (SICMF), Classical Tahoe, Festival Napa Valley, Walla Chamber Music Festival, Chineke!, PRIZM Ensemble, and numerous others.   As a soloist, Sprott has been featured regularly throughout the United States, Europe, South Africa, and Asia. He made his Carnegie solo debut performing Lars-Erik Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone in 2007 and was a featured soloist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is 2017. Sprott’s debut album, <a href="https://www.westonsprott.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Act I</a>, was released in 2010 and hailed by the American Record Guide as “an outstanding recording” that “feels the emotion of every note and phrase”.   A dedicated and tireless teacher, Sprott maintains teaching studios at several New York area institutions. He currently heads the brass department at Mannes College and holds faculty positions at Bard College, Rutgers University, and Juilliard Pre-College. He also regularly serves on the faculties of SICMF, PRIZM, Curtis Institute of Music’s Summerfest, National Youth Orchestra-USA (NYO-USA) and NYO2. He has previously held faculty positions at Juilliard's Music Advancement Program and Purchase College.    He recently appeared in Ben Niles’ documentary film <a href="http://www.somekindofspark.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Some Kind of Spark</a>, which highlights the impact of music education in the lives of students as they attend <a href="http://www.juilliard.edu/community-programs/music-advancement-program" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program</a>. Other documentary film credits include A Wayfarer's Journey:Listening to Mahler, and Rittenhouse Square. His thoughts are also quoted in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rhythms-Game-Between-Athletic-Performance/dp/1423499476" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rhythms of the Game</a>, a book by former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams. He also works regularly with organizations like <a href="http://playonphilly.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Play On Philly</a> and <a href="http://www.musickitchennyc.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Music Kitchen</a>, and has sponsored educational opportunities and solicited instrument donations for disadvantaged students. His philanthropic spirit was recently recognized in an <a href="http://online.wsj.com/articles/making-music-and-a-difference-in-south-africa-1414088127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article by the Wall Street Journal</a>, and he was the recipient of the Atlanta Symphony Talent Development Program Aspire Award. Weston is an active speaker and collaborator as an advocate for diversity and inclusion efforts in classical music. Weston Sprott is an artist/clinician for the <a href="http://www.a-courtois.com/en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Antoine Courtois </a>Instrument Company. He performs exclusively on Courtois trombones and plays the Legend AC420BHW <a href="http://www.dillonmusic.com/p-21023-courtois-ac420bhw-weston-sprott-model-tenor-trombone.aspx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">"New Yorker Model"</a> trombone. Performances and interviews with Mr. Sprott have been seen and heard on PBS' Great Performances, NPR's Performance Today, MSNBC, and Sirius Satellite Radio.        CHECK OUT THE HOGTOWN BRASS HOLIDAY ALBUM!!!   Buy it <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-holiday-album-vol-1/1298921811" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE</a>   Stream it on Apple Music, Spotify or at the Hogtown Brass website:   <a href="http://www.hogtownbrass.com/holidaypromo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hogtown Brass Holiday Album</a> Want to help the show? Take a minute to leave us a rating and a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes.</a> The Brass Area of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA is our new partner (and Lance has been teaching euphonium there since 2000). If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit the site <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>! Check out Parker Mouthpieces fine offerings (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models) by clicking <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PARKER!</a> You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated! Last but not least, we are now on Instagram! Follow us at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> TODAY! Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ73: Trombonist Weston Sprott on Performing with the Metropolitan Opera, the Diversity Issues Facing the Industry and Running Into One of His Heroes on the Streets of New York

Charles Lazarus

Charles Lazarus, 4th/utility trumpet in the Minnesota Orchestra joins Andrew &amp; Lance in an interview to discuss everything from producing concerts to Gestalt dream analysis. Charles has grown beyond the typical role of orchestra member to someone who produces concerts for the orchestra on a regular basis. We talk about the long and painful lockout experienced by the Minnesota Orchestra, the ideas of Michael Kiser, and (believe it or not) Esquivel. Charles also explains the importance of clarifying your goals, and the importance of tenacity, access and influence.  Additionally, we hear some legendary stories from Charles’ time in Dallas Brass including a standoff with the cops and a story about “The Nub.” Links: Charles' website  Charles' Minnesota Orchestra bio page New album! Lovejoy Want to help the show? Take a minute to  leave us a rating and a review on iTunes. We are proud to announce we have a new sponsor for the The Brass Junkies! The Brass Area of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA is our new partner (and Lance has been teaching euphonium there since 2000). If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit the site  HERE!  You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at  https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies. Your support is greatly appreciated! Last but not least, we are now on Instagram! Follow us at instagram.com/pray4jens/ TODAY! Produced by Joey Santillo

