Diversify the Stand

Diversify the Stand is the podcast dedicated to creating an inclusive community by amplifying and learning from the stories of marginalized musicians, composers, conductors, educators, and creators in all facets of music! We will share stories and resources to learn ways to diversify our own stands!

Episode 3.16 - Alexandra Fol, Matthew Lane, and Mikaela Tolf

For our final episode of season 3, we are joined by trumpet player Mikaela Tolf, and composers Alexandra Fol and Matthew Lane. We discuss their commissioning project of new pieces for trumpet and organ from the composer and performer standpoint, as well as their upcoming performances! Transcripts are available for every episode thanks to our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about each of Fol, Lane, and Tolf, visit the links below: Alexandra Fol: https://alexandrafol.wordpress.com/ Matthew Lane: https://matthewclane.wordpress.com/ Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/ This will be our last episode of season 3 and we will return this fall for a new season of guests!

05-18
26:00

Episode 3.15 - Danielle Buonaiuto

Episode 15 welcomes Danielle Buonaiuto, soprano, ED of Musica Viva NY, and co-organizer of ChamberQUEER. Buonaiuto shares some amazing insight into her experiences building inclusive, intersectional spaces in the field of choir, voice, and new music. Transcripts are available for every episode thanks to our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Danielle, visit the links below! Danielle’s website: https://www.daniellebuonaiuto.com/ ChamberQUEER: https://www.chamberqueer.org/ Musica Viva NY: https://musicaviva.org/ Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

05-11
27:29

Episode 3.14 - Brassy & Non-Brassy Resources with Casidy Reed

One more podcast crossover this season! Episode 14 includes our talk with Casidy Reed from MusicHERstory, a podcast about equity and inclusivity in all facets of the music industry. We spend this episode with Casidy discussing a range of resources musicians may find useful when diversifying their own stands! We cover a whole range of resources, reading materials, podcasts, and organizations, highlighting some groups doing amazing work in the field! To learn about all the resources we talked about, click the links below! Diversify the Stand Music HERstory Podcas Programming Resources Catalog of Trumpet Music by Gender-Marginalized People and/or Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color, compiled by Ashley Killam Trumpet Music by Women, compiled by Dr. Amy Dunker Trombone Compositions by Women Composers, compiled by Dr. Natalie Mannix Works for Horn by Underrepresented Composers, compiled by Dr. Caiti Beth McKinney Works with Horn by Female Composers, compiled by Dr. Lin Foulk Baird Tuba-Euphonium Social Justice Initiative’s Composer Database Educational Resources Brass Music by Black Composers: A Bibliography, by Aaron Horne Bold as Brass Podcast with Melissa Brown Rising Stars Podcast General Resources & Organizations Anna’s Composer Database …And We Were Heard Boulanger Initiative & Consulting Program Castle of Our Skins Chromatic Brass Collective ColourFULL Music Composers Equity Project Decolonizing the Music Room Educational Resources for Music Performance/Ensemble Librarianship International Association for Women in Music (IAWM) International Women’s Brass Conference League of American Orchestras Lift Music Fund Music by Black Composers Music Theory Examples by Women (renamed MusicbyWomen) Rising Tide Music Press Sphinx Organization The Wind Repertory Project Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett's "Bored Games" for two trumpets and fixed media - eir website

05-04
45:50

Episode 3.13 - Amanda Collins

Amanda Collins joins us for Episode 13! Amanda is a performer, educator, and activist for diversity and inclusion in the arts. She talks with us about starting up the DEI collective at Mizzou, her journey of taking some time away from music, and building relationships and networks in the music industry. Transcripts are available for every episode thanks to our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Amanda, visit the following links: Amanda’s website: https://www.acollinshorn.com/ Mizzou Horn Crew: https://www.acollinshorn.com/mizzou-horn-crew.html Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

