My guests for this episode are Ashley Killam and Carrie Blosser.

Ashley and Carrie are on a mission. As the co-founders of Diversify The Stand, they have taken on the monumental task of upgrading the state of music education by giving voice to composers that represent groups that have historically been overlooked. Their first major project, Winds Of Change, offers a progressive approach to trumpet solo literature. But it’s their mindset and teamwork that make them a force to be reckoned with.

Check out what Ashley and Carrie have to say about Ashley’s inspiration, Carrie’s journey, their target demographic, working as a team, the impact of their work, dealing with the haters, where change needs to start, Rising Tide Music Press, the power of seeing someone you identify with, being the role model, and so much more!

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:03:55 Ashley’s inspiration

00:06:16 Carrie’s journey

00:10:24 Their target demographic

00:15:58 Working as a team

00:21:32 The impact of their work

00:23:10 Dealing with the haters

00:31:58 Where change needs to start

00:43:37 Rising Tide Music Press

00:48:36 The power of seeing someone you identify with

00:52:53 Being the role model

00:56:29 Sound Off! With Ashley and Carrie

01:01:18 Geared up! With Ashley and Carrie

01:08:06 Robinson’s Remedies Rapid Fire Round