Scott Tegge is co-founder and tubist of Gaudete Brass Quintet, a group dedicated to commissioning original brass music. Their latest album, sevenfive – The John Corigliano Effect, features 5 new works by Corigliano’s protégés, commissioned in honor of his 75th birthday celebration. Scott teaches at six universities in the Chicago area and maintains a large private studio. He is also a frequent guest lecturer on career development, entrepreneurship, and building successful teaching studios.
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Tubist and entrepreneur Scott Tegge of the Gaudete Brass Quintet discusses the importance of knowing who your audience is and engaging them on a deep and meaningful level, and what real collaboration looks like between an ensemble and a composer.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Midwest Clinic
- Frank Oteri
- There is always work to do when you own a business
- John Corigliano
- Asking your audience & examining the market
- Canadian Brass
- Truly listening to what the audience says
- Being scared
- Loving & hating pieces
- Culture of music
- Shock the system
- Engage the audience—let them into the world
- Making a collaboration real
- Negotiate and be flexible
- Attend rehearsals & concerts to meet people
- Communication
- Scott’s interview on the Music Publishing Podcast
- Rob Deemer
- Jessica Hunt
- Getting people to concerts
- Sharing & collaboration
- Changing the experience of the attendee
- Babbette’s Feast
- Go to more concerts
- Sell yourself & your music
- Learn how to speak in public
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- Simon Sinek, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
- Timothy Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
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