I welcome conductor Matthew Salvaggio to the show for a conversation about his experiences as an oboist and conductor of the wind ensemble at Hiram College. Highlights include excellent advice for studying scores and working with composers.

Topics:

• Matt's background as an oboist
• The importance of personal connections
• Having opportunities as a young musician
• The wind ensemble at Hiram College and value of having community members in the small college band
• Staying in touch with your instrument
• Teaching a new piece and the importance of score study!
• Talking with and commissioning composers
• Programming new music
• The importance of taking your time and having diverse musical experiences

Links:

• Hiram College Music
• Cimarosa Oboe Concerto
• College Band Director's National Association
• Mark Camphouse: Illuminations
• Joel Puckett
• David Maslanka: Child's Garden of Dreams
• University Heights Symphonic Band
• Matthew Salvaggio

​Biography:

Matthew Salvaggio is director of bands at Hiram College, where his duties include conducting the wind ensemble, jazz band, teaching introductory music theory, freshman writing and coaching chamber ensembles. In addition to his duties at Hiram, he also serves as the Musical and Artistic Director of the University Heights Symphonic Band, and is the music librarian and staff arranger for the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. In October 2016, he made his debut as Music Director of Orchestra 19, a 19th century historical performance practice orchestra based in Cleveland, of which he is also a co-founder.