I’m here today with Tami Lee Hughes, a female performing artist, violinist, educator, and consultant who understands classical music and diverse communities. She helps general audiences, educators, and students dive into Africlassical music in ways that are accessible and fun. Tami Lee Hughes also helps organizations address challenges associated with diversity in classical music so they can be inclusive and welcoming to everyone. I met Dr. Hughes at a webinar presentation last fall in which we discussed the term Africlassical music in a way that was very meaningful for me at the time. When I reached out to her for the podcast, she was more than happy to accept my invitation. I enjoyed listening to Tami’s perspective, her story, and her well-defined mission: “to present programming that serves all demographics and encourages everyone to engage in a diverse music world.” She helped me realize that for the women of today, one of the best things we can do is create value and opportunity for ourselves within our communities by turning towards our identity and the things that are the most important to us. Learn more!  https://tamileehughes.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SirIxvfEbZo--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

I’m here today with Tami Lee Hughes, a female performing artist, violinist, educator, and consultant who understands classical music and diverse communities. She helps general audiences, educators, and students dive into Africlassical music in ways that are accessible and fun. Tami Lee Hughes also helps organizations address challenges associated with diversity in classical music so they can be inclusive and welcoming to everyone. I met Dr. Hughes at a webinar presentation last fall in which we discussed the term Africlassical music in a way that was very meaningful for me at the time. When I reached out to her for the podcast, she was more than happy to accept my invitation. I enjoyed listening to Tami’s perspective, her story, and her well-defined mission: “to present programming that serves all demographics and encourages everyone to engage in a diverse music world.” She helped me realize that for the women of today, one of the best things we can do is create value and opportunity for ourselves within our communities by turning towards our identity and the things that are the most important to us. Learn more! <ul> <li><a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tamileehughes.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SirIxvfEbZo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SirIxvfEbZo</a></li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Feminism: Creating Africlassical "Soul Food" (feat. Tami Lee Hughes) 

 Artist Page: https://www.bridgettegansoprano.com/ Vocalis Consort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s065RRBeDYg  Join me for an intimate conversation with illustrious Soprano, Bridget Gan, on the subjects of motherhood and the arts, women’s rights, creative COVID adaptations, community and virtual collaboration, and of course the healing and empowering gift of music.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

<ul> <li>Artist Page: <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bridgettegansoprano.com/</a></li> <li>Vocalis Consort: <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s065RRBeDYg</a></li> </ul> Join me for an intimate conversation with illustrious Soprano, Bridget Gan, on the subjects of motherhood and the arts, women’s rights, creative COVID adaptations, community and virtual collaboration, and of course the healing and empowering gift of music.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Feminism: Self-Awareness (feat. Bridget Gan)

Learn more about Dr. David Coon and his work through the links below!   https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/755886 https://research.asu.edu/arts-and-culture-harmonize-health https://www.phoenixsymphony.org/article/research-project-takes-personal-turn-for-phoenix-symphony https://health.asu.edu/asu-music-and-memory-project-shows-success-alzheimers https://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/research/project/music-and-memory-ii--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

Learn more about Dr. David Coon and his work through the links below!  <ul> <li><a href="https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/755886" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/755886</a></li> <li><a href="https://research.asu.edu/arts-and-culture-harmonize-health" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://research.asu.edu/arts-and-culture-harmonize-health</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.phoenixsymphony.org/article/research-project-takes-personal-turn-for-phoenix-symphony" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.phoenixsymphony.org/article/research-project-takes-personal-turn-for-phoenix-symphony</a></li> <li><a href="https://health.asu.edu/asu-music-and-memory-project-shows-success-alzheimers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://health.asu.edu/asu-music-and-memory-project-shows-success-alzheimers</a></li> <li><a href="https://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/research/project/music-and-memory-ii" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/research/project/music-and-memory-ii</a></li></ul>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Healing: Aging Made Easier (feat. Dr. David Coon) 

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Music and Celebration! :) 

Today we have Dr. Melita Belgrave, Associate Dean and Associate Professor at The School of Music, Dance and Theatre as well as the Associate Dean and Associate Professor for Culture and Access at Arizona State University. Dr. Belgrave is one of the nation's leading experts and researchers on Music Therapy and is the appointed administrator of the Arizona State University Music Therapy Clinic. Dr. Belgrave has worked as a music therapist in special education, mental health, rehabilitation, hospice, geriatric, and intergenerational settings throughout Texas, Florida, Kansas, and Missouri. Her research interests are music therapy with older adults and intergenerational programming. As a violinist and a teacher myself, I found the subject to be absolutely fascinating. I was totally captivated by Dr. Belgrave's magnanimous and energetic personality as well as her passion for her groundbreaking research in the field of music therapy.  https://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/content/melita-belgrave https://www.amazon.com/Music-Therapy-Multicultural-Context-Professionals/dp/1785927981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFCsCLVOf1g--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