Charles Lazarus, 4th/utility trumpet in the Minnesota Orchestra joins Andrew &amp; Lance in an interview to discuss everything from producing concerts to Gestalt dream analysis. Charles has grown beyond the typical role of orchestra member to someone who produces concerts for the orchestra on a regular basis. We talk about the long and painful lockout experienced by the Minnesota Orchestra, the ideas of Michael Kiser, and (believe it or not) Esquivel. Charles also explains the importance of clarifying your goals, and the importance of tenacity, access and influence.  Additionally, we hear some legendary stories from Charles’ time in Dallas Brass including a standoff with the cops and a story about “The Nub.” Links: <a href="http://www.charleslazarus.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles' website</a> <a href="https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/about/who-we-are/musicians-soloists-conductors/orchestra-musicians/332-trumpet/735-charles-lazarus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Charles' Minnesota Orchestra bio page</a> <a href="https://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/CharlesLazarus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New album! Lovejoy</a> Want to help the show? Take a minute to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> leave us a rating and a review on iTunes</a>. We are proud to announce we have a new sponsor for the The Brass Junkies! The Brass Area of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA is our new partner (and Lance has been teaching euphonium there since 2000). If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit the site <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE</a>! You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated! Last but not least, we are now on Instagram! Follow us at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> TODAY! Produced by Joey Santillo

Charles Lazarus: Episode 54

Jennifer Montone

TBJ80: Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Horn Jennifer Montone on playing, meditating and telling your own story Jennifer Montone has played with the Philadelphia Orchestra for 11 years. Prior to that, she spent time in the Dallas, St. Louis and New Jersey Symphonies and teaches at both Curtis and Juilliard. In this fun and lively conversation, we cover:  Playing at Tanglewood as a student in the Empire Brass Seminar Lance playing w/Jennifer in Philly (it had such a lasting impact on her) Dealing with pressure Meditation and yoga, the influence of “Soprano on Her Head,” the work of Noa Kageyama and Don Greene Concentrating energy from your Chi Headspace app, Hittleman yoga book, Mt. Fuji meditation, Jack Kornfield, Kripalu website, lava lamp meditation Self-talk/affirmations Playing while 7 1/2 months pregnant Re-evaluating her breath work, via Arnold Jacobs’ concepts and teachings The effect of posture on her approach Taking a positive approach to challenges in music and in life (and passing those concepts on to her students) Giving students permission to make musical decisions, then encouraging them to do so Being a female principal horn player, how things are changing and evolving How she wanted to be a nun up to the age of 14 Developing leadership skills, being assertive and confident National Brass Ensemble  LINKS:  Personal website Philly Orchestra bio page National Brass Ensemble Facebook Page Jeff Conner chicken foot video  Don't miss the South Central Regional Tuba-Euphonium Conference featuring SSG Chris Buckley, Tim Buzbee, Ben Pierce and Charles Villarubia March 15-17 at West Texas A&amp;M University in Canyon, TX. Holy crap that's a lineup! Visit www.scrtec2018.weebly.com for more details! Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ80: Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Horn Jennifer Montone on playing, meditating and telling your own story Jennifer Montone has played with the Philadelphia Orchestra for 11 years. Prior to that, she spent time in the Dallas, St. Louis and New Jersey Symphonies and teaches at both Curtis and Juilliard. In this fun and lively conversation, we cover: <ul> <li>Playing at Tanglewood as a student in the Empire Brass Seminar</li> <li>Lance playing w/Jennifer in Philly (it had such a lasting impact on her)</li> <li>Dealing with pressure</li> <li>Meditation and yoga, the influence of “Soprano on Her Head,” the work of Noa Kageyama and Don Greene</li> <li>Concentrating energy from your Chi</li> <li>Headspace app, Hittleman yoga book, Mt. Fuji meditation, Jack Kornfield, Kripalu website, lava lamp meditation</li> <li>Self-talk/affirmations</li> <li>Playing while 7 1/2 months pregnant</li> <li>Re-evaluating her breath work, via Arnold Jacobs’ concepts and teachings</li> <li>The effect of posture on her approach</li> <li>Taking a positive approach to challenges in music and in life (and passing those concepts on to her students)</li> <li>Giving students permission to make musical decisions, then encouraging them to do so</li> <li>Being a female principal horn player, how things are changing and evolving</li> <li>How she wanted to be a nun up to the age of 14</li> <li>Developing leadership skills, being assertive and confident</li> <li>National Brass Ensemble</li> </ul> LINKS: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jenmontone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.philorch.org/about/musicians/jennifer-montone#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philly Orchestra bio page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1656476471237775/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Brass Ensemble Facebook Page</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/vn6NUQzkAtg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Conner chicken foot video</a></li> </ul> Don't miss the South Central Regional Tuba-Euphonium Conference featuring SSG Chris Buckley, Tim Buzbee, Ben Pierce and Charles Villarubia March 15-17 at West Texas A&amp;M University in Canyon, TX. Holy crap that's a lineup! Visit <a href="http://www.scrtec2018.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scrtec2018.weebly.com</a> for more details! Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes.</a></li> <li>Show us some love on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li> <li>Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duquesne University</a> and <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Mouthpieces</a> (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.)</li> <li>Tell your friends!</li> </ul> Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ80: Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Horn Jennifer Montone on playing, meditating and telling your own story

