Episodes
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Ally Wren and Madelin Lapp: Punk Musicians vs “Real” Musicians
Today, we explore the world of punk music through the eyes of two punk artists...who do not consider themselves to be musicians. We ask them various questions, including why they do not give themselves that label and what a musician actually is. Then, we discuss the problems with the exclusivity…
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Mark Winchester: An Inside View of Nashville’s 90s Music
In this podcast I discuss the 90s Nashville music scene with my father, Mark W Winchester, and his experiences with some of the biggest names at the time including Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers, the Planet Rockers, and the Brian Setzer Orchestra.
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Brynne Wilman and Laurie Davis: Life Lessons of Drum Corps
For our podcast, we will be interviewing Turner Hawkins on his time in Drum Corps and how it has influenced and shaped him as a musician and music educator. He marched in Madison Scouts and Blue Devils (including 2015 where they were DCI World Champions) and is also currently an associate band...
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Nicole Whitman: Generational Ties: How Music Connects Us and Our Experiences
In this podcast, we dive into a deeper look on how music impacts our childhood years, and how that develops into our adulthood. We also take a glance at how music’s ties with popular culture brings members of a generation together.
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Amelia Thurman: How Non-Professional and Non-Musicians fit into the Music Community
This podcast explores how some non-professional musicians and non-musicians might face challenges of fitting in or feeling adequate creating and appreciating music.
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Samantha Svare: Activist Orchestras Using Classical Music to Promote Social and Political Change
In this podcast, I discuss how Western classical music tends to be seen as one of the most outdated and stuffy things but activist orchestras are pushing back against this. I interviewed people from the Dream Unfinished (New York City) and the Chicago Sinfonietta about how they have changed what…
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Katelyn Soards and Juliana Zlatniski: Music and Identity through Mental Health
This podcast, hosted by Katelyn Soards and Juliana Zlatniski, is a deep dive into the subject of music identity and mental health. We discuss what mental health is, and how individuals deal with it across the globe. Towards the end of the podcast, we welcome two guests who explain their personal...
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Mitchell Remington: Rewriting Music History- The Canonization of the Uyghur Twelve Maqam as an Act of Cultural Erasure
The Chinese national government, as well as UNESCO, are currently attempting to canonize and transcribe the Uyghur Twelve Maqam, a classical music canon developed by Turkic ethnic groups in what is modern day Northwest China. This process comes at the same time as, and with many of the same…
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Andrew Hay and Brooks Radcliffe: State of the Industry
Discussing "Music and Identity" with our friend, esteemed colleague, and aspiring music industry professional Joshua Ross Gerson.
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John Qualkenbush: Julius Eastman and His Identities
In this podcast I briefly explore the often forgotten Julius Eastman’s life and how him being a Black, gay man, among other things, influenced his music. I am hoping this podcast helps to bring awareness to his music and help it reach a wider audience than before.
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Claire Porter and Natalie Heller: Music in Ventriloquism
Have you ever considered the importance of music in ventriloquism? Find out more in this podcast, as David Pendleton discusses his experience as a professional ventriloquist, and how he incorporates music into his acts.
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Garrett Phillips: Music Through Generations
Discussing music through generations with my parents. We get into their opinions on how music is changing and stories about how they have experienced music growing up.
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Mia Nunokawa: Appropriating Appreciation or Appreciating Appropriation?
This podcast features Shawn Renzo Head and Thomas Piercy, both an American who plays traditional Japanese instrument shakuhachi and hichiriki. We discuss how they obtain the integrity of traditional Japanese musical style while exploring the possibilities of shakuhachi and hichiriki in a...
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Ella King: Amateurs Are Real Artists
How good do you have to be at something before you call yourself a ‘real’ artist? Even a toddler who draws with crayons should be considered an artist, and artistic hobbies shouldn’t be valued less than artistic careers.
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Riley Keller: Investigation: Inspiration
Welcome to the weekly podcast where we explore the relationship between music and identity through the lens of our artist of the week. This week’s artist is Zayn Malik. We explore his musical journey from childhood, one direction, and his solo career.
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Shayna Johnson: Musical Artivism 2020: Music and Media Speaking Out for Social Justice
With 2020 finally coming to a close, people are taking a look back at everything that has happened: The coronavirus pandemic, the reemergence of Black Lives Matter in the media, the death of the revolutionary Ruth Bader-Ginsburg, the election, LGBTQ+ legislation, and more.Instagram and Tiktok...
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Jade Woo and Sam Fansler: Effects of COVID-19 on College Musicians at Butler University
This podcast focuses on the struggles, challenges and successes that college music students at Butler have had to endure over the course of the semester because of the current pandemic. Through interviews and observations we discuss playing music, teaching music and mental health.
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Zoe DeVries and Alec Newman: Music Minute
Welcome to our podcast, Music Minute! Alec Newman and Zoe DeVries have been hard at work this semester researching the history of protest music in the United States and its impact on civil rights movements. We even include a special guest speaker, Lyujohn Williams, to give us insight on BLM and...
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Walker Demel: The Missing Link: Why STEM and Music Aren't the Opposites You Thought They Were
The Missing Link is a discussion about the hidden, unaddressed connection between STEM fields and music. Walker interviews a friend from a NASA internship with aspirations of becoming an astronaut and a concert bassist. The connections between music and STEM ask us to take a closer look at what…
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Quintin Danzi, Abraham Rittenhouse, Alex Spees: Rhapsodies and Blues
Playing on the title famous classical jazz piece by George Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue, this podcast will discuss the large array of music found in everyday life, specifically Blues music, classical music, and Folk/traditional music. Listen for our own takes on each style of music and for the…
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Van Barnes: Musing Music
This episode of Musing Music is focused on what the purpose of music is. Is it supposed to be for the audience or the musician? I have one avid listener and one musician on to discuss the intended purpose of the art.
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AJ Bowman: A Discussion on the Music of Ghana and Appropriation with Dr. Sarah Waters
AJ Bowman sits down with Dr. Sarah Waters to discuss the uniqueness of the music of Ghana and how she came to be so involved in the musical tradition. Listen to her stories of time there, how she came to have her own ensemble perform at NAfME, and how she maintains cultural respect and credit for...
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Sara Austin: Folks and Folk Music
Listen to the differences in opinion on folk music between a Baby Boomer and a Gen Z.
About this show
In Fall 2020, students enrolled in MH 308 at Butler University created podcasts on two broad themes: "Music in Life's Ordinary and Extraordinary Moments" and "Music and Identity." Enjoy!
Hosted by
Dr. Clare Carrasco
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