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Today we're sharing Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Michele Fiala! Michele Fiala is the Professor of Oboe at Ohio University, where she received the 2016 Presidential Research Scholar Award. Fiala performs and records with the Athenia Chamber Ensemble, a faculty ensemble at Ohio University that seeks to develop new and interactive ways of connecting audiences to classical chamber music. Dr. Fiala’s first book, A Performer’s Guide to Nineteenth-Century Italian Oboe Music, is published by Trevco Music Publishing (FL). Her second book, Great Oboists on Music and Musicianship, is coauthored with Martin Schuring and will be released by Oxford University Press in November of 2020. Dr. Fiala has written articles for The Double Reed and I Fiati (Italy) and has edited music for Spartan Press (UK). She was a member of the Executive Committee of the International Double Reed Society, serving four years as Secretary and four years prior to that as the Chair of the Young Artist Oboe Competition. Dr. Fiala received her master’s and doctorate from Arizona State University where she studied with Martin Schuring. Hope you enjoy!

We've really been enjoying all of our conversations so far on Season 3. As we continue to branch out and interview guests who don't play clarinet, this week we're sharing the first part of our conversation with obosit Michele Fiala. Dr. Fiala is the Professor of Oboe at Ohio University. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in the United States, Italy, England, Germany, France, Spain, Canada, and Japan. Her orchestral work has included performances with the Cincinnati Symphony, Columbus Symphony, Memphis Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Tucson Symphony, Knoxville Symphony, West Virginia Symphony and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra. We hope you'll enjoy listening to this conversation with Michele as much as we enjoyed recording it!

In this episode, Betsy Bright shares her experiences and insight as a woman navigating the landscape of the brass world.

Betsy Bright is 2nd Trumpet with the Tucson Symphony, mom of two, and one of the most positive people you'll ever meet!

Erin gives us a power reminder that you never know who's watching, who you're inspiring, or how your actions might uplift someone else!

Erin is the Principal Clarinet player for the Ballet West Orchestra. She began her tenure with the orchestra in 2014 and continues to be thrilled at every opportunity to play with the group. Before joining the Ballet West Orchestra, she played a season with the Utah Symphony and was the principal clarinetist with the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra from 2007-2014. 

In this episode, Erin reminds us all to keep our inner child close to the surface. She currently resides in Utah with her husband and son!

She is the Principal Clarinet player for the Ballet West Orchestra. She began her tenure with the orchestra in 2014 and continues to be thrilled at every opportunity to play with the group. Before joining the Ballet West Orchestra, she played a season with the Utah Symphony and was the principal clarinetist with the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra from 2007-2014. 

In this episode, conductor Tamara Dworetz shares the wisdom she’s gathered from mentors, colleagues, and life experiences that have shaped her journey on and off the podium. She offers an honest and inspiring look at what it means to grow as both a musician and a person.

Season 3 is here! And for the first time, we’re branching out beyond clarinetists. Our first guest is conductor Tamara Dworetz, who shares her experiences and the power of musical connection, on and off the podium.

American conductor Tamara Dworetz is driven by her belief in the power of classical music to inspire, spread joy and enrich the human experience. Dworetz's 2025-26 season includes debuts with the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SONA). Tamara is in her 3rd season as Artistic Director & Conductor of the Georgia Philharmonic, which performs five subscription concerts a year, in addition to special events like World Wrestling Entertainment & DragonCon.

During the second half of her interview, Amanda and Amy appreciated Adria's positive mindset and adaptability!

Adria Sutherland joined the faculty at Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 as the Beeler Professor of Clarinet, and she is the Kentucky state chair of the International Clarinet Association. Dr. Sutherland received her Doctorate of Musical Arts degree at the University of Kentucky, her Master of Music degree at East Carolina University, and her Bachelor of Music degree at Morehead State University. She additionally holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Previous collegiate teaching positions include Berea College, Morehead State University, Transylvania University, Georgetown College, and Asbury College.

Adria Sutherland shares her insights on adapting and being flexible, and its positive impact on her parenting and teaching.

Adria Sutherland joined the faculty at Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 as the Beeler Professor of Clarinet, and she is the Kentucky state chair of the International Clarinet Association. Dr. Sutherland received her Doctorate of Musical Arts degree at the University of Kentucky, her Master of Music degree at East Carolina University, and her Bachelor of Music degree at Morehead State University. She additionally holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Previous collegiate teaching positions include Berea College, Morehead State University, Transylvania University, Georgetown College, and Asbury College.