This week's episode features composer Quinn Mason! We talk about the brass quartet that launched his career, writing a horn sonata for David Cooper, introspective vs extroverted music, the impact of AI on the music industry, and more! To learn more about Quinn visit https://www.masonianmusic.com

Join Caiti Beth and composer Lauren Bernofsky as they talk about her extensive output for brass, parallel fifths, navigating freelancing as a woman, and her upcoming opera The Mensch! To learn more visit: www.laurenbernofsky.com

Join Caiti Beth and superstar composer Cathy Likhuta about pre-meditated improvisation, how personal and world events influence her compositions, how to avoid the infamous Australian spiders, and much, much more! Featuring a special shout-out to the Miami falling iguanas... if you know, you know.

Gina Gillie and host Caiti Beth McKinney discuss how breathing and posture can affect horn playing, the great John Williams, sending composers your programs, the state of diversity in composition and sprained ankles!

Caiti Beth McKinney talks with composer and professor Faye-Ellen Silverman about her many compositions for the horn, being unafraid to write emotional music, advice for young composers, and her perserverance in the face of gender discrimination!

Host Caiti Beth McKinney sits down with Emmy-winning composer and violinist Gary Kuo to talk about his piece Wingspan for solo horn and concert band, collaboration between composers and musicians, and how to make meaningful connections with over long distances.

For more info: https://garykuo.com

Caiti Beth McKinney talks with horn player, professor and composer Michelle Stebleton about embracing her identity as a composer, the process of commissioning and being commissioned, and her journey to becoming a professor!