Today we have Dr. Melita Belgrave, Associate Dean and Associate Professor at The School of Music, Dance and Theatre as well as the Associate Dean and Associate Professor for Culture and Access at Arizona State University. Dr. Belgrave is one of the nation's leading experts and researchers on Music Therapy and is the appointed administrator of the Arizona State University Music Therapy Clinic. Dr. Belgrave has worked as a music therapist in special education, mental health, rehabilitation, hospice, geriatric, and intergenerational settings throughout Texas, Florida, Kansas, and Missouri. Her research interests are music therapy with older adults and intergenerational programming. As a violinist and a teacher myself, I found the subject to be absolutely fascinating. I was totally captivated by Dr. Belgrave's magnanimous and energetic personality as well as her passion for her groundbreaking research in the field of music therapy. <ul> <li><a href="https://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/content/melita-belgrave" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/content/melita-belgrave</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Music-Therapy-Multicultural-Context-Professionals/dp/1785927981" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Music-Therapy-Multicultural-Context-Professionals/dp/1785927981</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFCsCLVOf1g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFCsCLVOf1g</a></li></ul>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Healing: The Enduring Power of Music Therapy (feat. Dr. Melita Belgrave)

Afa Dworkin

Below is a link to Afa Dworkin's full bio with the Sphinx organization as well as links to previous interviews. I’m pleased to welcome on the podcast today our final guest to wrap up our mini series on Music and Antiracism. Our guest, Afa S. Dworkin is the President and Artistic Director of the Sphinx organization, an organization whose mission is to “transform lives through the power of diversity in the arts.” Ms. Dworkin has an extensive roster of speaking engagements and has shaped the national classical music landscape as a multi-year orchestra grant review panelist for dozens of state and national organizations and councils. Her passion and love for people, art, and cultures extends to populations across the world. My brief encounter with Afa today was life changing to say the least. Everything about her message and authenticity is fresh and supported by decades of life and leadership experience. In listening to this conversation, you will not want it to end!  https://www.sphinxmusic.org/bio-afa-dworkin/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGD2ZmUJGqc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcIZbqn-GSg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDMcIyvr0vg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d2e3o8h8hk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Qq6VSyV5g      ---   This episode is sponsored by  · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

Below is a link to Afa Dworkin's full bio with the Sphinx organization as well as links to previous interviews. I’m pleased to welcome on the podcast today our final guest to wrap up our mini series on Music and Antiracism. Our guest, Afa S. Dworkin is the President and Artistic Director of the Sphinx organization, an organization whose mission is to “transform lives through the power of diversity in the arts.” Ms. Dworkin has an extensive roster of speaking engagements and has shaped the national classical music landscape as a multi-year orchestra grant review panelist for dozens of state and national organizations and councils. Her passion and love for people, art, and cultures extends to populations across the world. My brief encounter with Afa today was life changing to say the least. Everything about her message and authenticity is fresh and supported by decades of life and leadership experience. In listening to this conversation, you will not want it to end! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sphinxmusic.org/bio-afa-dworkin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sphinxmusic.org/bio-afa-dworkin/ </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGD2ZmUJGqc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGD2ZmUJGqc</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcIZbqn-GSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcIZbqn-GSg</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDMcIyvr0vg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDMcIyvr0vg</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d2e3o8h8hk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d2e3o8h8hk</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Qq6VSyV5g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Qq6VSyV5g </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcIZbqn-GSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGD2ZmUJGqc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> </ul> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Antiracism: "We've barely scratched the surface..." (feat. Afa Dworkin) 

