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The Over 40 Alpha PodcastEpisode 143 - Bandology 101: The Power of Resistance Band Training for Men Over 40Regular bodyweight movements are a great start to your fitness journey. However, as you grow older, you need integrated exercises that enable you to move in different angles and planes, build muscle, improve flexibility, and build strength without injuries. Functional training with resistance bands helps you achieve these fitness goals and much more. In this week’s episode, I'll explain the core advantages of using resistance bands, focusing on their variable resistance, which effectively engages muscles throughout the entire range of motion.You'll learn why bands are an excellent tool for building muscle and core...2024-06-221h 28
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte interview with Chris CigoleaDr. Chris Cigolea is our guest for episode eight of What’s Your Forte Season 3! Chris is the Music Director and Conductor of the Guelph Concert Band, Music Director for St. John’s-Kilmarnock School and C.I.G. School of the Performing Arts, and enjoys a busy international performing schedule as a trumpet player, guest conductor and clinician.Born in Romania, Chris studied at the National University of Music in Bucharest before moving to Canada in 1996. He completed his Master of Music in Performance in 2001 and his Doctoral of Musical Arts in 2014 at the University of Toronto. Chri...2022-03-2525 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte interview with music teacher Dan AustinDan Austin has taught instrumental and vocal music for 21 years and is currently the Instrumental Music Teacher and Band Director at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI). He is one of the only high school music directors in Canada to conduct an ensemble to a gold medal in every division of Musicfest Canada - Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Choir and Strings/Orchestra.A graduate of York University’s Jazz Music program, Dan has developed and built strong music programs at both the elementary and secondary levels at Twin Lakes Secondary School (SCDSB), Glenhaven Senior Public School (PDSB), Mitchell Wo...2022-03-1840 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte Interview with Steve ButterworthSteve Butterworth joins for episode 6 of Season 3 of What’s Your Forte!Steve is a music industry professional with an extensive background in music education, performance and business leadership in marketing. His education includes Jazz Studies at Humber College and a B.A in Music from McMaster University where he studied conducting and music education.Steve served with the Naval Reserve Band at HMCS Star for more than two decades as a section leader, soloist and conductor with the National Band of the Naval Reserve / Musique Nationale de la Réserve Navale. He was a fou...2022-03-1140 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte interview with Evan TetiOur fifth episode of What’s Your Forte Season 3 is out! Our guest is Evan Teti, a drummer and Band Camp alumnus. Evan has been playing drums for 12 years and is in grade 12 at Oakville Trafalgar High School, where he is a member of the school jazz band. He’s also a member of the audition-only High Rendition Jazz Band.He loves producing music using programs like Logic Pro and learning to play other instruments including bass, guitar and piano. Evan plans to study percussion in a Bachelor of Music program and has recently applied to University of To...2022-03-0412 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte Interview with Shana and Bill BatesJoin us for an Interview Series premiere featuring Bill and Shana Bates, co-owners of KAOS Music Centre! KAOS Music is both a music store and school with locations in Etobicoke and Oakville, Ontario. Bill started the business in 1989 and it has evolved into a first-class music equipment store and one of the west end’s most successful music schools. Along the way, he met his wife Shana, who has helped improve his business with her ongoing support and advice. After getting her degree in music education from the University of Western Ontario, Shana created, developed and ran one of th...2022-02-2543 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte Interview with the Oakville Symphony Youth OrchestraThe Oakville Symphony Youth Orchestra (OSYO), a youth award winning orchestral ensemble, joins us for an Interview Series premiere! Executive director Alan Montgomery and current members Dania and Jens talk about the ensemble and the musical opportunities it provides.More about Bandology - bandology.ca Instagram: instagram.com/BandologyCA Facebook: facebook.com/BandologyCA 2022-02-1820 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte interview with High Rendition Jazz Band conductor and musiciansHigh Rendition Jazz Band is an auditioned youth jazz ensemble from Oakville. High Rendition's music director Carmen Gassi and members Simone and Zania discuss about the ensemble and the opportunities it provides for teens to make music in the Halton community.More about Bandology - bandology.ca Instagram: instagram.com/BandologyCA Facebook: facebook.com/BandologyCA 2022-02-1157 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte interview with the Burlington Teen Tour BandThe Burlington Teen Tour Band, a youth award winning marching band, joins us for an Interview Series premiere! Managing director Rob Bennett and past/current members Luke and Grace talk about the ensemble and the musical opportunities it provides.More about Bandology - bandology.ca Instagram: instagram.com/BandologyCA Facebook: facebook.com/BandologyCA 2022-02-0424 