David Zerkel

Dave Zerkel, Professor of Tuba/Euphonium at the University of Georgia joins Andrew &amp; Lance to discuss how he nearly became a meteorologist snake doctor. He recounts the path of his career, from standing very still in the Army Band, to teaching at Illinois State (after the retirement of his teacher, Ed Livingston) and on to his current position at the University of Georgia. He also talks about how the industry has changed in the last twenty years, how he helps guide his students to success and talks about what its like to play with the Brass Band of Battle Creek. Links: David Zerkel at UGATuba/Euph at UGABrass Band of Battle Creek  You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies. Your support is greatly appreciated! Produced by Austin Boyer and Buddy Deshler of FredBrass

Dave Zerkel, Professor of Tuba/Euphonium at the University of Georgia joins Andrew &amp; Lance to discuss how he nearly became a meteorologist snake doctor. He recounts the path of his career, from standing very still in the Army Band, to teaching at Illinois State (after the retirement of his teacher, Ed Livingston) and on to his current position at the University of Georgia. He also talks about how the industry has changed in the last twenty years, how he helps guide his students to success and talks about what its like to play with the Brass Band of Battle Creek. Links: <a href="http://music.uga.edu/people/david-zerkel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Zerkel at UGA</a><a href="http://www.ugatubaeuph.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tuba/Euph at UGA</a><a href="http://www.bbbc.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brass Band of Battle Creek</a> You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated! Produced by <a href="http://www.austinboyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Boyer</a> and <a href="http://www.buddydeshler.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddy Deshler</a> of <a href="http://www.fredbrass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FredBrass</a>

David Zerkel: Episode 23

Michael Martin

Boston Symphony trumpeter Michael Martin joins Andrew &amp; Lance to talk his career as a player, and composer. Michael joined the BSO in 2010 and has had great success there, building on the training which began with his dad (Freddy Martin). We discuss his days at Interlochen and Northwestern, touring with his brother (Chris Martin) and the Chicago Symphony and how his composing career got off the ground at an early age. He also discusses his favorite conductors, what it takes to be a good section player, how to listen and how to learn new repertoire really quickly. Oh, and he shares a hilarious rookie error story during a rehearsal of Mahler 2 under Michael Tilson Thomas. "20!" LINKS: Michael's site  BSO bio page Video interview New England Conservatory bio page Want to help the show? Take a minute to leave us a rating and a review on iTunes. The Brass Area of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA is our new partner (and Lance has been teaching euphonium there since 2000). If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit the site HERE! Check out Parker Mouthpieces fine offerings (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models) at http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/ You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies. Your support is greatly appreciated! Last but not least, we are now on Instagram! Follow us at instagram.com/pray4jens/ TODAY! Expertly produced by Joey Santillo with love, care and enthusiasm.

Boston Symphony trumpeter Michael Martin joins Andrew &amp; Lance to talk his career as a player, and composer. Michael joined the BSO in 2010 and has had great success there, building on the training which began with his dad (Freddy Martin). We discuss his days at Interlochen and Northwestern, touring with his brother (Chris Martin) and the Chicago Symphony and how his composing career got off the ground at an early age. He also discusses his favorite conductors, what it takes to be a good section player, how to listen and how to learn new repertoire really quickly. Oh, and he shares a hilarious rookie error story during a rehearsal of Mahler 2 under Michael Tilson Thomas. "20!" LINKS: <a href="http://www.playwritemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael's site</a> <a href="http://www.bso.org/brands/bso/about-us/musicians/bso-musicians/brass/trumpets.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> BSO bio page</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/nTSu7704gu0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video interview</a> <a href="http://necmusic.edu/faculty/michael-martin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New England Conservatory bio page</a> Want to help the show? Take a minute to leave us a rating and a review on iTunes. The Brass Area of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA is our new partner (and Lance has been teaching euphonium there since 2000). If you are interested in learning more about the program, visit the site HERE! Check out Parker Mouthpieces fine offerings (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models) at <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/</a> You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated! Last but not least, we are now on Instagram! Follow us at <a href="http://instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pray4jens/</a> TODAY! Expertly produced by Joey Santillo with love, care and enthusiasm.