Robin Fay Massie is a mother, an Emergency Clinical Nurse in the greater Baltimore area of Maryland, as well as an accomplished pianist, violinist, and violist. She is a celebrated concert artist and orchestral musician throughout the country. In particular, she is the founder and Executive Director of the organization, “Musicians of Mercy”: a group of volunteer musicians who have been putting on benefit concert series to aid in humanitarian efforts around the world since 2010. In her words from one of her many interviews she has said, “In the words of one of my mentors, "There is room at the table for everyone in music." Music invites us to connect through the depth of our common human experience. As a woman, as a musician, and as a nurse, I can look into someone's eyes and immediately relate— understanding how my own suffering has shaped and strengthened me. Music amplifies my unique voice. The longer I live, the more I unapologetically embrace my own vulnerability, with and without my viola.”  https://www.columbiaorchestra.org/artists/robin-fay-massie-pighee/ https://neworchestraofwashington.org/aicnow/robinfaymassie https://staythirstymagazine.blogspot.com/p/chase-robin-massie.html https://www.violinist.com/blog/nobilemente/20104/11119/       ---   This episode is sponsored by  · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

Robin Fay Massie is a mother, an Emergency Clinical Nurse in the greater Baltimore area of Maryland, as well as an accomplished pianist, violinist, and violist. She is a celebrated concert artist and orchestral musician throughout the country. In particular, she is the founder and Executive Director of the organization, “Musicians of Mercy”: a group of volunteer musicians who have been putting on benefit concert series to aid in humanitarian efforts around the world since 2010. In her words from one of her many interviews she has said, “In the words of one of my mentors, "There is room at the table for everyone in music." Music invites us to connect through the depth of our common human experience. As a woman, as a musician, and as a nurse, I can look into someone's eyes and immediately relate— understanding how my own suffering has shaped and strengthened me. Music amplifies my unique voice. The longer I live, the more I unapologetically embrace my own vulnerability, with and without my viola.” <ul> <li><a href="https://www.columbiaorchestra.org/artists/robin-fay-massie-pighee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.columbiaorchestra.org/artists/robin-fay-massie-pighee/</a></li> <li><a href="https://neworchestraofwashington.org/aicnow/robinfaymassie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://neworchestraofwashington.org/aicnow/robinfaymassie</a></li> <li><a href="https://staythirstymagazine.blogspot.com/p/chase-robin-massie.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://staythirstymagazine.blogspot.com/p/chase-robin-massie.html</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.violinist.com/blog/nobilemente/20104/11119/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.violinist.com/blog/nobilemente/20104/11119/</a> <a href="https://neworchestraofwashington.org/aicnow/robinfaymassie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> </ul> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Healing: Music is LIFE! (feat. Robin Fay Massie)

I'm so excited to launch this new series on Music and Healing! Stay tuned as we interview experts on the healing power of music and music therapy!  Here's a link to the Harvard Health Blog: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/healing-through-music-201511058556--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

I'm so excited to launch this new series on Music and Healing! Stay tuned as we interview experts on the healing power of music and music therapy!  Here's a link to the Harvard Health Blog: <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/healing-through-music-201511058556" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/healing-through-music-201511058556</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Healing: Coming soon!

List of 5 recommended books on Antiracism and Civil Rights:  (First two books were recommended to me by Titus Underwood) “Where do we go from here” by Martin Luther King  “From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century” by A. Kirsten Mullen and William A. Darity Jr.  (Recommended to ASU students by Alex Laing) “How to be Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi  (Recommended by Ibram X. Kendi) “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander  (Final recommendation was from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture)  “The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing” by Anneliese A. Singh    ---   This episode is sponsored by  · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

List of 5 recommended books on Antiracism and Civil Rights: <ol> <li>(First two books were recommended to me by <a href="https://www.nashvillesymphony.org/about/orchestra-conductors/titus-underwood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Titus Underwood</a>) “Where do we go from here” by Martin Luther King </li> <li>“From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century” by A. Kirsten Mullen and William A. Darity Jr. </li> <li>(Recommended to ASU students by <a href="https://www.alexlaingmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Laing</a>) “How to be Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi </li> <li>(Recommended by <a href="https://www.ibramxkendi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ibram X. Kendi</a>) “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander </li> <li>(Final recommendation was from the <a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/being-antiracist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture</a>)  “The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing” by Anneliese A. Singh </li> </ol> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Antiracism: Book List 

