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The Common Legend#011 - Eve McQueenEp. #011 - Eve McQueen. Eve is a transgender woman with a love for animals, a practicing Wicken, and a recovering drug addict. I sit down and talk with Eve about the struggles and triumphs that she’s faced on her sexual identity journey as well as her battle with addiction, and her late life conversion from Christian to Wicken. We discuss the differences between mental and physical gender, her thoughts on transgender being a mental illness, and what the hardest part about being trans in America is for her right now.In...
2025-03-121h 04
TRILLOQUYOpus 185 - Coin FightINTRODing Xiaokui - "Love of Eagles" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs3UfPIhiok)Zequinha de Abreu - "Tico Tico" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ZnJCMQqwo)perf. Macalester African Music Ensemble - "Chana" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcBeuBggwVE)Traditional - "Cat Rambles to the Child's Saucepan" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl6FmRLKi5U&list=PLx1Nd6N7U0a93cIjpA-yzJonCao2TSZam)William Banfield - "I'm DIZzy over Miles" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghHn6hANkXk)Anton Bruckner - "Adagio" from Symphony No. 8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qhJHNO3j84)
2023-02-011h 57
The ScoreClassical Agitators (w/Garrett McQueen)Happy Wednesday, Scorekeepers! That's right; new episodes of THE SCORE will now be released every other Wednesday. And have we got a guest to break in our new schedule! This week, we're joined by musician, activist, tastemaker, radio presenter, and host of the deservedly popular Trilloquy podcast: Garrett McQueen! Tune in for a lively and informative discussion about Garrett's life in music, the stagnation of white supremacy in classical music spaces, and the thriving community of brilliant Global Majority artists here in Minnesota. And of course, we couldn't possibly leave you without a little Pure Black Joy to get...
2022-10-051h 06
Between 2 StandsRacial Equity in Classical Music with Trombone player Ken Thompkins and Former DSO Fellow Garrett McQueenJoin Andrés, Scott, and Abe for an open discussion on racial equity in classical music. Joined by guests Ken Thompkins and Garrett McQueen, this week's episode dives into topics such as: diversity on stage, what are the pathways to developing orchestras with equal racial representation? And, blind auditions: are they "fair"? Originally aired on facebook June 2020
2022-07-1149 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 150 - IndefatigableThe newly formed Black Orchestral Network, led by some of the western classical industry's biggest stars, is demanding immediate change from orchestras with a focus on hiring Black musicians into tenure-track positions by the end of the 2022-2023 orchestral season. Two of the organization's founders, Alex Laing and Jennifer Arnold, join Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about the goals of BON and what the potential impact of hiring Black musicians more intentionally could mean for orchestra culture across the country. Scott celebrates Lenny Kravitz and Eydís Evensen, Garrett connects an SWV classic to a Drake hit, a...
2022-05-111h 52
TRILLOQUYOpus 149 - Inca y MayaAfter enjoying a career as a successful ballet dancer, Christina Salerno shifted into the field of arts administration where her work as Executive Director of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra earned her the 2022 title of "Executive Director of the Year"! She joins Garrett to talk about her experiences in "classical" dance, the successes she's seen with the IPO, and her thoughts on shifting programming toward equity and audience development. Scott honors Cinco de Mayo with music by Silvestre Revueltas, Garrett offers a complementary work by William Grant Still, and the guys unpack the latest from controversial arts columnist, Norman Lebrecht.
Playlist:
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2022-05-041h 58
TRILLOQUYOpus 145 - "Hoochie Coochie Mane"This week, Garrett and Scott spend some time reviewing and unpacking the latest Grammy Award ceremony, highlighting the show's performances by Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Curtis Stewart, Chris Stapleton, and several others. In the second movement, Garrett revisits a bit of operatic video game music while Scott honors the birth anniversary of Muddy Waters. Perri and Charlotte from the "Thrilled to Announce" podcast join Garrett in the third movement to discuss digital creation, DEI in opera, and podcasting in the "classical" sphere. And in the weekly TRILLOQUY Scott offers a whistleblower letter written by a former employee of Chamber Music...
2022-04-062h 04
TRILLOQUYOpus 143 - Butterflies and Little BirdsFounded in 2020, the Black Opera Alliance has continued to stake its claim on arts activism, with the organization both speaking up for Black professionals in opera and speaking against institutions in opera that maintain the status quo. Among BOA's Leadership Council members is soprano Jayme Alilaw, who joins Garrett to talk about art, activism, and accountability. Scott honors Annie Lennox in the second movement, and offers his thoughts on dealing with hecklers in arts spaces. Both Scott and Garrett revisit the conversation surrounding the controversial Emmett Till opera, and spend the weekly TRILLOQUY responding to a UCLA job posting that...
2022-03-232h 02
TRILLOQUYOpus 142 - Take Two (and free Brittney Griner)Challenging colonial definitions of "classical music" requires a multi-cultural approach, and Maryam Yusefzadeh is doing it in her own way. She joins Garrett to talk about her approach to broader aesthetics tied to the word "classical", engaging the spiritual connection she has with performing, and the album, "Migration", which features some of her music. Scott reprises the music of Dobrinka Tabakova and celebrates the newly created Nina Simone Piano Competition. Garrett challenges the idea of "pop" music and spends the weekly TRILLOQUY offering his take on developing drama in the opera world.
Playlist:
Nina Simone - "Love Me or Leave...
2022-03-162h 03
TRILLOQUYOpus 141 - Written in StoneWhat stories do our monuments tell? What legacies do they embody? What memories do they cement? These questions will be explored at Washington DC's Kennedy Center this month through a collection of new operas, including one called "Rise", with music by Kamala Sankaram. Kamala joins Garrett to talk about her introduction to opera, what "Rise" is meant to relay to audiences, and how this work continues the push for more new music in traditional "classical" spaces. Scott highlights the educational advocacy of violinist Ezinma, Garrett unpacks a musical about a machine that turns Black people white, and the guys continue...
2022-03-091h 54
TRILLOQUYOpus 140 - "So White, So What?"Brittany J. Green is a North Carolina-based composer, creative, and educator whose works engage everything from Black feminist theory to the rupture of systems. She joins Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about her music, her studies of Julius Eastman, and how differing queer perspectives played a role in 20th century instrumental music. Scott returns to this year's "classical" Grammy conversation, highlights the music of Odetta, and offers his thoughts concerning the conflict in Ukraine. Garrett offers words from Mamie Till, celebrates the "Afro-harping" of Brandee Younger, and digs into the nuances of racism as seen in recent...
2022-03-022h 08
TRILLOQUYOpus 139 - Joe HillGarrett leads Marble City Opera in the world premiere of "I Can't Breathe" by Leslie Burrs and Brandon Gibson this week, so he and Scott meet virtually to discuss composer complaints about this year's Classical Grammy nominations, the newly-explored political opinions of William Grant Still, and lots more. Garrett features his recent conversation with Damian Norfleet, who will present a musical work on the issues of mass incarceration and solitary confinement in conjunction with Ensemble Pi on March 2nd. In this week's TRILLOQUY movement the guys cover musically-charged racism on a college campus, one orchestra's decision to shift concert attire...
2022-02-232h 05
TRILLOQUYOpus 138 - "Breaking the Law"Beethoven's "Fidelio" famously includes a chorus of prisoners, and in a new production by Heartbeat Opera the roles will be played by actual incarcerated individuals. The company's Ethan Heard and Kelly Griffin join Garrett to talk about the process of engaging these individuals, the relationship that's being built between opera and the prison system, and Heartbeat Opera's larger goal of engaging new audiences. Garrett and Scott draw proximity between sports and "classical" music as a means of practicing cultural competency, offer music that turns pain into beauty, and spend the weekly TRILLOQUY addressing the confederate flag, fighting gentrification, and the...
2022-02-161h 59
TRILLOQUYOpus 137 - TanbouFor a generation, Haiti has been the image of liberation and freedom for countless Black people across the western world. Haitian violinist, administrator, and music educator Victoria Joseph joins Garrett to showcase the work she's doing on the island and to unpack the opportunities, potential empowerment, and responsibilities connected with teaching the next generation of musicians. Scott shines a light on an upcoming hip hop documentary, Garrett reviews a new album by Joy Guidry, and the guys discuss Black History Month blunders.
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Playlist:
Steel Pulse - "Don't Shoot" (Live in Paste Studios: https://www.youtube.com...
2022-02-091h 58
TRILLOQUYOpus 136 - "Dreadlocked Uncle Ben"Fife and Drum ensembles in the United States may seem quintessentially colonial, but they actually belong to a tradition with deep roots in Black History! Shaina Rush from The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps joins Garrett to talk about DEI in the military, her experiences in one of the America's premiere ensembles, and the Black folk tradition of fife and drum that still exists today! Scott affirms the importance of equity work "from the inside" and honors a uniquely Black approach to slide guitar playing. Garrett offers a review of the 2022 Sphinx Connect conference, and the...
2022-02-021h 57
TRILLOQUYOpus 135 - "Parisian Individuals"Black equity, musical neurotechnology, and new paths for artist funding are just a few of the things that Bryan Crumpler is interested in as a composer. He joins Garrett this week to talk about his life, his music, and the impact that Europe's "Black Pete" has had on one of his compositions. Scott digs into the nuance of "woke racism", Garrett honors the lives of legends who the world has recently lost, and they both highlight musical performances that showcase the sounds of home and far away from home. This week's TRILLOQUY focuses on Florida's new "white guilt" law and...
2022-01-261h 59
TRILLOQUYOpus 134 - Non-Violent Direct Action"The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed" put composer Joel Thompson on the map, and his recent collaboration with the Houston Grand Opera showcased his ability to write a much more joyous piece of music. He joins Garrett to talk about his opera, "The Snowy Day", life in the shadow of his more famous work, and walking in the footsteps of those who came before him. Scott explores jazz's influence overseas and looks back at the activism of Louis Armstrong, Garrett highlights Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas on a renewed economic system, and the guys wrap up by...
2022-01-191h 57
TRILLOQUYOpus 133 - Slap Heard 'Round the WorldAndrea Davis Pinkney is a New York Times-bestselling author whose work recently earned her an invitation to create the libretto for an opera adaptation of "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats. She joins Garrett to talk about her life as an author, her experience writing for an opera, and the importance of Black joy in art. Scott offers the story of a church that's paying reparations to local Black institutions, Garrett celebrates reggae-inspired video game music by Nobuo Uematsu, and the guys honor the late Sidney Poitier. For the weekly TRILLOQUY, Garrett and Scott explore the relationship between anti-racism...
2022-01-122h 01
TRILLOQUYOpus 132 - "Mad Accomplished"María Isa Pérez-Hedges is a musical artist and lifelong Minnesotan whose activism has inspired her to make the big decision of running for Minnesota State Senate! She joins Garrett in-studio to talk about her journey, her music, and her goals as a potential representative for countless Minnesota-based artists and citizens. Scott shines a light on an all-Black, Nashville based wind symphony, Garrett honors the anti-racism of Betty White, and the guys spend the final movement unpacking the idea of "losing friends to CRT".
Playlist:
perf. Arthur Duncan - "Sing, You Sinners, Sing" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ...
2022-01-051h 58
TRILLOQUYOpus 131 - "A Pimp Named Slickback"Context can be an important aspect of experiencing music, but The Honorable Elizabeth A. Baker believes in offering audiences an opportunity to experience sound free from external description. She joins Garrett to talk about her unique approach to artistry, her recent collaboration with the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians/American Composers Forum, and more. Scott questions new approaches to "The Messiah", Garrett highlights notable "classical" moments of 2021, and the guys spend the final movement drawing. comparisons between "The Matrix: Resurrections" and the future of diversity, equity and inclusion in the arts.
Playlist:
Tyler, the Creator - "You're A...
2021-12-292h 02
TRILLOQUYOpus 128 - Deal BreakerThe generations of work that have gone into creating racial equity in "classical" music can't be overstated, and Chicago-based composer Renée Baker joins Garrett to offer her story and why the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) remains a vital part of the movement. The guys offer their Christmas music picks for the season, and unpack the notion of inappropriate musical characterizations of culture. Garrett and Scott wrap up the show with a raw and emotional discussion that centers Julius Eastman's "Crazy Nigger" and Claude Debussy's "Golliwog's Cakewalk".
Playlist:
Florence Price - "Adoration" (perf. Randall Goosby and Z...
2021-12-081h 53
TRILLOQUYOpus 127 - "Blannie"Julia Adolphe is a composer who, in addition to writing music, speaks to and advocates for the conversation of mental health among musicians. She joins Garrett and Scott this week to talk about her podcast, her creative process, and the upcoming premiere of her latest work, "Woven Loom, Silver Spindle". Garrett dedicates a piece of music to his 2-year-old niece who lost her battle with cancer last week, Scott triggers a pointed conversation on race in highlighting William Levi Dawson's "Negro Folk Symphony", and the guys return to a Sister Souljah interview in which she questions the existence of "good"...
2021-12-012h 12
TRILLOQUYOpus 126 - Poison Into MedicineAs Black Lives Matter protests continue across the nation there's a question that's being pushed more and more to the front: Are white people a help or a distraction in these spaces? Garrett and Scott dive into this conversation as it relates to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and urge listeners to see the reverberations of racial injustice in the court system within all institutions - even the arts! The guys honor the late Young Dolph, unpack a violent situation at a local theater, and more. Rhapsody Snyder and Orbert Davis from the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic return for part 2 of their...
