Emmy Winner Tom Bramel on Revitalizing Classical Music for New Audiences

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyEmmy Winner Tom Bramel on Revitalizing Classical Music for New AudiencesIn 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 Forum00:57 Support the Podcast01:38 Meet Tom Bramel: Emmy-Winning Composer02:24 Tom's Musical Journey03:51 Scoring for PBS and Winning an Emmy06:21 Life at the Library of Congress08:02 Challenges in Classical Music10:35 Tom's Recent Works and Performances12:14 Alzheimer's Tip from Dr. Craig Curtis13:15 Modern Classical Music Today13:50 Three Essential Elements Organization22:48 Classical Music in The Villages25:08 Conclusion and Listener ShoutoutsVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected]