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EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 2H 25M

Octavius And Its Effects

from Whistle the Feast · host JJJaspersen Studios

Seated at the Grand Piano in the Bethany Lutheran College choir room, Professor Benjamin Faugstad takes Whistle the Feast host, Jason Jaspersen, through his history with music, and the origins of some of his works. The main focus being his 2025 composition 'Octavius'. Helpful Links to References in the Episode:Victor Wooten Commencement AddressChristmas at Bethany 2024 (Orchestra Section)Raiders March - John WilliamsThe Faithful FarmerOctavius (Piano)Octavius (Full Band)Octavius performances so far...2/25/25Combined BLC and Mt. Olive BandsTrinity Chapel, Mankato, MN3/1/25Mt. Olive BandMinnesota Valley Lutheran, New Ulm, MN3/5/25BLC BandConcordia Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI3/6/25BLC BandConcordia Homeschool, Eau Claire, WI3/6/25BLC BandLuther HS, Onalaska, WI3/8/25BLC BandGood Shepherd Church, Cottage Grove, WI3/9/25BLC BandHoly Cross Lutheran Church, Madison, WI3/27/25BLC BandRecording Session, Mankato, MN4/24/25Le Sueur Henderson BandHenderson, MN5/5/25Cleveland HS BandCleveland, MN5/7/25Mt. Olive BandMt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN6/24/25Mankato Community Summer BandSibley Park, Mankato, MN9/28/25Minnesota River Valley Wind EnsembleMinnesota State University, Mankato, MN11/8/259-12 Honor BandTrinity Chapel, Mankato, MNAlso, the Cleveland High School Football Team has” Octavius” played as their pre-game warmup in fall 2025.The Cleveland High School Pep Band performed “Octavius” at the State Volleyball Game on 11/7/25. (upcoming)12/8/25Carroll High School BandCarroll, IAHost - Jason JaspersenCo-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas GawrischProducer - Jaksyn GrahamMusic Provided By: Renee GevingIf you have any feedback for the show, or have any questions you can reach the podcast at [email protected] the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

Seated at the Grand Piano in the Bethany Lutheran College choir room, Professor Benjamin Faugstad takes Whistle the Feast host, Jason Jaspersen, through his history with music, and the origins of some of his works. The main focus being his 2025 composition 'Octavius'. Helpful Links to References in the Episode: Victor Wooten Commencement Address Christmas at Bethany 2024 (Orchestra Section) Raiders March - John Williams The Faithful Farmer Octavius (Piano) Octavius (Full Band) Octaviu...

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