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Episode 18 features guest Zoe Cutler, (she/her), trombonist, arranger, and composer based in Detroit, Michigan. In this episode, Zoe and I discuss her life, gender identity, the importance of diversity in composition, and what collegiate institution can do to crate more eclectic and prepared modern musicians in the professional field.

zoecutler.com

Episode 17 features guest Joanna Ross Hersey, (she/her). Joanna is a tuba and euphonium soloist, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, composer, and the President of the International Women's Brass Conference. In this episode, Joanna and I talk about her career, brass playing, and the IWBC's past and current projects!

https://joannahersey.com/

https://www.myiwbc.org/

Episode 16 features guest Laura Reid, (she/her), cellist and composer from the UK! In this episode, Laura and I discuss her career, compositions, and her new opera production, "Isis Goddess of Love" from Imaginary Opera, which includes an all-female cast and crew, and is set to have its first live performance on September 9th, as part of the Tête à Tête Opera Festival 2020.

laurareid.co.uk

http://www.imaginaryopera.wordpress.com

Episode 15 features Anne Midgette, (she/her), the first female classical music critic for The New York Times, and former classical music critic for The Washington Post. In this episode, Anne and I discuss her career, the #metoo movement, the stance of classical music today, and being a freelance author and journalist.

Episode 14 features guest JoAnn Lamolino, (she/her). JoAnn is currently the Associate Principal/Second Trumpet of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. In this episode, JoAnn and I discuss being a female professional musician, orchestral musician, and gender perceptions/stereotypes.

**Quote is from "Big Magic", by Elizabeth Gilbert

Episode 13 features guest Mara Gibson, (she/her). Mara is an Associate Professor of Composition at Louisiana State University. In this episode, Mara and I discuss her career, underrepresented composers, and how to support female composition students.

www.maragibson.com

Episode 12 features guest Tiffiny Reckley, (she/her). Tiffiny is a middle school band director in Houston, TX. In this episode, Tiffiny and I discuss representation, why there is a lack of black women in band, and what we can do about it. Please check out her website: blackgirlsdobandtoo.weebly.com!

Episode 10 features Rachel Hagemeier. (she/her), Manager of Education and Community Engagement at the Canton Symphony Orchestra. In this episode, Rachel and I discuss making orchestral music for everyone, education, outreach, and community engagement.

Episode 11 features guest Erika Izaguirre, (she/her). In this episode, Erika and I discuss her experiences as a professional female trumpet player, the Sphinx Organization, and her ties to trumpet playing and her Mexican heritage.

sphinxmusic.org

Episode 9 features Luke Nosal, (them/they & she/her), Assistant Conductor of the Queer Urban Orchestra (QUO). In this episode, Luke and I discuss pronouns, inequities in the conducting profession, as well as advice and support for the LGBTQ+ music community!

https://www.queerurbanorchestra.org/