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Good friend and exceptional music educator Steve Sveum joins us this week for a great conversation about his start in music as well as some very special mentors like Bernie Powers, Ron Carter, and more. We talk Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birch Creek Arts Camp, Essentially Ellington, Snug Harbor, Bacon Happy Hour, and even kitchen remodeling. Steve offers great insight into the essence of swing and some special memories of the late Ron Carter. Despite Peter talking into pillows, Phil talking into his microphone, and Chris talking to himself, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

Show Notes:
Learn more about:
Steve Sveum
Essentially Ellington Jazz Program
Birch Creek Arts Camp

Recording Credits
Live from the 2018 Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival, it's Sun Prairie High School from Sun Prairie, WI playing Duke Ellington's "Cottontail." https://youtu.be/qKDIpod2mOw?si=AXqEUb2tEefNRniC

Ronald Carter - 2009 NIU Board of Trustees Professor-Northern Illinois Huskies https://youtu.be/-w-_EMgM1os?si=ZLHuq77mAu0mG5In

Frank Sinatra performing “Fly Me To The Moon,” recorded live in 1965 at the Kiel Opera House in St. Louis, MO. https://youtu.be/Y2rDb4Ur2dw?si=fVftNseU18IrJM9_

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Brilliant composer Dana Wilson is one of a kind! In addition, he is one of the kindest guests we have ever had on the podcast. Dana has written for soloists from the Chicago Symphony and also music for young band. Peter, Phil, and Chris try to keep up with our guest and as expected fall well short in that pursuit. Peter can barely get out of his bed for the podcast, Chris is still in a daze from the Packer game and Phil stumbles through random thoughts disguised as questions. Speaking of needless questions – why would our few commuter listeners be interested in Martians? Yeah, our commuter is probably not interested. Dana Wilson is definitely interesting, though – listen to his thoughts about young composers, having a unique voice and “taking the gig.”

Show Notes:
Learn more about Dana Wilson Here:
https://www.danawilson.org/

Recording Credits
The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky
The Philadelphia Orchestra
https://youtu.be/OSbvDqYRj5c?si=RTGWKgJburmyhJzM

Sang by Dana Wilson
Guilford High School Wind Ensemble
October 20, 2022
https://youtu.be/wssuJIZovvM?si=0ACsZeNAZXuN1qD4

On Fire! (Wild Ride on a Fire Engine) by Dana Wilson
Windependence Series - Apprentice Advanced Level - Grade 3
Recorded by the Ithaca College Concert Band (Ithaca, NY) – Benjamin Rochford, conductor.
https://youtu.be/H0417ox3xDU?si=7Z7jU7gbv77_PkWG

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Chris and Peter share stories about their trip to Montana while Phil shares a story about his trombone being seized by TSA. Thankfully Dr. Emily Moss joins us to share her musical journey, the importance of mentorship, and her approach to teaching conducting. We discuss the evolving landscape of music education careers, the challenges faced by educators, and the need for a cultural shift in how success is defined within the profession. The conversation is interspersed with humor and personal anecdotes, particularly around the unique challenges of playing the bassoon. (AI wrote that last sentence....it was too good, I had to leave it)

Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Emily Moss Here:
https://music.unm.edu/faculty/emily-moss/

Recording Credits
Best Lines from The Goonies | SYFY WIRE

More About 'The Goonies': The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner, who produced with Harvey Bernhard. The screenplay was written by Chris Columbus from a story by executive producer Steven Spielberg. A band of pre-teens who live in the "Goon Docks" neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon, attempt to save their homes from demolition, and, in doing so, discover an old Spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate. During the entire adventure, they are chased by a family of criminals, who also want the treasure for themselves.
https://youtu.be/_JBIFjY1cr0?si=Si2t1PzuK5VtmgCf

This is Halloween - performed by the UNM Bassoon Studio Concert 10-28-21. Daniel Bukin arrangement.
https://youtu.be/RrpefJxMFiE?si=ZPYUVhCYoo7y9Dzm

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