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Detours in Music

by Laura Ruple

Created and hosted by Laura Ruple, the Detours in Music podcast aims to inspire, spark interest, and educate its audience of all ages and music levels about a life in music. Each episode includes an interview with someone involved in music at the professional level. The interviews focus on the person's story and the paths and detours their lives have taken them on, leading them to where they are today.​The podcast is intended to help its listeners connect with music professionals, gain new perspectives on career paths, and to reflect on life’s unexpected detours.

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Episodes

  1. 82. Haley Bangs

    Interview with Haley Bangs, second flutist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra! Haley Bangs studied at the Eastman School of Music with Bonita Boyd. "I think context and intention is important as an artist." - Bangs Episode available everywhere you listen to podcasts! instagram -...

  2. 81. Louis Langrée

    Interview with Louis Langrée, Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center, and Director of the Opéra Comique in Paris, France. "Music is not a job... music is a way of expression." - Langree Episode available everywhere you listen to podcasts!...

  3. 80. Evin Blomberg

    Interview with Evin Blomberg, second violinist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, as well as the founder and director of the Soli Music Society. "In the long run, it's a really great thing to try to get more people involved." - Blomberg Episode available everywhere you listen to podcasts!...

  4. S4, E7: Ilya Finkelshteyn

    Interview with Ilya Finkelshteyn, Principal Cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Principal Cellist of the Mostly Mozart Festival, Adjunct Professor of Cello at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music, chamber musician and much more! "An orchestra audition is not a...

  5. S2, E21: Christopher Philpotts

    Interview with Christoper Philpotts, Principal English hornist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra since 2002. "It will come, so persevere." - Philpotts Episode available everywhere you listen to podcasts! instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours…

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  6. S5,E1: Sonja Thoms

    Interview with Sonja Thoms, Vice President of Operations at the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, and creator of the network, Orchestra Careers! “Detours require humility." - Thoms Episode available everywhere you listen to podcasts! instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music...

  7. S2,E20: Frank Rosenwein

    Interview with Principal Oboist of The Cleveland Orchestra, and head of the Oboe Department at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Frank Rosenwein! “Legends are made, not born.” - Rosenwein Episode available everywhere you listen to podcasts! instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in...

  8. S2, E19: Justin Bannon

    Interview with Justin Bannon, Operations Manager at RDG Woodwinds! “There’s so many things to a single person, you don’t have to box yourself in.” - Bannon Episode available everywhere you listen to podcasts! instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours...

  9. S3,E14: Mark Gibson

    Interview with Mark Gibson, Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! “Be patient and joyful.” - Gibson Episode available everywhere you listen to podcasts! instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube…

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  10. Q + A CCM Oboe Studio

    Enjoy this bonus episode with our podcast host, Laura Ruple as she answers all questions about studying oboe at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! How to learn more about all things CCM oboe-...

  11. S4, E6: Julie Spangler

    Interview with Julie Spangler, pianist with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and adjunct instructor in Musical Theatre at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music. "Embrace everything that comes your way if you're still seeking what makes you tick, and what makes you happy." -...

  12. S2, E18: Petrea Warneck

    Interview with oboist Petrea Warneck, Artist Faculty Member at Furman University, and the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts, Alexander Technique Instructor, and Oboe / English horn of the South Carolina Philharmonic. "Find ways to reduce the tension." - Warneck

  13. S2, E17: Danna Sundet

    Interview with Danna Sundet, Professor of Oboe at Kent State University, Principal Oboist of the Eerie Philharmonic, and the Director of the John Mack Oboe Camp! "I think that a wonderful life as an artist, or human being, brings a lot of detours." - Sundet instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast...

  14. S3,E13: Michael Delfín

    Enjoy this bonus episode of Season 3, featuring Michael Delfín, a doctoral candidate at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music studying historical keyboard. "Understanding that the music is not just the notes on the page makes a huge difference." - Delfín "It's so vitally...

  15. S4, E5: Carmen Granger

    Interview with Carmen Granger, the Subscriptions Marketing Manager of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra! "There is more to music than just performance and education." - Granger instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast YouTube - Detours in Music Podcast website - www.detoursinmusicpodcast.com email -...

  16. S3, E12: Titus Underwood

    Interview with Emmy Award Winner, Associate Professor of Oboe at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music, Principal Oboe of the Nashville Symphony and much much more, Titus Underwood! "The information is simple, the discipline is hard." - Underwood "Confusion is part of the...

  17. S1, E34: Lori Piitz

    Interview with Lori Piitz, Professor of Piano at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia! "A life in music can be particularly fun and rewarding." -Piitz "I would consider my whole life a detour." - Piitz YouTube - Detours in Music Facebook - Detours in Music instagram -...