2021-11-242h 12
TRILLOQUYOpus 125 - (Exclusively) Black SpacesOrchestras come in all shapes, sizes, and sounds, and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is moving forward in its goal to offer a uniquely American aesthetic to as many listeners as it can. Garrett chats with the ensemble's Executive Director, Rhapsody Snyder and Artistic Director, Orbert Davis about the CJP's origins, the necessity of offering FREE concerts, and the concept of "Third Stream". Dalanie Harris from the Classically Black Podcast guest co-hosts and offers insights on the International Society for Black Musicians' inaugural conference, a widely overlooked album by Stevie Wonder, and more! Garrett and Dalanie spend the weekly TRILLOQUY engaging...
2021-11-172h 18
TRILLOQUYOpus 123 - Believe In YourselfWhat would be your response to seeing a woman walked on a leash? Garrett and Scott explore this question in the weekly TRILLOQUY as it applies to the backlash surrounding a popular reggaetón artist and a real-life trip to a hardware store! Garrett chats with composer Ozie Cargile about the importance of self-confidence, "The Creation of the Universe", and life in Los Angeles. Scott honors the music of Elijah Daniel Smith, and the guys return to the conversation of "difficult" and "challenging" music, and how new music advocates can promote it.
Playlist:
Louis Prima - "Sing Sing Sing"
Victor W...
2021-11-032h 05
Behind the videogamesGuest Episode - 2 EdgarToday in our guest episode we are joined by Edgar, he comes in and we discuss over the interests over the podcast
2021-10-2627 min
Behind the videogamesEpisode 7 - ghost stories and horror moviesHere today the entire crew comes together and talks about their spooky stories and favorite horror films!
2021-10-241h 03
TRILLOQUYOpus 121 - Disturb the EarthThe ensemble, TONALITY, is best known for creating choral concerts that focus on issues rarely presented in choral music, including gun violence, homelessness, refugees, climate change, mental health, women’s rights, and exercising democratic rights. Dr. Alexander Lloyd Blake joins Garrett to talk about founding TONALITY, queerness in Black spaces, and becoming an artist activist. Scott shines a light on Black Americana, Garrett offers his response to "Fire Shut Up In My Bones", and the guys draw comparisons between law enforcement and arts institutions.
TRILLOQUY is made possible, in part, by a generous grant from Springboard for the Arts: https://sp...
2021-10-202h 01Behind the videogamesEpisode 6 - favorite superhero, music, and showToday, Freddie is your host as he leads you down a trail of his and his friends troy and Benjamin’s favorites show, music, and super hero
2021-10-1842 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 120 - Church SocksDaniel Kumapayi doesn't just want to create pathways toward his own artistic success - he's founded an organization called Àkójọpọ̀, which was built to support musicians in Nigeria who, despite lacking essential resources, are still committed to their own artistic successes. He chats with Garrett about the challenges of international arts philanthropy, the ways that people can support Àkójọpọ̀, and a little about his favorite (and not-so-favorite) Nigerian foods. Scott highlights the many sounds of music created by Indigenous artists, Garrett celebrates a fashion shift in orchestral performance spaces, and more. The guys close with a discussion on...
2021-10-131h 59Behind the videogamesEpisode - 5 weirdest person, importance of friends, and country to visitIn this episode, the entire crew joins up to make emotional, whimsical, and odd stories to the 5th episode of BTV!!
2021-10-101h 12
TRILLOQUYOpus 119 - "Sandman"Nu Deco Ensemble’s mission is to create compelling and transformative genre-bending musical experiences that inspire, enrich and connect new and diverse audiences and artists. Garrett chats with the group's Artistic Director and CEO, Sam Hyken about his journey as a musician, the work of Nu Deco and his perspective on the future of orchestral performance. Scott highlights Bach with a Latin twist, Garrett shares the music of Twin Cities-based duo, The Muatas, and the guys address a case of blackface in the classroom.
Playlist:
Nino Rota - "Orchestra Rehearsal" Suite
JIMEK - Hip Hop History Orchestrated (https://www.youtube.co...
2021-10-061h 56Behind the videogamesEpisode 4 - favorite movie and cartoonGarrett, Troy, Freddie, and even Ben all discuss their favorite things on the television
2021-10-0359 min
Behind the videogamesEpisode 1 - interview with Alan RodriguezTodays episode Garrett talks to his first guest in the guest series about what they like and what ever questions they may have.
2021-09-2732 minBehind the videogamesEpisode 3 - favorite food and animal plus random stuffToday we will be talking about our favored animal and food and why they are our favorite
2021-09-261h 06
TRILLOQUYOpus 117 - Little WingTwin Cities-based artist Pavielle French first joined Garrett and Scott in season one as her career was beginning to bloom. She returns to TRILLOQUY this week to talk about her new album, SOVEREIGN, which explores Black rejection of white supremacy, a renewed view of "classic" music and a message: "You cannot give me my rights". She also speaks with Garrett about her collaborations with local orchestras, and its context in the fight for racial equity in arts spaces. Scott highlights #GayCarmen, and Garrett addresses the rejection of a Jimi Hendrix composition from an English orchestral space. The guys close by...
2021-09-222h 05Behind the videogamesEpisode 2 - hobbies, favorite game, why you like videogamesIn this episode we will talk about our favorite games, why we like them and our why we love playing games like them along with the hobbies we love to do!!
2021-09-1957 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 116 - "On the Waterfront"When Katy Henriksen was featured on Op. 9 of TRILLOQUY back in 2019, she was a local radio host working to take western classical music out of the "old, white guy realm". Today, Katy is an entrepreneur who works as a promoter, journalist, writer and podcaster creating content that challenges the status quo. She returns to TRILLOQUY to chat with Garrett about the self-employed life, the challenges that COVID puts on concert promotion, and her podcast, "Sound Off". Scott honors the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Ireland, and speaks to an oratorio by Courtney Bryan. And Garrett spends the final...
2021-09-152h 05Behind the videogamesEpisode 1 - childhood stories and worst dayIn our first podcast video, we will be talking about the day we hated the most and the day we loved the most as children!
2021-09-1241 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 114 - Hiawatha and the MoonW.E.B. Du Bois has inspired countless Black thinkers, but he also left behind an appreciation for western classical music. Joe LaRocca and Dominque Hoskin of the Du Bois Orchestra chat with Garrett about making change in concert halls through more "traditional" musical aesthetics. Scott honors the classical music of England's Black composers with a shout out to Kalena Bovell, and Garrett makes a case for Kanye West's latest body of work. The weekly TRILLOQUY includes an indictment of current arts funding practices and structures.
Playlist:
Fela Sowande - "Onipe" from 'African Suite'
Giuseppe Verdi - "Dies Irae" from...
2021-09-012h 03
TRILLOQUYOpus 113 - A Lightning RodMaestro Michael Morgan believed that the purpose of a performing arts institution is to make its entire community better. As the world mourns the recent loss of this pivotal figure in American music, Garrett and Scott honor him with anecdotes, stories and recordings from his vastly trailblazing career. Garrett chats with Dr. Antonio Cuyler about the importance of access in DEI spaces, his entrance into arts administration and the cost of living an artistic life on one's own terms. The guys spend the final movement discussing the continued battle for COVID safety and the quick rise and fall of Jeopardy's...
2021-08-252h 04
TRILLOQUYOpus 111 - Proverbial Dads On Proverbial YachtsBrittani McNeill is a singer and journalist whose views on liberation and equity are focused on her mantra - she's rooting for everybody Black who's rooting for EVERYBODY Black. Garrett shares part 1 of their most recent conversation, where they explore the ideas complete systems change, what it means to let harmful rhetoric go unchecked and the ways in which complicity stunts the growth of meaningful impact-fueled dialogue. Scott gives insights on how one of his favorite bands can be considered an example of musical innovation through process innovation, and Garrett responds to a pair of controversial essays by Heather Mac...
2021-08-111h 57
Finance & AffirmationsGarrett McQueen, Decolonizing the phrase “Classical” MusicI speak to Garrett McQueen, a classically trained musician and discuss his efforts to decolonize the word classical as it relates to music. Garrett shares his background and his vision for musical instruction and programming that includes all the cultures present in a community. We explore how race informs the composition of orchestral music, how it plays a part in how media playlists are created as well as how it informs who the musicians are and the audiences who listen. Garrett shares how he has had to be mindful of his spending and hold down multiple side...
2021-08-0751 min
Fluency w/ Dr. Durell CooperEpisode 2 feat. Garrett McQueenGarrett McQueen is a bassoonist who has performed with orchestras across the country, including the Knoxville Symphony, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Today, Garrett works as a producer of digital and broadcast media, with content featured on the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) and local public radio stations across the country. In 2017, Current named McQueen a Black talent in public media “that you may not know, but should,” and in 2021 the New York Times noted his weekly podcast, TRILLOQUY, as "a standout" that's "required listening for industry leaders and listeners alike.” In addition to workin...
2021-08-0537 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 110 - Cancelled CancellationsRichard Wagner's anti-semitism has been at the center of the conversation of classical "cancellation" for a generation, but writer, filmmaker, and violinist Paul Festa is challenging the tradition of Wagner-adjacent cancel culture with a new essay: "Cancellation of the Gods". He talks with Garrett about his journey with Wagner's music, the conversations that brought him to his continued appreciation of it, and a cannabis strategy that he believes can create more fans of Wagnerian opera. Garrett and Scott share music from their most recent road trips, and Garrett offers a TRILLOQUY aimed at musicians who he sees as complicit in...
2021-08-042h 05
TRILLOQUYOpus 109 - Decolonizing The MindHave you ever heard of slave orchestras? What does a post-colonial 'classical' music ecosystem look like? Cellist, composer, multi-instrumentalist and writer Jon Silpayamanant joins Garrett to talk about how the intersection of colonialism and music have impacted the world, and ideas on how musicians can help inspire mental decolonization. Garrett and Scott highlight the story of a Black man who managed to make friends with members of the Ku Klux Klan, share music performed by Turkish and Armenian musicians, and more. And Garrett puts the trill in TRILLOQUY in a final movement admonishing a headline and article with extremely triggering...
2021-07-281h 47
TRILLOQUYOpus 108 - Classically DopeTarik 'Konshens The MC' Davis is a hip-hop artist, songwriter, educator and youth advocate from Washington D.C who, in search of hip-hop driven chamber music, created the "Classically Dope" ensemble. He and Classically Dope's horn player, Derek Maseloff, join Garrett to talk about the development of this ensemble, the public response the ensemble has gained and the ways in which "classical" training can be improved through this type of fusion. Scott and Garrett honor the late Biz Markie, highlight two performances of music by Sergei Prokofiev and offer a "vague-booked" TRILLOQUY directed at content professionals who view podcasts as...
2021-07-211h 56
TRILLOQUYOpus 107 - "Challenging" RepertoireOnce upon a time, a recording of the United States Marine Band inspired a boy from East Tennessee to pursue a profession as a band director. Today, Dr. Brandon Houghtalen teaches the next generation of band directors while challenging the traditional notions and narratives that place concert band and wind ensemble music in the back seat to orchestral music. He chats with Garrett about this, a few of concert band's women/BOPIC composers and an initiative known as the "On the List Project". Garrett and Scott honor the band tradition with works by Joel Puckett, Tolga Zafer Özdemir and others a...
2021-07-141h 46
LooseLeaf NoteBook with Julia AdolpheMcQueen & Blankenship: Partnership, Power & VulnerabilityCo-hosts of the Trilloquy podcast Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship share their experiences with depression, therapy, medication, cannabis, creativity, and addiction. They discuss how they continue to navigate their professional and personal relationship following Garrett's controversial termination from American Public Media, the original owner of Trilloquy and parent company to Minnesota Public Radio, where the two worked together as broadcasters and Garrett served as the only Black classical music host. Scott and Garrett share how they put their relationship first, how they stay motivated in their work to decolonize classical music, and the importance of being vulnerable and honest...
2021-07-1342 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 106 - Lowak Shoppala'(Recorded 7/3/21) The age-old stories of Native communities continue to have an important place in contemporary culture, including in contemporary Western classical music! Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate joins Garrett to talk about how he's done that with his new composition, "Lowak Shoppala'". Garrett and Scott acknowledge the 4th of July with a look back at under-told American history and discuss Grammophone's annual orchestra awards. The guys advocate for an Olympian who uses cannabis in the weekly TRILLOQUY and contextualize some of her unearthed, problematic tweets.
Playlist:
Guster - "Doin' It By Myself" (feat. Omaha Symphony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81VPyGmp8...
2021-07-071h 46
TRILLOQUYOpus 105 - Genre DesegregationOn July 9th the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival will present the world premiere of "Twin Stars: Diamond Variations for Dae’Anna", written in honor of the girlfriend and stepdaughter of the late Philando Castile by Daniel Bernard Roumain. He joins Garrett, alongside pianist Melvin Chen, to talk about the upcoming premiere and continued activism in concert hall spaces. Scott honors the voice of singer Jimmy Scott, and the guys celebrate Queen Latifah, Randall Goosby and several other Black artists. Garrett speaks to avoiding the trivialization of Indigenous land acknowledgments in the final movement.
Playlist:
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson - "Blue/s Forms"
Qu...
2021-06-302h 08
TRILLOQUYOpus 104 - "Tori Tori"It's not easy to "go viral" in today's social media ecosystem, but operatic baritone Babatunde Akinboboye managed to do it by fusing Kendrick Lamar and Rossini! He talks with Garrett about this, life between Nigeria and the US, his aspirations for the opera industry, and the people who are standing in the way of progress for Black operatic professionals. Scott highlights a violin concerto by Wynton Marsalis, and helps Garrett unpack news from the Baltimore Symphony, the Juneteenth weekend, and shifting the rules surrounding philanthropic giving.
Playlist:
Trevor Weston - "Ashes"
William Grant Still - Suite for Violin and Piano, "...
