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Bob is currently a tenured professor at Western Michigan University where he is involved in the Western Brass Quintet, teaching, and just generally being a great guy!

Ryan Anthony, phone interview, August 8, 2019 Everyone in the trumpet world has a common bond with the trumpet, but in the last few years the community has become tighter, more focused, and more supportive as a result of the Ryan Anthony Foundation and Cancer Blows. Ryan talks about his illness, the toll that it has taken on him, and the hope that remains every day. You’ll hear him talk about some...

Mark Degoti, phone interview, August 6, 2019 Dr. Mark Degoti is the trumpet professor at Auburn University. In this interview Mark talks about the Auburn studio, some of his arrangements for trumpet ensemble, and what a rough life it was as 2nd trumpet to me for seven years in the Owensboro Symphony.

Jose Sibaja, phone interview, August 5, 2019 Jose talks about how he prepared for what turned out to be an incredible performance to close out the Miami ITG conference. You’ll hear in this interview his thoughts on ITG, life in Miami, playing with Dallas Brass and Boston Brass, and some of his teaching at Vanderbilt.

Mary Elizabeth Bowden, phone interview, August 5, 2019 In this episode you’ll hear Mary talk about how she has worked to propel her career forward at an amazing pace. She also shares about two injuries to her face that could have easily ended things then and there! As a soloist and founding member of Seraph Brass, and newly appointed as faculty with Shenandoah Conservatory, Mary is very busy. You’...

Jeffrey Curnow, phone interview, August 2, 2019 To those of us who grew up with the Empire Brass we remember Jeffrey, and maybe his hair, and the incredible playing by him and the rest of the group. In this episode we talk about cartooning, movies and orchestras, programming, and how to connect with an audience.

Aaron Romm, phone interview, July 24, 2019 Aaron talks about growing up in the Romm household and the musical influences that shaped him. He shares about his life as a trumpet player, voiceover artist, and teacher. www.aaronromm.com

Terry Everson recorded July 14, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. Terry is a true tour de force with the trumpet and with ITG. In this interview you’ll get a great idea of just how talented he is, and at the same time exhibiting great humility and crediting those around him. www.treversonmusic.com

Mike Williams recorded July 11, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. Mike spent thirty one years with the Count Basie Orchestra with twenty seven of those as the lead trumpet. You’ll hear some great stories about his time with the band and his time living out in the woods in Louisiana. www.mikewilliamstrumpet.com

Malcolm McNab Part 2 recorded July 11, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. www.malcolmmcnab.com

Malcolm McNab Part 1 recorded July 11, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. www.malcolmmcnab.com Malcolm talks history of the LA studio scene the way no other person can. Forty plus studio years, countless movie and tv soundtracks, the epic Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, and respect for his colleagues are all topics covered by Malcolm in this two-part podcast. And, he...

Marc Reese recorded July 11, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. Marc is his own trumpet player. Sure, he was the ‘other trumpet’ during his Empire years, but he was in that group because he’s a spectacular musician. Now, he continues his musical career teaching and playing in south Florida. You’ll hear some stories about Empire, but more about what keeps Marc goin...

Brian Neal recorded July 12, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. Many know Brian from his Dallas Brass days, but now many are learning about Brian thru his compositions and his teaching.

Matilda Lloyd recorded July 12, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. www.matildalloyd.com Matilda made a fantastic impression on the audience for the Friday evening performance at ITG. Following some other terrific trumpeters, an emotionally charged presentation to Ryan Anthony, Matilda then had to be the one to perform just before Sergei Nakariakov took the stage....

Sarah Stoneback recorded July 12, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. www.stonebacktrumpet.com. Whoa! Lots of energy and focus from this fantastic young talent! What a treat to hear her talk about trumpet and teaching.

Marisa Youngs recorded July 11, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. A bright young talent, Marisa has also started some fascinating research into the role of the tongue in brass playing. Her research shows some things that will make some waves in the way that we teach tonguing/articulation. www.marisayoungs.com

Andrea Tofanelli - recorded July 12, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. Andrea has lately been touring with the Bill Chase Tribute project and he brought that horn section to ITG and lit up the concert hall with his unbelievable upper range energy. The other four trumpeters on the gig were stellar players and brought an incredible and electric performance to the c...

Jason Bergman – recorded July 11, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. Jason is currently on faculty at Brigham Young University after having been on the faculty of the esteemed UNT. Already an accomplished teacher and performer, Jason is also an extremely down to earth person with the kind of personality that breaks the stereotype of the egotistical trumpeter. Find...

Sergei Nakariakov, recorded July 10, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami during the ITG conference. I felt like I was getting pretty good at interviewing, but I stepped all over myself in this one all because, well, its Sergei! You’ll be glad to know I edited out a bunch of my drivel. Sergei is so laid back, but at the same time very intense and serious regarding his music. He provides some g...

Ingrid Jensen, recorded July 10, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Miami, during the ITG conference. One of the most progressive jazz trumpeters out there Ingrid talks about her Monette trumpet, her influences such as Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, and life in New York City. www.ingridjensen.com

Darin Sorley – recorded at the University of Indianapolis May 13, 2019 Darin is a staple of the Indianapolis and Indiana music community as a 1st call horn player, and now a world-renown horn builder. He also leads the Indianapolis Brass Choir, which we forgot to talk about during this interview. Check out his horns at www.sorleyhorns.com

Blake Schlabach – recorded at the University of Indianapolis May 20, 2019 Blake may be the definition of Over-Achiever. He is the contract 2nd trombone of the Indianapolis Symphony, but he has been acting Principal during the search for the new 1st bone. And, he is the personnel manager for the ISO. He also teaches at UIndy and fills in for IU prof when they go on sabbatical. Great guy. Great play...

Jason Dovel – recorded at the University of Kentucky June 17, 2019 Anyone that takes the trumpet job at UK understands the legacy that started with Vince DiMartino. Jason is not only continuing that legacy, but he’s adding to it with the addition of the baroque and natural trumpet. Jason is a great proponent of music education and you’ll hear his passion for teaching and playing during this interv...

Chase Hawkins – recorded at the University of Kentucky June 17, 2019 A Yamaha Performing Artist Chase is by far the most conscientious musician I’ve ever met, and humble. Which makes an interview awkward sometimes! You’ll enjoy hearing him talk about some great NTC experiences. Check out his website at www.trumpetchase.com

Alan Siebert – a Yamaha Performing Artist, recorded at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music June 17, 2019 Alan received the Award of Merit at the 2018 ITG conference, rightly so. Alan has contributed to the trumpet world in so many ways over the years, building a fantastic studio at CCM.