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Music | Why?
by Anna Summers
Why is music important to people? For many musicians, this is the 21st century question. We are interviewing guest artists from all over the world: to realize the value of music and its role in our lives.Subscribe and join the discussion!
Episodes
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DMV Music Academy | Co-Lab Music Festival: Leadership (feat. Don Johns)
Don Johns is an in-demand percussion performer and educator in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. Mr. Johns is principal timpanist of the Apollo Orchestra, and performs with the Soulful Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Annapolis Symphony, Maryland Symphony, Mid-Atlantic Symphony…
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DMV Music Academy | Co-Lab Music Festival: The Love of a Teacher (feat. Sean Daniels)
Our guest today is percussionist Sean Daniels from the DMV Music Academy's Co-Lab Music Festival. Sean Daniels was born in Chicago, Illinois. He spent most of his youth growing up in Dayton, Ohio where he played in the public school’s concert, marching and stage bands. While attending Alabama…
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DMV Music Academy | Co-Lab Music Festival: 70% is LIFE! (feat. Tony Townes)
Anthony Townes is the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Director of Bands at Northwestern High School. He has held this position since 2000. Prior to this appointment, he taught in Baltimore City and County Public Schools for ten years. His bands have received several accolades and superior…
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DMV Music Academy | Co-Lab Music Festival: The Gift of Teaching (feat. Terrell Smith)
Our next guest is the director of the percussion academy. Terrell Smith, director of athletic pep bands and faculty member at Mount St. Mary’s University, has enjoyed national and international success as a wind and percussion educator, music adjudicator and performance clinician. Throughout his...
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DMV Academy | Co-Lab Music Festival: The Vision (feat. Larry Williams)
I’m so excited to be starting a new special mini series of interviews with the faculty and founders of the DMV Music Academy, more specifically the Co-Lab music festival held this year at The REACH at The Kennedy Center. It was thrilling for me to be in the same room with my interview guests for...
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Music and Feminisim: Creativity and Environmental Activism (feat. Laurana Wheeler Roderer)
Today I’m very happy to be publishing a conversation with one of my dearest friends that I met whilst we were both pursuing our Master’s Degrees at Arizona State University. Laurana Wheeler Roderer is a violinist and librettist and is now pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts. Laurana has...
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Music and Feminism: We can do anything! (feat. Sunny Xia)
https://www.sunny-xia.com/bio Today you will be hearing from my dear friend and exceptional musician and conductor, Sunny Xia. Recognized for her innate musicality, compelling presence, and technical precision, Chinese-born conductor Sunny Xuecong Xia’s ability to forge an immediate and…
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Music and Feminism: Creating Africlassical "Soul Food" (feat. Tami Lee Hughes)
I’m here today with Tami Lee Hughes, a female performing artist, violinist, educator, and consultant who understands classical music and diverse communities. She helps general audiences, educators, and students dive into Africlassical music in ways that are accessible and fun. Tami Lee Hughes…
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Music and Feminism: Self-Awareness (feat. Bridget Gan)
Artist Page: https://www.bridgettegansoprano.com/ Vocalis Consort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s065RRBeDYg Join me for an intimate conversation with illustrious Soprano, Bridget Gan, on the subjects of motherhood and the arts, women’s rights, creative COVID adaptations, community and virtual...
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Music and Healing: Aging Made Easier (feat. Dr. David Coon)
Learn more about Dr. David Coon and his work through the links below! https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/755886 https://research.asu.edu/arts-and-culture-harmonize-health https://www.phoenixsymphony.org/article/research-project-takes-personal-turn-for-phoenix-symphony...
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Music and Celebration! :)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!
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Music and Healing: The Enduring Power of Music Therapy (feat. Dr. Melita Belgrave)
Today we have Dr. Melita Belgrave, Associate Dean and Associate Professor at The School of Music, Dance and Theatre as well as the Associate Dean and Associate Professor for Culture and Access at Arizona State University. Dr. Belgrave is one of the nation's leading experts and researchers on…
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Music and Antiracism: "We've barely scratched the surface..." (feat. Afa Dworkin)
Below is a link to Afa Dworkin's full bio with the Sphinx organization as well as links to previous interviews. I’m pleased to welcome on the podcast today our final guest to wrap up our mini series on Music and Antiracism. Our guest, Afa S. Dworkin is the President and Artistic Director of the...
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Music and Healing: Music is LIFE! (feat. Robin Fay Massie)
Robin Fay Massie is a mother, an Emergency Clinical Nurse in the greater Baltimore area of Maryland, as well as an accomplished pianist, violinist, and violist. She is a celebrated concert artist and orchestral musician throughout the country. In particular, she is the founder and Executive...
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Music and Healing: Coming soon!
I'm so excited to launch this new series on Music and Healing! Stay tuned as we interview experts on the healing power of music and music therapy! Here's a link to the Harvard Health Blog: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/healing-through-music-201511058556
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Music and Antiracism: Book List
List of 5 recommended books on Antiracism and Civil Rights: (First two books were recommended to me by Titus Underwood) “Where do we go from here” by Martin Luther King “From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century” by A. Kirsten Mullen and William A. Darity...