04-27
38:28

Episode 3.12 - Bell Thompson

Episode 12 brings in Bell Thompson, Philadelphia-based student, jazz trumpet player, and band leader!  We get to talk with Bell about her experience soloing with a variety of groups, getting into band leading, and her research focused on gender equity in jazz. Transcripts are available for every episode thanks to our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Bell, visit https://www.bellthompson.com/! Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

04-20
20:39

Episode 3.11 - Azalea Laredo

In Episode 11, we are excited to chat with Azalea Laredo, Stage Director, opera singer, and choral educator. Azalea talks with us about her musical journey in Mexico vs. in the US, building voice and Spanish studios, and teaching during a pandemic as an educator. Huge thank you to Meredith Fuller for editing this episode! Transcripts are available for every episode thanks to our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Azalea and her platforms, check out the links below! Website: https://www.azalealaredo.com/ Azalea’s Spanish YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4VRh4_FSZqo0iH5TsuInQ Azalea’s profile at TakeLessons: https://takelessons.com/profile/azalea-l People can watch more videos and take group classes with me on TakeLessons Live - https://takelessons.com/live Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

04-13
28:59

Episode 3.10 - Dr. Emilie Amrein

Dr. Emilie Amrein joins us for our tenth episode this season! Emilie is a choral music educator, co-artistic director of Common Ground Voices/ La Frontera, activist, scholar, AND host of The Choral Commons Podcast! She talks with us about The Choral Commons Podcast, her social justice work, and making lasting change within the music field in regards to inclusion. Huge thank you to Meredith Fuller for editing this episode! Transcripts are available for every episode thanks to our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Emilie, check out the links below! Dr. Emilie Amrein: https://www.emilieamrein.com/ The Choral Commons Podcast: https://www.thechoralcommons.com/ Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

04-06
41:00

Episode 3.9 - Yoga for All Musicians

Our first TRIO! We are joined in Episode 9 by the three founders of Yoga for All Musicians, Dr. Brianne Borden, Claire Howard, and Amelia Rosenberger! We talk with these three about all things YAM, the importance of yoga specifically for musicians, and building a business from scratch! Transcripts are available for every episode thanks to our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Yoga for All Musicians, visit the links below: Yoga for All Musicians: https://www.yogaforallmusicians.com/ YAM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YogaforAllMusicians YAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaforallmusicians/ YAM Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/uif3r1ampypupkhj12tzgzpvx Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

03-30
35:30

Episode 3.8 - Tyler Mazone

Episode 8 welcomes Tyler Mazone, composer, clarinetist, educator currently based in East Lansing, Michigan. Tyler is incredibly open and honest with us, talking about his musical journey as a deaf musician, ableism within the academic scene, and the fact disabled musicians are often left out of the DEIA space. There is so much to be done in the musical community to bring true accessibility to disabled individuals, and we chat about a few of the changes that can be done at any level! Transcripts are available for every episode thanks so our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Tyler and the resources he recommended, visit the links below: Tyler’s website: https://www.tylermazone.com/ @WeWantJustus twitter: https://twitter.com/WeWantJustus?s=20 This is the joint account of multiple disabled students who were kicked out of John Hopkins University when they needed accommodations and were met with horrible treatments. Content warnings for anyone triggered by abuse and harm in some of the stories, but this is an excellent resource to really understand the wide range of experiences of ableism in academia. Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

03-23
34:26

Episode 3.7 - Dr. Richard Antoine White

Get ready to be inspired with Episode 7! We are joined by Dr. Richard Antoine White, tubist, educator, author, and motivational speaker based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We had the best time talking to Richard about his book “I’m Possible,” his interview on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and his plans for the RAW Tuba ranch! Transcripts are available for every episode thanks so our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Richard, check out the links below! RAW tuba website - https://rawtuba.com/ RAW tuba film - https://www.rawtubafilm.com/ I’m Possible - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250269645/impossible Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