2021-06-232h 03
TRILLOQUYOpus 103 - VerisimilitudeAs Juneteenth becomes a more wide-spread celebration, musicians and content creators of all types are jumping in to honor the holiday. Garrett goes into why he chose not to offer anything this year in an emotional final movement. Scott shines a light on the continued struggle for equity across the pond, and helps unpack a think piece written to demean the work of composer Daniel Bernard Roumain. Violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks about her decades-long work supporting and promoting Black composers, and asks Garrett a few questions, herself.
Playlist:
Gladys Knight & the Pips - "I've Got to Use My Imagination"
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2021-06-161h 55
TRILLOQUYOpus 102 - "Is That Wrong!?"As arts institutions continue to celebrate the life and work of Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, opera scholar Angel Refusé is pushing individuals to understand how the so-called "Black Mozart" actually inspired not only 18th-century European culture, but world culture! He explores this idea with Garrett while highlighting how spirituality and contemporary culture play a role in the Chevalier's legacy. Garrett and Scott discuss a new arts experience as spearheaded by Boston Lyric Opera, and the guys invite Johnathan Gibbs into the weekly TRILLOQUY to discuss his recent scuffle with the New York City Gay Mens' Chorus.
Playlist:
Claude Debussy...
2021-06-091h 53
TRILLOQUYOpus 101 - Lil Baby and A BabyDr. Durell Cooper describes himself as a Disruptor of Systems, Breaker of Chains, Builder of Tables, Interrogator of Phenomena and Radical Black Joy Practitioner. He joins Garrett to dive into ideas of liberation, defining Black music, and highlighting Hip Hop as an American "classical" tradition. Garrett and Scott kick off Season 3 with a new musical theme and a more laid-back, "live to tape" feel while offering lots of great music, a conversation on managing a friendship and business simultaneously, and the usual "trills".
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Playlist:
Johannes Brahms...
2021-06-021h 53
TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUY Replay - "Metal!"For week 2 of TRILLOQUY's two-week break, Garrett reprises his and Scott's conversation with Kalena Bovell, Assistant Conductor of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and one of the nation's few Black woman conductors. This conversation from February 2020 highlights Kalena's unique role as a Black conductor in one of the nation's predominately Black cities, her love of Metal, and more! Garrett and Scott return next week with an all-new opus and the start of season 3!
More:
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2021-05-2645 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 99 - Unmute the VoicesIs America a racist country? Is "classical" music a racist industry? Garrett and Scott keep it "trill" and address both of these questions, in light of recent statements by Senator Tim Scott and Vice President Kamala Harris. The guys also honor music from Mexico, highlight the intersection of Asian culture and American Music Education, and shout-out an artist who isn't afraid to center his heritage through performance. Quinton Morris chats with Garrett about life in Seattle and his new show, "Unmute the Voices", on KING-FM.
Support comes from Ryan Romine, Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Associate Professor of Bassoon at...
2021-05-051h 44
TRILLOQUYOpus 97 - GuiltyJust a few hours before the historic conviction of Derek Chauvin, Garrett and Scott offered continued thoughts on policing and the road toward true justice. The guys also honor the 4/20 holiday with music by Adrian Dunn, Bob Marley, and a conversation about weed culture's relationship with music, and explore the idea of musical colonies in America. Garrett chats with L.A. Khalil who is a Los Angeles-based model, artist, and Gen Z entrepreneur with insights to offer concerning the survival of classical music and engaging his generation.
Playlist:
Adolphus Hailstork - Bassoon Set (perf. Lecolion Washington)
Sergei Lyapunov – ‘Hashish’ Symphony
Nikola...
2021-04-211h 38
Relative PitchSeason 1, Episode 25: Live w/Garrett McQueenIn this week's episode, Garrett McQueen joins us for discussions about his podcast TRILLOQUY, DMX, and what it means to be Black-Centered.
2021-04-141h 11
TRILLOQUYOpus 96 - Red PillWhich do you think will come first: concert hall equity or police reform? In the midst of the historic trial of Derek Chauvin, 20-year-old Daunte Wright was killed by another Twin Cities-area police officer, sparking yet another season of protests, unrest, and anger. Garrett and Scott offer reactions while under curfew, and revisit the question of "good" policing. Garrett celebrates the legacy of Florence Price with violinist Er-Gene Kahng, noted for creating the premiere recording of Price's Violin Concerti. And the guys draw connections between DEI initiatives and a supposed ally from the world of science fiction.
Playlist:
Drake - "...
2021-04-142h 01
TRILLOQUYOpus 95 - DreamsWill Liverman's "Dreams of a New Day" has changed the way many people think about the spiritual, and his contemporary approach to opera promises to engage the next generation in a completely new way. He joins Garrett to talk about his new album, his new opera, and some of the Black History that's inspired both. Scott and Garrett find a through line between Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, George Bridgetower, The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind, & Fire, and wrap things up with a conversation about what it would look like to call it quits.
Thank you to KING FM for...
2021-04-071h 34
TRILLOQUYOpus 94 - "Scandalize My Name"Should all-white choirs sing Negro Spirituals? What does the contemporary discourse of race look like to arts leaders who have been in the game for decades? Is Hip Hop part of the classical tradition? Dr. Louise Toppin joins Garrett to unpack these topics while showcasing her lifelong dedication to the music born from Afro-American culture. Garrett and Scott wrap up their celebration of Women's History Month by honoring the music of Julia Kent, Zoë Keating, Beyoncé, and others. For the weekly TRILLOQUY, the guys speak to the newly legislated violence against women and trans people, and honor some of the wo...
2021-03-311h 49
TRILLOQUYOpus 93 - "Color Me Country"People don't typically think of the "classical" American tradition of country music as being rooted in Blackness - Rissi Palmer is working to change that by spreading the truth of country music's Black origins through her show, "Color Me Country". She joins Scott and Garrett to explore the intersection of race, gender, "classical" and country while highlighting some of the Black women whose names often go unheard in the genre. Scott honors the story of Vivian Strong while helping Garrett unpack Tulsa Opera's latest scandal, and the guys say good riddance to a sexual predator.
Playlist:
perf. Kelli O'Hara - "...
2021-03-241h 42
TRILLOQUYOpus 92 - "TRILLOQUY Stimmily"After studying the feminist anthology, "This Bridge Called My Back", flutist Lorin Green found a new calling: producing an anthology of Black classical music experiences. She joins Garrett to talk about the anthology, WOC-feminism, and current events "through the eyes of 'classical' music professionals". Garrett and Scott cover the Grammys, its broad unappeal, and the Women's History therein, and return to the conversation of content creation and ownership as it applies to the future of broadcast networks and independent producers.
***Coined by the queer Black feminist Moya Bailey in 2010, the term misogynoir is a blending of concepts that combines “misogyny” and...
2021-03-171h 40
TRILLOQUYOpus 91 - Independent TogetherAfter spending years away from her native Louisiana, composer Courtney Bryan returned to New Orleans to work as the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's first-ever Creative Partner - a post that includes engaging community outreach initiatives, writing music, and being a part of the change that many other orchestras desperately need. She talks with Garrett about her planned approach to this new position, the music she's bringing with her, and the home-grown experiences that fuel her perspective. Scott and Garrett continue their celebration of Women's History Month with music by Psalm One, Alice Coltrane, Rebecca Sugar, and others while responding to this...
2021-03-101h 47
Conversation For AdultsGarrett McQueen: On Decolonizing Classical Music, Creating a Black Public Radio Aesthetic, TRILLOQUY, and Should We Cancel Seduction?Garrett McQueen is a classically-trained Bassoonist who performs everywhere, giving voice and offering space to music by Black and contemporary composers. We talk about how isolating it can be to be a professional Black performer in classical music, and how he’s decolonizing the phrase “classical music” with TRILLOQUY. We also get into the controversy following his firing from Minnesota Public Radio, the DJ who was fired for sexual assault allegations afterward, and I ask the young head to school me on the difference between sexual harassment, abuse, and manipulation. It’s an intriguing talk on #conversationforadults.Resource...
2021-03-081h 09
The L.A Khalil PodcastGarrett McQueenA classical music aficionado, a radio and podcast host, Garrett McQueen is based in Minnesota. He went to college in L.A and most importantly, he’s my friend. You’re going to love this talk. His Instagram: https://instagram.com/garrettmcqueen?igshid=1q84wn2nf9gpb. The LAK Pod Instagram: https://instagram.com/thel.akhalilpodcast?igshid=168o1bcm9pold
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2021-03-061h 38
TRILLOQUYOpus 90 - UncoveredThe Grammy Award-winning Catalyst Quartet is on a journey to create more recordings of music by women and composers of color, with the project, "Uncovered" being the latest installment. Abi Fayette joins Garrett to talk about the unique role that summer music festivals played in her development, her life as the newest member of the Catalyst Quartet, and how "Uncovered" has played a pivotal role in her own understanding of the importance of showcasing music by marginalized composers. Garrett and Scott continue their year-round celebration of women in music with performances by Monica Ellis, the Women's Philharmonic, Nina Simone, and...
2021-03-031h 34
TRILLOQUYOpus 87 - "Ever Since I Switched Insurance, You"As names like Florence Price and William Grant Still become more familiar to the masses, it's important to also celebrate Black musicians who embrace "classical" music's contemporary aesthetics. Composer Clifton Joey Guidry III joins Garrett to talk about mental health as a young creator, their experiences as a Black, trans bassoonist in contemporary music spaces, and the situation that inspired their composition, "Shut the Fuck Up and Listen". Scott honors John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" and connects it to modern equity initiatives, and Garrett addresses his frustrations with the instrumental choreography performed at Super Bowl LV.
Playlist:
Drake feat. Static...
2021-02-101h 43
TRILLOQUYOpus 85 - Bach and BeyoncéAfter deciding that she needed a change in her life, Maria Ellis quit her job and returned to school to earn a degree in Music Education. Today, she's leads choirs and hosts a genre-bending radio show called "Bach and Beyoncé". She talks with Garrett about this, what she believes makes a piece of music "classical", and her hopes for the radio industry. Scott reacts to a newly released recording of early 20th century Afro-American musicians, and Garrett addresses issues with the Sphinx Organization and the group, International Double Reed Discussions.
Playlist:
John Philip Sousa - "Stars and Stripes Forever"
Scott L...
2021-01-271h 34
TRILLOQUYOpus 83 - Cult of PersonalityIs your New Year's Resolution fat-phobic? It may be! Laura Krider from the American Composers Forum joins Garrett to explore "the last 'acceptable' form of discrimination", and the impacts that it can have on the developing musician. Scott celebrates the music and the legacy of Living Colour, while Garrett honors a soothing piano composition written in honor of Black Lives Matter. The hosts also unpack the art of sampling, and the attack on the United States Capitol.
Playlist:
Anderson .Paak - "6 Summers"
Isaac Hayes - "Walk On By"
Carlton Williams - "Prison Song"
Elizabeth Cotten - "Freight Train"
Living Colour...
2021-01-131h 27
TRILLOQUYOpus 81 - The AccompliceFor the final opus of 2020, Garrett and Scott go back and talk about some of their most memorable TRILLOQUY moments, including their discussion of "cancel culture", the Louis Farrakhan opus, and the compositions that moved them most. Scott honors pianist and bandleader, Matthew Whitaker, and Garrett chats with Quanice Floyd about her op-ed that shook the world of arts administration this year.
Playlist:
Adam Schoenberg - "Finding Rothko"
Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in e minor
Antonin Dvorak - Piano Quintet No. 2
Gerry Mulligan - "Bernie's Tune"
Christian Justilien - "San Salvador"
Megan Thee Stallion - "B.I.T.C...
2020-12-301h 37
TRILLOQUYOpus 80 - O TannenbongWhen Dr. Molly McCann isn't doing cannabis consumer research, she's at the piano engaging in the intoxicating sounds of the music of Fanny Hensel. She joins Garrett and Scott to talk about why Mrs. Hensel's music is so important, the stigma surrounding cannabis use, and how "classical" music institutions could benefit from weed culture. An episode of "Good Times" inspires Garrett's musical picks for the week, and Scott offers warm words to people spending the holidays alone for the first time.
Playlist:
John Debney - "By the Fire with Grandma" (from 'Jingle Jangle')
Elizabeth Nonemaker - "Lines and Variations"
Nina...
2020-12-231h 35
TRILLOQUYOpus 78 - Black MessiahWhat if Jesus were Black? How would that change the narrative behind his story, and the music that has been written about him? Garrett unpacks this with Adrian Dunn, who's the composer behind a new work called "Black Messiah". Scott shares his thoughts on a new Mozart video game, the music of Michael Abels, and helps Garrett identify the joint, very intentional Euro-centricity that is foundational to America's understanding of Christmas and so-called classical music. This opus is dedicated to the incredible work of arts administrator and arts activist, Quanice Floyd.
Playlist:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Requiem in d minor
...
2020-12-091h 30
TRILLOQUYOpus 75 - Straßen sind fertigIn 2017 composer Tyshawn Sorey teamed up with writer Terrance Hayes and tenor Lawrence Brownlee to create a song cycle called "Cycles of My Being". It's a work that showcases the troubled relationship between America and its Black men that will have its digital premiere on the Opera Philadelphia Channel on November 20th. Tyshawn speaks with Garrett about this, and his broader perspective on writing Black-centric music. Scott honors the space-age music of another Black composer, and Garrett teases a move away from Minnesota.
Playlist:
Deniece Williams - "Let's Here It For The Boy"
Blue Ivy Carter - "Lift Ev'ry Voice" ("...