Michael Martin of the Boston Symphony Orchestra: Episode 63

John Abbracciamento

From John's Marine Band bio: Trumpeter/cornetist Master Gunnery Sergeant John Abbracciamento joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in November 1992. Master Gunnery Sgt. Abbracciamento began his musical instruction at age 8. After graduating from Valley Stream South High School in 1978, he attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He completed his bachelor’s degree in music at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1983 and also earned a master’s degree from Mannes College of Music in New York in 1985. He studied trumpet with Armando Ghitalla of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and John Ware and Vincent Penzarella of the New York Philharmonic. Prior to joining “The President’s Own,” Master Gunnery Sgt. Abbracciamento was a substitute with the New York Philharmonic and toured Europe with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover:  John retiring from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band after 27 years Be prepared and know that the system is in place to support you The importance of realizing that you are joining a section The diversity of demands in The Marine Band Us math am smart like What John will miss most Why he decided to retire now Change is hard Going back to school to becomes a physical therapist The impact of standing at attention for long periods of time Helping musicians deal with pain John's retirement remarks Hiram Diaz Tom Hooten Studying with Armando Ghitalla Distinctive players and styles What happens at a Marine Band retirement ceremony The Italian Store chicken parmesan on a hard roll Baseball rule changes Freelancing, listening and adapting to a variety of situations Learning to blend Overcoming doubt Rich Kelley Central Park story Putting other players at ease within a section Trial and error and the importance of experience as a teacher Playing the appropriate musical role Mallory Thompson Andrew and the silk shirt  LINKS:   John's Marine Band bio page  Andrew's blog post about John's insights on freelancing  Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

From John's Marine Band bio: Trumpeter/cornetist Master Gunnery Sergeant John Abbracciamento joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in November 1992. Master Gunnery Sgt. Abbracciamento began his musical instruction at age 8. After graduating from Valley Stream South High School in 1978, he attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He completed his bachelor’s degree in music at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1983 and also earned a master’s degree from Mannes College of Music in New York in 1985. He studied trumpet with Armando Ghitalla of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and John Ware and Vincent Penzarella of the New York Philharmonic. Prior to joining “The President’s Own,” Master Gunnery Sgt. Abbracciamento was a substitute with the New York Philharmonic and toured Europe with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: <ul> <li>John retiring from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band after 27 years</li> <li>Be prepared and know that the system is in place to support you</li> <li>The importance of realizing that you are joining a section</li> <li>The diversity of demands in The Marine Band</li> <li>Us math am smart like</li> <li>What John will miss most</li> <li>Why he decided to retire now</li> <li>Change is hard</li> <li>Going back to school to becomes a physical therapist</li> <li>The impact of standing at attention for long periods of time</li> <li>Helping musicians deal with pain</li> <li>John's retirement remarks</li> <li>Hiram Diaz</li> <li>Tom Hooten</li> <li>Studying with Armando Ghitalla</li> <li>Distinctive players and styles</li> <li>What happens at a Marine Band retirement ceremony</li> <li>The Italian Store chicken parmesan on a hard roll</li> <li>Baseball rule changes</li> <li>Freelancing, listening and adapting to a variety of situations</li> <li>Learning to blend</li> <li>Overcoming doubt</li> <li>Rich Kelley Central Park story</li> <li>Putting other players at ease within a section</li> <li>Trial and error and the importance of experience as a teacher</li> <li>Playing the appropriate musical role</li> <li>Mallory Thompson</li> <li>Andrew and the silk shirt</li> </ul> LINKS: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Members/Musicians/Brass/Trumpet-and-Cornet/#abbraciamento" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> John's Marine Band bio page</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.andrewhitz.com/blog/2014/10/11/great-insights-into-freelancing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Andrew's blog post about John's insights on freelancing</a></li> </ul> Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes.</a></li> <li>Show us some love on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li> <li>Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duquesne University</a> and <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Mouthpieces</a> (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.)</li> <li>Tell your friends!</li> </ul> Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ114: Trumpeter John Abbracciamento on dealing with pain, overcoming doubt and his 27 years in "The President's Own" Marine Band

