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The Early American Brass Band Podcast50 - Interview with Dr. Gordon "Buddy" Cooke: The Bugle in the United StatesEpisode 50 is our fantastic conversation with Dr. Gordon "Buddy" Cooke, author of the Anthology of Bugle Music. Buddy, Chris, and Stephen talk about the reserach that went into creating this book, as well as the history of how the bugle has been used in the United States military and civilian life.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.Visit our website for more free resources and show notes for every episode. You can get in touch with us on social media, and...2022-01-191h 08
The Early American Brass Band Podcast49 - Interview with Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson: Shout Bands in the United StatesEpisode 49 is our fantastic conversation with Dr. Joseph Jefferson about Shout Bands in the United States, an under-researched topic and not well known part of brass history in the United States. Dr. Jefferson devoted his doctoral research to Shout Bands, and talks with Chris and Stephen about the history and tradition of these musical ensembles.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.Visit our website for more free resources and show notes for every episode. You can get in touch with us...2021-12-2259 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast48 - Interview with Dr. Joel Crawford: Reflections on Early Band PerformanceEpisode 48 features recording engineer Dr. Joel Crawford. Dr. Crawford is a former cornetist with Saxton's Cornet Band and author of "Performance Practice of Brass Band Music of the American Civil War: A Perspective from Saxton's Cornet Band". In this episode, we discuss Dr. Crawford's experiences playing with Saxton's, how he thinks it affected his musical career, how he would record an early American brass band, and much more!You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.Visit our website for more free resources...2021-12-081h 03
The Early American Brass Band Podcast47 - Interview with Kenneth Serfass: The Antebellum Marine BandEpisode 47 is our conversation with Kenneth Serfass, leader of The Antebellum Marine Band, and Ulysses S Grant reenactor. In the episode we discuss Kenneth's time in the Marine Corps, what led him to start The Antebellum Marine Band, their notable performances, and how he started reenacting as Ulysses S. Grant.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.Visit our website for more free resources and show notes for every episode. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by...2021-11-241h 16
The Early American Brass Band Podcast46 - Interview with Kenneth Brungess: Gold Rush Brass BandsEpisode 46 is our conversation with Kenneth Brungess, author of Gold Rush Maestro: The Journal of August Wetterman, and researcher of California Gold Rush era brass bands. In the episode we discuss the history of gold rush bands, the music they played, occasions they played for, and much more. You can find out more about Kenneth by visiting http://californiagoldandbrassworks.com. Show notes for this episode can be found here: https://eabbpodcast.com/episode-46-interview-with-kenneth-brungess-gold-rush-brass-bands/You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You...2021-11-101h 11
The Early American Brass Band Podcast45 - Interview with Randi Bulla: British Brass Bands in the United StatesEpisode 45 is our fantastic conversation with Randi Bulla, past President of the North American Brass Band Association, solo horn with Brass of the Potomac, and member of the National Capital Band of the Salvation Army. We discuss the history of British brass bands in the United States, NABBA, and the Salvation Army.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode...2021-10-271h 07
The Early American Brass Band Podcast44 - Interview with Jim Ludlam: The Fort Delaware Cornet BandEpisode 44 is our great conversation with Jim Ludlam, principal musician of the Fort Delaware Cornet Band, historian, and author. Jim speaks with us about how he got involved in 19th century brass bands, founding the modern Fort Delaware Cornet Band, recording projects, and his book The History of Community Bands in Salem County New Jersey. You can learn all about Jim’s projects at www.ludlambrass.comYou can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on so...2021-10-131h 19
The Early American Brass Band Podcast43 - Interview with Jari Villanueva: Music For and About Abraham LincolnEpisode 43 is our conversation with recurring guest Jari Villanueva about all things Abraham Lincoln. Chris, Stephen, and Jari discuss Lincoln’s love for music, his favorite tunes, relationship with the Marine Band, and how music impacted public sentiment during the Civil War.Jari and his current projects can be found at https://www.tapsbugler.com/, and https://www.tapsforveterans.org/.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing ea...2021-09-291h 23
The Early American Brass Band Podcast42 - Interview with Dr. Tom C. Owens: The Life and Music of George and Charles IvesEpisode 42 is our conversation with Dr. Tom C. Owens, Dr. Owens is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music History and Literature at George Mason University. He’s internationally regarded as an expert on Charles Ives’s life and music, and is the editor of Selected Correspondence of Charles Ives (Univ. of California Press, 2007) and a member of the board of the Charles Ives Society. In the episode, we talk about George and Charles Ives, their music, relationship, and much moreYou can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the supp...2021-09-151h 18
