EPISODE · Jun 18, 2023 · 59 MIN
Shanti Simon
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Send us Fan MailPeter and Chris try to make do without Phil for a portion of the podcast in our penultimate show of this first season. Thankfully we have the excellent Dr. Shanti Simon as a guest. We discussed her unique path, including positions with the United States Air Force Band and the United States Air Force Academy Band, which ultimately led her to be the Director of Bands at the University of Oklahoma. She shares stories about conducting on stage with President Obama, The First Lady, and Kermit the Frog, the Air Force Training Story including the question "What If The Flutes Are Late?" and the Want to Build a Snowman? Story - all classics! Our time also includes a great discussion about how to engage audiences at concerts, Bud Beyer, and how to empower students in rehearsals. Oh, and we also talk about mini ponies. Credits:Frozen - Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Piano Cover by Riyandi Kusuma)Nobles of the Mystic Shrine - US President's Own Marine BandNational Emblem - US President's Own Marine BandAir Force Theme Song - US Air Force BandBook Mentioned:Completing The Circle - Bud BeyerWant to find out more about the Beyond The Notes Festival or ComMission Possible Project? Click here to learn more.Got a question or comment? Submit it here.Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail Peter and Chris try to make do without Phil for a portion of the podcast in our penultimate show of this first season. Thankfully we have the excellent Dr. Shanti Simon as a guest. We discussed her unique path, including positions with the United States Air Force Band and the United States Air Force Academy Band, which ultimately led her to be the Director of Bands at the University of Oklahoma. She shares stories about conducting on stage with President Obama, The First Lady...
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