Titus Underwood

Our guest today is Titus Underwood, America’s first Black principal oboist of a major orchestra, playing for Nashville Symphony. He was recently awarded the 2021 Sphinx Organization Medal of Excellence which is the highest honor bestowed by the Detroit-based social justice organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Titus has created several viral projects that have made an enormous impact in creating a more anti-racist music community. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Titus as we explored ways for American musical organizations to become more culturally conscious. Titus shares brilliant ways to enrich our understanding of Black Culture and the roots of uniquely American music. Learn more about our guest through the links below!  https://www.cim.edu/aboutcim/news/cim-alumnus-titus-underwood-awarded-sphinx-organizations-highest-honor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yWNOK1aLdw#action=share (2021 Sphinx Organization Medal of Excellence) https://www.wsmv.com/news/oboist-strikes-chord-with-nashville-symphony/article_32d9ccb2-ac1d-11ea-bd34-23eaa7672040.html?fbclid=IwAR3vVQpfEZ6qd4Xw2wl2e23VTb7zd42ti95J2R3BSU5Shx9lPyO38MOeJkA (News 4 Nashville) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxhwoJqlUeA (First Black Principal Oboist of a Major Symphony Orchestra)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

Our guest today is Titus Underwood, America’s first Black principal oboist of a major orchestra, playing for Nashville Symphony. He was recently awarded the <a href="http://www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-medals-of-excellence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2021 Sphinx Organization Medal of Excellence</a> which is the highest honor bestowed by the Detroit-based social justice organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Titus has created several viral projects that have made an enormous impact in creating a more anti-racist music community. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Titus as we explored ways for American musical organizations to become more culturally conscious. Titus shares brilliant ways to enrich our understanding of Black Culture and the roots of uniquely American music. Learn more about our guest through the links below! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cim.edu/aboutcim/news/cim-alumnus-titus-underwood-awarded-sphinx-organizations-highest-honor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cim.edu/aboutcim/news/cim-alumnus-titus-underwood-awarded-sphinx-organizations-highest-honor</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yWNOK1aLdw#action=share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yWNOK1aLdw#action=share</a> (<a href="http://www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-medals-of-excellence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2021 Sphinx Organization Medal of Excellence</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://www.wsmv.com/news/oboist-strikes-chord-with-nashville-symphony/article_32d9ccb2-ac1d-11ea-bd34-23eaa7672040.html?fbclid=IwAR3vVQpfEZ6qd4Xw2wl2e23VTb7zd42ti95J2R3BSU5Shx9lPyO38MOeJkA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wsmv.com/news/oboist-strikes-chord-with-nashville-symphony/article_32d9ccb2-ac1d-11ea-bd34-23eaa7672040.html?fbclid=IwAR3vVQpfEZ6qd4Xw2wl2e23VTb7zd42ti95J2R3BSU5Shx9lPyO38MOeJkA</a> (News 4 Nashville)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxhwoJqlUeA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxhwoJqlUeA</a> (First Black Principal Oboist of a Major Symphony Orchestra)</li></ul>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Antiracism: Growing Through Dissonance - "What is an American Symphony?" (feat. Titus Underwood)

Why is music important to people? For many musicians, this is the 21st century question. We are interviewing guest artists from all over the world: to realize the value of music and its role in our lives.Subscribe and join the discussion! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

It was a pleasure for me to interview Chi-chi Nwanoku whose passion and enthusiasm for the arts has resulted in a documentary and a TedTalk as well as numerous awards and recognitions. Her earnestness in fighting anti-racism will likely inspire you as she inspired me. To learn more, visit the links below!  https://www.chineke.org/  https://www.facebook.com/ClassicFM/videos/10159064416089260  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chi-chi_Nwanoku  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hciyRB29ghc (Tales from the Bassline)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSE9O-s7RdY&amp;t=49s   ---   This episode is sponsored by  · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

It was a pleasure for me to interview Chi-chi Nwanoku whose passion and enthusiasm for the arts has resulted in a documentary and a TedTalk as well as numerous awards and recognitions. Her earnestness in fighting anti-racism will likely inspire you as she inspired me. To learn more, visit the links below! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.chineke.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.chineke.org/ </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClassicFM/videos/10159064416089260" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ClassicFM/videos/10159064416089260 </a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chi-chi_Nwanoku" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chi-chi_Nwanoku </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hciyRB29ghc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hciyRB29ghc</a> (Tales from the Bassline) </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSE9O-s7RdY&amp;t=49s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSE9O-s7RdY&amp;t=49s</a></li> </ul> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Antiracism: We need to do more! (feat. Chi-chi Nwanoku)