The Early American Brass Band Podcast41 - Interview with John Connors: A Lifetime of ReenactingOur Season 3 premiere is here! In this episode, Chris and Stephen talk with John Connors - musician, reenactor, and historian with the 122nd Army Band at The Ohio National Guard, The 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Band, and The 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band. We discuss his interest in history and reenacting, and how that field has impacted his musical career.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast...2021-09-011h 19
The Early American Brass Band PodcastPatreon Q&A PreviewIf you'd like to support the show on Patreon and gain access to the full-length version of this and future Q&A videos as well as exclusive content and more, visit us at www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. We appreciate it very much! We also have a Teespring store which you can visit at https://eabbpodcast.creator-spring.com/? For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.com Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past...2021-06-1005 min
The Early American Brass Band PodcastAlbum Review - "Dear Mother I've Come Home to Die Quickstep", The Crestmark Military Brass BandThe Early American Brass Band Podcast This album was released in 2003 by Crestmark Productions and features the Crestmark Military Brass Band from Logan, Utah (now performing as the 7th Infantry Regimental Brass Band). This recording features music from the Band of the 19th Virginia Heavy Artillery Batallion with arrangements by Randy Cabell and performed using modern instruments.Purchase the album here: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000094WSS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YY2F50CCN7ARJRKXHFCVMusic featured in this album review:The Crestmark Military Brass Band - "Dear Mother...2021-05-2822 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast40 - Panel Discussion: Music & Well-Being Amidst the PandemicEpisode 40 is our Season 2 finale! We’re joined by David Goins of Saxton’s Cornet Band, Jari Villanueva of the Federal City Brass Band, Jeff Stockham of the Excelsior Cornet Band, and Bob Baccus of Olde Towne Brass. Together we all discuss the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our personal music making, band activities, and the early American brass band community in general. We also discuss other ways the events of the past year have spurred reflection and conversation about the future of 19th century brass band performance.You can now support the show on P...2021-05-191h 35
The Early American Brass Band Podcast39 - Interview with Dr. Christopher Troiano: From Antiquity to AcademiaEpisode 39 is an interview with host and newly minted Dr. Christopher Troiano! Dr. Troiano discusses his doctoral dissertation “From Antiquity to Academia: A History of Early American Brass Bands and a Way Forward for their Adaptation Within Institutions of Higher Learning” and the 8th GM Regiment Band. Lots of time and effort went into researching and writing this dissertation, and we’re excited to share this research!You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our we...2021-05-051h 20
The Early American Brass Band Podcast38 - Interview with Dr. Kathryn Pewenofkit Briner: The Horn in Early AmericaEpisode 38 is our great conversation with Dr. Kathryn Pewenofkit Briner, early horn researcher and performer. We talk about her interest in the early horn in Europe and America, her project "Lost Legacy: The Horn in Early America" and her current studies in linguists relating to her family's Native American heritage.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and...2021-04-211h 15
The Early American Brass Band Podcast37 - Interview with Bernhard Kirchner: The Dodworth Saxhorn Band Then and NowEpisode 37 is our conversation with Bernhard Kirchner, instrument curator and arranger for the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. We discuss the history of the original Dodworth band, their performances and travels, and the current day band as well as Bernhard’s various roles in the band.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.com...2021-04-071h 29
The Early American Brass Band Podcast36 - Interview with Andrew Kershaw: Ophicleides & Queen Victoria's ConsortEpisode 36 is our enthusiastic conversation with Andrew Kershaw, founder of Queen Victoria’s Consort, and former principal tuba of Opera House in Santiago, Chile. We talk about ophicleides, tubas, and Queen Victoria’s Consort - a Victorian era brass ensemble performing period music on instruments from the Victorian era and in traditional Victorian dress while making the music and instruments exciting and engaging to the general public.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our...2021-03-241h 30
The Early American Brass Band Podcast35 - Interview with Dr. Ralph Dudgeon: The Keyed BugleEpisode 35 is our great conversation with Dr. Ralph Dudgeon, keyed bugle performer and researcher. We talk about the history of the keyed bugle, notable performers in the 19th and 20th centuries, Dr. Dudgeon’s recording and research projects, and thoughts on historical music in today’s musical culture.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb...2021-03-101h 28