03-16
35:26

Episode 3.6 - Master Sgt. Christine Purdue Jones

Episode 6 features Master Sgt. Christine Purdue Jones, trombonist with the Ceremonial Brass in the United States Air Force Band in Washington D.C. We are thrilled to have gotten the chance to talk about her military band journey, benefits for military musicians, and how the band is working to create more inclusive programs with more diverse works. Transcripts are available for every episode thanks to our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Christine and the resources she recommended, check out the links below! U.S. Air Force Band - https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/ Hope Arises commissions playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxqnNkoPILwV61y1Wk1yR7de1S3faVb9A Current vacancies in The United States Air Force Band: https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/About-Us/Careers-in-The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/ And We Were Heard - https://www.andwewereheard.org Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

03-09
19:56

Episode 3.5 - Cait Nishimura & Dylan Maddix

March begins with podcast crossover extravaganza #2! We are so excited to welcome Dylan Maddix and Cait Nishimura, hosts of The Band Room Pod to talk with us. They each bring amazing insight from the eyes of a performer, educator, composer, and podcast host into this episode. We talk with Dylan and Cait all about how The Band Room Pod began and expanded to include two incredible hosts, the variety of guests they bring on their show, and we all talk (and agree heavily!) on the importance of DEI work in music education. Tune in to hear their thoughts of the future of music ed and some of the exciting projects they both have coming up!. And if you recognize Cait’s name, yes - she was a guest early on in our first season of the podcast! Transcripts are available for every episode thanks so our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Dylan, Cait, the Band Room Pod and all the resources they recommended,  check out the links below! The Band Room Pod: https://www.bandroompod.com/ Dylan Maddix: https://www.bandroompod.com/dylanrookmaddix Cait Nishimura: https://caitnishimura.com/ Cait’s first episode on the DtS podcast: https://anchor.fm/diversifythestand/episodes/Episode-8---Cait-Nishimura-er78is …And We Were Heard: https://andwewereheard.org/ Canadian Band Association: https://www.canadianband.org/ Association of Canadian Women Composers: https://acwc.ca/ Canadian Music Centre: https://cmccanada.org/ Girls Who Conduct: https://girlswhoconduct.org/ ColourFULL Music: https://www.colourfullmusic.com/ Jodie Blackshaw: https://www.jodieblackshaw.com/ The Horizon Leans Forward: https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-horizon-leans-forward-book-g10369 “Music Education and Social Emotional Learning” by Scott Edgar: https://education.musicforall.org/sel/ Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

03-02
44:02

Episode 3.4 - Dr. Elisa Koehler

Our first month of season 3 ends with our talk with Elisa Koehler. Trumpet, conductor, and author, Elisa is also the current music chair at Winthrop University. We get the honor to talk with her about her books, opinions on historical performance, and experiences in academia. Transcripts are available for every episode thanks so our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Elisa and all resources and organizations she recommended, check out the links below! Elisa Koehler Fanfares and Finesse: A Performer’s Guide to Trumpet History and Literature A Dictionary for the Modern Trumpet Player Books that helped her write her books: Rabiner, Susan and Alfred Fortunato. Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction and Get it Published Silvia, Paul. How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing Bielstein, Susan. Permissions, A Survival Guide: Blunt Talk about Art as Intellectual Property Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band – Elisa Koehler, Conductor: The Gilded Age [CD] Brass From the Past [Blog and YouTube Channel] Organizations: Historic Brass Society International Trumpet Guild North American Baroque Trumpet Competition and Conference Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

02-23
23:24

Episode 3.3 - Dr. Egemen Kesikli

We welcome Egemen Kesikli to our podcast for episode 3! Turkish composer, performer, and educator, Egemen is currently on faculty at the CU Boulder and Colorado State University. He is incredibly honest and vulnerable about his experiences in Turkey, the United States, and his mental journey toward musical self-acceptance. He brings up many questions without clear answers that composers, educators, and performers alike should hear! Transcripts are available for every episode thanks so our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Egemen, visit the links below! Egemen Kesikli: https://www.egemenkesikli.com/ https://www.libarts.colostate.edu/people/ekesikli/ Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

