After spending years away from her native Louisiana, composer Courtney Bryan returned to New Orleans to work as the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's first-ever Creative Partner - a post that includes engaging community outreach initiatives, writing music, and being a part of the change that many other orchestras desperately need. She talks with Garrett about her planned approach to this new position, the music she's bringing with her, and the home-grown experiences that fuel her perspective. Scott and Garrett continue their celebration of Women's History Month with music by Psalm One, Alice Coltrane, Rebecca Sugar, and others while responding to this week's Royal bombshell.

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Playlist:

Timbaland/OneRepublic - "Apologize"

Libby Larsen - Jazz Variations for Solo Bassoon

Sir Edward Elgar - "Nursery Suite: Aubade"

Hannah Kendall - "A Winged Spirit"

Psalm One - "Beat The Drum"

Grant “Stemage” Henry/Stemage/Rebecca Sugar/Ted Leo - "Independent Together"

Rebecca Sugar - "Giant Woman"

Molly Maher - "Blinded By Love"

Alice Coltrane - "Galaxy In Satchidananda"

Courtney Bryan - "Generation Y"

Rihanna - "Diamonds"

More:

Courtney Bryan: https://www.courtneybryan.com

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: https://lpomusic.com

Downbeat: https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a35765236/piers-morgan-meghan-markle-dr-shola-mos-shogbamimu/

"Tour de Force " Book Launch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlUVPYlTKUE

TMEA Apology: https://teachingbassoon.com/tmea-statement/?fbclid=IwAR31ZXRm3Htd1LFid-eLfEX8N0IRnehHDAOe95dKX8rFQwC6pMt2CPx7_PU

Royal Tea: https://www.revolt.tv/2021/3/8/22319452/meghan-markle-oprah-interview-prince-harry-archie

Ain’t No Human Resources in Hip Hop: https://psalmonelovesyou.medium.com/aint-no-human-resources-in-hip-hop-32ecb66ae3f9