This week, we welcome composer Alex Shapiro to the Band Room! Dylan and Cait chat with Alex about why she loves the band community, how her environment influences her work, overcoming creative blocks and anxiety, adaptable music, the future of music publishing, and much more.
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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor
Episode Links
Alex Shapiro’s website
https://www.alexshapiro.org/
The Horizon Leans Forward (Book)
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-horizon-leans-forward-book-g10369
Alex’s Programming Resources
https://www.alexshapiro.org/ProgrammingResources.html
Creative Repertoire Initiative
https://www.creativerepertoire.com/
Other Shapiro Recommended Reading
The Muse That Sings by Ann McCutchan
https://www.amazon.ca/Muse-that-Sings-Composers-Creative/dp/0195127072
Daily Rituals by Mason Curry
https://www.amazon.ca/Daily-Rituals-How-Artists-Work/dp/0307273601
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