In this first deep dive in a five part series, we dissect the early career of Louis Armstrong with saxophonist, historian, lecturer, and music educator, Chris Coulter. 

To hear his picks of Armstrong's career, listen hear: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2pmLXVxdjtr3KCQLXlLqHW?si=IgKZ_qLZRh6Wdn5jqvlT6Q

I sat down with my mom, who talked about her experiences growing up the 70's music scene, and falling in love with her kids' interests in music.

Here is the link to her picks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dZK3RpDlNNN5lS8Gsgrkk?si=muGnyiu2SdyZTKEUGGv2OQ

We sat down with clarinetist and music educator, Mike Piraneo. We discussed his new fatherhood, his interest in music of a variety of cultures, and the thoughts of Post-COVID life as a teacher.

Here is the link to his picks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60ctU3FNw20OKZHUEe7HJb?si=6sMOYXtRTsWY6oMsyEOhjg

We sat down with oboist, music educator, and professional musician, Janet Rosen. We discussed her classical background as an oboist; her interest in jazz, funk, and folk music; and why she is in demand as a freelance oboist with groups throughout the state of Connecticut.

Here is the link to her picks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48Hl3qLm8fjz5TgRVACgmq?si=-WqEXIgrTRy9VelDWvi1og

Welcome to a special version of Music Speaks. Today we will do a deep dive into movie music. There are great composers who create a connection between media and music.

I sat down with my friend Ryan Fellman, who returns to Music Speaks to talk about his relationship with film music.

Here is the playlist to his picks:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0j0MbUkQJFwYBgyhqos8UV?si=_zdsb_O3T5ikEQCXV3B9MQ

Into the Woods is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from "Little Red Riding Hood", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Rapunzel", and "Cinderella", as well as several others.

Original Cast Recording - Bernadette Peters, Chip Zien, Joanna Gleason, etc.

Hunter Sigona, Your Co-Host, will be discussing his favorite musical and discuss the messages that are conveyed in this show.

Here is the link to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/728ZIip1mzws5PJrxbQo4T?si=OP_7WqYlSIiSrv1gx9hvwg

We sat down with theatrical designer, Everett Rende. We discussed his love of theatrical design, which involves lightening design, technical design, stage management, production management, and master electrical work. We also discussed his work as a freelance photographer and work with video editing for the Punk Rock group Neverkept.

To hear his song picks, visit this Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/23OC8Nsi20VRdMNnnk6noN?si=k1WTfuztSoCJg3L2JJnr4g

We sat down with new podcast host of "Melody Machines," Tyler Suarez. We discussed his love of ambient music and the universal question: is there a true difference between music and noise?

To hear Tyler's picks, visit this Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fu3q8mwby2u4Y6vM0qMbi?si=4GJxfXy7RHqUtRSGc7L_WA

We sat down with violinist, music educator, and Suzuki specialist, Emilie Begnino. We discussed her new move to Halifax, Nova Scotia and her new job teaching violin and viola to younger students.

To hear Emelie's playlist, visit this Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5GHpbEz88m0hLej6HaN2Eq?si=Kku-U2XVRFmGxYrxHak3fQ

We sat down with close friends, Michael Stern and Mike Salamone. We explored how they cherished their time together at Ithaca College; how music created a strong bond; and why they are best friends for life.

To hear their picks, here is the playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26fpqRluK4J28hAyhFjaBM?si=xGTPIiy-T8Kng5BVyxIzgg

Final Song - "Ithaca Forever" (https://youtu.be/MDpNpP6QADA)