Diversify the Stand

Episode 17 features Clare Loveday, an internationally acclaimed new music composer, known for her saxophone works and interdisciplinary writing. We talk with Clare about her varied experiences as a women composer in different parts of the world, her ongoing work to uplift the women around her, and her current musical projects. Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand. Big thank you to Hollyn Slykhuis for the transcription!

To learn more about Clare and the resources she recommended, check out the links below!

Clare Loveday: https://clareloveday.co.za

Clare’s Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/clareloveday

Full “City Deep” Performance: https://vimeo.com/289882439

Women in Music South Africa: https://womeninmusic.co.za/

SAMUS: South African Music Studies Journal: https://www.sasrim.ac.za/samus/

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

Episode 16 features Gala Flagello, composer, DMA student at the University of Michigan, Festival Director, and co-founder of the nonprofit contemporary music festival Connecticut Summerfest. We talk with Gala about Connecticut Summerfest, hidden music fees, making music accessible, and writing an opera! Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand. Big thank you to Hollyn Slykhuis for the transcription!

To learn more about Gala and all the groups and composers she spoke about during our chat, check out the links below!

LINKS

Gala Flagello - https://www.galaflagello.com/

Music & Mindset Podcast - https://anchor.fm/musicandmindset?fbclid=IwAR3bC00P_d80q5FdRxHKrWc0bKoVXCoEBT6REFjLcxdtYEehuzdVnONWHSM

A Seat at the Piano - https://www.aseatatthepiano.com/

Kristin Kuster - http://kristinkuster.com/

Promenade Opera Project (POP) - https://www.promenadeoperaproject.com/

Connecticut Summerfest - https://www.ctsummerfest.org/

GA Runoff Commissioning Project - https://www.kennedycomposer.com/ga

Self-Talk: III. Pursuit performance: https://open.spotify.com/track/5IlXJfWICbgwUXNp4UbnFx?si=Ur2TLM9MQpqpASpZ8OtQMw&nd=1

Self-Talk Program Notes: “Self-Talk (2018) is a piece about the stories we tell ourselves—our inner voice, our commentary on our own actions and emotions. Each movement is a different manifestation of self-talk. The first movement, “Fable,” describes an instance where the protagonist learns about themselves over time through trial and error. The rhythmic material of this movement was derived from a line of Jim Harrison’s poetry: “I was a fable to myself.” The second movement, “Transformation,” describes a person’s shifting perspective over time, which parallels the transformations of the melody after each musical interruption. The final movement, “Pursuit,” propels the protagonist toward a predetermined goal with a few unexpected turns along the way.”

CT Summerfest Faculty:

Chen Yi: https://conservatory.umkc.edu/profiles/faculty-directory/chen-yi.html

Carlos Simon: http://coliversimon.com/

Ken Steen: https://www.kensteen.com/kensteen.htm

Nina Young: http://www.ninacyoung.com/

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

Episode 15 features Dr. Alexandra Fol, an international composer, organist, pianist, and conductor based in Montreal. We talk with Alexandra about her research, composition career, and recent projects. Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand. Big thank you to Hollyn Slykhuis for the transcription!

To learn more about Alexandra and the resources she recommended to us, visit: 

https://alexandrafol.wordpress.com/

https://independent.academia.edu/AlexandraFol

https://cmccanada.org/

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

Episode 14 features Yukiko Nishimura, a pianist, composer, and arranger from Japan and now living in Los Angeles. We talk with Yukiko about her life, composing career, and the current projects she is working on! Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand. Big thank you to Hollyn Slykhuis for the transcription!

To learn more about Yukiko and the organizations and resources she recommended, check out the links below!

Yukiko Nishimura Website: http://yukikonishimura.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yukikonishimura.composer

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUu6TC_mcCbYyxk8o0WKg6g

The Society of Composers and Lyricists: https://thescl.com/

The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers: https://asmac.org/

Alliance for Women Film Composers: https://theawfc.com/

Academy of Scoring Arts: https://scoringarts.com/

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

Episode 13 features the General Manager of the International Women’s Brass Conference, Lauren Rudzinskas. We talk with Lauren about the International Women’s Brass Conference Mentorship Program, the Virtual Trombone Workshop, and impacts of the pandemic on her life and music as a whole. Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand

To learn more about Lauren and the resources she recommended, check out the links below!

Lauren’s website:

International Women’s Brass Conference (IWBC): https://iwbc.memberclicks.net/

IWBC Mentorship Program: https://iwbc.memberclicks.net/mentor-program#mentors_mentor

The Practice Room Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1773497979390820

Kathy Henkel’s “Samantha Song”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqeMNMjrUZ8

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

Episode 12 features Dr. Jeananne Nichols, Music Education professor, guest conductor,  historian, and narrative researcher based in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. We talk with Jeananne Nichols about her research with the Women in the Air Force band, interpreting history, confronting problematic musical pasts, and the ultimate band redemption story.

Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand

To learn more about Jeananne, and the resources she recommended, check out the links below!

Dr. Jeananne Nichols - https://music.illinois.edu/faculty/jeananne-nichols

Women in the Air Force Band: https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/ArticleView/Article/1623972/womens-air-force-band-performs-final-concert/

Women’s Air Force Band Kennedy Center Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4EI3YNYAMo&ab_channel=TheKennedyCenter

Jill Sullivan - Bands of Sisters: https://books.google.com/books?id=S6zRabb3Hw8C&printsec=copyright#v=onepage&q&f=false

Jill Sullivan - Women’s Bands in America: https://www.jwpepper.com/Women%27s-Bands-in-America/10978331.item#/submit

The United States Air Force Band Diamond Edition (download available): https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/About-Us/History/

Sherrie Tucker - Swing Shift: https://www.dukeupress.edu/swing-shift

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

Episode 11 features Dr. Brendan Ige, a performer, educator, composer, and founder of the Tuba-Euphonium Social Justice Initiative. We talk with Brendan about his music, TESJI, and a whole bunch of activism. Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand

To learn more about Brendan and all of the organizations he recommended, check out the links below!

Brendan’s website: https://brassthoughts.wixsite.com/brendanige

TESJI: tesji.org

Men Wearing Dresses: https://www.facebook.com/MenWearingDresses

Men Wearing Dresses album, Starlust: https://menwearingdresses.bandcamp.com/album/starlust?fbclid=IwAR3COxK6ruRr9Z-FfPGs3EdHU3FjvgyE0UqLxKEoYmZl0yQgZZeW2vRJye4

Daryl Davis’s TED Talk - “Klan We Talk?”: https://www.ted.com/talks/daryl_davis_klan_we_talk

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

Episode 10 features Allyssa Jones, a composer, performer, educator, and consultant based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. We talk with Allyssa about her background, leap of faith, and entrepreneurial adventures she has been launching! Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand

To learn more about Allyssa and all the resources and organizations she recommended, check out the links below!

That Spinster Life: https://www.thatspinsterlife.com/

Rising Tide Music Press: https://www.risingtidemusicpress.com/

Carter’s Jazz Clinics: https://www.cartersjazzclinics.com/

The Spirituals Database: http://spirituals-database.com/

Decolonize the Music Room: https://decolonizingthemusicroom.com/

Anti-Racism Daily: https://www.antiracismdaily.com/

Cultural Connections by Design: https://www.ccbydesign.org/

Free People of Color Museum: https://www.lemuseedefpc.com/

Treme’s Petit Jazz Museum: https://www.tremespetitjazzmuseum.com/

New Orleans Jazz Museum: https://nolajazzmuseum.org/

New Orleans Backstreet Cultural Museum: https://www.backstreetmuseum.org/

The Historic New Orleans Collection: https://www.hnoc.org/

Opera Créole: https://www.operacreole.com/

New Orleans African American History Museum: https://www.noaam.org/

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

Episode 9 features Dr. Elizabeth Peterson, Associate Director of Bands at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We talk with Beth about her advice to young teachers, generational changes she has seen, and how her programming has changed over the years. Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand

To learn more about Beth and the resources she recommended during the podcast, check out the links below!

Dr. Elizabeth Peterson: https://music.illinois.edu/faculty/elizabeth-peterson

The Music Teachers First Year: Tales of Challenge Joy and Triumph: https://www.jwpepper.com/The-Music-Teacher%27s-First-Year/10289637.item#/submit

The Music Teacher’s Later Years: Reflection with Wisdom: https://www.jwpepper.com/The-Music-Teacher%27s-Later-Years/10683403.item#/submit

NPR Article: Why This High School Band Is Buying Music From Composers Of Color This Year https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/02/18/509133975/why-this-high-school-band-is-only-buying-music-from-composers-of-color

ColorFULL Music: https://www.colourfullmusic.com/

...And We Were Heard: https://www.andwewereheard.org/

Midwest Clinic: https://www.midwestclinic.org/

College Band Directors National Association: https://www.cbdna.org/

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

Episode 8 features Cait Nishimura, Canadian composer based in Ontario known for her concert band works and pieces approachable for student-level ensembles. We talk with Cait about her composing background, flexible arrangements, and the connection between sustainability, mental health, and music. Transcripts to all podcast episodes are available for free on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diversify_the_stand

To learn more about Cait and the resources she recommends, check out the links below!

The Band Room Podcast: https://www.bandroompod.com/

… And We Were Heard: https://www.andwewereheard.org/

The Nature Conservancy of Canada: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/

Ontario Parks: https://www.ontarioparks.com/en

*Also, just look up your local parks!*

Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!

Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/

Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/