TBJ207: Best of 2022

TBJ207: Best of 2022

Author: Pedal Note Media January 19, 2023 Duration: 1:08:09

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)

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Hosted by Andrew Hitz, who spent years on the road as the tuba player for Boston Brass, The Brass Junkies dives into the lives and minds of world-class brass musicians. This isn't a formal lecture series; it's a conversation among friends, often with a rotating group of co-hosts joining in, that captures the unique spirit of the music community. You'll hear celebrated performers talk about the gritty realities of practice, the thrill of performance, and the bizarre, funny stories that happen offstage. The discussions roam freely from deeply technical advice and career insights to outright hilarious anecdotes, mirroring the full spectrum of experiences in the music business itself. Produced by Pedal Note Media, each episode of this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in the green room, offering an authentic and unvarnished look at what it really means to be a professional musician. For anyone fascinated by the art and the life behind the brass, from the trumpet to the tuba, this series provides a consistently engaging and human perspective.
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TBJ161: Thomas Gansch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:23
On this episode we talk with the incredible Thomas Gansch about his musical family, playing with Mnozil Brass, and his run-ins with the trumpet greats Bobby Shew and Maynard Ferguson. You can find show notes including li…
TBJ160: Nicole Cash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:44
On this episode of The Brass Junkies, we talk to Nicole Cash about her career, playing with the San Francisco Symphony, her battle with focal dystonia, her new culinary passion, and much more! We're surveying the listene…
TBJ159: Bente Illevold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:39
In this episode we talk to Norwegian euphonium superstar Bente Illevold on her journey as a musician, chamber music, commissioning new works, and life as a musician in Norway. We're surveying the listeners of The Brass J…
TBJ158: Mark Gould [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:23
The legend himself, Mark Gould, returns to the podcast. Mark talks about all things teaching, performing, and his new book, "Gould On Music." We're surveying the listeners of The Brass Junkies! Head over to https://www.p…
TBJ157: Seth Cook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:30
Seth Cook of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra talks about life as a professional musician, restaurant owner, and his quest to become a master sommelier. You can find show notes including links to everything menti…
TBJ156: David Zerkel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:32
Tuba pedagogue extraordinaire David Zerkel joins the podcast to talk about teaching in the pandemic, the upcoming Brass Junkies Tuba Workshop, remembering the beloved Dennis AsKew, and much more! 'You can find show notes…
TBJ155: Tony Prisk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:32
Philadelphia Orchestra trumpet extraordinaire Tony Prisk joins The Brass Junkies to talk about cars, chamber music and what he's been doing on and off the horn during the pandemic. Don't miss it! You can find show notes…
TBJ154: Domingo Pagliuca [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:13
On Today's Episode of The Brass Junkies: The remarkable decision to leave his fully established career in Venezuela behind to pursue a different life for his family in the United States The life lessons he learned from h…
TBJ153 Dave Krehbiel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:19
TBJ153: Dave Krehbiel on his new book, "Through the door: A Horn-Player's Journey", performance anxiety, dyslexia, and staying in the moment. You can find show notes, links and this episode's Easter eggs on the Pedal Not…
TBJ152 Chanell Crichlow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:03
Chanell Crichlow on career diversity, musicians as artists, and how to develop production chops. You can find show notes, links and this episode's Easter eggs on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.co…