Keep Classical Weird

I’ve heard it before and I’ll hear it again: classical music concerts are REALLY LONG.You’re not wrong… but really, everything is about perspective, ain’t it?We explore several pieces that are just really long pieces of music. Enormous pieces that take up actual literal fractions of your life. One is designed to outlast us by several centuries. **I was a philosophy minor in college and the amount of strength and willpower it’s taking me to not launch into the artistic temerity of humanity at this moment in time should be given some sort of award.Support our show!Facebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdTikTok: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicalweirdPatreon: @keepclassicalweird (new content coming soon!)Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

The 2025 live presentation at Young Musicians and Artists!If you'd like to see more antics, especially from Raúl's game near the end, go search on our YouTube channel! Subscribe to Keep Classical Weird.And if this sounds like a magical and fun camp for your student (it super is,) look into the dates for 2026! The website is ymaarts.org.Stay safe and stay weird!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Here we go with another movie review! Casey Bozell and Dr. Sophia Tegart discuss the 2022 film Tár. And its many, many.... MANY layers. We ruin everything, it's delightful.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

In our first episode back - with video, hooray!! - our good friend Gordon Rencher teaches Casey how to step in at the last moment and cover that crucial snare solo in Ravel's Bolero!Bolero's episode was originally number 6, and that can be found here: https://keepclassicalweird.com/2020/06/12/episode-6-ravels-bolero/Looking for the youtube channel? Here you go! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgV2Y7WEcK52WFzFMAtOkXgPlease subscribe! Keep Classical Weird is committed to an education, outreach, and anti-snobbery platform. We'd love you to join in.Support the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicalweirdEmail: [email protected] the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

The ever delightful Indiana Jones of early music (it’s true, someone said that on the internet) joins Casey for a chat about the upcoming Portland Baroque Orchestra season. Ever wonder “why Baroque?” Not to fret - Julian Perkins answers that too!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Sophia and Casey review another film centered around classical music! Will this one go over better? Only one way to find out! Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Taiwanese-born and London-based composer An-Ting Chang is on the pod! Hear her talk about her journey through her musical identity, personal identity, and how the pandemic helped her push forward as a composer.Oh, and there are ping pong balls!https://youtu.be/5QE6kOOPlpEAn-Ting's stuff, including her album "Songs from My Room" can be found here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/45n1Xp27iV2MvTIfAvp827?si=4Iqm4s20R3yClFAQny-97gInstagram: @antingpigSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

We have arrived! It’s a whole episode of amazing highlights from Keep Classical Weird’s second live event at YMA!If you’d like access to relive the full event, bop on over to patreon.com/keepclassicalweird and consider becoming a subscriber! Your contribution helps keep the show running!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Ryan Zwahlen is back! Learn about the time commitment, the financial commitment, and the creative commitment required for double reed making. Perhaps learn why your oboe and bassoon friends are just... like that.Have a question or comment? Complaint, even? Shoot an email to [email protected]. I read and respond to every single one! Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Hi, friends! I’m re-releasing an extended version of my live podcast taping at YMA from last summer with a very specific reason - I am raising money for a t-shirt cannon! Visit http://bit.ly/kcwcannon to go straight to the fundraiser to make a donation! Every little bit gets us closer! Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Founder of Ensemble Mik Nawooj, JooWan Kim joins Casey for a discussion on hiphop, classical, and how to merge the two with method sampling. Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

It’s the episode all about fugues! They are some of the most complicated compositional art forms out there, and Michael Gesme is here to gush all about how cool they are.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Amazing band director and content creator Jimmie Rogers talks TikTok and the state of music education.He’s a great follow if you’re a Tokker. @jimm3erzSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Sometimes seeing a symphony orchestra concert can be mysterious. Casey guides you through what to expect from a night at the symphony.All music examples from musopen.orgSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

2022 marks the first year that the music of Arnold Schoenberg has entered the public domain. What the heck does that mean? Is it a good thing? So many things for you to decide.The examples used within this episode are AWESOME, and conducted by Schoenberg himself! Because we are THAT FAR ALONG in history and all just getting older. You can find the complete recording here:https://archive.org/details/SCHONBERGPierrotLunaire-NEWTRANSFERThe recording is used under the creative commons license. More information here:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/Any other musical examples you hear that are designed to help explain a concept were simply recorded while Casey dinked around in her studio.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

We’re back, baby!Dr. Sophia Tegart and Casey discuss the year that was (2021, woof) and the year that is yet to be (2022, eek). And we’ll see who was most accurate in their predictions from last year! (Hint: it was Sophia.)Find us on:Facebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdTikTok: @keepclassicalweirdGet a hold of Casey directly via Twitter or Email:Twitter: @caseybozellEmail: [email protected] the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Join Casey and Gordon as they delve into a percussionist’s view of things!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

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A bit of a story telling exploration into the King of Violin and his itty bitty Obsession.All music examples sourced from musopen.org or with permission from the performer (me!)Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Another Not Dead Composers episode with the fabulous, friendly, and absolutely phenomenal Lisa Neher. Find out more about Lisa at her website: lisanehermusic.comSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

We will be back next week with an all new episode! Thanks for listening!Stay safe and stay weird!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

We’ll be back next week with a new episode! Until then, enjoy this D.C. al Fine of our very first broadcast!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

The exciting conclusion to our live event! On this episode: Dr. Sophia Tegart, Raúl Gómez-Rojas, John Hubbard, and the amazing KCW house band led by Thomas Barber.This was a dream come true - thank you to all of you who made it possible!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Keep Classical Weird’s first live event was a smash success, and to have the energy like that in the room was phenomenal. Be sure to leave a comment if you were at the taping! Thanks to the guests in this half of the show: Thomas Barber, Etta Moen, Blake Applegate, Anna Song, Heather Mastel-Lipson, and Mario Diaz. Stay tuned for the second half next week!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