  18. S1, E33: Gabriel Dobner

    Interview with Gabriel Dobner, Professor of Piano at James Madison University! "You never know where music is going to take you." - Dobner instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours in Music Podcast website - www.detoursinmusicpodcast.com email -...

  19. S3, E11: Miguel Roig-Francoli

    Interview with Miguel A. Roig-Francoli, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! "Find a balance between mind and heart." - Roig-Francoli "Don't be afraid to change course." - Roig-Francoli instagram -...

  20. S4, E4: Ixi Chen

    Interview with Second Clarinetist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, founder of concert:nova and the Digital Clarinet Academy, as well as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music, Ixi Chen. "I really want to open students eyes...

  21. S4, E3: Nic Bizub

    Interview with composer, violist, and Group Sales Manager of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Nic Bizub. "It's not about being perfect at some point." - Bizub instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast YouTube - Detours in Music Podcast website - www.detoursinmusicpodcast.com email -...

  22. Q+A with Laura Ruple

    Detours in Music Podcast creator and host, Laura Ruple, answers some listener questions! Hope you enjoy! instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours in Music Podcast website - www.detoursinmusicpodcast.com email - [email protected]…

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  23. S3, Episode 10: Owen Lee

    Interview with Adjunct Associate Professor of Double Bass at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music, and Principal Bass of the Cincinnati Symphony, Owen Lee. "You should really want the job when you're preparing for it, but on the day of the audition you shouldn't want the…

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  24. S3, Episode 9: Denise Tryon

    Interview with Denise Tryon, Associate Professor of Horn at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music, and former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra! "I really believe in process versus the end result." - Tryon "I give to myself with practicing first before I give to anyone...

  25. S4, Episode 2: Kyle Lamb

    Interview with Kyle Lamb, Box Office Manager at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra! “Gain experiences, gain skills, learn as much as you can, and then figure out what you want to do with that.” - Lamb “There are lots of ways to become a better musician, and one of those is taking care of…

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  26. S4, Episode 1: Rebecca Villarreal

    Kicking off Season 4, we have an interview with Rebecca Villarreal, Subscription Marketing Manager at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra! "It's so easy when you're in the moment to take it all so personally." - Villarreal "Separate yourself from the art." - Villarreal instagram -...

  27. S1, Episode 32: Eric Ruple

    Our Season 1, Episode 3 guest Eric Ruple has come back for an update! Eric Ruple is a Professor of Piano at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. "I don't know what the future is for music, but I think performers - we're part of the answer for that, because we choose what's going to be...

  28. S3, Episode 8: Awadagin Pratt

    Interview with Awadagin Pratt, Professor of Piano and Artist-in-Residence at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music. Pratt is also on faculty at the Eastern Music Festival, and is the Artistic Director of the Art of the Piano Festival in Cincinnati. "If you can't hear exactly...

  29. S2, Episode 15: Karla Ekholm

    Bonus!! Karla Ekholm is on Faculty as Second Bassoon of the Eastern Music Festival Orchestra, and freelance musician in the San Francisco area! "The thing that can set you back the most is injury." - Ekholm instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours…

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  30. S2, Episode 14: Karen Birch Blundell

    Karen Birch Blundell, Associate Principal Oboe and Principal English horn of the Eastern Music Festival Orchestra, and freelance extraordinaire! "Be open to being a complete person." - Blundell instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours in Music…

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  31. S2, Episode 13: Randall Ellis

    Season 2, episode 13 features Randall Ellis, Principal Oboe of the Eastern Festival Orchestra, and much much more! “Stay open to every possibility that comes your way.” -Ellis instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours in Music Podcast website -...

  32. S2, Episode 12: Emily Beare

    Interview with newly appointed second oboist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Emily Beare! "No one is successful alone." - Beare instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours in Music Podcast website - www.detoursinmusicpodcast.com email -...

  33. S3, Episode 7: Michael Chertock

    Season 3 episode 7 features Michael Chertock, Professor of Piano, and Piano Department Chair at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! “Different things are successful at different periods of life.” - Chertock instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music...

  34. S3, Episode 6: Sandra Rivers

    Season 3 episode 6 features Sandra Rivers, Professor of Collaborative Piano at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! “People blossom at different times.” - Rivers “You might not like who you’re working with, or you might have colleagues you’re not that fond of, but music...

  35. S3, Episode 5: Kristy Swift

    Interview with Dr. Kristy Swift, Assistant Professor of Musicology at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! "We have to fail." - Swift instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours in Music Podcast website -...