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Music and Antiracism: Growing Through Dissonance - "What is an American Symphony?" (feat. Titus Underwood)
Our guest today is Titus Underwood, America’s first Black principal oboist of a major orchestra, playing for Nashville Symphony. He was recently awarded the 2021 Sphinx Organization Medal of Excellence which is the highest honor bestowed by the Detroit-based social justice organization dedicated…
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Music and Antiracism: We need to do more! (feat. Chi-chi Nwanoku)
It was a pleasure for me to interview Chi-chi Nwanoku whose passion and enthusiasm for the arts has resulted in a documentary and a TedTalk as well as numerous awards and recognitions. Her earnestness in fighting anti-racism will likely inspire you as she inspired me. To learn more, visit the…
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Music and Antiracism: My Story
In this episode, I share the stories of my ancestors Felix Galura and John Parry. To learn more about them, I've attached links below! Felix Galura: http://viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com/2015/07/385-fiery-pen-of-flauxgalier-felix-n.html...
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Reflections on Music and Community
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/being-antiracist
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Music and Community: If the dream is right... (feat. Michael Ballam)
I am so excited to be sharing a wonderful conversation with you today with acclaimed operatic artist and entrepreneur, Michael Ballam. Michael Ballam has received critical acclaim with the major opera companies of the USA and a recital career in Concert Halls across four continents. His operatic...
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Music and Community: Stay tuned for our final guest!
This coming Friday will be the release of my final guest artist episode of the series “Music and Community”. The reason I am not publishing this episode right away is due to some exciting news that our guest will be sharing this coming Wednesday in launching their "post-COVID-19" summer plans. I…
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Music and Community: People and Passion (feat. Tacy Edwards)
Today you will hear from Tacy Edwards who is co-founder of the North Charleston POPS! orchestra and currently serves as its Executive Director. Tacy plays Principal Flute with the POPS!, Second Flute in the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and has been the Piccolo player with the Charleston…
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Music and Community: SYNERGY (feat. Justin Morgan)
Today you will be energized by Justin Morgan’s contagious attitude of positivity and passion for music and its role in our communities. Justin is a wonderful bass player and conductor and has been a dear friend and colleague of mine since high school when we met playing in a string orchestra...
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Music and Community: The 21st Century Question (feat. Larry Williams)
Today is a very exciting day, the first of a series of episodes on Music and Community. Yamaha French Horn artist Larry Williams has held principal horn positions in a number of great orchestras and chamber ensembles and has a great passion for teaching. Professor Williams has dedicated his...
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Up next! (Preview)
It has been an incredible journey! As I look forward to more conversations, I’m excited to soon be releasing upcoming project series including: music and community music and antiracism music and healing music and feminism music and global communication. I will introduce all of these individual...
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Humanizing... (feat. Christopher Bradford)
Wise beyond his years, young Christopher Bradford leads a burgeoning career as a brilliant percussionist and composer, his gorgeous choral and orchestra works now recognized internationally. In our discussion today, we talk about the humanizing powers of artistic music that goes beyond being…
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Everyone has a story. (feat. Yuriy Bekker)
Today, you will be hearing from Yuriy Bekker-- a magnificent violinist, international soloist, concertmaster, and chamber musician. In addition to playing the violin he is a passionate pedagogue, dynamic conductor and a deeply caring friend. He currently serves on faculty at the College of...
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An Alternate Universe
Today we talk about imagining going into a live performance like you are going into an alternate universe. The key word to audience etiquette: consideration. Read the full transcription here: https://www.music-why.com/post/an-alternate-universe
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Informed listening... (feat. Dr. Michael O'Brien)
In this episode you will hear from someone whose unique skills will be offering a critical perspective on the ways in which music interacts with culture. Dr. Michael O’Brien is a prominent professor and Department Chair at the College of Charleston and is an ethnomusicologist, someone who studies...
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It fuels me! (feat. Zack Clark from Simply Three)
Today you’ll meet Zack Clark, the lead cellist in the group Simply Three--a string trio consisting of a cellist, bassist, and violinist. They describe themselves to “have old school training but a new school sound”. A few years ago I was on the lookout for anything to do with the violin and I…
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Injury and Perspective
On this episode, I share my personal insights from experiencing an overuse injury and what I've learned through the process.
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Trumpet did that. (feat. Buddy Deshler)
This was a very fun episode to record! Today you’ll meet David “Buddy” Deshler. Buddy was the TA for my Enterprising Musician class with Dr. Swoboda who we heard from a few episodes ago. Not only is Buddy one of the warmest and most genuine people I know, he is an accomplished trumpeter, teacher,...
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Beautiful Dissatisfaction (feat. Dr. Austin Thorpe)
Today you will hear my conversation with Dr. Austin Thorpe who recently published a PhD dissertation titled, “An Achingly Glorious Beauty: Ronald Staheli and His Philosophies”. I met Dr. Thorpe 8 years ago as a vocalist and pianist in his choirs at Herriman High School in Herriman, Utah. The...
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Musical Instrument Museum
I had the opportunity to attend the Musical Instrument Museum here in Phoenix, Arizona and it was LIFE CHANGING!! Below is a link to an AWESOME video of Thomas Roth shredding it on the Nyckelharpa! I talk about a number of instruments in the podcast but this one is a treat! You're welcome :)...
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It's BIG. (feat. Dr. Deanna Swoboda)
I met Dr. Swoboda while taking her course “The Enterprising Musician” at Arizona State University. The thing that immediately impressed me with her classroom management was her passion for encouraging curiosity. Inviting Dr. Swoboda to open my 2021 podcast launch was the obvious choice. In our...
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Hello! My name is Anna Summers and I am a musician currently residing in Phoenix, Arizona. In my lifetime, I frequently raise eyebrows when I communicate with people about my choice of career. “Music? Why?” They ask. Well, it’s an honest question. Why is music so important to so many people,...
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Why is music important to people? For many musicians, this is the 21st century question. We are interviewing guest artists from all over the world: to realize the value of music and its role in our lives.Subscribe and join the discussion!
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