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte Interview with Tricia HoweTricia Howe joins us for an Interview Series premiere! Tricia Howe has worked with music educators and organizations across North America for over 20 years and is the Regional Manager of Educational Services for the Prairies with Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. She has presented at conferences and universities across Canada on building musical communities and repertoire selection. Tricia produces the Canadian Band Association’s Canadian Repertoire Feature, and has served on the boards of the Alberta Band Association, Canadian Band Association, Visiting Bands Committee for the Calgary Stampede, Music Mentors International, the Alberta International Band Festival, MBA Optimist Committee, Phi Beta M...2021-12-1033 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte Interview with composer Peter MeechanWinnipeg-based British composer Peter Meechan's music has been extensively performed throughout the world. His music has been commissioned, recorded, broadcast and performed by some of the world’s leading symphony orchestras, wind orchestras, brass bands, conductors and soloists, including the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Meechan’s music is featured on over 130 commercial recordings and has been performed at festivals and clinics globally, including the The Midwest Clinic, and he was the first ever Young Composer in Association with the prestigious Black Dyke Band from 2003-2006, where he also went on to serve as their...2021-12-031h 02
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte interview with Rajaei QubrosiRajaei Qubrosi is a cybersecurity analyst and musician based in Kitchener-Waterloo. With a background in health science, he recently moved into the financial sector, all while making music in his free time. He is the lead singer of the band Adult Recreation Centre, has sung in community choirs and studied violin for many years.Bandology is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to more music for more kids via education, collaboration and community. You can find out more about this series and our organization at bandology.ca which features info about research, advocacy and music education...2021-11-2633 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte interview with Emily WoodEmily Wood is a musician and PhD student at McMaster's Institute for Music and the Mind. Emily shares info about the lab, its research and the value of music in all of our lives.Bandology is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to more music for more kids via education, collaboration and community. You can find out more about this series and our organization at bandology.ca which features info about research, advocacy and music education, and our Band Camp and Play A Gig programs.More about Bandology - bandology.ca Instagram: i...2021-11-1945 min
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte interview with Neil Yorke-SladerNeil Yorke-Slader is the Associate Director and Chair of the Instrumental Jazz Division of MusicFest Canada. He taught music at the elementary and secondary levels for 17 years and has been the director of the nationally acclaimed Nepean All-City Jazz Band for 34 years. He is active as a jazz adjudicator and clinician throughout North America, and has published over 50 compositions for jazz ensembles. He was one of the eight contributing composers to the inaugural Canadian “New Sounds of Learning Project.” In 2020, Neil was named an Honorary Life Member of the Ontario Music Educators Association.Bandology is a...2021-11-151h 03
What's Your Forte?What's Your Forte interview with RubixRubix is a Filipino-Canadian hip hop artist known for his poetically cultured approach to the craft. He is a well versed rapper, song writer, producer, host and b-boy. When he’s not shaking a live crowd with his head-bopping rhymes, he is educating youth on how the passion for hip hop can give them confidence to express themselves and become impactful leaders and individuals. A role model to many, he continues to use his skills to strengthen the community and uplift those around him.Bandology is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to more music for mo...2021-11-0527 min
Play it Forward presented by CRASH RhythmWhat is Bandology?Bandology is an organization the provides band camps and music education programming in Mississauga. Learn about this awesome organization and it’s contribution to music education in Halton with Lucas Redwood!2021-06-1947 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #11 - Brian VincentJoin us for the eleventh episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode we interviewed Brian Vincent, an educator at the International Community School in Addis Ababa and previous Director of Bands at T. A. Blakelock High School. Listen to this episode to learn more about Brian's music journey and experiences that brought him to where he is today. Subscribe and follow to stay up to date on all What's Your Forte? episodes!
Bandology is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to more music fo...2020-08-2125 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #10 - Guy FewJoin us for the tenth episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode we interviewed Guy Few, a Canadian multi-instrumentist who has performed with many Canadian and United States symphonies as a trumpet, piano, corno and vocal soloist. Watch to this episode to learn more about Guy Few's music journey and experiences that brought him to where he is today. Subscribe and follow to stay up to date on all What's Your Forte? episodes!
