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Emmy Winner Tom Bramel on Revitalizing Classical Music for New Audiences

In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth speaks with Emmy-winning classical music composer Tom Bramel. Tom discusses his journey from a shy clarinet player to a renowned composer, sharing anecdotes from his career, including composing for PBS documentaries and winning an Emmy. They delve into the decline of classical music's popularity in America and Tom's efforts to revitalize it through his nonprofit, Three Essential Elements. The episode also features a clip of Tom's composition 'The Leprechaun,' insights from brain health expert Dr. Craig Curtis, and engaging conversation about the vibrant music community in The Villages.

00:00 Introduction to the Open Forum
00:57 Support the Podcast
01:38 Meet Tom Bramel: Emmy-Winning Composer
02:24 Tom's Musical Journey
03:51 Scoring for PBS and Winning an Emmy
06:21 Life at the Library of Congress
08:02 Challenges in Classical Music
10:35 Tom's Recent Works and Performances
12:14 Alzheimer's Tip from Dr. Craig Curtis
13:15 Modern Classical Music Today
13:50 Three Essential Elements Organization
22:48 Classical Music in The Villages
25:08 Conclusion and Listener Shoutouts

 Over the next several weeks, while I'm out of town, I've decided to release some reedited and improved versions of the  most popular shows in the series,  as well as some totally new episodes.  I hope you enjoy them.  I'll be back in mid-November with some new episodes

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Open Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike Roth
A new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AM
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