Ic2us: The Evolving Conductor

Today's episode features Dr. Carolyn Watson, Director of Orchestras at the University of Illinois.  She also serves as the Music Director for the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra. Originally from Australia, Dr. Watson has been based in the United States since 2013. In this episode we discuss the power of Kodaly for all musicians, thoughts on programming, and staying open. 

Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

Today’s episode features Dr. Mary Schneider, Professor of Conducting and Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan University. Elected to the prestigious American Bandmasters Association in 2013, Dr. Schneider served as President of the North Central Division of the College Band Directors National Association from 2021-2023—the first woman elected to leadership since the inception of the division—and currently serves on the Music Education Committee of CBDNA. A strong advocate for new wind music, she has participated in commissioning and/or premiering over three dozen works for wind band, and her ensembles frequently collaborate with a diverse group of composers. In this episode we discuss important considerations for those thinking about grad school, what success looks like for the individual, and some incredible music.
Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

Today’s episode of Ic2us features composer, conductor, and professor Jennifer Jolley. Her work is founded on the belief that the pleasures and excesses of music have the unique potential to engage political and provocative subjects. In this episode we discuss trying new things, different music from throughout the world, and ways to keep learning. Find Ic2us online at www.ic2uspodcast.com

Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

Today's episode features Robin Fountain, Emeritus Professor of Conducting at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music. He has accepted engagements to conduct in America, Europe, and Asia. He is co-author to the book "The Ensemble Musician: Six Principles for a More Rewarding Life in Music." In this episode expect to hear engaging stories and tips on how to improve music making!

Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.

Ic2us is back. New episodes will be available this summer. We look forward to sharing new content with you very soon! Guests to include Robin Fountain, Jennifer Jolley, Jason Caslor, and more. Stay tuned!