In this episode, I share the stories of my ancestors Felix Galura and John Parry. To learn more about them, I've attached links below! Felix Galura:  http://viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com/2015/07/385-fiery-pen-of-flauxgalier-felix-n.html https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/357519/114-year-old-zarzuela-to-be-restaged-to-fund-cultural-projects/ https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1846162/Pampanga/Local-News/Bacolor-honors-memory-of-towns-beloved-son-Felix-Galura  John Parry:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Parry_(Mormon) https://uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/john-parry http://welshmormon.byu.edu/Resource_Info.aspx?id=2924--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

In this episode, I share the stories of my ancestors Felix Galura and John Parry. To learn more about them, I've attached links below! Felix Galura: <ul> <li><a href="http://viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com/2015/07/385-fiery-pen-of-flauxgalier-felix-n.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com/2015/07/385-fiery-pen-of-flauxgalier-felix-n.html</a></li> <li><a href="https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/357519/114-year-old-zarzuela-to-be-restaged-to-fund-cultural-projects/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/357519/114-year-old-zarzuela-to-be-restaged-to-fund-cultural-projects/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1846162/Pampanga/Local-News/Bacolor-honors-memory-of-towns-beloved-son-Felix-Galura" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1846162/Pampanga/Local-News/Bacolor-honors-memory-of-towns-beloved-son-Felix-Galura</a></li> </ul> John Parry: <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Parry_(Mormon)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Parry_(Mormon)</a></li> <li><a href="https://uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/john-parry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/john-parry</a></li> <li><a href="http://welshmormon.byu.edu/Resource_Info.aspx?id=2924" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://welshmormon.byu.edu/Resource_Info.aspx?id=2924</a></li></ul>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Antiracism: My Story

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Reflections on Music and Community

I am so excited to be sharing a wonderful conversation with you today with acclaimed operatic artist and entrepreneur, Michael Ballam. Michael Ballam has received critical acclaim with the major opera companies of the USA and a recital career in Concert Halls across four continents. His operatic repertoire includes more than 600 performances of over 70 major roles, sharing the stage with the world's greatest singers. An accomplished pianist and oboist, he is the Founder and General Director of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre company, which is fast becoming one of the nation's major Opera Festivals. Along with his artistic and creative endeavors, Michael Ballam is a passionate advocate for the arts across the country. I had the great privilege of working and performing in the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre back in 2019, their last season since before the pandemic. Along with many others, I felt the grave loss when they were forced to shut their doors in the summer of 2020. However, this week they publicly announced their 2021 season! Tickets are available through their website which I have linked in the show notes for this episode! In this episode, Michael Ballam shares the Festival’s challenges in the last year. We talk about their miraculous beginnings and how, through perseverance, they have enriched the lives of countless individuals in their small community and beyond in ways that have served multiple generations and hopefully, many generations to come. https://music.usu.edu/faculty/directory/ballam https://michaelballam.com/ https://utahfestival.org/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

I am so excited to be sharing a wonderful conversation with you today with acclaimed operatic artist and entrepreneur, Michael Ballam. Michael Ballam has received critical acclaim with the major opera companies of the USA and a recital career in Concert Halls across four continents. His operatic repertoire includes more than 600 performances of over 70 major roles, sharing the stage with the world's greatest singers. An accomplished pianist and oboist, he is the Founder and General Director of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre company, which is fast becoming one of the nation's major Opera Festivals. Along with his artistic and creative endeavors, Michael Ballam is a passionate advocate for the arts across the country. I had the great privilege of working and performing in the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre back in 2019, their last season since before the pandemic. Along with many others, I felt the grave loss when they were forced to shut their doors in the summer of 2020. However, this week they publicly announced their 2021 season! Tickets are available through their website which I have linked in the show notes for this episode! In this episode, Michael Ballam shares the Festival’s challenges in the last year. We talk about their miraculous beginnings and how, through perseverance, they have enriched the lives of countless individuals in their small community and beyond in ways that have served multiple generations and hopefully, many generations to come. <a href="https://music.usu.edu/faculty/directory/ballam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://music.usu.edu/faculty/directory/ballam</a> <a href="https://michaelballam.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://michaelballam.com/</a> <a href="https://utahfestival.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://utahfestival.org/</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Community: If the dream is right... (feat. Michael Ballam)

This coming Friday will be the release of my final guest artist episode of the series “Music and Community”. The reason I am not publishing this episode right away is due to some exciting news that our guest will be sharing this coming Wednesday in launching their "post-COVID-19" summer plans. I am ecstatic over this episode and the time I got to spend with this particular guest who, for over fifty years, has done miraculous things in promoting music in their communities. Stay tuned! You won’t want to miss it!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

This coming Friday will be the release of my final guest artist episode of the series “Music and Community”. The reason I am not publishing this episode right away is due to some exciting news that our guest will be sharing this coming Wednesday in launching their "post-COVID-19" summer plans. I am ecstatic over this episode and the time I got to spend with this particular guest who, for over fifty years, has done miraculous things in promoting music in their communities. Stay tuned! You won’t want to miss it!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Community: Stay tuned for our final guest!

