Music Speaks

We sat down with vocalist and music educator, Monica Ramich. We discussed how she transitioned to become an online educator; her growing faith; and tips to overcome stage fright.

If you want to listen to her song choices, here is a Spotify Playlist of them:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HBpkjeemkYhiQuFhr40kg?si=ThDl1bo0T16h-ZGCSn7TbQ

We sat down with actor, singer, writer, and producer, Matt Bader. We explored his vast music interests such as Star Wars, F-Zero,  and the age old defining question, "Where is Matt Bader?"

If you want to here his song choices, here is a Spotify Playlist to them:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AFo0Iop5e3s98fJZ7mFbd?si=0kXTuiCrSNORwAcUtPSQSA

We sat down with conductor, Aaron Burgess. We discussed his love of wind band; his love of the Ithaca College Trombone Troupe; and his work in the Ithaca/Tompkins County area.

To hear his song choices, here is a Spotify Playlist of them: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UrMvuTByAzWy54ArWKthC?si=zb3N6tOIR4WN8dTuOh1jLg

We sat down with vocalist and music educator, Catherine Kondi. We discussed her new K-12 general music teaching position, her love of country music, and her experiences abroad in her Undergraduate studies.

Check out Catherine's Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10bUloz3uhzyB4x87CaA0n?si=tp0XZYIgQ3eYAli2a8x7sQ

In this episode, We talked with baritone, Christopher Fotis. Chris brought us a playlist that was diverse in style, theme, and message.

We sat down with Annie and Karlie to discuss their schooling, career, their own podcast, musical tastes, and their love of theater.

We sat down with trumpeter and jazz pianist, Joel Kayser. We discussed his love of marching band, his wide musical taste, and the way he discovers new music.

We sat down with Gabriella Sigona and talked about her musical tastes with 10 songs of her choosing. Then, we quizzed her on her knowledge of musical theater and video game music.

We sat down with former Canadian Brass member and current Ithaca College trumpet professor, Chris Coletti. We discussed how to grow in the music business and his growth into larger roles as a musician.

We sat down with choral conductor, Raul Dominguez. We discussed his first year of his DMA studies at Colorado Boulder and his job as assistant artistic director for the Gay Men's Chorus of Denver.