Bold as Brass Podcast
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to other brass professionals about their careers, how they got there and what music they would happily put in the bin and never play again.
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Lower Brass Days: St Mary's Music School (Edinburgh & Elgin)
01/28/2024
Lower Brass Days: St Mary's Music School (Edinburgh & Elgin)
In this brief return episode tubist Jonathan Gawn and euphonium player and improviser (and previous pod guest!) Martin Lee Thomson tell us about their involvement with the Lower Brass Days in partnership with St Mary's Music School. More event info below: There will be a series of free Lower Brass events to celebrate the trombone, euphonium, tuba, tenor horn, and baritone horn, raising awareness of these instruments and the possible pathways for those wishing to take up an instrument of this type. St Mary's Music school, in partnership with leading brass players and industry specialists, have created two separate events (the first in Edinburgh on 24 February and the second in Elgin on 25 February 2024) to which players are welcome to participate and observe. There is group activity, warm ups, ensembles, and concerts and individuals can sign up to take part in a masterclass, whether a beginner or an advanced player. Parents and schools are invited to come along and observe and try their hand at any of the featured instruments generously supplied by Buffet Crampon. There should be something for everyone from the youngest player at the beginning of their journey to the seasoned professional with a chance to expand on their community building and exchange as part of their continuous professional development. To take part or learn more, please visit: stmarysmusicschool.co.uk Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Goodbye, for now.
08/17/2023
Goodbye, for now.
It's not a midweek extra episode, I'm afraid, folks. As you'll hear, I've loved every single second of running Bold as Brass Podcast. I've made great friends, professional connections, and kept myself busy when things were tough (looking at you, Covid). Running it as a one-person operation around work and trying to exist as a human is becoming too difficult and, after some painstaking consideration, it's time to pause production. I'm not sure it'll be forever. Heck, I'm not sure I want it to be forever. But it's got to be for now. All content will stay live. Please continue to share and listen back; there are some gems in there (from guests, not me). Thanks for the support. Bold as Brass, out (for now). Melissa x
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Samuel Blaser
08/13/2023
Samuel Blaser
In this episode trombonist Samuel Blaser tells us about developing an early interest in music at the age of 2, we hear about his travels to study and work, and we get to hear his opinions on the Berio Sequenza. facebook.com/samuel.blaser @samuelblasermusic Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Terry Hsieh
08/06/2023
Terry Hsieh
In this episode multi-instrumentalist Terry Hsieh tells us about his path to becoming a session musician, he tells us about developing music production skills during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we hear about his current, busy tour life! https://www.terryhsieh.com/ https://onlinetromboneacademy.com/ facebook.com/terryhsiehmusic @tehjassman Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Nick Sholl
07/30/2023
Nick Sholl
In this episode bass trombonist (and wider low brass player) Nick Sholl tells us about travelling quite extensively in pursuit of his studies, about how an injury led him to explore some different musical directions, and we speak about music eduation, online content, and Nick's Online Trombone Academy (code: BOLDASBRASS for 50% off!!) nicksholl.com https://onlinetromboneacademy.com/ facebook.com/nickstromboneacademy @nick.tromboneacademy Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Michael Pilley
07/23/2023
Michael Pilley
In this episode trombonist, composer, and arranger Michael Pilley tells us about finding his way into arranging and composing alongside playing, we hear about his experiences in the digital space and with content creation, and we talk about his new role with the British Trombone Society. michaelpilleymusic.com facebook.com/michaelpilleymusic britishtrombonesociety.org @michaelpilley @superbonequartet @britishtrombonesociety Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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David Dash
07/09/2023
David Dash
In this episode trumpet player and educator David Dash tells us about his time as a military musician, about building a flourishing and varied career and how to manage one, and we learn about the Apex Trumpet Symposium. dashduo.com uncsa.edu/faculty-staff/david-dash.aspx ncsymphony.org/about-us/david-dash/ facebook.com/daviddashtrumpet @dashtrpt Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Martin Lee Thomson
07/02/2023
Martin Lee Thomson
In this episode euphonium/trombone player and improviser Martin Lee Thomson tells us about having a whole university course built for him, we discuss having creative outlets away from music, and we hear more about Dopey Monkey from the other side of the duo! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Kate Warren
06/25/2023
Kate Warren
In this episode horn player, educator, and content creator Kate Warren tells us about her rocky start to horn playing, we get a great recommendation for listening for anyone who struggles with performance anxiety, and we discuss content creation and online resources some more! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Genevieve Clarkson
06/18/2023
Genevieve Clarkson
Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba player and educator Genevieve Clarkson tells us about how her aim to be in a military band evolved and changed, we hear about how coaching marching band has helped improve her teaching skills, and we get the snippets of an interesting story involving Craigslist! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Aaron Campbell
06/11/2023
Aaron Campbell
Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode euphonium (and general low brass) player, educator, and conductor Aaron Campbell tells us about his winding path through his musical education, we hear all about the Tampa Brass Band, and we get to learn more about our neighbour podcast; the New World Brasscast! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Tom Lees
06/04/2023
Tom Lees
Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombone/sackbut player and educator Tom Lees tells us about beginning his musical journey on clarinet, about celebrating the 30th birthday of the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble in 2023, and we hear an interesting story involving a tour to Japan and wearing a cassock. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Helen Minshall
05/28/2023
Helen Minshall
Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba player and educator Helen Minshall tells us about always knowing she wanted to be a teacher or educator in some capacity, we hear about her time working in Oman, and she tells us about her role and the exciting upcoming projects with Brass Bands England. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Nadje Noordhuis
05/21/2023
Nadje Noordhuis
Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Australian trumpet player, composer, and educator Nadje Noordhuis tells us about her original plans of becoming a sound engineer, we hear her stories of overcoming sexism in the brass industry, and there is some comparison between flugelhorns and goats (you'll have to listen for the context!) Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Ben Watling
05/14/2023
Ben Watling
Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist (and multi-instrumental performer) Ben Watling tells us about his natural gravitation to the wider world of music (not *just* brass), we hear how he began to develop as an entertainer and entrepreneur during his time at music college, and we hear his honest opinions on "Sweet Home Alabama". Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Rachel Samayoa
05/07/2023
Rachel Samayoa
Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpet player and educator Rachel Samayoa tells us about her education journey and how, out of 3 degrees, only one focussed on the trumpet. We also hear about her experience of hosting IWBC at the University of North Texas in 2022, and we hear a great story about her experience of a brass band contest in the UK. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Susan Slaughter: Live from the International Women's Brass Conference 2022
12/18/2022
Susan Slaughter: Live from the International Women's Brass Conference 2022
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode legendary trumpet player Susan Slaughter tells us about standing up for herself as a woman in the brass field, what the pressures were like in her career, and we hear about the origins and future plans for IWBC. Thanks to IWBC for the invite - we had a great time at the conference. Thanks to Natalie Mannix, Raquel Samayoa, Stacie Mickens, and the University of North Texas for hosting. Huge thanks to Susan Slaughter and buckets of thanks to those who joined us in the room! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Slide Action: Live from the British Trombone Festival
12/11/2022
Slide Action: Live from the British Trombone Festival
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Josh Cirtina and Benny Vernon from the trombone quartet Slide Action join us to talk about creating a new voice for the trombone, about managing a trombone quartet with 4 busy professional careers, and we hear about the marriage advice that keeps the group happy! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Hiatus (end of 2022) announcement
12/06/2022
Hiatus (end of 2022) announcement
As most of you know, Bold as Brass Podcast was started in the lockdown of 2020 as a way to keep our host, Melissa, busy whilst a lot of her work was on pause. We've had an incredible 2.5 years since then releasing episodes at least weekly, hosting panels, live interviews, travelling with the show to conferences, and making new contacts and friends worldwide. The world is rapidly returning to normal and scheduling interviews is getting harder and Melissa's time is fuller and she needs to focus on her work for now. It's definitely not goodbye forever - we just need a few months off to recalibrate, figure out a way to fit recordings and editing in, and maybe come back on a scaled back release schedule. Keep up to date on our socials, we're "Bold as Brass Podcast" pretty much everywhere and our website is boldasbrasspodcast.com
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Johnny Thirkell
12/04/2022
Johnny Thirkell
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode commercial trumpet player and businessman Johnny Thirkell tells us about beginning his professional life as a pit miner, we hear about his studies with Carmine Caruso, and he tells us about some cool career highlights. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Victoria Garcia
11/27/2022
Victoria Garcia
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist Victoria Garcia tells us about receiving early influences from her musical family, about being an Alexander Technique teacher and practitioner, and we hear what it's like to be a member of Seraph Brass. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Danielle Price
11/20/2022
Danielle Price
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba player, improviser, and all-round creative Danielle Price tells us about growing up in the brass band movement in Scotland, about being one half of the duo Dopey Monkey, and we hear about some of her creative aspirations. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Gail Robertson
11/13/2022
Gail Robertson
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode euphonium player, composer, and arranger Gail Robertson tells us about her playing journey, her involvement with IWBC and ITEA, and we hear about her compositional processes. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Caiti Beth McKinney
11/06/2022
Caiti Beth McKinney
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode French horn player, educator, and researcher Caiti Beth McKinney tells us about her recently completed doctoral studies, about her enthusiasm for new music, and we talk a bit about baking! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sean Kennedy
10/30/2022
Sean Kennedy
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba player, educator, and drag performance artist, Sean Kennedy tells us about his varied musical journey, we hear a decent amount about Peacock the Goddess of Tuba, and we hear how Sean juggles all of the things! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Jan Duga
10/23/2022
Jan Duga
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba player, educator, and retired Air Force musician Jan Duga tells us about dotting the "I" in "Ohio", about being a woman of firsts, and we hear about her non-musical passions. Most episodes are recorded remotely via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Jessica Sneeringer
10/16/2022
Jessica Sneeringer
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist, educator, and conductor Jessica Sneeringer tells us about trying a bunch of instruments before arriving at the trombone, she tells us about juggling the facets of her career and being a musician parent, and we hear all about her involvement with Athena Brass Band. Most episodes are recorded remotely via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Dan Burdick
10/09/2022
Dan Burdick
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Dan Burdick tells us about the slightly sneaky way he got onto playing tuba, we learn about his extensive tuba career, and he tells us about expanding his skills out into many different musical pathways. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Chris Smith
10/02/2022
Chris Smith
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist and educator Chris Smith tells us about a memory in which he vehemently rejects the violin, he tells us the winning (to date), wildest, 3-word story, and we hear about the origins and running of the awesome Old Dirty Brasstards. Most episodes are recorded remotely via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Theresa May
09/25/2022
Theresa May
A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpet player and educator Theresa May told us about adjusting her studies from music therapy to music performance, about deciding on, and creating, the pathway that best suits you, and she tells us all about the Chromatic Brass Collective. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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