Michael Shapiro in conversation with conductors and professors Sarah McKoin (Texas Tech), Robert Carnochan (University of Miami), David Kehler (Kennesaw State University), Albert Nguyen (University of Memphis), and Kevin Sedatole (Michigan State University) about their upcoming plans for wind ensemble programs at their colleges, the development of new works for band, and the future of wind literature.

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Michael Shapiro in conversation with broadcaster and producer Elliott Forrest about his many productions such as Considering Matthew Shepard with Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare and original work called The Babbling Orchestra with Michael Shapiro.www.michaelshapiro.com

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Michael Shapiro in conversation with conductor Jerry Junkin, conductor of the Dallas Winds, UT Austin Wind Ensemble, and ensembles in Japan and China. Junkin describes working with both university and professional organizations and the challenges of both.

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Michael Shapiro in conversation with conductor Leonard Slatkin (St. Louis Symphony, National Symphony, Lyons Philharmonic, and BBC Symphony) about his recorded legacy, promotion of American composers for many years, and hopes for the future.

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Michael Shapiro in conversation with conductor JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic about her international conducting, legacy of promoting American composers, and desire to work soon again.

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