The Early American Brass Band PodcastPatreon Update!We have an announcement! We are tweaking our tiers on Patreon. Please consider supporting the show through Patreon or Teespring. By supporting the show, you help us defray some of the out-of-pocket costs it takes to run the show each week. Thank you for your consideration! You can visit these stores at: https://teespring.com/stores/eabbpodcast https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast Patreon is essentially a membership service, where you join at one of our 3 monthly tiers, and each tier has a few different benefits. Teespring is our online...2021-03-0804 min
The Early American Brass Band PodcastAlbum Review - "The Gilded Age", Newberry's Victorian Cornet BandThe Early American Brass Band Podcast Hosts Chris and Stephen are joined by the founder of Newberry's Victorian Cornet Band Michael O'Connor to discuss their newest album titled "The Gilded Age - Late 19th Century Music for American Wind Band, a truly fantastic recording of 19th century music performed on period instruments and mouthpieces.To purchase the album, visit: https://www.msrcd.com/catalog/cd/MS1726?fbclid=IwAR17-L9rmlA1DAOWNz4HaypJ5zzWOfBqvNTxokqL6qw2hfW2VNegy1BVdTUFor more information on Newberry's Victorian Cornet Band, visit: https://www.facebook.com/newberrybandMusic in...2021-03-0646 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast34 - Interview with SFC Kevin Lynch: US Army Old Guard Fife & Drum CorpsEpisode 34 is our interview with SFC Kevin Lynch of the United States Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps. We talk about the history and duties of this unique unit as well as their role in preserving the military music traditions of the United States Army.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail...2021-02-2452 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast33 - Interview with Dr. Nathan Miller: Salvation Army Brass Bands and High Bridge BrassEpisode 33 is our conversation with Dr. Nathan Miller, Assistant Professor at Asbury University, Alto Horn player with High Bridge Brass, the Lexington Brass Band, and Saxton’s Cornet Band, Salvation Army member, and Willson Artist. We talk about the history of the Salvation Army and their musical traditions, brass bands in America independent of British Brass Bands, and larger points about band culture in the United States.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit ou...2021-02-101h 21
The Early American Brass Band Podcast32 - Interview with Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey: Discussing Intersectional Brass HistoryEpisode 32 is a fantastic conversation with Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey, President of the International Women’s Brass Conference, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Yamaha and Parker Mouthpiece Performing Artist, composer, and arranger. We discuss her research into women brass players in 19th century America, and discuss many larger points about the importance of representation and diversity in music instruction, research, thinking, and writing.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show no...2021-01-271h 17
The Early American Brass Band Podcast31 - Interview with Bill Gay: 45 Years of Forming Civil War Brass BandsEpisode 31 is our conversation with Bill Gay - founder of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band and experienced Civil War brass band reenactor and leader. We also talk about his time with and experiences starting both the Americus Brass Band and Saxton’s Cornet Band as well as his organizing and leading efforts in Ohio.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on...2021-01-131h 07
The Early American Brass Band PodcastAlbum Review - "Sounds from the Opera House", Saxton's Cornet BandThe Early American Brass Band Podcast Hosts Chris and Stephen share their thoughts on Saxton's Cornet Band's new album "Sounds from the Opera House." You can purchase the album on iTunes, and stream it on Spotify and Apple Music. iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/sounds-from-the-opera-house/1544392054 Saxton's Cornet Band Website: https://www.saxtonscornetband.net/ You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give. Teespring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/eabbpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast For...2021-01-0622 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast30 - Interview with Richard Birkemeier: The Americus Brass Band Then and NowEpisode 30 is our conversation with Dr. Richard Birkemeier of the Americus Brass Band. We discuss the historical Americus band from Georgia as well as the current Americus Brass band, their past recording projects, movies and tv shows, and touring shows. You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in...2020-12-301h 02
The Early American Brass Band Podcast29 - Interview with Steve Dillon: Historian, Collector, EntrepreneurEpisode 29 is our conversation with Steve Dillon, instrument collector and owner of Dillon Music in Woodbridge NJ. We loved having him on the show and can’t wait to have him on again to get into more topics. In this episode, we talk mainly about his collecting, historical brass instruments, Arthur Pryor, and brass and concert bands in the 29th century.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. Yo...2020-12-161h 07
