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In this week's episode Allison finds out that Phil is making this podcast, some of Peter's students stop by to communicate their appreciation for his teaching, and a young composer named Paco Van Bernsteinsky (aka- Brian Balmages) hopes to finally launch his career. Our conversations will encompass Beethoven's daily routine, moving to Alfred, Kyiv 2022, Brian's father teaching his spouse, professional underwater basketweaving, Disney All-American Orchestra, accidents involving police cars, silent coyote, and wiggly fingers. 

• Learn more about Brian and his music here: https://www.brianbalmages.com/
• If you haven't seen this performance of "Love & Light" it is a MUST SEE: https://youtu.be/uZpGVgfJx7U
• Would you like to be involved in a commission with Brian (grade 2.5-3 work for band due Feb 1, 2024)? You CAN for only $125 and receive more than just the music! Check it out here: https://www.btnmusicfestival.com/commissionpossible.html
  
  

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In this week's episode we reflect on Peter’s recent tour with the Concordia Band and Elliot Ostrander’s (Phil and Allison’s Son) review of one of the performances prior to introducing our esteemed guest, composer, music educator and amazing human, Andrew Boysen Jr. We talk about his start as a composer, his composition style and process, Myron Welch,  Nick Orovich, and Timothy Mahr. The conversation goes well until Phil shares a story about his brush with death at his first gig with the Portland Symphony in Maine.

Learn more about Andy's music here: https://www.andrewboysenjr.com/

"Iowa Fight Song" is performed by the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band.
Northwestern Fight Song performed by the Northwestern University Marching Band.
Mahler 5 performed by Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa

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Talk about the ultimate mashup! Talented composer and musician, Jocelyn Hagen, known for her amazing mashups (and much more) joins the ArtLess fellas for an intriguing discussion about Jocelyn's soon to premiere and SOLD OUT opera, The Song Poet.  Described as "The first Hmong story adapted for the operatic stage, St. Paul writer Kao Kalia Yang’s memoir The Song Poet comes to life in this world premiere. It tells the story of Yang’s family and her song poet father as war drives them from the mountains of Laos into a Thai refugee camp and ultimately on to the challenging world of life as a refugee. With his poetry, Kalia’s father inspires hope in his family, polishing their reality so that they might shine."

We also talk about Medusa, depth, The A Team, music artificial intelligence, lack of intelligence by the hosts, ComMission Possible, and our children.

The Song Poet
Jocelyn's Website
ComMission Possible 2024

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Episode 5 features the beloved music educator, leader, mentor, and human, Patty Schlafer. She shares with us her start in music education, her proudest moments, and playing Uno with a few mean girls. We talk over relocation options with Phil, tuba mutes, initial listener feedback, and a pitchless (possibly artless) rendition of the National Anthem. 

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Episode 4 has many similarities to Wagner's Ring Cycle - it is both long and epic! On the show is Peter's former colleague, dear friend, and AMAZING music educator, Parker Bixby, Mercer Island Band Program in Seattle. Our chat includes ideas regarding music department websites, vertical staffing, and a new philosophy and process for auditions. Don't worry, it's not all serious - Phil records the episode from a closet in his home and Parker shares a story about Peter missing a gig. Learn more about Parker and the Mercer Island Band Program Here: https://www.mercerislandbands.com/

Many thanks to the President's Own United States Marine Band for the performance/recording of America The Beautiful.  - Col Jason Fettig, conductor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06vkaW_Tuk4

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Episode three carries some serious "star" power....like Dancing With The Stars power! Los Angeles freelance trombonist/vocalist/low brass specialist, Craig Gosnell, joins us for a chat about studio playing, The Rock, Bill Holmen, Gonna Fly Now at fff, polkas, and buttons. To learn more about Craig check out his list of amazing accomplishments here: https://www.greenhoe.com/craig-gosnell/
Listen to Craig here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V17dBySHHKo
Want to see Phil get a smooch at the end of the trombone feature during our Disney days? Click here: https://youtu.be/rUyMwuWNTPE?t=4110

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Well...we somehow figured out how to do another podcast an good thing because this week we were joined by composer, entrepreneur, musician, inventor, educator, and all-around amazing person, Erika Svanoe! Erika chats with us about card games, fear, Andy Boysen Jr, failed community theatre roles, her first symphony and much more. If you can stomach the sound of Chris, Peter, and Phil's voices you will be delighted by this episode. To learn more about Erika and her fantastic music, go to https://www.erikasvanoe.com/

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In our first (and maybe last) podcast, UW-Madison Director of Bands, Prof. Scott Teeple, joins us for a chat about his childhood in Michigan, Interlochen, stingers, how to begin a rehearsal, pizza, and even Mahler. As you will hear, no topic is off the table and the best parts of the show have little or nothing to do with the three idiots who are the hosts. 

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“Beyond ArtLess" with Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman & Phil Ostrander is a podcast that explores the friendships and the community that exists in and outside of the arts and arts education. In each episode of Beyond ArtLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What comes next is a fun-filled conversation revealing the joy of friendship and the artlessness of the hosts. Unlike most successful classrooms, this show is not well planned and probably not worth your time. 

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