Jim Pandolfi

Legendary trumpeter Jim Pandolfi has one of the most amazing stories in music. Or most places. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover:  How Andrew and Jim first met in NYC many moons ago Applesauce Life out on Cape Cod (in the Dagobah System) "The older I get, the better I was" 15 years playing with The Met (wearing telescoping glasses due to an eye condition, macular degeneration) Having to leave before his vision loss got too bad How determination became the byword of his career The impact his attitude had on the other folks around him Playing loud (like really loud) in Japan on Samson and Delilah Overcoming the involuntary response with excellence Be a musician who happens to play the trumpet Practicing golf in his apartment (between the aquarium, the big-screen TV, the piano and his horns) Mark Gould locking in musically and personally Surviving in a symphony orchestra (the 3 most important rules) Only needed 4 or five notes to make an assessment of someone's playing The development of his teaching style and philosophy Everybody wants to play loud but most play too heavy (bear down too much) Listening to Bryn Terfel, connecting the power coming from the reserve (feel the reserve, don't push) How they get the fork to their mouth in the morning Pick up your chest Have the sound come from behind your sternum Take pause Single tonguing Set and forget tonguing The difference between thinking and concentration How well can you concentrate? Puttin' on the Ritz (during Flying Dutchman) More Gould stories (with Rich Kelley cameos) Peter Weller playing Clifford Brown tunes on Pandolfi's horn while driving golf balls between opera acts Mel Broiles influence on Jim Fantastic Mel stories (both music- and aviation-related) "Mel Broiles, Starring in His Own Movie"  LINKS: Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

Legendary trumpeter Jim Pandolfi has one of the most amazing stories in music. Or most places. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: <ul> <li>How Andrew and Jim first met in NYC many moons ago</li> <li>Applesauce</li> <li>Life out on Cape Cod (in the Dagobah System)</li> <li>"The older I get, the better I was"</li> <li>15 years playing with The Met (wearing telescoping glasses due to an eye condition, macular degeneration)</li> <li>Having to leave before his vision loss got too bad</li> <li>How determination became the byword of his career</li> <li>The impact his attitude had on the other folks around him</li> <li>Playing loud (like really loud) in Japan on Samson and Delilah</li> <li>Overcoming the involuntary response with excellence</li> <li>Be a musician who happens to play the trumpet</li> <li>Practicing golf in his apartment (between the aquarium, the big-screen TV, the piano and his horns)</li> <li>Mark Gould locking in musically and personally</li> <li>Surviving in a symphony orchestra (the 3 most important rules)</li> <li>Only needed 4 or five notes to make an assessment of someone's playing</li> <li>The development of his teaching style and philosophy</li> <li>Everybody wants to play loud but most play too heavy (bear down too much)</li> <li>Listening to Bryn Terfel, connecting the power coming from the reserve (feel the reserve, don't push)</li> <li>How they get the fork to their mouth in the morning</li> <li>Pick up your chest</li> <li>Have the sound come from behind your sternum</li> <li>Take pause</li> <li>Single tonguing</li> <li>Set and forget tonguing</li> <li>The difference between thinking and concentration</li> <li>How well can you concentrate?</li> <li>Puttin' on the Ritz (during Flying Dutchman)</li> <li>More Gould stories (with Rich Kelley cameos)</li> <li>Peter Weller playing Clifford Brown tunes on Pandolfi's horn while driving golf balls between opera acts</li> <li>Mel Broiles influence on Jim</li> <li>Fantastic Mel stories (both music- and aviation-related)</li> <li>"Mel Broiles, Starring in His Own Movie"</li> </ul> LINKS: Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes.</a></li> <li>Show us some love on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li> <li>Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duquesne University</a> and <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Mouthpieces</a> (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.)</li> <li>Tell your friends!</li> </ul> Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ106: Jim Pandolfi legendary trumpeter Jim Pandolfi has one of the most amazing stories in music. Or most places.

Joey Tartell

Joey Tartell, Associate Professor of Trumpet and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Indiana University joins Andrew &amp; Lance to explain how he can be both a lead trumpet player and a decent person. Joey details the keys to his success including the insights he gained from his former teachers, explains the good news/bad news about the advent of YouTube and how he equips his students to succeed in music. Along the way there is also mention of Mexican food, vuvuzelas, the San Antonio Spurs and the story of how Joey almost got thrown out of a women’s basketball game. Links: joeytartell.com Joey at IU Raya Brass Band Want to help the show? Take a minute to leave us  a rating and a review on iTunes. You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies. Your support is greatly appreciated! Produced by Joey Santillo

