The Rose Room

This week Sara Fortunato interviews Lauren Black and Lilli Bailey-Duran on their experiences with performing The Magic Flute in April 2021, and how different it was performing during a pandemic. They discuss the struggles and successes they had. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com  Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer//  Lauren Black- Director of Media, Producer//  Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison//  Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer, Audio Engineer//  Austin Kinard- Audio Engineer//  Ethan McGraw- Audio Engineer, writing staff//  Sara Fortunato, Writing//  Dana Portnoy- Outreach, writing//  Preeti Saldanha- Outreach, writing//  Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today’s episode of The Rose Room, Tommy Dainko has a conversation with Dr. Gillian Gower. Dr. Gower is a musicologist at Lamont who teaches many classes about Opera history. In this episode, Tommy and Dr. Gower discuss a short history of opera, Dr. Gower's special interests and what brought her to Lamont, and some issues that modern opera companies face in regards to racism, and promoting people that may not deserve the spotlight.  If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Lauren Black- Director of Media, Producer// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer, Audio Engineer// Austin Kinard- Audio Engineer// Ethan McGraw- Audio Engineer, writing staff// Dana Portnoy- Outreach, writing// Preeti Saldanha- Outreach, writing// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today’s episode of The Rose Room, Tommy Dainko talks to Julia Johnson and Ava Camilo about their experiences in learning how to teach the Suzuki Method. The Suzuki Method is a popular way of teaching children how to play string instruments at a very young age. It is taught similar to how children learn languages.  If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Lauren Black- Director of Media, Producer// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer, Audio Engineer// Austin Kinard- Audio Engineer// Ethan McGraw- Audio Engineer, writing staff// Dana Portnoy- Outreach, writing// Preeti Saldanha- Outreach, writing// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today’s episode of The Rose Room, Tommy Dainko takes the mic and interviews Sarah Wagner in his first episode! Sarah is a second year master’s student at Lamont who has a passion for educating people who lack easy access to music learning opportunities. This interview explores her mission and includes outstanding advice for others who may want to work towards addressing these inequalities in music. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, Lauren Black interviews Kim Gnagey, a Master's Student at Lamont pursuing her degree in Opera Performance. Kim discusses her experience in teaching, directing, and being a mother. She also discusses her passions for different genres of music, and you will hear examples in this episode. Kim's Youtube channel is linked Here and you can hear her original music at her Soundcloud. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Grace Ganz talks to Donna Wickham and Ruby Pucillo about what it's like being a jazz vocalist. They talk about their personal experiences in Jam Sessions as well as their struggles and triumphs in the scene. Their discussion of being women in Jazz is great for anyone to listen to.  If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com  Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer//  Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance//  Lauren Black- Director of Media//  Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer//  Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer//  Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer//  Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song  -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Macy Andrus talks to the talented Dr. Catherine Sailer. Dr. Sailer talks about her experience conducting The Lamont Chorale, and some of the struggles that she's faced being a female conductor. She also talks about the joys of being a mother and how it has made her a better teacher to her students.  If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

Happy New Year from all of us from the Rose Room. Please join us in celebrating the new year by joining our host Grace Ganz in her discussion of the traditional New Year's song titled: Auld Lang Syne. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

