Classical Schmassical
Classical Schmassical: an Anti-Classical Classical Music Podcast is a new podcast about the world of classical music. Join me for weekly discussions with guests as we question what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century, tackling everything from extended techniques to arts activism and much more.
Episodes
28 episodes
Career Diversity, Physical Health, and DJ Violin: A Conversation with Asher Laub
Join me in conversation with Asher Laub about his career path as a multidisciplinary musician, shaped by changing goals, influences, and even his physical health. ____________________________________Guest BioAsher began ...
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45:13
Iconic Composers and those who write about them: a Conversation with Emi Ferguson
Join me in conversation with Emi Ferguson about her work as a flutist, composer, and most recently, author, with the release of her new book Iconic Composers.____________________________________Guest BioEmi is very pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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46:42
Note to Self: Music Education and Building Community with Adrian Gordon
Join Murph and Alexa as they talk with composer, educator, and publisher Adrian Gordon about his career and new book, Note to Self: A Music Director’s Guide for Transitioning to a New School and Building a Thriving Music Program____________...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:55
Artistry with Joshua Roman
Join me (new host Murphy Severtson!) as I talk with Joshua Roman on what it means to be a soloist, artistry, collaboration, and chronic health._________________________________Joshua Roman is a cellist, composer and curator whos...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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58:04
A Musical Mosaic: Individuality within a Composers Collective
Join me as I talk with the members of the newly formed Mosaic Composers Collective, of which I am a member! Collective Mission Statement:Mosaic Composers Collective, featuring Kevin Arthur Jr., Aidan Arbona, Naamia Rivera, Murph...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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58:34
Percussion, Collaboration, and Crossing Genres
Join me as I talk with Robert Dillon of Third Coast Percussion about his work as a percussionist, composer, and ensemble member, including working with Philip Glass and their exciting upcoming season, both in Chicago and around the world. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:26
Arts Admin, Accessibility in Orchestra, and Community Engagement
Join me as I talk with arts administrator Christina Salerno about her artistic practice!Guest Bio:Appointed the Executive Director of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra in January 2017, Ms. Salerno joined the symphonic world having spe...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:13
Composing, Concert Programs, and the Latin American Baroque
Join me as I talk with composer Reinaldo Moya about his artistic practice!Guest Bio:Reinaldo Moya is a graduate of Venezuela’s El Sistema music education system. He is the recipient of the Charles Ives Fellowship from the American A...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:02
Radical Acceptance
Join us as Joy Guidry and I talk about their new album, identity in music, and how to fix the problems with the music community as a whole. Guest Bio:Radical self-love, compassion, laughter, and the drive to amplify Black a...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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57:24
How To Opera
Join me as I chat with Wang Lu and Kelly Rourke about what it means to write an opera, as well as their most recent project, "The Beekeper."Guest Biographies: Composer and pianist Wang Lu writes music that reflects a very nat...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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45:20
Conduct Yourself Accordingly
Join me as I chat with Lidiya Yankovskaya about her work as the first female conductor of a multi-million dollar opera company!https://www.facebook.com/ClassicalSchmassicalGuest Bio: Russian-American conductor Lidiya Ya...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:48
Violinequality
Join me for a discussion with violinist Caitlin Edwards as we discuss her career as a violinist, the relationship and intersection between Classical and Black music, and her recent grant from 3arts Entertainment.Guest Bio:Caitlin Ed...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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31:47
Navigating Your Music
Elijah Daniel Smith and I discuss compositional process, pedagogical development, and his upcoming piece for the Chicago Symphony's Homecoming concert. Guest Bio:Described by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as a “rising star”, c...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:06
Celebrating 55 Years of the AACM
Join me in conversation with powerhouse musicians Renee Baker, Adegoke Steve Colson, and Vanessa Rose discussing the upcoming anniversary concert, put on by the AACM, ACF, and Great Black Music Ensemble. Guest Bios:A visual...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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45:24
Play It Like You Mean It
Today on Classical Schmassical, internationallly renowned pianist and commercial musician Emile Pandolfi talks about his career, making his start, and bringing emotion into your playing, as well as his newly released book, "Play it Like You Mea...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:03
Trombone in a Million
Join me for a short and sweet episode of Classical Schmassical, where I talk to Lena Smith about trombone, mental health, personal identity, and belonging in the music world. Subscribe to Classical Schmassical: https://www.youtube....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:29
The GLORY of Composing
Classical Schmassical returns with an incredible discussion featuring Marcus Norris, new composer in residence with the Chicago Philharmonic. Guest Bio: Marcus Norris’ first foray into making music came in the form of producing rap...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:12
The Guitarist Was Not the Imposter
Join me as I talk with multi-instrumentalist and musical theater performer Meghan Doyle about guitar in different contexts, gear setup in a big city context, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Guest Bio: Meghan Doyle is a New Jers...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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57:08
Keeping Score
On today's episode of Classical Schmassical, I'm joined by score-maker James Creed as we talk about a composer's role in music through notation, performance, score, and compositional voice. Resources mentioned:Piano Studies 1-6...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:45
Classical Schmassical: Now With Double the Flutist-Composers!
Join me as I talk with astrid [Seamus] hubbard flynn about being a composer-flutist and incorporating equity into artistic practice as white musicians. Resources mentioned: Alex Temple's article Composers Performers and Consen...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:59
Electronic Music? It's Electrifying!
Join me for a discussion on electronic music, education within the classical canon, and allyship in musical practice with Jonathan Baldwin. Subscribe to Classical Schmassical: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHLhYNkfCuZs6lu-7a3-w...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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59:06
Duck, Duck... Guitar?
Guitarist and composer Duck Armstrong joins me today to discuss guitar, genre, accessibility, and the way that art is all a social construct, and what that means for us as artists. Subscribe to Classical Schmassical: https://www.yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:07:13
Frustrations of Voice and Voicing Your Frustrations
Soprano Jessica Lewis joins for a talk about effective use of the voice and the opera industry at large on today's episode of Classical Schmassical. Subscribe to Classical Schmassical: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHLhYNkfCuZs...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:05:27
So Many Interests, So Little Time
On today's episode of Classical Schmassical, Mark Mathison talks about being a multi-instrumentalist with degrees in bassoon performance and physics, and how such diverse interests can find balance in his life. Subscribe to Classic...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:08:11