In this episode:

Aaron and Kevin sit down and talk about Kevin’s musical training and how his career as a composer took off. Kevin also shares his advice for young musicians interested in pursuing composition, and how he got involved in the craft.

Bio

A composer whose music has been “characterized by propulsive, syncopated rhythms, colorful orchestration, and instrumental virtuosity,” (Robert Kirzinger, Boston Symphony Orchestra) Kevin Day (b. 1996) has quickly emerged as one of the leading young voices in the world of music composition today. Day was born in Charleston, West Virginia and is a native of Arlington, Texas. His father was a prominent hip-hop producer in the late-1980s, and his mother was a sought-after gospel singer, singing alongside the likes of Mel Torme and Kirk Franklin. Kevin Day is a composer, conductor, producer, and multi-instrumentalist on tuba, euphonium, jazz piano and more, whose music often intersects between the worlds of jazz, minimalism, Latin music, fusion, and contemporary classical idioms. Day currently serves as the Composer-In-Residence of the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra.

Links:

Kevin’s website:

https://www.kevindaymusic.com/home

Kevin Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kevindaymusic/?hl=en

Aaron and Dr. Jones sit and discuss being yourself in the art, the pledge you take when you choose your instrument, and pursuing music as a career.

Whitney and I discuss the challenges of juggling a portfolio music career, staying true to yourself and your own interests, how to maintain a good standing with the other musicians you work with, and much more!

Aaron and Kevin sit down and discuss freelancing in classical music, leaving a more "typical" music job for a more self-employed route, and how music schools/programs sway our beliefs in what we can do in the classical music field.

Aaron and Arupa sit down and discuss what it is like to work in arts administration.

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Aaron sits down with John Hadden, brass development coordinator for buffet. They discuss instrument sales, marketing, and making the choice to change career paths in music.

Aaron and Dr. Collier talk about the Salvation Army's impact on young musicians, misconceptions about the Salvation Army, and job opportunities within the organization.

Aaron and Pete discuss the various differences, and misconceptions about teaching music at a private school.

Aaron and Joanna discuss different career paths as a performer, tips to help young musicians be successful, getting a college teaching job, social media, getting into a school of music, and the international womens brass conference.

Aaron and Carina discuss working for a non-profit, studying abroad, and competition in music.