2020-11-181h 29
TRILLOQUYOpus 74 - Record KeepingThe Gateways Music Festival is one of only a few classical music gatherings that center Black people, making it a very important part of the industry for countless musicians. The man who's taken up the responsibility of documenting those gatherings through photography is violinist David Caines Burnett. He talks with Garrett about how classical music's relationship with race has evolved over the decades, and why we keeps "records" - in more ways than one! Garrett and Scott honor the late Alex Trebek with a mini-round of Jeopardy!, and offer their responses to this year's election results.
Playlist:
Goldfrapp - "Strict...
2020-11-111h 21
TRILLOQUYOpus 73 - "Whitey on the Moon"Have you ever thought about the relationship between corporate money and equitable arts initiatives? Percussionist Sidney Hopson has dedicated his career to convincing for-profit institutions that investing in the arts for Black and brown communities can impact their bottom line in a positive way. He speaks with Garrett about this, and lots more! Garrett and Scott remind you that music is not an escape with a few very timely selections, and former manager of Classical Minnesota Public Radio gets a special shout-out.
This opus is dedicated to Kansas City's KJ Brooks, and is made possible, in part, by Derek Menchan...
2020-11-041h 44
TRILLOQUYOpus 72 - "Making Demons and Devils Your Allies"When Wayne Shorter tragically lost his wife in an airplane crash, he vowed to live an even happier life with the help of an ancient philosophy: Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō. He talks with Garrett about Buddhism, what it means to find "zero gravity", and what it means to make allies out of demons and devils. Johnathan Gibbs is the special guest co-host, and helps Garrett tackle the topics of #EndSars, the MET's inability to pay its musicians, and more. In the final movement, the guys re-address Daniel Elder and "Keith".
Playlist:
George Gershwin - "My Man's Gone Now" from Por...
2020-10-282h 01
TRILLOQUYOpus 71 - The PatternEnsemble Pi has operated at the intersection of music and social justice since 2015, and in an upcoming concert the group will tackle the need for Black reparations head on! Allison Loggin-Hull talks to Garrett about "The Pattern", which is a piece of music she wrote specifically for this virtual performance. The ensemble's pianist, Idith Korman, offers her thoughts and experiences as both a musician who centers social justice, and the recipient of Jewish reparations. Garrett and Scott honor the legacy of the late John Brim, and the guys respond to an anti-racist statement made by WUOL-FM.
Playlist:
Michael Jackson - "...
2020-10-211h 39
TRILLOQUYOpus 67 - Kobayashi MaruWhen it comes to hosting radio, some things just can't be taught. WUOT-FM's Todd Steed talks about this, some of the challenges of working in management at a radio station, and what made Garrett the "right person" for his spot on the afternoon airwaves, despite his not having any radio experience at the time. Scott weighs in on how he deals with rude listeners, and Garrett takes a cue from Kanye West.
Playlist:
Nina Simone - "Mississippi Goddam"
Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 7, mov. 2
Eric Whitacre - "When David Heard"
Meara O'Reilly - Hockets for Two Voices
Joe Hisaishi...
2020-09-231h 30
Opera Box ScoreInsisting on Justice: Garrett McQueen and the Notorious RBG![@ 3 min] The OBS bench honor a superhero who proved you can be as tough as a linebacker AND love opera. In ‘Chalk Talk’, the panel pays tribute to the late, great Notorious RBG...
[@ 20 min] Oliver goes 'Inside the Huddle' with the co-host of the "Trilloquy" podcast, and former host of American Public Media’s nationally syndicated "Music Through the Night", Garrett McQueen...
[@ 60 min] In the 'Two Minute Drill', audience protests stop a performance of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera”. Now THAT’S ironic...
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2020-09-231h 29
TRILLOQUYOpus 66 - 24%Making music is the second most intimate thing that two people can do together. Garrett chats with Abe Hunter from the Lied Society about the intimacy of art song, and their upcoming collaboration of an audio-only broadcast that will include the premiere of a work written in honor of the late George Floyd. After the guys read their official statements following Garrett's termination from APM/MPR, Scott talks about some of his most intimate moments on stage, and they both explore music written in the spirit of freedom.
***A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED GARRETT MCQUEEN...
2020-09-161h 15
TRILLOQUYOpus 65 - Teaching JoyFranklin Willis teaches elementary music in Nashville, but in his words, he's much more than a music teacher! He speaks with Garrett about teaching culture, teaching life skills, and teaching joy with hip-hop as the foundation. Scott continues to settle into old(er) age with "post-yacht rock", and with a new look! And Garrett responds to the allegation that white men and their music is being "erased" by diversity and equity initiatives.
Playlist:
The Mamas & The Papas - "California Dreamin'"
James Thomson/Thomas Arne - "Rule, Britannia!"
arr. Fergie - "The Star Spangled Banner"
Glenn Miller - "In The Mood"
...
2020-09-091h 21
TRILLOQUYOpus 64 - TraptivitiesTea Sierra's dedication to Blackness fueled their entry into orchestral music, their journey through earning an MIS in Urban Studies, and their decision to move up to Minnesota to continue the journey. Garrett and Tea talk about this, the importance of Trap Music, and why the "Wakanda industrial complex" won't save humanity. Scott honors the late Chadwick Boseman with a "then and now" look at Black Panther, and Garrett shares why he was taken off the air at his radio gig.
Playlist:
James Brown - "Get Up" (from Get On Up: The James Brown Story)
Vijay Iyer - "Dig the...
2020-09-021h 44
TRILLOQUYOpus 63 - JennyMaya Stone believes that power comes from within - it's something that's grounded her over the course of her very dynamic music career. She chats with Garrett about this, her experiences as a bassoon professor in the world of collegiate academia, and her return home to New York. Scott honors Women's Equality Day by reflecting on the music of Sarah Vaughan, and Garrett gets honest about spiritual and emotional fatigue.
Playlist:
Monica - "Street Symphony"
Sarah Vaughan - "They Can't Take That Away From Me"
Jo Stafford/Charlie Harden Quartet West - "Haunted Heart"
William C. Banfield - Symphony No. 6
...
2020-08-261h 30
TRILLOQUYOpus 62 - "Blue Shirt Girl"Christine Gangelhoff challenges the Euro-centric nature of "classical" music by promoting the work of not only Black composers, but Afro-Caribbean composers. She joins Garrett to talk about her experiences as a teacher and performer in the Bahamas, and the album, Tour de Force. Scott shares some of the contemporary classical music that he thinks can help deal with the day to day of 2020, and Garrett recounts one of his own experiences dealing with racism while teaching in the Bahamas.
This opus of TRILLOQUY is sponsored by The Lewis Prize for Music, announcing their 2nd annual Accelerator Awards. Applications are open...
