Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur

Rick and Ron close our first season with a conversation with Kevin Sheehan. Kevin has played clarinet, led the saxophone section, and sings in The Moonlight Serenaders vocal group of The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra for the past 27 years. Traveling over 3.5 million miles, he has performed over 10,000 shows in 19 different countries. Kevin toured and recorded briefly with The Phil Collins Big Band in 1998.

Rick and Ron continue the conversatoin with Kerrie Seymour. Kerrie is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Clemson University where she teaches the craft and business of acting. A graduate of Trinity Rep Conservatory (now the Brown/Trinity Consortium) in Providence, RI, she has been acting professionally for more than two decades.

She consistently works regionally at The Warehouse Theatre (where she has appeared in or directed more than 25 productions) and LEAN Ensemble Theatre (where she will appear as Heidi in What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck this October and November).

She is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, a frequent guest on Skyterra Wellness’ Inspired Intentions podcast; and is represented by SR//SS Talent Agency out of Atlanta.

Kerrie Seymour is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Clemson University where she teaches the craft and business of acting. A graduate of Trinity Rep Conservatory (now the Brown/Trinity Consortium) in Providence, RI, she has been acting professionally for more than two decades. She consistently works regionally at The Warehouse Theatre (where she has appeared in or directed more than 25 productions) and LEAN Ensemble Theatre (where she will appear as Heidi in What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck this October and November). She is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, a frequent guest on Skyterra Wellness' Inspired Intentions podcast; and is represented by SR//SS Talent Agency out of Atlanta.

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Frank Ticheli, an American composer of orchestral, choral, band, and chamber music rejoins the Feeding the Starving Artist podcast. Frank lives in Los Angeles where he is Professor Emeritus of Composition at the University of Southern California.  He was the Pacific Symphony's composer-in-residence from 1991 to 1998, composing numerous works for that orchestra. A number of his works have become standards in the concert band repertoire.

Rick and Ron have a conversation with Frank Ticheli, an American composer of orchestral, choral, band, and chamber music. He lives in Los Angeles where he is Professor Emeritus of Composition at the University of Southern California.  He was the Pacific Symphony's composer-in-residence from 1991 to 1998, composing numerous works for that orchestra. A number of his works have become standards in the concert band repertoire.

Michele Weir is a distinguished educator who has made significant contributions to the advancement of vocal jazz education, globally. As an arranger / pianist / vocalist, she is well known for her versatile skill set and ability to inspire. As one student put it, “Thank you again for being such an amazing mentor. You are truly the person I strive to be.”

Michele’s arrangements have been performed by renowned vocal groups such as New York Voices and the Swingle Singers, in addition to orchestral works played by symphonies including the Boston Pops. Michele served as Vocal Producer for the Manhattan Transfer’s 2009 CD release, The Chick Corea Songbook, contributing two arrangements to the project as well. Her numerous educational arrangements are available through various publishers in addition to her online platform, the MichMusic Store.

Currently on faculty at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Michele is an active teacher and clinician. Her expertise has taken her to over 20 countries, presenting at premier music conferences such as the World Choral Symposium, the Jazz Education Network Conference, and the ACDA National Conference. A notable highlight was her invitation to be Keynote Speaker for the inaugural International Jazz Voice Conference in Helsinki, 2015.

Michele Weir is a distinguished educator who has made significant contributions to the advancement of vocal jazz education, globally. As an arranger / pianist / vocalist, she is well known for her versatile skill set and ability to inspire. As one student put it, “Thank you again for being such an amazing mentor. You are truly the person I strive to be.”

Michele’s arrangements have been performed by renowned vocal groups such as New York Voices and the Swingle Singers, in addition to orchestral works played by symphonies including the Boston Pops. Michele served as Vocal Producer for the Manhattan Transfer’s 2009 CD release, The Chick Corea Songbook, contributing two arrangements to the project as well. Her numerous educational arrangements are available through various publishers in addition to her online platform, the MichMusic Store.

Currently on faculty at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Michele is an active teacher and clinician. Her expertise has taken her to over 20 countries, presenting at premier music conferences such as the World Choral Symposium, the Jazz Education Network Conference, and the ACDA National Conference. A notable highlight was her invitation to be Keynote Speaker for the inaugural International Jazz Voice Conference in Helsinki, 2015.

Trumpet extraordinaire Jeremy Miloszewicz recently performed in THE MUSIC MAN starring Hugh Jackman. He has performed in many Broadway shows and tours as well as having played Lead Trumpet with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. He has also performed in numerous commercial recordings and with Amy Grant in her CD entitled, "Music of the Spirit."

In addition to performing, Jeremy was on the trumpet faculty at ⁠The United Nations International School ⁠in Manhattan for seven years, and he now continues to teach privately.

Most recently, Jeremy performed full-time in Disney's hit musical ⁠NEWSIES⁠ on Broadway, ⁠CABARET⁠ at Studio 54 starring Alan Cumming, Emma Stone, and Michelle Williams, ⁠SOMETHING ROTTEN!⁠ at the St. James theater, Lead Trumpet at HELLO DOLLY! starring Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, and Bernadette Peters, TOOTSIE starring Santino Fontana, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes.  

Jeremy Miloszewicz recently performed in THE MUSIC MAN starring Hugh Jackman. He has performed in many Broadway shows and tours as well as having played Lead Trumpet with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. He has also performed in numerous commercial recordings and with Amy Grant in her CD entitled, "Music of the Spirit."

In addition to performing, Jeremy was on the trumpet faculty at The United Nations International School in Manhattan for seven years, and he now continues to teach privately.

Most recently, Jeremy performed full-time in Disney's hit musical NEWSIES on Broadway, CABARET at Studio 54 starring Alan Cumming, Emma Stone, and Michelle Williams, SOMETHING ROTTEN! at the St. James theater, Lead Trumpet at HELLO DOLLY! starring Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, and Bernadette Peters, TOOTSIE starring Santino Fontana, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes.