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There Are No Jobs In Music?Band Director Julia BaumanisSend us a textDr. Julia Baumanis is Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Bands at Rutgers University and is the first female instrumental conductor at Rutgers University in its 257 year history. Her duties include serving as the Conductor of the Rutgers Symphony Band, the Associate Director of the Marching Scarlet Knights, Director of Pep Bands, and teaching courses in instrumental conducting and music education. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Baumanis served as the Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Central Missouri. Dr. Baumanis has also served within the music...2025-04-071h 23
There Are No Jobs In Music?Artist Agent Peter RandsmanSend us a textPeter Randsman, founder of Randsman Artists, represents more than 60 international singers, instrumentalists, conductors, and composers - after a long and storied performance career of his own! Peter drops in for a chat with Marty and Jackie about all things artist representation! Learn more about Peter at www.randsman.comEnjoying the show!? Like, share, subscribe on your social platforms! Support the show2025-03-241h 13
There Are No Jobs In Music?US Army Chorister Chelsea FriedlanderSend us a textAttennnnnn-HUT! Staff Sargeant Chelsea Friedlander of the US Army Chorus, "Pershing's Own", rings in our second season with her story of surviving boot camp to earn a spot in this prestigious musical ensemble, and all the joys and quirks of one of the most unique music jobs out there! Enjoy! You can watch our episodes on YouTube! Like and subscribe on all the platforms you use!Support the show2025-02-241h 36
There Are No Jobs In Music?Pianist Stevie RyanSend us a textEpisode 6! Marty & Jackie ring in 2025 with a fantastic conversation with celebrated pianist and accompanist Stevie Ryan - in 2001 Steven Ryan took first place in the Concours des Grand Amateurs de Piano international competition, after which he was immediately engaged to return to the Sorbonne in Paris to perform Tchaikovsky's Concerto in B-Flat Minor, which was filmed by the national television station France 2. As well as winning the French competition, Mr. Ryan took second prize in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs held in 2000.Since then, he has carved a...2025-01-061h 36
There Are No Jobs In Music?Choral Conductor Chris ShepardSend us a textDr. Chris Shepard, conductor extraordinaire, shares his wisdom of all things choral conducting! We talk about inspiring teachers, conducting choirs in all forums from schools to community choirs to pro groups, conducting orchestras with choirs, and how the career paths have changed over the years. A MUST WATCH for anyone interested in this awesome field! Podcast is available on all major streamers! Enjoy! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Support the show2024-12-161h 26
There Are No Jobs In Music?Classical Composer Tarik O'ReganSend us a textTalented, generous, hilarious....teddy bear?! Award-winning composer Tarik O'Regan shares his experiences with the British vs American school systems, finding his roots in his music, writing for different genres, composing for King Charles' Coronation, and managing the business side of things, too. Gosh, what to say. He's just the best. We dare you to listen and disagree!Podcast is available on all major streamers! Enjoy! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Support the show2024-12-021h 29
There Are No Jobs In Music?Opera Director Karen DriscollSend us a textFabulous career soprano and now opera director Karen Driscoll drops in us to share her wisdom about all things opera and coming up as a modern singer - from managing auditions, young artist programs, early roles, and transitioning into academia and opera directing, this episode has got it all for anyone interested in the incredible world of opera. Podcast is available on all major streamers! Enjoy! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Support the sh...2024-11-181h 30
There Are No Jobs In Music?Songwriter/Producer Alex DezenSend us a textAlex Dezen is a platinum-selling songwriter, producer, mixing engineer, solo artist, and the lead singer and songwriter for the American rock and roll band The Damnwells, who just released their sixth full album “Bad at Beautiful” and will be performing an album release show on Nov 14 in NYC. The band was the subject of the 2007 documentary Golden Days which followed the band’s signing to Epic Records and recording of their debut album, and some of the business issues surrounding its release and its delays. He has written and released songs for art...2024-11-041h 35
There Are No Jobs In Music?Film Composer Fred Emory SmithSend us a textWelcome to the very first episode of our new podcast, "There Are No Jobs in Music?" with your hosts Marty Sedek and Jackie Burkat! In each episode, we interview a professional musician making their living somewhere in the field of music - they'll offer perspectives on what their lives and jobs are like, how they got there, what keeps them there, and offer their advice for people thinking about a career in music. In our first episode, Marty's college buddy, film composer Fred Emory Smith stops by - the tr...2024-10-201h 24