The Early American Brass Band Podcast28 - Interview with Dr. Sabine Klaus: The Utley Brass Collection at the National Music MuseumEpisode 28 is our great conversation with Dr. Sabine Klaus, the Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Curator of Brass Instruments and Professor of Music at the National Music Museum, and University of South Dakota. We talk about her experience in the museum field, the history and development of the National Music Museum, the Utley Collection of brass instruments at the museum, and her books Trumpets and Other High Brass.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and...2020-12-021h 20
The Early American Brass Band Podcast27 - Interview with Kyle Dalton: Medical Duties of Civil War BandsmenEpisode 27 is a great conversation with Kyle Dalton of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine about the medical duties Civil War bandsmen carried out during the war, and all things Civil War medical history. We’re very grateful to Kyle for coming on the show and sharing his knowledge and research with us! You can find more about Kyle and the museum here: www.civilwarmed.orgYou can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! For more details, visit www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast or www.teespring.com/stores/eabbpodcast. No obligation, but we greatly appreciate an...2020-11-181h 04
The Early American Brass Band Podcast26 - Interview with Anthony O'Toole: Modern Compositions Inspired By HistoryEpisode 26 is our conversation with composer Anthony O’Toole. We primarily focus on three of Anthony’s pieces: A New Birth of Freedom, The Battle Cry of Freedom, and Butler’s Blunders. All three of these pieces were inspired by or in some way connected to 19th century brass bands and Anthony’s love of history. Along the way, we talk about many other general aspects of music making and composing, and we really enjoyed Anthony’s insights and thoughts on music in a general sense.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! For more detai...2020-11-041h 20
The Early American Brass Band Podcast25 - Interview with Jarlath MacNamara: The Life of Patrick Sarsfield GilmoreEpisode 25 is our introduction to the life and career of Patrick Gilmore with historian Jarlath MacNamara. Jarlath has been researching Patrick Gilmore for years, and we were so thankful that he took the time to share what he’s learned with us, and now you.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! For more details, visit www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast or https://teespring.com/stores/eabbpodcast. No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can ge...2020-10-211h 34
The Early American Brass Band Podcast24 - Interview with Robb Stewart: Historical Instrument Production and RestorationEpisode 24 features our conversation with brass instrument repairman, restorer, and reproducer Robb Stewart. Robb is widely regarded as one of the best brass instrument repairmen and specializes in repairing and reproducing vintage instruments. In our interview, we talk about how Robb got started, what some of the biggest challenges are in this line of work, and reflect on his career thus far.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! For more details, visit www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast or https://teespring.com/stores/eabbpodcast. No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to...2020-10-071h 14
Quarantine for Your ThoughtsEpisode 22: Back In TimeWelcome back to Quarantine for Your Thoughts! Episode 22: Back In Time is the first episode in a little while to have a Featured Artist of the Week! Tune in to hear Chris Troiano and Stephen Cannistraci talk about their podcast, The Early American Brass Bands, as well as their own musical backgrounds and endeavors. We also have an Oh Shit! Moment of the Week this week that calls back a previous Oh Shit! Moment of the Week. And, you won't want to miss Ryan and John chatting about the Presidential Debate and POTUS and FLOTUS testing positive for COVID...2020-10-0535 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast23 - Interview with Jeff Stockham: The Excelsior Cornet BandEpisode 23 features leader of the Excelsior Cornet Band, freelance musician, and instrument collector Jeff Stockham. It was great to get a legend in the field on the show, and we hope you enjoy the conversation!You can now support the show on Patreon! For more details and to sign up, please visit www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast...2020-09-231h 15
The Early American Brass Band PodcastPatreon and Teespring Store Announcement!We're jumping into your feed a day early to let you know you can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring!Patreon is essentially a membership service, where you join at one of our 4 monthly tiers, and each tier has a few different benefits.Teespring is our online merchandise store, where you can buy apparel and accessories that are branded with our logo to show your support in a public way.There is no obligation to support on either platform, but we do greatly appreciate any support you feel compelled to offer...2020-09-2203 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast22 - Interview with Jari Villanueva: The History of the 26th North Carolina Regimental BandEpisode 22 features Jari Villanueva, back for round 2! In the episode, we talk all about the history of the 26th North Carolina Regiment Band. The Federal City Brass Band, which Jari founded and directs, re-creates the 26th NC Regiment Band in performance and they have done extensive research into the music, uniforms, and history of the men who were in the 26th NC Band during the American Civil War. In this episode, we discuss the band's history, their service during the war, activities after the war, and the Federal City Brass Bands's reenactment activities.You can now support...2020-09-091h 30
The Early American Brass Band Podcast21 - Interview with Rodney Marsalis: Discussing Francis Johnson, Keyed Bugle VirtuosoWelcome back for Season 2 of the Early American Brass Band Podcast! Episode 21 is our conversation with Rodney Marsalis - trumpet soloist and leader of the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. We talk about his musical background, how he got interested in researching Francis Johnson, Johnson's life and musical career, and the RMPBB's "Francis Johnson Project" concerts.More on Rodney here: https://www.rmpbb.com/artist.php?view=prog&rid=3365You can now support the show on Patreon! For more details and to sign up, please visit www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. No obligation, but we greatly...2020-08-261h 05
The Early American Brass Band PodcastSeason 2 AnnouncementWe have an announcement! New episodes will now be releasing every other week instead of every week. A new episode will be out a week from today!In the meantime, please visit our website, www.eabbpodcast.com, to catch up on all our previously released episodes, show notes, and resources.Music was performed by The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" and The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band from Fairfax, VA2020-08-1901 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast20 – Interview with Susan Kinne: The History of the Manchester Cornet BandEpisode 20 is our conversation with Sue Kinne, historian of the Manchester Cornet Band. Sue has been researching the band for years, and we were thrilled to have her on to dive into the history of this extremely important brass band. We discuss their formation in the 1830’s, service during the American Civil War, their organizations after the war, and much more.Show notes for this episode are available at https://eabbpodcast.com/show-notes-2/. Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress and the 8th GM Regiment Band. You can get in to...2020-08-121h 20
The Early American Brass Band Podcast19 - Interview with Mr. Ed Pierce: The 1st Brigade Band Then and NowEpisode 19 is our wide-ranging interview with Mr. Ed Pierce, member and historian of the 1st Brigade Band out of Wisconsin. We talk about long history of the 1st Brigade Band before, during, and after the American Civil War, as well as the band’s repertoire, instruments, and members.Show notes for this episode are available at https://eabbpodcast.com/show-notes-2/. Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress and The 1st Brigade Band. You can get in touch with us on all social media platforms, and by emailing us at eabb.po...2020-08-051h 22
The Early American Brass Band Podcast18: Interview with Garman L. Bowers Jr. - Civil War Era Drums, Reproductions and RestorationsDescription: Episode 18 is a great interview with Garman L. Bowers Jr., percussionist, wood worker, and 19th century rope tension drum restorer and reproducer. We talk about the anatomy of these drums, Garman’s process for restoring a drum, and things to keep in mind when making a reproduction of a drum from this era.Show notes for this episode are available at https://eabbpodcast.com/show-notes-2/. Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress and The 8th GM Regiment Band. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by...2020-07-291h 13
The Early American Brass Band Podcast 17 - Interview with Randy Cabell: Digital Heritage of Virginia, and Accessible Brass ArrangementsEpisode 17 is our conversation with Randy Cabell. We talk about Randy’s extensive arranging projects under the umbrella of the Digital Heritage of Virginia, his efforts to make music from the 19th century accessible to players today, and the history of the 19th Virginia Heavy Artillery Band. Their band books are the only band books from a Virginia regiment to survive.Show notes for this episode are available at https://eabbpodcast.com/show-notes-2/. Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress and The 8th GM Regiment Band. You can get in to...2020-07-2259 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast16 - Jonathan Hodgetts: Wessex Tubas and Historical Instrument ReproductionEpisode 16 is our discussion with Jonathan Hodgetts, founder and owner of Wessex Tubas. This was our first international interview, and we can’t thank him enough for taking the time to speak with us. We cover how and why he started Wessex, what their instrument designing process is like, and how they got into reproducing historical instruments such as the ophicleide and their brand new Over-the-Shoulder Eb Bass.Show notes for this episode are available at https://eabbpodcast.com/show-notes-2/. Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress and The 8th GM...2020-07-1559 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast15 - Interview with Dr. William Hall: The 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass BandEpisode 15 is our conversation with Dr. William Hall, Leader of The 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, talking about Bill's PhD research, how the band formed, Nebraska's role in the Civil War, and how the band operates today. You can find more information about Bill and the band at https://1stnebraskaband.wordpress.com/.Show notes for this episode are available at https://eabbpodcast.com/show-notes-2/. Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress, The 8th GM Regiment Band, and The 1st Nebraska Volunteers...2020-07-081h 10
The Early American Brass Band Podcast14 - Interview with David Goins: Saxton’s Cornet Band and Inclusivity in Early American Brass BandsEpisode 14 is our discussion with David Goins of Saxton’s Cornet Band from Lexington, KY. We talk about how David got involved with Saxton’s, the history of the band, and the recent changes they made within their organization to be inclusive and represent the early part of the larger history of band music in the United States. This is an important conversation that is long overdue in the music field, and we appreciate David taking the time to have it with us. We plan on discussing this topic further with future guests.Show notes for this epis...2020-07-011h 07
The Early American Brass Band Podcast13 - Interview with Bob Baccus: Olde Towne Brass and Modern Engraving of Period MusicEpisode 13 is our conversion with Bob Baccus, founder of the Olde Towne Brass based in Huntsville, Alabama. Bob is very active in the early American brass band community and has undertaken a massive project making modern engraved copies of period brass band music, helping countless bands expand their repertoire. We talk with him about this project as well as the history and goals of the Olde Towne Brass.Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress, The 8th GM Regiment Band, and the Olde Towne Brass.If you like...2020-06-241h 01
The Early American Brass Band Podcast12 – Interview with David Ohanian and Norman Bolter: Empire Brass Quintet, “The American Brass Band Journal” AlbumsEpisode 12 is a great conversation with David Ohanian (French horn) and Norman Bolter (trombone), both former members of the Empire Brass Quintet. We talk about their two albums of 19th century brass band music - The American Brass Band Journal, and The American Brass Band Journal Revisited - the recording and origins of these albums. Both Norman and David offer their thoughts on a range of other topics, including brass playing today, and performing on period instruments vs. modern instruments.Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress, and The 8th...2020-06-171h 14
The Early American Brass Band Podcast11 - Interview with Dominic Giardino: 18th and 19th Century Military Music in America*The thoughts expressed in this Podcast are the personal opinions of Dominic Giardino and do not necessarily reflect the views of Colonial Williamsburg.*Episode 11 is a great conversation with Dominic Giardino. We talk about how Dominic got interested in historical performance, founding The Battery B 1st US Artillery Brass Band, working with friend of the show Michael O’Connor, and his research into early military music in America. Dominic is extremely well-researched and an active freelance historical musician and historical interpreter at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past fr...2020-06-101h 10
The Early American Brass Band Podcast10 - Interview with Barry Bocaner: Historical Instruments and Newberry’s Victorian Cornet BandEpisode 10 is a conversation with our good friend and colleague Barry Bocaner. We talk about Barry’s introduction into historically informed performance, performing and soloing with Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band, as well as his adventures learning about early brass instruments while traveling to instrument museums across the world.Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress, The 8th GM Regiment Band, and Thomas Coates: The Father of Band Music in America, by Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band.If you like the show, the best way you can support us is...2020-06-031h 16
The Early American Brass Band Podcast9 - Interview with Raymond Mase: American Brass Quintet Albums of Civil War Brass Band MusicEpisode 9 is our interview with Raymond Mase, professor of trumpet at the Juilliard School and former trumpet with The American Brass Quintet. In the episode we discuss how The American Brass Quintet came to record The Yankee Brass Band: Music from Mid-Nineteenth Century America (1981), A Storm in The Land: Music of the 26th N.C. Regimental Band, CSA (2002), and Cheer, Boys, Cheer!: Music of the 26th N.C. Regimental Band, CSA Volume 2 (2006). Raymond also tells us some stories about recording these albums, and offers his opinion on a variety of topics related to brass performance and professional chamber music.2020-05-271h 11