Happy Holidays Rose Room listeners! We are here to bring you a bonus episode featuring a conversation between Lilli Bailey-Duran and Lauren Black discussing the controversy behind the popular winter song Baby It's Cold Outside, written by Frank Loesser. Enjoy a cover of this song sung by Lilli and Lauren, as well! **TRIGGER WARNING** There are mentions of sexual assault, and abusive and controlling relationships. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On our Season 1 Finale of The Rose Room, our host Ruby Pucillo sits down and talks with Bridget Hartman, Ethan Michael, and Kevin Cincotta as they tell her about the amazing Art Collective created by DU alumni called Orpheus. In this episode we discuss how this collective came to be, what they do, and a fun new band that these three started during quarantine called The Beach People.  Check out more for Orpheus at: https://www.orpheusfest.com/ and The Beach People at: https://thebeachpeople.bandcamp.com/ If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Angela Mitchell speaks with Dr. Sarah Morelli about her journey in South Asian music, specifically Hindustani Music. Dr. Morelli gives us an exciting crash course on Tihai's, and tells us about The North Indian Classical Ensemble that she started at DU. Please check out some highlights of Dr. Morelli's Kathak dance performances here: https://youtu.be/N8xP74Cal3Y  The North Indian Classical Ensemble (MUEN 3041) is open to all DU students, regardless of background experience.  It can be taken for 1 or 0 credits and is currently taught via Zoom. Kathak classes are available for the broader community through Dr. Morelli’s school, the Sureela Academy of Kathak (www.sureela.org) See her book A Guru’s Journey: Pandit Chitresh Das and Indian Classical Dance in the West to learn more. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Lauren Black has a laid-back behind the scenes look at an up-and-coming band that started in Lamont called Monk Gyatso! Eli Leppla, Colin Holter, Chris Panish, and Quinn Dymalski tell us about how their band was formed, named, and what inspirations they have. To hear more of their music, check them out on Spotify, or their website! https://monkgyatso.com/  If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

Happy Halloween Rose Room listeners! We are here to bring you a bonus episode featuring a conversation between Lilli Bailey-Duran and Alice Major about the haunted history and superstitions of theater, opera, and our own buildings on campus! We hope you enjoy our holiday special. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Ruby Pucillo chats with some awesome members of the often underappreciated rhythm section! Damien Underwood discusses the beautiful vibraphone, an unfortunately rare instrument in the rhythm section. Elijah Patchen talks about how music theory, and melody is important--even for a percussionist. Philip Lotterhos explains how important piano skills are and what a pianist's role is in the rhythm section.  If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Alice Major talks to Michael Furry about his passion when it comes to Bluegrass music, and the thriving scene in Colorado. They also discuss the passion that you have to have to get a degree in music--especially a Master's in Music Theory like Professor Furry!  If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Angela Mitchell talks to Maddy Kuhl about her position at Lamont as the manager for Concert Production & Facilities. We discuss her roles in this profession, and learn more about what has changed with the COVID-19 precautions that have been put in place for Lamont.  If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer//  Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Ruby Pucillo talks to Lauren Black, aka Lu about her recent album Seven Corners. Lauren is a undergraduate at Lamont, and shows a strong entrepreneurial drive when it comes to songwriting and promoting her music. Please check out her album here. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Grace Ganz talks to Michael Schultze, CJ Fankhauser, and Holt Stairs in a round table discussion about Recording and Production within and outside of Lamont. We also discuss their goals for the future of their careers and the future of production degrees at Lamont. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom- 

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Grace Ganz talks to Aaliyah Shambe about her experience at Lamont as a third year music student with an emphasis in recording arts and jazz and commercial voice. We also speak about her entrepreneurial passion for creating her own recording label. Aaliyah sent us a recording of the R&B Combo performing the song Poison, originally by Bell Biv DeVoe. If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com  Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing the Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-

On today's episode of The Rose Room, our host Lauren Black speaks with Brett Mitchell, the Artistic Director of the Colorado Symphony. Dr. Mitchell answers questions that are on the minds of a lot of musicians, and also some that are submitted by Lamont students! If you would like to contact The Rose Room, please email us at LamontRoseRoom@gmail.com Credits: Lilli Baley-Duran-Executive Producer// Macy Andrus-Guest Outreach Coordinator and Finance// Lauren Black- Director of Media// Alice Major- Head Researcher// Angela Mitchell-Lamont Staff Liaison// Ruby Pucillo- Head Writer// Tommy Dainko- Video Editing Engineer// Grace Ganz- Assistant Audio Engineer// Thank you Blake Foster-Wagamon for composing The Rose Room theme song -The Rose Room: Where music and ideas blossom-