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The Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Bill KristjansonFor many of us here in Manitoba, Bill Kristjanson is one of the all time great music educators, always leading with thoughtful kindness. He has taught band outside of Winnipeg, in Winnipeg, been a music consultant in two different divisions, a very active clinician, an instructor through the University of Manitoba, the list goes on :) Enjoy!2020-05-2826 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Jacqueline DawsonJacqueline Dawson is the director of bands at the University of Manitoba. She and I met many moons ago when I was a flute clinician for her high school band workshops. I have watched her work with students and adults alike, and been a part of a band that she was directing. She consistently brings out the musical best in all of us when she is on the podium through her attention to detail, her musicality and vision, and her kindness. Enjoy! 2020-05-2824 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Cheryl FergusonCheryl Ferguson teaches band at Fort Richmond Collegiate in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a leader in the Manitoba band community as well as across Canada, touring with her own bands, putting on workshops and clinics, is an integral member of the Manitoba Band Association Board, and is a near and dear friend. Enjoy! 2020-05-2835 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Megan Parry-JamiesonMegan Parry Jamieson and I met in the fall of 1991 as "first years" in the School of Music at the University of Manitoba! She is a composer, a guitar/piano teacher, and grade 8 homeroom teacher in London, Ontario! Enjoy2020-05-2308 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Stacey Nattrass BrownStacey Nattrass Brown is a choir teacher at Garden City Collegiate in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is also very well known for being the official Winnipeg Jets anthem singer! Turns out that she and I have a lot in common when it comes to our musical journey and who initially inspired us in the early years of school. Enjoy!2020-05-2316 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Darrin OehlerkingDarrin Oehlerking is the director bands at Saskatchewan University in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He and I met in 1991 as "first years" at the University of Manitoba and had far too many crazy adventures with our crew of musical misfits. He is a great music educator and a wonderful friend. Enjoy!2020-05-2322 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Alexis SilverAlexis Silver teaches band and drama at Sisler High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is an incredibly dynamic music educator as well as musician. With her dry wit, her quick and snappy come backs, and her giving heart, she has been a rock for me in some pretty crazy times and I simply adore her. Enjoy!2020-05-2313 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Chloe PlamondonChloe Plamondon is a band teacher at Maples Collegiate in Winnipeg, Manitoba as well as the vice-president of the Manitoba Band Association. I have know Chloe since we were both heavily involved in the Winnipeg flute community and participating in the different festivals. I am lucky to get to connect with her frequently during the school year due to the fact that her high school is only a three minute drive from mine and many of my students end up in her band program. Enjoy!2020-05-2223 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Marissa HirschMarissa Hirsch teaches middle years band at Springfield Middle School in Oakbank, Manitoba. She is truly a inspiring, talented, and passionate music educator that understands that community and trust makes the music magic all happen. I am proud to call her my dear friend and fellow animal rescue advocate. Enjoy!2020-05-2215 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Tyler YipTyler Yip is a music educator and Divisional Arts Consultant in the Seven Oaks School Division in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Most recently he and I ran the Garden City Summer Band Camp together for 6 years as Mama K and The Yipster! He is a great musician and does a wonderful job listening to and helping all of the different arts educators in the division achieve great things for and with their students. Enjoy!2020-05-2214 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Mark SawatskyMark Sawatsky is a band teacher at Elmwood High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba as well as a freelance drummer. Mark and I go way back to 1991 when we met as "first years" at the U of M School of Music. He is a MONSTER on the drum kit and a wonderful music educator. Enjoy!2020-05-2211 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Greg CroweORIGINALLY FROM MY YOUTUBE INTERVIEW SERIES:
This episode features Greg Crowe, a band teacher at Springfield High School in Oakbank, Manitoba. Greg is one of the most authentically kind, wonderful, and wise people that I have ever met in my life and I always learn something new when we get a chance to talk.
P.S. In case you're wondering what the comment at the end of the interview is about, this was one of my first interviews on Youtube when I was trying to get to 100 subscribers and when I got there I would cut a...2020-05-2118 min
The Wealth of our Stories with Mama KWelcome to Mama K's podcastHi everyone, this is the intro to my first ever podcast series. The focus for the most part is on the people that I have met in my musical journey (so far) that have been influential, inspirational, and motivational. I started this out of necessity to feel connection with my band world once we needed to be teaching remotely here in Manitoba. It has been the sunshine in many of my days when I've been feeling low, and has been such a wonderful way to re-connect with friends from long ago. It has helped me to slow down and talk...2020-05-2001 minThe Wealth of our Stories with Mama KMUSIC MAKERS: Trevor TsuiThis is my interview with my teaching partner, Trevor Tsui. He and I teach grade 6-8 band at Leila North Community School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He also runs the jazz band and a music technology/composition course. Enjoy!2020-05-2013 min