02-16
31:55

Episode 3.2 - Melissa Brown

Our first podcast crossover of the season! For episode 2, we are so excited to talk with Melissa Brown from Bold as Brass Podcast! Melissa not only shares about her experience as a performer and educator in the UK, but she gives us a ton of insight into being a musician diagnosed with OCD. And of course, we talk all things Bold as Brass Podcast! Transcripts are available for every episode thanks so our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Melissa and the resources she recommended during our chat, check out the links below! Bold as Brass Podcast: https://boldasbrasspodcast.com/ Bold as Brass’s fundraising page - help get her to the U.S. this May!: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bab-iwbc British Trombone Society: https://www.britishtrombonesociety.org/ IWBC: https://myiwbc.org/ Things Musicians Don’t Talk About Podcast Music HERstory Podcast: https://musicherstorypod.wixsite.com/herstory Rising Stars Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-stars-podcast/id1554854411 Brass on the Mind: https://m.facebook.com/groups/brassonthemind Female/Trans/Non-Binary Brass Players FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575012705998504/ Bold as Brass podcast sounding board! Get yourself friends! Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

02-09
34:53

Episode 3.1 - Katahj Copley

Season 3 launches with composer Katahj Copley! Carrie and Ashley talk with Katahj about his musical and compositional journey, dig deep into the inspiration behind a handful of his composers, and learn about a few incredible upcoming projects. Transcripts are available for every episode thanks so our team of interns and can be found https://www.diversifythestand.org/transcripts! To learn more about Katahj and all the resources he recommended, check out the links below! Katahj Copley - https://katahjcopleymusic.com/ Faculty at University of West Georgia - https://www.westga.edu/academics/art-culture-science/english-film-lang-arts/music/faculty-staff.php The University of Texas at Austin Music Faculty - https://music.utexas.edu/about/people/faculty And We Were Heard - https://andwewereheard.org/ Kevin Day - https://www.kevindaymusic.com/ Omar Thomas - https://www.omarthomas.com Storyteller - Jam group Find your community!! Intro & outro music is Eris DeJarnett’s “Bored Games” for two trumpets and fixed media. Visit eir website to learn more about them and pick up some great music!: https://erisdejarnett.com/

02-02
38:08

Episode 2.21 - Season 2 Recap Part 2

Episode 21 is the second of our two-part recap, where we say nice things about our guests and talk about what we learned this season! Our third podcast season will drop every Wednesday beginning in February 2022, so catch up on all our episodes and keep your eyes out for new episodes in February! In the meantime, if you'd like to support us, consider picking up some Diversify the Stand merch or getting yourself a copy of Winds of Change, and following us on Facebook and Instagram! Huge thank you to Hollyn Slykhuis for doing all the transcripts this season, which are available on our website for every episode! And a final thank you to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below! Season 3 is going to feature a new work for trumpet duet - can't wait to share! Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/ Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

12-22
31:46

Episode 2.20 - Season 2 Recap Part 1

Episode 20 is the first of our two-part recap, where we say nice things about our guests and talk about what we learned this season! These recaps will end our second season! Third season will drop every Wednesday beginning in February 2022, so catch up on all our episodes and keep your eyes out for new episodes in February! In the meantime, if you'd like to support us, consider picking up some Diversify the Stand merch or getting yourself a copy of Winds of Change, and following us on Facebook and Instagram! Huge thank you to Hollyn Slykhuis for doing all the transcripts this season, which are available on our website for every episode! And a final thank you to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below! Season 3 is going to feature a new work for trumpet duet - can't wait to share! Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/ Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

