Dr. Travis Cross on the importance of authenticity & the joy & wonder of musical experiences

This episode features Travis Cross, DMA. Dr. Cross serves as professor of music at UCLA, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, directs the graduate wind conducting program, and chairs the music department. Prior to his time at UCLA he served as the wind ensemble conductor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. In this episode we discuss the importance of authentic performance, why personal practice matters, and the joy found in music, especially in musical theater! Find Ic2us on your favorite streaming platform and don’t forget to check out our Spotify and YouTube playlists: https://linktr.ee/ic2us Ic2us is your source for any and everything conducting, listening, teaching, and music making. Treat yourself to a weekly dose of musical inspiration as we pick the minds of great conductors and delve into note worthy repertoire. If you’re a musician, teacher, or conductor: you’ve found your people.