HERstory

Episode 47 features guest Jodie Blackshaw, (she/her), composer, educator, and creator of colourfullmusic.com. In this episode, Jodie and I discuss representation and diversity in composition, wind-band literature, resources for educators, and promoting student-led creativity through composition in the classroom!

https://www.jodieblackshaw.com/

https://www.colourfullmusic.com/

Episode 46 features guest Emily Tsai, (she/her), oboist, freelancer, and chamber musician. In this episode, Emily and I discuss her experiences as a professional musician pre/during/post-COVID, her woodwind quintet WindSync, the importance of chamber music, diversity of repertoire and outreach, and breaking down the "fourth wall" in performance through memorization.

Episode 45 features guest Carol Jantsch, (she/her), principal tubist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, soloist, teacher, advocate for music education, and member/arranger of tuba cover band, Tubular. In this episode, Carol and I discuss her life and career, making life decisions, advocating for music education, representation, isolation, the importance of therapy and mental health, and fulfillment.

https://www.caroljantsch.com/

Episode 44 features guest Elizabeth Rowe, (she/her), principal flutist of the Boston Symphony, advocate, mentor, and coach. In this episode, Elizabeth and I discuss generating the important conversations that need to happen in our industry, her life and career, finding fulfillment, mentoring young professionals, and gender equity.

https://iamelizabethrowe.com/

Episode 43 features guest Sonja Thoms, (she/her), Vice President of Operations and Orchestra Manager of the Nashville Symphony and founder of OrchestraCareers, an online community where students and professionals can gather, building relationships that equip and challenge each other. In this episode, Sonja and I discuss her unique path to her career, a life in arts management and orchestra operations, and how she is mentoring and guiding young professionals in finding their own career path.

https://www.orchestracareers.com/

Episode 42 features guest Rachel Mason, (she/her), a UK multi-award winning songwriter, vocal coach, public speaker, TV music judge, bestselling author, mentor, philanthropist, and musical director. In this episode, Rachel and I discuss her songwriting career, mental health awareness, post partum/natal depression and how it has inspired her music, how Prince Harry considers her to be, "an inspiration", and her new EP, "Get Over It".

https://onlinesongwriters-circle.com/

https://rachelmasonmusic.com/

Episode 41 features guest LaToya Webb, (she/her), Instructor of Undergraduate Instrumental Conducting and Music Appreciation at Auburn University. In this episode, LaToya and I discuss her early experiences, issues of gender and racial equity in instrumental conducting, impostor syndrome, and mentor/mentee relationships.

Episode 40 features guest Camille Cintrón Devlin, (she/her), PR and Communications professional and consulting publicist for Bucklesweet. In this episode, Camille and I discuss arts management, community outreach, finding your own path, and supporting organizations that are committed to innovation, inclusivity, and social good!

Episode 39 features guest Ashley Killam, (she/her), trumpet player, educator, drill designer, entrepreneur, and international speaker. Ashley is the co-founder and owner of "Diversify the Stand" and the General Manager for Rising Tide Music Press. In this episode, Ashley and I discuss the importance of her early music experiences, mentorship, diversity, and developing equity resources for others.

https://www.diversifythestand.com/2021-consortium

Episode 38 features guest Amy Bebbington, (she/her), the Director of Training for the Association of British Choral Directors (ABCD), co-founder of the London International Choral Conducting Competition, and founder of Wavelength, an organization created to celebrate, educate, nurture, and support women in choral leadership. In this episode, Amy and I discuss her life and career, mentorship in conducting, and supporting womxn in the field.