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Conductor and educator Aaron Given discusses having a unique voice, the importance of building connections, and writing for band.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Learning to teach
- Finding your enthusiasm
- Having a unique voice
- Not writing to the student
- Leveling systems
- Marketing the music
- The role of social media
- Writing Good Music
- Teaching opportunities vs performance barriers
- Audience building
- Raving fans
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Recommended Listening:
- Scott McAllister, Images
- Ralph Vaughan Williams, Linden Lea
- Bela Bartok, Concerto for Orchestra
- Caroline Shaw, Partita for 8 Voices
- Jodie Blackshaw, Letter from Sado
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