Joey Tartell, Associate Professor of Trumpet and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Indiana University joins Andrew &amp; Lance to explain how he can be both a lead trumpet player and a decent person. Joey details the keys to his success including the insights he gained from his former teachers, explains the good news/bad news about the advent of YouTube and how he equips his students to succeed in music. Along the way there is also mention of Mexican food, vuvuzelas, the San Antonio Spurs and the story of how Joey almost got thrown out of a women’s basketball game. Links: <a href="https://joeytartell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joeytartell.com</a> <a href="http://info.music.indiana.edu/faculty/current/tartell-joey.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joey at IU</a> <a href="http://rayabrassband.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raya Brass Band</a> Want to help the show? Take a minute to leave us <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a rating and a review on iTunes</a>. You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated! Produced by Joey Santillo

Joey Tartell: Episode 44

Donna Parkes

TBJ83: Trombonist Donna Parkes of the Louisville Orchestra on having a “Yes!” attitude, sleeping bags and growing up in Australia Donna Parkes, Principal Trombone with Louisville Orchestra joins Andrew &amp; Lance to detail her amazing career, from Australia to Kentucky, with stops in Chicago, Alaska and Doha, Qatar. In this fun and lively conversation, we cover:  Playing Principal Trombone with Louisville Orchestra Playing with the Colorado Music Festival Coming from Indiana, I mean Canberra, Australia Coming to the U.S. after her undergrad to study with Charlie Vernon at DePaul The differences between the Australian and U.S. markets Studying with Michael Mulcahy early on in Australia Playing freelance gigs in Sydney for a year before moving Getting a lesson with Arnold Jacobs and Ed Kleinhammer Working with 80-year-olds in Virginia The size of Andrew’s tongue (don’t ask) Sleeping in her sleeping bag with her trombone in a hostel on her first night in the U.S. Taking pictures of snow Tips for flying to Australia Playing gigs in Sitka, Alaska twice a year How she recently got married in Australia A typical week in Louisville, which is anything but typical The importance of being flexible and being a good colleague Having a “Yes” attitude Playing in Doha, Qatar An important life lesson, “Don’t smell it first.”  LINKS:  Louisville Orchestra bio page 8th Position Blog interview Seraph Brass bio page  Brasschicks interview  Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ83: Trombonist Donna Parkes of the Louisville Orchestra on having a “Yes!” attitude, sleeping bags and growing up in Australia Donna Parkes, Principal Trombone with Louisville Orchestra joins Andrew &amp; Lance to detail her amazing career, from Australia to Kentucky, with stops in Chicago, Alaska and Doha, Qatar. In this fun and lively conversation, we cover: <ul> <li>Playing Principal Trombone with Louisville Orchestra</li> <li>Playing with the Colorado Music Festival</li> <li>Coming from Indiana, I mean Canberra, Australia</li> <li>Coming to the U.S. after her undergrad to study with Charlie Vernon at DePaul</li> <li>The differences between the Australian and U.S. markets</li> <li>Studying with Michael Mulcahy early on in Australia</li> <li>Playing freelance gigs in Sydney for a year before moving</li> <li>Getting a lesson with Arnold Jacobs and Ed Kleinhammer</li> <li>Working with 80-year-olds in Virginia</li> <li>The size of Andrew’s tongue (don’t ask)</li> <li>Sleeping in her sleeping bag with her trombone in a hostel on her first night in the U.S.</li> <li>Taking pictures of snow</li> <li>Tips for flying to Australia</li> <li>Playing gigs in Sitka, Alaska twice a year</li> <li>How she recently got married in Australia</li> <li>A typical week in Louisville, which is anything but typical</li> <li>The importance of being flexible and being a good colleague</li> <li>Having a “Yes” attitude</li> <li>Playing in Doha, Qatar</li> <li>An important life lesson, “Don’t smell it first.”</li> </ul> LINKS: <ul> <li><a href="https://louisvilleorchestra.org/donna-parkes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Orchestra bio page</a></li> <li><a href="https://8thposition.wordpress.com/2014/03/14/donna-parkes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8th Position Blog interview</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.seraphbrass.com/member-bios/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seraph Brass bio page</a></li> <li><a href="https://brasschicks.wordpress.com/2018/02/07/interview-with-donna-parkes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brasschicks interview</a></li> </ul> Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes.</a></li> <li>Show us some love on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li> <li>Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duquesne University</a> and <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Mouthpieces</a> (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.)</li> <li>Tell your friends!</li> </ul> Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ83: Trombonist Donna Parkes of the Louisville Orchestra on having a “Yes!” attitude, sleeping bags and growing up in Australia

