Shows
MH 308: Podcast ProjectAlly Wren and Madelin Lapp: Punk Musicians vs “Real” MusiciansToday, 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 of the music world and how every form of music deserves to be appreciated, whether it requires a degree or not.
Music:
“Title IX”by Selexa
“Lately”by Imaginary Friends (For Sure, Really)2020-12-0614 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectMark Winchester: An Inside View of Nashville’s 90s MusicIn 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.2020-12-0611 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectBrynne Wilman and Laurie Davis: Life Lessons of Drum CorpsFor 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 director at Dobyns-Bennet High School in Kingsport, TN.2020-12-0612 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectNicole Whitman: Generational Ties: How Music Connects Us and Our ExperiencesIn 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.2020-12-0610 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectAmelia Thurman: How Non-Professional and Non-Musicians fit into the Music CommunityThis podcast explores how some non-professional musicians and non-musicians might face challenges of fitting in or feeling adequate creating and appreciating music.2020-12-0610 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectSamantha Svare: Activist Orchestras Using Classical Music to Promote Social and Political ChangeIn this podcast, I discuss how Western classical music tends to be seen as one of the most outdated and stuffy things but activist orchestras are pushing back against this.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 a concert looks like, what repertoire is acceptable to play, and what it means to be an activist orchestra.
https://thedreamunfinished.org/
http://www.chicagosinfonietta.org/2020-12-0611 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectKatelyn Soards and Juliana Zlatniski: Music and Identity through Mental HealthThis 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 injuries that prohibited them from performing at their best.2020-12-0615 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectMitchell Remington: Rewriting Music History- The Canonization of the Uyghur Twelve Maqam as an Act of Cultural ErasureThe 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 causes as cultural assimilation programs and genocide against Uyghur muslims. In this podcast, I discuss historical tendencies spanning hundreds of years, and their culmination into a point where a beautiful musical tradition finds itself endangered along with the culture that fostered it, as well as what it means to protect...2020-12-0613 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectAndrew Hay and Brooks Radcliffe: State of the IndustryDiscussing "Music and Identity" with our friend, esteemed colleague, and aspiring music industry professional Joshua Ross Gerson.2020-12-0616 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectJohn Qualkenbush: Julius Eastman and His IdentitiesIn 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.2020-12-0610 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectClaire Porter and Natalie Heller: Music in VentriloquismHave 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.2020-12-0614 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectGarrett Phillips: Music Through GenerationsDiscussing 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.2020-12-0614 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectMia 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 contemporary context. We also dive into their thoughts on musical appreciation vs. appropriation, how to perform music from other cultures while respecting their traditions, and what it means for them to perform traditional Japanese instruments.2020-12-0622 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectElla King: Amateurs Are Real ArtistsHow 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.2020-12-0610 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectRiley Keller: Investigation: InspirationWelcome 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.2020-12-0616 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectShayna Johnson: Musical Artivism 2020: Music and Media Speaking Out for Social JusticeWith 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 influencers are using and creating new sounds and songs to attract attention to important social justice topics and educating people on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Just what is it about certain audio that pulls an audience? How does each influencer manipulate audio to make their rhetoric noticed and memorable? This podcast covers the role...2020-12-0608 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectJade Woo and Sam Fansler: Effects of COVID-19 on College Musicians at Butler UniversityThis 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.2020-12-0612 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectZoe DeVries and Alec Newman: Music MinuteWelcome 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 his experiences!2020-12-0610 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectWalker Demel: The Missing Link: Why STEM and Music Aren't the Opposites You Thought They WereThe 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 it means to study at a liberal arts institution like Butler.2020-12-0613 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectQuintin Danzi, Abraham Rittenhouse, Alex Spees: Rhapsodies and BluesPlaying 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 takes of two guests: a musician and a non-musician.2020-12-0618 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectVan Barnes: Musing MusicThis 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.2020-12-0623 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectAJ Bowman: A Discussion on the Music of Ghana and Appropriation with Dr. Sarah WatersAJ 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 their music particularly in light of the current Black Lives Matter movement.2020-12-0617 minMH 308: Podcast ProjectSara Austin: Folks and Folk MusicListen to the differences in opinion on folk music between a Baby Boomer and a Gen Z.2020-12-0612 min