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Rising Stars Podcast

This podcast shares the inspiring and endearing stories of dynamic young brass players, with the aim of increasing the visibility of people from underrepresented demographics in the field. Host Carol ... Read more

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Brass Moms Part 2 - Pregnancy and Parenthood (Panel Discussion)

Brass Moms Part 2 - Pregnancy and Parenthood (Panel Discussion)

This week's episode will feature host, Carol Jantsch, moderating a panel of five brass musicians-all of whom are brillia... Read more

3 Feb 2022

1hr 39mins

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Hailey Brinnel - Jazz Vocalist, Trombonist, and Educator

Hailey Brinnel - Jazz Vocalist, Trombonist, and Educator

Based in Philadelphia, Hailey Brinnel has been a superstar since performing at the age of 12 with her father. This pheno... Read more

20 Jan 2022

46mins

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Dr. Michael W. Nickens - University Professor and Director of the Green Machine Ensembles

Dr. Michael W. Nickens - University Professor and Director of the Green Machine Ensembles

Known affectionately as "Doc Nix,"  Dr. Michael W. Nickens has made an enormous impact at George Mason University and th... Read more

6 Jan 2022

1hr 23mins

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Micky Wrobleski - Principal Tuba of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra

Micky Wrobleski - Principal Tuba of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra

Known throughout the tuba community for years as a great tubist in Chicago, IL,  Micky Wrobleski took his musical gifts ... Read more

16 Dec 2021

1hr 9mins

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Jessie Montgomery - Composer, Violinist, and Educator

Jessie Montgomery - Composer, Violinist, and Educator

Rising Stars Podcast is excited and proud to showcase Jessie Montgomery, the highly acclaimed composer, violinist, and e... Read more

25 Nov 2021

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Brass Moms Part 1 - Pregnancy and Brass Playing (Panel Discussion)

Brass Moms Part 1 - Pregnancy and Brass Playing (Panel Discussion)

This week's episode will feature host, Carol Jantsch, moderating a panel of four brass musicians-all of whom are brillia... Read more

11 Nov 2021

1hr 10mins

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Giancarlo Castro D'Addona - Composer and Conductor

Giancarlo Castro D'Addona - Composer and Conductor

Coming from a family of outstanding musicians, Giancarlo Castro has been characterized as a representative figure within... Read more

28 Oct 2021

1hr 9mins

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Michnari Robinson - Musician and Teaching Artist

Michnari Robinson - Musician and Teaching Artist

We are excited to showcase one of our team members with the Rising Stars Podcast in this week's episode; he is our fanta... Read more

14 Oct 2021

1hr 7mins

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Zoe Cutler - Trombonist, Composer, and Improviser

Zoe Cutler - Trombonist, Composer, and Improviser

Zoe Cutler is brilliant, funny, passionate, engaging, and a multimedia weirdo; this versatile artist is equally great at... Read more

30 Sep 2021

1hr 8mins

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Kenneth Thompkins - Principal Trombonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Kenneth Thompkins - Principal Trombonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Although Kenneth Thompkins is one of the few African-Americans performing as a principal musician in a major symphony or... Read more

23 Sep 2021

1hr 19mins

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