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Personal issues abound, BUT we’ll be back for sure next Friday with our first live episode taping! Thanks for listening. Stay safe and stay weird!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

We’ll be back next week with new episodes! Stay safe and stay weird!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Katherine Evans lets us know her impressions of the orchestra instruments from a trumpeter’s perspective! Find out which instrument usually wears the best shoes, which remind her of synchronized swimming, and which represents the sound of friendship.Music examples from musopen.orgSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Here’s a mishmash of two bonus episodes that you now don’t have to worry about if you accidentally feed them honey.Special thanks to all my guests in these episodes: Michael Gesme, Chris Ramaekers, Adam Flatt, and Sophia Tegart.If you’d like a special shoutout, you can get one for as little as $3! Head on over to patreon.com/keepclassicalweird and check it out. Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

It’s Episode 50! Wahoo! So, naturally, it’s movie day. Sophia and Casey watch and review the 2012 film “A Late Quartet.” We discuss the whole plot, so if you haven’t seen it and would like to avoid spoilers, go watch on Amazon Prime first.Thanks so much for your continued support. Here’s to the next 50 episodes!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Welcome to a primer on the Bach family! Why is JS Bach’s music so timeless? Why do we find it so boring when we’re kids? Dr. Sophia Tegart and Casey dig in to find out.Music examples provided by musopen.org and archive.org, under public domain usage copyrights.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

This episode originally aired on June 12th, 2020. We’ll be back with new episodes next week!Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Gustav Holst wrote “The Planets,” sure, but he also wrote some stellar stuff for intermediate string orchestra! Performances of St. Paul’s Suite were recorded by Casey Bozell using the A Capella app and, like, so much patience.Excerpt from “Mars” provided by musopen.orgSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

A wonderful conversation with the amazing Kirsten Volness, visiting professor at Reed College, and the artist behind the album River Rising, available now on Bandcamp.Kirsten Volness can be found at the following websites:www.soundcloud.com/kirvokirstenvolness.comkirstenvolness.bandcamp.comSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Portland based oboist Dr. Catherine Lee joins us to talk about her new album, being released on May 21st, titled “Remote Together.” You can purchase it on BandCamp, and attend the virtual release party! More details are on her website, catherinemlee.com.In our interview, we discuss her global life journey, how her education informed her performance choices, and the process of developing a unique improvisational language.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Subtitled: “Why piano players are the worst.” Dr. Sophia Tegart is back, hooray! She walks us through different tuning systems, why tuning in differing ensembles is so difficult, and why, indeed, piano players are the worst.**This is, of course, a joke. Piano players are the best, and those of us who have to worry about intonation adjustments are just ridiculously jealous.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

A rebroadcast of our episode from May 20th, 2020. We’re at a year of podcasting! Thank you all so much for your support. See you next week with a brand new episode.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Awesome violinist and super cool human Adam LaMotte talks to Casey Bozell about his love of Baroque music. Plus we get really into the weeds talking about Baroque versus modern technique!You can check out Adam’s YouTube channel here:https://youtube.com/channel/UCUnUG_wEV23r6XbPTfpzn9AAnd his website here:https://www.lamotteviolins.com/Music examples are provided by musopen.orgSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Bassoonist and lovely human Nicole Buetti and her rapid fire round from the Instrumental Personalities episode. She’s got her own educational series where her puppet friends, the Nirks, lead us through meeting the instruments of the symphony orchestra. You can find it here:https://www.inaworldmusic.net/meet-the-instruments.htmlSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Today’s BYL centers on Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances. Learn a little about him, the field of ethnomusicology, and hear Casey perform these dances as a violin trio. (A new arrangement, as far as we’re aware...) It’s a shortie, but a fun one!Here are some stellar performances of the piece on youtube:https://youtu.be/Z50Ooqv1GFghttps://youtu.be/OoaKYJrXoVwSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Casey sits down with Sound Mind Executive Director Alex Hoffmann and Board Member Ben Manis. We discuss identity, career goals, and a taste of what it’s like being a working mother in the classical community.Sound Mind is doing GREAT work. Go find out more about them here: soundmindmusician.org.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

NEVER FEAR, dear listeners! You will be treated to TWO new episodes next week, on Monday and Friday! Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Mark and Casey chat about musical aesthetics, poetic inspirations, and David Ogden Stiers.Mark’s youtube recording for the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra’s rehearsal of “Womanwork” can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6apd654SKN8All music examples used with permission from the composer.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Adam Levin reunites with Casey after fifteen years! We talk origins, the importance of live performance, and what he believes is the true future of classical guitar music.Find out more about Adam here:www.adamlevinguitar.comSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Casey and Leander Star have a great and fun interview exploring the ins and outs of French horn personalities.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Dr. Sophia Tegart is back to talk Tchaikovsky’s music, drama, and personal life. All music examples from musopen.org and commons.wikimedia.org.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

The fascinating world of castrati, complete with interviews from Dr. Sophia Tegart, mezzo soprano Aleks Romano, and the haunting voice of Alessandro Moreschi.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

A walk through one of Bach’s secular cantatas. It’s coffee love.All musical performances are public domain music and performed by me, Casey Bozell.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

In the fourth of our Not Dead Composers series, we talk to composer, singer, and conductor Damien Geter. Find him on Instagram @dgeter, and at his website damiengetermusic.com.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]

Music Theory professor Michael Gesme talks all things Twelve Tone. The history, the process, and the purpose.Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdYouTube: @keepclassicaleweirdEmail: [email protected]