12-15
29:43

Episode 2.19 - Eris DeJarnett, part 2

This week’s episode is the second part of our chat with Eris DeJarnett, an interdisciplinary narrative artist, composer, performer, and scholar. This week, we talk with Eris about the future of music, how performers and organizations can make lasting change, and learn about some incredible creators to add to our stands. Make sure to check out part one, which covers about eir upbringing in music, their experiences as an openly non-binary person, and the challenges ey have faced in and around the classroom. Transcripts are available on our website! From Dec. 1-31, 2021, 50% off two scores with code BuryTheDeadname by visiting Eris’s website: https://erisdejarnett.com To learn more about Eris and all eir recommended resources, check out the links below! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/honestlyeris INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/honestlyeris/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/erisdejarnett YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuIe8U1JiKG1glN-p6sdPw SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/honestlyeris eris@erisdejarnett.com DISCORD: https://discord.gg/JYKnJkN7gy Music orgs: 5th Wave Collective: https://www.5thwavecollective.com ...And We Were Heard: https://www.andwewereheard.org Castle of our Skins: https://www.castleskins.org Decolonizing the Music Room: https://decolonizingthemusicroom.com WasteLAnd: https://www.wastelandmusic.org Queer resources: Gender Census: https://gendercensus.com AUREA: https://www.aromanticism.org Nonbinary Wiki: https://nonbinary.wiki/wiki/Main_Page Pronoun Dressing Room: http://www.pronouns.failedslacker.com People whose work Eris really admires: Nebal Maysaud: https://www.nebalmaysaud.com The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker: https://elizabethabaker.com Mattie Barbier: http://mattiebarbier.com Cait Nishimura: https://caitnishimura.com brin solomon: http://www.brinsolomon.com Daijana Wallace: https://www.daijanawallace.com Tanner Pfeiffer: https://www.tannerpfeiffer.com Drew Swatosh: https://drewswatosh.com Lexi Temple: https://alextemplemusic.com Imani Mosley: http://www.imanimosley.com/welcome Matthew D. Morrison's essay: https://online.ucpress.edu/jams/article/72/3/781/107058/Race-Blacksound-and-the-Re-Making-of-Musicological

12-08
28:01

Episode 2.18 - Eris DeJarnett, part 1

The next two weeks feature one incredible guest! In Episode 18, we talk with Eris DeJarnett, an interdisciplinary narrative artist, composer, performer, and scholar. This week, we talk with Eris about eir upbringing in music, their experiences as an openly non-binary person, and the challenges ey have faced in and around the classroom. Transcripts to both episodes are created by Hollyn Slykhuis and are on our website! From Dec. 1-31, 2021, 50% off two scores with code BuryTheDeadname by visiting Eris’s website: https://erisdejarnett.com To learn more about Eris and all eir recommended resources, check out the links below! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/honestlyeris INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/honestlyeris/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/erisdejarnett YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuIe8U1JiKG1glN-p6sdPw SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/honestlyeris eris@erisdejarnett.com DISCORD: https://discord.gg/JYKnJkN7gy Music orgs: 5th Wave Collective: https://www.5thwavecollective.com ...And We Were Heard: https://www.andwewereheard.org Castle of our Skins: https://www.castleskins.org Decolonizing the Music Room: https://decolonizingthemusicroom.com WasteLAnd: https://www.wastelandmusic.org Queer resources: Gender Census: https://gendercensus.com AUREA: https://www.aromanticism.org Nonbinary Wiki: https://nonbinary.wiki/wiki/Main_Page Pronoun Dressing Room: http://www.pronouns.failedslacker.com People whose work Eris really admires: Nebal Maysaud: https://www.nebalmaysaud.com The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker: https://elizabethabaker.com Mattie Barbier: http://mattiebarbier.com Cait Nishimura: https://caitnishimura.com brin solomon: http://www.brinsolomon.com Daijana Wallace: https://www.daijanawallace.com Tanner Pfeiffer: https://www.tannerpfeiffer.com Drew Swatosh: https://drewswatosh.com Lexi Temple: https://alextemplemusic.com Imani Mosley: http://www.imanimosley.com/welcome Matthew D. Morrison's essay: https://online.ucpress.edu/jams/article/72/3/781/107058/Race-Blacksound-and-the-Re-Making-of-Musicological

12-01
32:57

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