2020-08-191h 37
TRILLOQUYOpus 60 - KalmyéWhen Anthony McGill took two knees, "classical music" institutions everywhere stopped. He talks with Garrett and Scott about what inspired him to create #TakeTwoKnees, and offers his opinions on the discussion of the audition screen. Scott shares his growing relationship with the music of DaBaby, and Garrett reminisces, with the help of some 90s R&B. Playlist:
Kanye West feat. Travis Scott - Wash Us In The Blood
Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room
Benjamin Britten - Diversions on a Theme (Op. 21)
Deux Filles - Oh How We Laughed
DaBaby - Rock Star
arr. Celestial - Weak (SWV)
More:
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2020-08-051h 47
TRILLOQUYOpus 59 - "Manscaped"Juan Pablo Contreras is a composer who unapologetically celebrates the sounds of Mexico in his music, and with the help of New Music USA, he'll be doing even more of it, with a commission from the Las Vegas Philharmonic. He talks with Garrett about writing with a Mexican sound, and how orchestras can do more to engage America's Spanish-speaking communities. Scott unpacks some of his latest feelings about growing older, and Garrett draws on a quote by Nicki Minaj to remind people to respect the work (and time) of Black creators.
Playlist:
It It - "Jath"
John Williams - The...
2020-07-291h 34
TRILLOQUYOpus 58 - The Strength of a FacadeWhen the curtain or "screen" was introduced into the world of orchestral auditions, many hoped that this would result in more racially diverse orchestras. It hasn't yet proven to do so, but musicians like Adedeji Ogunfolu still swear by it. He tells Garrett why that is, and sheds light on how his challenges as a musician paved the way for another passion. Scott reacts to seeing "Django Unchained" for the first time, and Garrett reacts to the drama surrounding Nick Cannon.
Episode Playlist:
Jeff Scott - "Startin' Something'"
Marga Richter - Concerto for Piano, Violas, Cellos, and Basses
Traditional - "...
2020-07-221h 20
TRILLOQUYOpus 57 - A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Cancelled"Cancel culture" has rocked the world of social media for a while now, but a man named Paul Robeson was once cancelled by the US government in real life! Garrett chats with Cesare Civetta about the often overlooked legacy of Mr. Robeson, and Scott tackles the cognitive dissonance of being an ally while maintaining a position of power. Garrett and Scott also continue their closer look at so-called "country" music.
Episode Playlist:
Kanye West - "Diamonds from Sierra Leone"
Lady A - "Doin' Fine"
Keb' Mo' - "Every Morning"
Charlie Pride - "Between You and Me"
Dolly Parton - "Light of...
2020-07-151h 32
Classically SpeakingMusic Should Face The Moment - Garrett McQueen And Scott BlankenshipWhile protests overnight in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship had the task of getting to work and hosting overnight classical music on the radio in nearby St. Paul. The story of that night, plus music for the historic time where we find ourselves, and a look at Trilloquy – the podcast where Garrett and Scott challenge the definition of classical music.
Featuring: “Five O’Clock Waltz” by Cristina Spinei, “The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” by Joel Thompson, Symphony No. 9 by Antonin Dvorak, “Grover’s Corners” from “Our Town” by Aaron Copland, Hip-Hop...
2020-07-1300 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 45 - PrivilegedAccording to musician and arts administrator Janis Lane-Ewart, the best way to keep the spirit of Women’s History Month alive year-round is by sparking a sense of curiosity about ALL the women in your life. In this opus, she chats with Garrett about her experiences in music to conclude Trilloquy’s look at Women’s History. Garrett and Scott also offer a few of their Women’s History Month stand-outs, and they conclude the opus with a Janis-dedicated performance by pianist Lara Downes.Episode PlaylistAmanda Röntgen-Maier - Violin ConcertoKate Moore & Ashley Bathgate...
2020-06-0257 min
TRILLOQUYOpus 42 - (Still) Classically BlackIn February 2019, Garrett recorded his very first Trilloquy conversation with Katie Brown and Dalanie Harris, hosts of the “Classically Black” podcast. The two return in this opus to chat with Garrett and Scott about the benefits and challenges of hosting a classical music podcast, and they offer their perspectives on real solutions to classical music’s lack of diversity.
Episode Playlist
Dobrinka Tabakova – Concerto for Cello and Strings
Jessie Montgomery – Starburst
Anna S. Thorvaldsdóttir – Metacosmos
Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 1
Nils Boltman – Troubadour Blue
DaBaby – “Shut Up” (arr. Michael Matas)
2020-06-021h 24
TRILLOQUYOpus 35 - The Orange Juice ConcertoIn summer 2019, classical-guitarist-turned-radio-personality Melissa Dundis moved from her hometown of Omaha, Neb., to join the classical team at American Public Media! She’s experienced a lot since coming to the Twin Cities, and in this opus Garrett and Scott invite her to Studio B for a laid-back chat about those experiences and her new role. The three also cover their personal philosophies on classical music programming and what it means to “sound” like a classical radio DJ, and they each read a bit of listener feedback. Garrett and Melissa close out this opus with a performance of a piece for flute...
2020-05-311h 02
TRILLOQUYOpus 32 - "Black Christmas"Kwanzaa is a holiday that you’ve probably heard of, but do you know much else about it? There’s one very important thing you should know: it’s everything BUT a ‘Black Christmas.’ In this special holiday opus, Garrett and Scott explore Kwanzaa by reviewing its guiding principles and applying them to their lives, classical music, and other types of music along the way. The two also talk about Christmas in relation to black traditions and black culture. Special shout-out to JaJaime from one of Saint Paul’s local grocery co-ops for gifting Garrett his first kinara.
Episode Playlist
Astor Piazzoll...
2020-05-3157 min
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2020-05-3155 min
Classically Black PodcastTwitter Fingers Turn to Trigger Fingers ft. Garrett McQueen | Episode 82Check out our guest Garrett McQueen!
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2020-05-181h 48
TRILLOQUYOpus 1 - The Only OneWhy is representation in classical music important? What does it feel like for black millennials in the concert hall? How is the music experience unique at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)? Garrett and Scott explore those topics, and more, before hearing from Marion Dooley, who reached out to Garrett after seeing him perform with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Marion shares his perspectives, and offers insight into a world he thinks more people should know about.
2020-05-021h 00
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music PodcastClassical Music Changemakers: Garrett McQueenGarrett McQueen hosts the nationally syndicated radio show Music Through the Night, is a bassoonist, and also hosts his own podcast, called Trilloquy. If you’ve ever wondered how radio playlists are created, this is the episode for you. In this conversation we also discuss Garrett’s tireless advocacy on behalf of diversity in classical music. We also gently debated Garrett’s disdain for Brahms and Gershwin, two of my favorite composers. I hope you find this conversation as fulfilling and thought-provoking as I did.
2019-10-2445 min
On RecordOn Record with Garrett McQueen -- 8/6/19Garrett McQueen is a man of many talents: overnight host for Classical 24 , creator and producer of the podcast Trilloquy , and bassoonist extraordinaire. He's in town to moderate the opening day panel discussion for the Gateways Music Festival , but found a moment or two to sit down and chat with Julia Figueras about his life path, and why Gateways is inspiring and important to him...and to us.
2019-08-0621 min