Today you will hear from Tacy Edwards who is co-founder of the North Charleston POPS! orchestra and currently serves as its Executive Director. Tacy plays Principal Flute with the POPS!, Second Flute in the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and has been the Piccolo player with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra from 1992 to the present. I asked her beforehand if she would be willing to talk about why music is important to her but also, about how she has worked to build a uniquely positive community of musicians and arts supporters who have all worked together to create meaningful connections and lasting relationships. http://northcharlestonpops.com/about-us/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwn4Ad0qm2bFS7oN3Dw-aSQ https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/latest_headlines/n-charleston-pops/article_3599fcb2-5661-522e-b660-0891c4a3def5.html--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

Today you will hear from Tacy Edwards who is co-founder of the North Charleston POPS! orchestra and currently serves as its Executive Director. Tacy plays Principal Flute with the POPS!, Second Flute in the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and has been the Piccolo player with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra from 1992 to the present. I asked her beforehand if she would be willing to talk about why music is important to her but also, about how she has worked to build a uniquely positive community of musicians and arts supporters who have all worked together to create meaningful connections and lasting relationships. <a href="http://northcharlestonpops.com/about-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://northcharlestonpops.com/about-us/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwn4Ad0qm2bFS7oN3Dw-aSQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwn4Ad0qm2bFS7oN3Dw-aSQ</a> <a href="https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/latest_headlines/n-charleston-pops/article_3599fcb2-5661-522e-b660-0891c4a3def5.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/latest_headlines/n-charleston-pops/article_3599fcb2-5661-522e-b660-0891c4a3def5.html</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Community: People and Passion (feat. Tacy Edwards)

Justin Morgan

Today you will be energized by Justin Morgan’s contagious attitude of positivity and passion for music and its role in our communities. Justin is a wonderful bass player and conductor and has been a dear friend and colleague of mine since high school when we met playing in a string orchestra together over 10 years ago. Justin has always been an inspiration to me as someone who ceaselessly strives to achieve impossible goals. He recently left his graduate studies at Bard College Conservatory of Music in upstate New York and a Fellowship position with the TŌN orchestra to become the new Dean at The Gifted Music School in Salt Lake City, Utah. A product of The Gifted Music School himself, Justin shares the incredible history of this organization and how it now serves dozens of communities, here and abroad. https://www.justinmorganbassist.com/ https://www.giftedmusicschool.org/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

Today you will be energized by Justin Morgan’s contagious attitude of positivity and passion for music and its role in our communities. Justin is a wonderful bass player and conductor and has been a dear friend and colleague of mine since high school when we met playing in a string orchestra together over 10 years ago. Justin has always been an inspiration to me as someone who ceaselessly strives to achieve impossible goals. He recently left his graduate studies at Bard College Conservatory of Music in upstate New York and a Fellowship position with the TŌN orchestra to become the new Dean at The Gifted Music School in Salt Lake City, Utah. A product of The Gifted Music School himself, Justin shares the incredible history of this organization and how it now serves dozens of communities, here and abroad. <a href="https://www.justinmorganbassist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.justinmorganbassist.com/</a> <a href="https://www.giftedmusicschool.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.giftedmusicschool.org/</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Community: SYNERGY (feat. Justin Morgan)

Larry Williams

Today is a very exciting day, the first of a series of episodes on Music and Community. Yamaha French Horn artist Larry Williams has held principal horn positions in a number of great orchestras and chamber ensembles and has a great passion for teaching. Professor Williams has dedicated his incredibly successful career to promoting great music as a tool for connection: connection with ourselves, with our communities and with society. The “why” of music, Larry agrees, is the 21st century question. Without giving too much away, I came away from this invigorating conversation teeming with ideas for supporting the evolution in the music industry as I’m sure you will as well! http://www.larrywilliams.us/ https://www.youtube.com/user/larrywilliamsvideos--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