The Early American Brass Band Podcast8 - Interview with Dennis Edelbrock: Honor to Our Soldiers and Filming the Movie LincolnEpisode 8 is our interview with Dr. Dennis Edelbrock, former trumpet with The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” and current professor of trumpet at George Mason University. This great conversation covers the Classical Brass album Honor to Our Soldiers, filming the movie Lincoln and so much more. We also discuss Dr. Edelbrock’s time with The Pershing’s Own Brass Quintet and Herald Trumpets, with a lot of history you won’t want to miss!Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from The Library of Congress, The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Herald Trum...2020-05-201h 07
The Early American Brass Band Podcast7 - Interview with Eric Totman: The Horn CollectorEpisode 7 is our conversation with Eric Totman, aka “The Horn Collector.” Eric has amassed a large collection of primarily brass instruments from the 19th century, and has many unique and rare items. We talk about these, other odd instruments he has such as Besson Cornophones and Antoniophones, and how he acquired them. Eric also talks about his experiences playing with the Fort Point Garrison Brass Band in California.Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from The Library of Congress, and California Grand March from the Fort Point Garrison Brass Band’s album of the same n...2020-05-131h 12
The Early American Brass Band Podcast6 - Interview with Jari Villanueva: Federal City Brass Band and the History of TapsEpisode 6 is a fantastic interview with Jari Villanueva, former trumpeter with the United States Air Force Band. Jari is heavily involved in all things related to 19th century American Brass Band, most notably with researching the history of Taps, and performing and arranging for the Federal City Brass Band. We talk at length about both of those things in this episode, with many interesting and funny stories from Jari’s career. You can find Jari at www.jvmusic.net and https://tapsbugler.com, among other places. For in-depth notes on this episode, be sure to visit www.eabbpodcast.com an...2020-05-061h 37
The Early American Brass Band Podcast5 - Interview with Dr. Michael O’Connor: Coates Brass Band, Newberry’s Victorian Cornet BandEpisode 5 is a wide ranging conversation with Dr. Michael O’Connor, Associate Professor of Music at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Dr. O’Connor is the director of The Coates Brass Band, and a founding member of Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band and the Washington Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble. We discuss his musical background, research of Civil War-era music, the performing groups he helped found, and the life and music of Thomas Coates.If you like the show, the best way you can support us is by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. We appreciate any su...2020-04-291h 17
The Early American Brass Band Podcast4 - Interview with Dr. Kirby Jolly: The Old Bethpage Village Brass BandIn Episode 4, we talk with Dr. Kirby Jolly about his time with the Old Bethpage Village Brass Band, how it has evolved over the years, and his view of the mission of the band. Dr. Jolly tells us some stories about his time performing with the Goldman Band. His wealth of experience with 19th century brass band music is vast, and we enjoyed the opportunity to pick his brain!If you like the show, the best way you can support us is by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. We appreciate any support you...2020-04-2156 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast3 - Interview with Dr. Mark Jenkins: Marine Band During The Civil WarEpisode 3 is our social distancing mega-episode! Join us for a wide ranging, insightful interview with Dr. Mark Jenkins of The President’s Own United States Marine Band. We discuss Dr. Jenkins’ research, the history of the Marine Band, their relationship to the Lincoln administration, and a healthy dose of low brass instrument history. This episode's featured album is The American Brass Band Journal - Empire Brass Quintet & Friends (2005).If you like the show, the best way you can support us is by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. We appreciate any support you feel comp...2020-04-142h 21
The Early American Brass Band Podcast2 - Frederick Fennell: The Civil War: Its Music and Its SoundsThis episode focuses on Frederick Fennell and the Eastman Wind Ensemble's landmark 1960 recording The Civil War: Its Music and Its Sounds. We discuss Fennell's inspiration for the album, the musicians on the album, the instruments used for the recording, as well as the music on the album.If you like the show, the best way you can support us is by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. We appreciate any support you feel compelled to give!Episode Structure:0:00 – 2:20 – Introduction2:20 – 8:42 – Background on the Eastman School of Music and Frederick Fennell2020-03-3158 min
The Early American Brass Band Podcast1 - IntroductionOur first episode is a broad overview of brass bands in America before, during, and immediately after the Civil War. We cover a general history of brass bands in America before, during, and after the Civil War, focusing on the instruments and music they played, duties during the Civil War, and their history after the war concluded.If you like the show, the best way you can support us is by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. We appreciate any support you feel compelled to give!Episode Structure00:00-3:30...2020-03-291h 02