Andrew &amp; Lance are joined by Marty Hackleman, former horn player for the Canadian Brass, Empire Brass, and National Symphony Orchestra. Marty talks about the many stops along his incredible career, including winning his first professional audition at the age of 19. He also shares with us the decision he made as a 16-year-old that got him to apply himself and propelled him to success on the horn. He is the only person who was ever a full-time member of both the Canadian Brass and Empire Brass and discusses how it came to be that he and Dave Ohanian came to switch quintets. And he has some tough love for Jens!   You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Andrew &amp; Lance are joined by Marty Hackleman, former horn player for the Canadian Brass, Empire Brass, and National Symphony Orchestra. Marty talks about the many stops along his incredible career, including winning his first professional audition at the age of 19. He also shares with us the decision he made as a 16-year-old that got him to apply himself and propelled him to success on the horn. He is the only person who was ever a full-time member of both the Canadian Brass and Empire Brass and discusses how it came to be that he and Dave Ohanian came to switch quintets. And he has some tough love for Jens! You can help offset the costs of producing the show by making a small donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies</a>. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Marty Hackleman: Episode 13

TBJ108: Jim "Don't call me BB" Nova on writing, driving and April Fooling.  Pittsburgh Symphony trombonist Jim Nova puts up with more abuse from Andrew &amp; Lance for no good reason.  From his website: My love for all musical things Star Wars began a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… As a six-year-old child, my father took my brother and me to see The Empire Strikes Back. Even at that age, I was overwhelmed with how important the music was to the storytelling, and thus began my lifelong love of the incredible scores of John Williams. A few years later, at age nine, I began playing the trombone in my home state of Connecticut. As a child, I received my early musical exposure and training from my father, Anesti Nova. During high school, I studied with my first private trombone teacher, Assistant Principal/Second Trombonist of the Hartford Symphony, George Sanders. After graduating high school I attended the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where I received my bachelor’s degree studying with Glenn Dodson, who was Philadelphia Orchestra’s Principal Trombonist at the time. This is where the seed of this album A Fall from Light to Dark first began to grow. When I was a student at Curtis, Mr. Dodson would hold epic trombone get-togethers called, “Bone Bashes” where the Curtis trombone students and the Philadelphia Orchestra trombone section would play through incredible arrangements and transcriptions of all kinds of pieces. This where I first started to create my own trombone ensemble arrangements and transcriptions. Mr. Dodson’s Han Solo-like swagger was contagious as we would tackle these pieces. I then moved to Boston to pursue a Master’s Degree on a full scholarship at the New England Conservatory of Music, studying with Norman Bolter who was Second Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Principal Trombone of the Boston Pops Orchestra at the time. It was during this time that Mr. Bolter fostered my “Start with what you can do” attitude that I still use today, in both my own artistic development as well as with my students. He truly was and still is, my master Yoda in so many ways. After finishing my master’s degree, I freelanced in Boston for several years, substituting on a regular basis with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra, making several recordings and television broadcasts with both groups as both principal and second trombone. It was here in Boston that my musical path first crossed with John Williams! I had the opportunity to perform with him on countless Boston Pops concerts and even performed on the world concert premiere of the concert suite from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover:  The Bubble Butt Strikes Back The joke is on...? Parker soprano trombone mouthpiece Juilliard gig with Joe Alessi 40th "Trombone at the Movies" gig, featuring film music trombone choir arrangements at colleges and universities Soundcloud page has passed 750,000 listens ITF closing concert in summer of 2019 with full concert versions of the same music A "Who's Who" of amazing players on the ITF Christopher Bill crashing in his basement and an upcoming collaboration debuting May the Fourth Context is everything His evolving relationship with Joe Alessi Boston Brass Fanfare Project Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University, with a real-live Pappert Person Cathy Heller's podcast, "Don't Keep Your Day Job" Jim's cat is a coffee model Jim's lead foot Less horsepower than a horse Play in a big orchestra, drive a fast car He took off like a stabbed rat Paying for a ticket with a ticket Exhibition of speed Driving at race tracks and in driving schools Becoming a performance driving teacher Taking possession of his BMW while on tour with the PSO The Green Death Parallels between learning driving and learning trombone Jimmy James  LINKS:  Jim's website Jim's PSO page Jim's Soundcloud page Jim's Duquesne University page  Jim's arrangements for sale on Noteflight  The International Trombone Festival concert Jim mentions  Want to help the show? Here are some ways:  Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on  iTunes. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a Patreon patron. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at  Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Tell your friends!  Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ108: Jim "Don't call me BB" Nova on writing, driving and April Fooling.  Pittsburgh Symphony trombonist Jim Nova puts up with more abuse from Andrew &amp; Lance for no good reason.  