Scott Tegge is co-founder and tubist of Gaudete Brass Quintet, a group dedicated to commissioning original brass music. Their latest album, sevenfive – The John Corigliano Effect, features 5 new works by Corigliano’s protégés, commissioned in honor of his 75th birthday celebration. Scott teaches at six universities in the Chicago area and maintains a large private studio. He is also a frequent guest lecturer on career development, entrepreneurship, and building successful teaching studios.

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Tubist and entrepreneur Scott Tegge of the Gaudete Brass Quintet discusses the importance of knowing who your audience is and engaging them on a deep and meaningful level, and what real collaboration looks like between an ensemble and a composer.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Midwest Clinic
• Frank Oteri
• There is always work to do when you own a business
• John Corigliano
• Asking your audience & examining the market
• Canadian Brass
• Truly listening to what the audience says
• Being scared
• Loving & hating pieces
• Culture of music
• Shock the system
• Engage the audience—let them into the world
• Making a collaboration real
• Negotiate and be flexible
• Attend rehearsals & concerts to meet people
• Communication
• Scott's interview on the Music Publishing Podcast
• Rob Deemer
• Jessica Hunt
• Getting people to concerts
• Sharing & collaboration
• Changing the experience of the attendee
• Babbette's Feast
• Go to more concerts
• Sell yourself & your music
• Learn how to speak in public

Website:

• gaudetebrass.com

Recommended Listening:

• Richard Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nuernberg
• Steve Reich, Music for 18 Musicians

Recommended Reading:

• Dave Ramsey, The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
• Simon Sinek, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
• Timothy Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

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