Bandology is a Canadian no...2020-08-1421 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #9 - Dr. Jessica KunJoin us for the ninth episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode we interviewed Dr. Jessica Kun, the conductor and artistic director of the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra and an associate professor of music at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she teaches courses in conducting, orchestration and conducts the Wilfrid Laurier University Wind Orchestra. Listen to this episode to learn more about Dr. Kun's music journey and experiences that brought her to where she is today. Subscribe and follow to stay up to date on al...2020-08-0722 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #8 - Francis SmithJoin us for the eighth episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode we interviewed Francis Smith, the newly appointed Musical Director of the Burlington Teen Tour Band, Canada's oldest and largest youth marching band. Listen to this episode to learn more about Francis' music journey and experiences that brought him to where he is today, including the Stevie Wonder concert that led him to his first teaching position! Subscribe and follow to stay up to date on all What's Your Forte? episodes. ...2020-07-3124 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #7 - Cait NishimuraJoin us for the seventh episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode we interviewed Cait Nishimura, a Canadian composer, songwriter, and music educator based in Toronto. She has quickly established herself as a prominent voice in the concert band community. Listen to this interview to learn more about Cait's musical journey and experiences within the Canadian music education and composing world.
Bandology is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to more music for more kids via ed...2020-07-2431 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #6 - David LumJoin us on the sixth episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode we interviewed David Lum, a Canadian music educator and conductor. Listen to this episode to learn more about the ins and outs of a music teachers career and David's own experiences with Agincourt Collegiate, Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, the Ontario Band Association Awards and Scholarships Committee and more! Subscribe and follow to stay up to date on all What's Your Forte? episodes.
Bandology is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to more music fo...2020-07-1024 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #5 - Ryan MeeboerJoin us on the fifth episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode we interviewed music educator and composer, Ryan Meeboer. He has written and arranged many pieces for concert band, jazz band, and small ensembles. His young band pieces, including 'Last Voyage of the Queen Anne's Revenge' and 'Through the Eye of the Storm', have been well received by performers, educators, and audiences. Some of his pieces have been found on festival syllabuses. Listen to this interview to learn more about Ryan's experiences th...2020-07-0328 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #4 - Leslie AshworthJoin us on the fourth episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode we interviewed Leslie Ashworth, a Canadian violinist, violist, pianist, and composer. She has performed for audiences in Canada, the United States, France, and Italy. Leslie is also the Founder and Director of the Suite Melody Care program, which involves talented, young musicians giving back to their community by sharing themed, interactive performances in local hospitals, long-term care, and retirement homes in Ontario, Canada as well as Iowa, U.S. Watch th...2020-06-2625 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #3 - Ramera AbrahamJoin us on the third episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode Megan interviewed Ramera Abraham, a London-based vocal producer, sound engineer, songwriter, drummer, and vocalist. Listen to this episode to learn more about the world of music production and sound engineering!
Bandology is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to more music for more kids via education, collaboration and community. You can find out more about this series and our organization at bandology.ca which features info about research, advocacy and mu...2020-06-1923 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #2 - Dr. Kathryn LadanoJoin us on the second episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode Megan interviewed Dr. Kathryn Ladano, an award-winning Canadian bass clarinet player from Kitchener-Waterloo, ON. She has recorded three albums and has performed across Canada and internationally. She teaches improvisation at Wilfrid Laurier University and is the Artistic Director of NUMUS which is one of Canada’s foremost new music organizations based out of Kitchener-Waterloo, ON. Listen to this episode to hear more about her creative and educational work!
Band...2020-06-1231 min
What's Your Forte?Episode #1 - Dylan Rook MaddixJoin us on the first episode of What’s Your Forte? presented by Bandology.
Hosted by Megan Harton.
On this episode we interviewed Dylan Rook Maddix, host of The Band Room Podcast and a professor of music at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario. Where he conducts the wind ensemble, teaches music theory and serves as the Head of Winds & Brass. He also teaches conducting at Laurentian University. On top of all that he maintains an active career as a sought-after adjudicator, clinician, conductor and performer across Canada.
Bandology is...2020-06-0625 min
Fade To GrayE09: Vaulted: Adrian RomeroThis episode is straight out of the vault! Chris and Omar used to have their own respective podcasts. Chris's podcast, Bandology, dealt with musicians and their music while Omar's podcast, In the Grey, led to what eventually became Fade to Gray. For this episode, Chris talks with Adrian Romero about his band Ave. As the son of an important christian figure in Latin America, will he take up his father's mantle and continue the tradition or will he forge his own path? Find out on this vaulted episode from the Fade to Gray family.Advertising Inquiries...2018-11-011h 22