From his website: My love for all musical things Star Wars began a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… As a six-year-old child, my father took my brother and me to see The Empire Strikes Back. Even at that age, I was overwhelmed with how important the music was to the storytelling, and thus began my lifelong love of the incredible scores of John Williams. A few years later, at age nine, I began playing the trombone in my home state of Connecticut. As a child, I received my early musical exposure and training from my father, Anesti Nova. During high school, I studied with my first private trombone teacher, Assistant Principal/Second Trombonist of the Hartford Symphony, George Sanders. After graduating high school I attended the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where I received my bachelor’s degree studying with Glenn Dodson, who was Philadelphia Orchestra’s Principal Trombonist at the time. This is where the seed of this album A Fall from Light to Dark first began to grow. When I was a student at Curtis, Mr. Dodson would hold epic trombone get-togethers called, “Bone Bashes” where the Curtis trombone students and the Philadelphia Orchestra trombone section would play through incredible arrangements and transcriptions of all kinds of pieces. This where I first started to create my own trombone ensemble arrangements and transcriptions. Mr. Dodson’s Han Solo-like swagger was contagious as we would tackle these pieces. I then moved to Boston to pursue a Master’s Degree on a full scholarship at the New England Conservatory of Music, studying with Norman Bolter who was Second Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Principal Trombone of the Boston Pops Orchestra at the time. It was during this time that Mr. Bolter fostered my “Start with what you can do” attitude that I still use today, in both my own artistic development as well as with my students. He truly was and still is, my master Yoda in so many ways. After finishing my master’s degree, I freelanced in Boston for several years, substituting on a regular basis with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra, making several recordings and television broadcasts with both groups as both principal and second trombone. It was here in Boston that my musical path first crossed with John Williams! I had the opportunity to perform with him on countless Boston Pops concerts and even performed on the world concert premiere of the concert suite from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: <ul> <li>The Bubble Butt Strikes Back</li> <li>The joke is on...?</li> <li>Parker soprano trombone mouthpiece</li> <li>Juilliard gig with Joe Alessi</li> <li>40th "Trombone at the Movies" gig, featuring film music trombone choir arrangements at colleges and universities</li> <li>Soundcloud page has passed 750,000 listens</li> <li>ITF closing concert in summer of 2019 with full concert versions of the same music</li> <li>A "Who's Who" of amazing players on the ITF</li> <li>Christopher Bill crashing in his basement and an upcoming collaboration debuting May the Fourth</li> <li>Context is everything</li> <li>His evolving relationship with Joe Alessi</li> <li>Boston Brass Fanfare Project</li> <li>Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University, with a real-live Pappert Person</li> <li>Cathy Heller's podcast, "Don't Keep Your Day Job"</li> <li>Jim's cat is a coffee model</li> <li>Jim's lead foot</li> <li>Less horsepower than a horse</li> <li>Play in a big orchestra, drive a fast car</li> <li>He took off like a stabbed rat</li> <li>Paying for a ticket with a ticket</li> <li>Exhibition of speed</li> <li>Driving at race tracks and in driving schools</li> <li>Becoming a performance driving teacher</li> <li>Taking possession of his BMW while on tour with the PSO</li> <li>The Green Death</li> <li>Parallels between learning driving and learning trombone</li> <li>Jimmy James</li> </ul> LINKS: <ul> <li><a href="https://jimnova.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim's website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/biography/james-nova" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim's PSO page</a></li> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/jimnova" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim's Soundcloud page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.duq.edu/academics/faculty/james-nova" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim's Duquesne University page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.noteflight.com/profile/6074679bd47a462f68d8c8ce6fcf4a3c1a28058b#/marketplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jim's arrangements for sale on Noteflight</a></li> <li><a href="https://trombonefestival.net/2018/12/05/artists-evening-concerts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The International Trombone Festival concert Jim mentions</a></li> </ul> Want to help the show? Here are some ways: <ul> <li>Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-junkies-podcast-pedal/id969120513?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes.</a></li> <li>Show us some love on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/pray4jens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li> <li>Help us pay the bills (and get regular bonus episodes!) by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> patron.</li> <li>Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at <a href="http://duq.edu/academics/schools/music/prospective-students/music-admissions/brass-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duquesne University</a> and <a href="http://www.parkermouthpieces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Mouthpieces</a> (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.)</li> <li>Tell your friends!</li> </ul> Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm.

TBJ108: Jim "Don't call me BB" Nova on writing, driving and April Fooling

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