OTP, On The Podium

One of Albuquerque's outstanding music educators. Betsy Van Dyke takes us through her musical journey. Starting on clarinet making the decision to move to trombone. Then developing great programs at every school she taught.  Betsy Van Dyke is next on OTP. 

Iowa city is fortunate to have a local musician that is passionate for music and creativity. Greg Thompson shares his musical journey  next on OTP. 

Iowa city is fortunate to have a local musician that is passionate for music and creativity. Greg Thompson shares his musical journey  next on OTP.

He is a musician, a graduate from the  university of New Mexico  with a bachelors of arts degree in music and currently serving in the US  Navy as a professional  saxophone player.  Jared Goodrum is next on O T  P.

He is a musician, a graduate from the  university of New Mexico   with a bachelors of arts degree in music and currently serving in the  US  Navy as a professional  saxophone player.  Jared Goodrum is next on O  T  P.

Tina talks about being the cofounder of Mango Cakes, finding her voice on the drums and fighting the negativity in her mind that could steal her dreams. Next on 0TP.  

Tina talks about being the co-founder of Mango Cakes, finding her  voice on the drums and fighting the negativity in her mind that could  steal her dreams. Next on 0TP.

He is a musician, music educator, composer and the host of the podcast Someone You Should Know on YouTube. Michael Metz Is next on OTP.

Michael Metz talks about his love for playing the trumpet and the enthusiasm he brings to reach the audience while playing.

Our  guest today is a Musician, Music Educator, The  Director  for the Albuquerque concert band and The Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra  and   John Sanks has been a mentor for many colleagues over the years. Enjoy  this fascinating conversation.

Our  guest today is a Musician, Music Educator, The  Director   for the Albuquerque concert band and The Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra   and   John Sanks has been a mentor for many colleagues over the years.  Enjoy  this fascinating conversation.

Join me for a wonderful discussion with Neal Weinberg. A Trombone player from New Mexico. He has played music all his life and participates in several groups in New Mexico. I enjoyed a fun and informative talk with Neal. I am sure you will enjoy it also. 

Join me for a wonderful discussion with Neal Weinberg. A Trombone player  from New Mexico. He has played music all his life and participates in  several groups in New Mexico. I enjoyed a fun and informative talk with  Neal. I am sure you will enjoy it also.

On the Podium  Marcos Colon Martin takes us on a musical journey from  Puerto Rico to the US Navy. We listen to two performances by Marcos. Then he shares with us how he fell in love  with playing classical music on his saxophone, and later finding his  voice in jazz.

On the Podium  Marcos Colon Martin takes us on a musical journey from   Puerto Rico to the US Navy. We listen to two performances by Marcos.  Then he shares with us how he fell in love  with playing classical music  on his saxophone, and later finding his  voice in jazz.

Michael Plaut talks about his journey, playing clarinet in the Horizon bands. The article he wrote for the clarinet enthusiast and his wonderful experience playing in the jug and bottle bands.

Michael Plaut talks about his journey, playing clarinet in the Horizon  bands. The article he wrote for the clarinet enthusiast and his  wonderful experience playing in the jug and bottle bands.

Michael Plaut talks about his journey, playing clarinet in the Horizon  bands. The article he wrote for the clarinet enthusiast and his  wonderful experience playing in the jug and bottle bands.

On the next episode of the podium, Jay Blea talks about his journey, playing percussion being a musician in New Mexico, and educating future drummers.

On the next episode of the podium, Jay Blea talks about his journey playing percussion, being a musician in New Mexico and educating future  drummers.

Kathy Dee Saville talks to us about her musical journey. Her process of composing music and her thoughts on why we should keep play music.

Kathy Dee Saville talks to us about her musical journey. Her process of  composing music and her thoughts on why we should keep playing music

On the next episode of the podium, Jay Blea talks about his journey, playing percussion, being a musician in New Mexico, and educating future drummers.

His guest today holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the  University of New Mexico and a Master’s in Music Education from Kent  State University. He Serves with the 44th Army Band, And is the Director  of the Tucumcari High School band program.

His guest today holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of New Mexico and a Master’s in Music Education from Kent State University. He Serves with the 44th Army Band, And is the Director of the Tucumcari High School band program.  Paul shares his experience from the beginning of his musical journey to the 44th Army band. Teaching at the high school level and looking forward...