Seated at the Grand Piano in the Bethany Lutheran College choir room, Professor Benjamin Faugstad takes Whistle the Feast host, Jason Jaspersen, through his history with music, and the origins of some of his works. The main focus being his 2025 composition 'Octavius'.
Helpful Links to References in the Episode:
Victor Wooten Commencement Address
Christmas at Bethany 2024 (Orchestra Section)
Raiders March - John Williams
Octavius performances so far...
2/25/25
Combined BLC and Mt. Olive Bands
Trinity Chapel, Mankato, MN
3/1/25
Mt. Olive Band
Minnesota Valley Lutheran, New Ulm, MN
3/5/25
BLC Band
Concordia Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI
3/6/25
BLC Band
Concordia Homeschool, Eau Claire, WI
3/6/25
BLC Band
Luther HS, Onalaska, WI
3/8/25
BLC Band
Good Shepherd Church, Cottage Grove, WI
3/9/25
BLC Band
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Madison, WI
3/27/25
BLC Band
Recording Session, Mankato, MN
4/24/25
Le Sueur Henderson Band
Henderson, MN
5/5/25
Cleveland HS Band
Cleveland, MN
5/7/25
Mt. Olive Band
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN
6/24/25
Mankato Community Summer Band
Sibley Park, Mankato, MN
9/28/25
Minnesota River Valley Wind Ensemble
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
11/8/25
9-12 Honor Band
Trinity Chapel, Mankato, MN
Also, the Cleveland High School Football Team has” Octavius” played as their pre-game warmup in fall 2025.
The Cleveland High School Pep Band performed “Octavius” at the State Volleyball Game on 11/7/25.
(upcoming)
12/8/25
Carroll High School Band
Carroll, IA
Host - Jason Jaspersen
Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch
Producer - Jaksyn Graham
Music Provided By: Renee Geving
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