  36. S3, Episode 4: Megan Steigerwald Ille

    Interview with Dr. Megan Steigerwald Ille, Assistant Professor of Musicology at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! “What you do is not who you are.” - Steigerwald Ille instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours in Music…

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  37. S3, Episode 3: Samuel Ng

    Interview with Dr. Samuel Ng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! "I want to teach the subject matter well, but really what matters the most at the end of the day is whether I am as a human being making a positive impact in other...

  38. S3, Episode 2: Stephen Meyer

    Interview with Stephen Meyer, Professor of Musicology at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! "It's never too late." - Meyer instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast website - www.detoursinmusicpodcast.com email - [email protected] Facebook - Detours in Music…

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  39. S3, Episode 1: Kevin Holzman

    Interview with Kevin Michael Holzman, Assistant Professor and Director of Wind Studies at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music! "Embrace not knowing, and be as present as you can, enjoying what you're doing when you're doing it, and trust that if you work really hard and…

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  40. S2, Episode 11: Nancy Ambrose King

    Interview with Nancy Ambrose King, Professor of Oboe at the University of Michigan! "Anytime one door closes, another opens." - King instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast website - detoursinmusicpodcast.com email - [email protected] Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours...

  41. S2, Episode 10: Dwight Parry

    Interview with Principal Oboist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Dwight Parry! "Job or no job, I'm a musician." - Parry instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast website - detoursinmusicpodcast.com email - [email protected] Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours in…

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  42. S2, Episode 9: Celeste Johnson

    Interview with Associate Professor of Oboe at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, Celeste Johnson! "Life is a detour." - Johnson instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast website - detoursinmusicpodcast.com email - [email protected] Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube…

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  43. S2, Episode 8: Yi-Ping Chen

    Interview with conductor, educator, program director and oboist, Yi-Ping Chen! "I used to think about "What can music do for me?"... now I think more of my career focus in what I can do for music." - Chen "Detours are not always bad. Half of the time they turn out great and unusual, and…

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  44. S2, Episode 7: Hannah Selznick

    Interview with "The Oboe Fairy," Hannah Selznick! Owner of Hannah's Oboes, where you can find quality oboes and English horns for purchase. "There's nothing better than being able to produce music." - Selznick instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast website - detoursinmusicpodcast.com email -...

  45. S2, Episode 6: Phil Popham

    Interview with oboist, conductor, composer, and Ferling remix star, Phil Popham! "Not everybody can do everything." - Popham "Getting where I thought I wanted to go, is when I realized I had to diversify." - Popham instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast website - detoursinmusicpodcast.com email -...

  46. S2, Episode 5: Jason Onks

    Interview with Jason Onks, owner and repair technician of Onks Woodwind Specialists! "Excellence happens over time" - Onks "To be satisfied and love what you do, you have to be helping people." - Onks Podcast also available on Spotify and Apple Podcast Apps. instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast...

  47. S2, Episode 4: Jennet Ingle

    Interview with oboist, reed maker, and educator, Jennet Ingle! "It's when I'm busy that I'm inspired." - Ingle instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast website - detoursinmusicpodcast.com email - [email protected] Facebook - Detours in Music Podcast YouTube - Detours in Music Podcast...

  48. S2, Episode 3: Jacqueline Leclair

    Interview with Jacqueline Leclair, Associate Professor of Oboe at McGill University in the Schulich School of Music. "Carry your contentment and happiness with you." - Leclair Podcast also available on Spotify and Apple Podcast Apps. instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast website -...

  49. S2, Episode 2: Aaron Hill

    Interview with Aaron Hill, Assistant Professor of Oboe and Classical Saxophone at the University of Nevada, Reno! "We are all so much more than what we do." - Hill Podcast also available on Spotify and Apple Podcast Apps. instagram - @detoursinmusicpodcast website - detoursinmusicpodcast.com…

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  50. S2, Episode 1: Galit Kaunitz & Jaqui Wison

    For the first episode of Season 2, hear an interview with the hosts of the Double Reed Dish podcast, Galit Kaunitz and Jaqui Wilson! Galit Kaunitz is an Assistant Professor of Oboe at the University of Southern Mississippi, and Jaqui Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Bassoon and Theory at...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Created and hosted by Laura Ruple, the Detours in Music podcast aims to inspire, spark interest, and educate its audience of all ages and music levels about a life in music. Each episode includes an interview with someone involved in music at the professional level. The interviews focus on the person's story and the paths and detours their lives have taken them on, leading them to where they are today.​The podcast is intended to help its listeners connect with music professionals, gain new perspectives on career paths, and to reflect on life’s unexpected detours.

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