Today is a very exciting day, the first of a series of episodes on Music and Community. Yamaha French Horn artist Larry Williams has held principal horn positions in a number of great orchestras and chamber ensembles and has a great passion for teaching. Professor Williams has dedicated his incredibly successful career to promoting great music as a tool for connection: connection with ourselves, with our communities and with society. The “why” of music, Larry agrees, is the 21st century question. Without giving too much away, I came away from this invigorating conversation teeming with ideas for supporting the evolution in the music industry as I’m sure you will as well! <a href="http://www.larrywilliams.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.larrywilliams.us/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/larrywilliamsvideos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/larrywilliamsvideos</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Music and Community: The 21st Century Question (feat. Larry Williams)

It has been an incredible journey! As I look forward to more conversations, I’m excited to soon be releasing upcoming project series including:  music and community music and antiracism music and healing music and feminism music and global communication.   I will introduce all of these individual projects in upcoming episodes. We have a number of fantastic guests lined up so stay tuned! You can connect with me and our guests on the Music | Why? Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/musicwhy.summers) as well as music-why.com. Please give me your feedback and suggestions, whether it’s through messenger or contacting me through my website. This conversation is central to the future success of music industries!  I look forward to hearing your stories!   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

It has been an incredible journey! As I look forward to more conversations, I’m excited to soon be releasing upcoming project series including: <ul> <li>music and community</li> <li>music and antiracism</li> <li>music and healing</li> <li>music and feminism</li> <li>music and global communication. </li> </ul> I will introduce all of these individual projects in upcoming episodes. We have a number of fantastic guests lined up so stay tuned! You can connect with me and our guests on the Music | Why? Facebook page (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicwhy.summers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/musicwhy.summers</a>) as well as <a href="http://music-why.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">music-why.com</a>. Please give me your feedback and suggestions, whether it’s through messenger or contacting me through my website. This conversation is central to the future success of music industries!  I look forward to hearing your stories! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Up next! (Preview)

Christopher Bradford

Wise beyond his years, young Christopher Bradford leads a burgeoning career as a brilliant percussionist and composer, his gorgeous choral and orchestra works now recognized internationally. In our discussion today, we talk about the humanizing powers of artistic music that goes beyond being merely entertainment media. Chris was a dear friend of mine when I used to live in Salt Lake City. He was a quiet, studious colleague but we enjoyed geeking out over composers during our orchestra rehearsal breaks whilst attending school together. Eventually, I learned that he was a composer when I attended the premiere of his works “Songs of Innocence and Experience” at the University of Utah (for your reference, I’ve attached links to the performance below). By the end of that transcending performance, I was moved to the point of tears. I know you will enjoy our conversation today but I also encourage you to check out the attached links. His music may also change your life. Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2 with Leonard Bernstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdc5n562zZg Christopher’s compositions: https://www.barlowbradford.com/about Songs of Innocence and Experience (Movements 1-4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6xoKzQM4E4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTEcTE-LEP4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQTmJyREw2k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91K_REm5WyE From Christopher Bradford Music channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RldMErzcHPw--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support

Wise beyond his years, young Christopher Bradford leads a burgeoning career as a brilliant percussionist and composer, his gorgeous choral and orchestra works now recognized internationally. In our discussion today, we talk about the humanizing powers of artistic music that goes beyond being merely entertainment media. Chris was a dear friend of mine when I used to live in Salt Lake City. He was a quiet, studious colleague but we enjoyed geeking out over composers during our orchestra rehearsal breaks whilst attending school together. Eventually, I learned that he was a composer when I attended the premiere of his works “Songs of Innocence and Experience” at the University of Utah (for your reference, I’ve attached links to the performance below). By the end of that transcending performance, I was moved to the point of tears. I know you will enjoy our conversation today but I also encourage you to check out the attached links. His music may also change your life. Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2 with Leonard Bernstein: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdc5n562zZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdc5n562zZg</a> Christopher’s compositions: <a href="https://www.barlowbradford.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.barlowbradford.com/about</a> Songs of Innocence and Experience (Movements 1-4): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6xoKzQM4E4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6xoKzQM4E4</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTEcTE-LEP4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTEcTE-LEP4</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQTmJyREw2k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQTmJyREw2k</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91K_REm5WyE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91K_REm5WyE</a> From Christopher Bradford Music channel on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RldMErzcHPw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RldMErzcHPw</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/anna-summers/support</a>

Humanizing... (feat. Christopher Bradford)

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