In today’s episode, David sits down with classical guitarist and composer Brian Head. An orchestral musician of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Brian spoke of his work with conductors including Gustavo Dudamel and Michael Tilson Thomas. He also talked about his experience recording the orchestra’s Grammy-nominated performance of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels: a suite for choir, orchestra, and rock band. A dedicated composer, Brian talked about the inception of Sketches for Friends, which includes the popular Brookland Boogie often performed by Bill Kanengiser! Now a professor of practice and assistant dean of academics at USC, Brian reflected on the legacy of Jim Smith, founder of the classical guitar department.

Intro Music: Couperin Les Sylvains (Scott Tennant)

Canticles Mov III (Bogdanovic)

-Greif/Head

Prayers (Bogdanovic)

-USC Edge/Head/Kanengiser