11 episódios
Beyond the Stage Drew Holmes
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I’m Drew Holmes. When I started learning to make music, I thought that the only way to have a career in the industry was as a performer. I could not have been more wrong! In more than twenty-five years in the music business I have done many non-performing jobs, from orchestra librarian to music store owner and everything in between. But my experience is just the tip of the iceberg. I am on a mission to explore the exciting and necessary jobs that make performances possible. Come with me as we go Beyond the Stage.
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Episode 11 - A Life in Music with Harold Stone (Part 2)
Harold stone is a legend in the music business. At the 2022 CMEA Conference, Drew had the pleasure of talking with Harold. Though the conversation went well over an hour, it only scratched the surface of a life lived in music and devoted to promoting music education and participation.
In part two of our interview, Harold remembers a no-so-fond memory of when his daughter was discouraged from pursuing the flute. This led to a great discussion on the role of music educators in early instruction and how a small shift in mindset can make all the difference to a kid.
We dive deeper into the many companies he has worked for, from Coon to Getzen, Leblanc, to Roth, and the varied roles and responsibilities he had at each stop along the way. The one consistent theme throughout is his commitment to music education.
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Episode 10 - A Life Lived in Music with Harold Stone (Part 1)
Harold stone is a legend in the music business. At the 2022 CMEA Conference, Drew had the pleasure of talking with Harold. Though the conversation went well over an hour, it only scratched the surface of a life lived in music and devoted to promoting music education and participation.
In part one of our interview, Harold recounts his humble beginnings as one of five children. His father was a muleskinner in France during World War I and would often need to trade with the locals to get food (Harold theorizes this is where he gets his natural ability to trade and sell).
The band teacher at his school recruited him to play tuba and, as they say, the rest is history. From there he played tuba in the 504th Air Force Band alongside people like Walt Levinsky, who would later play lead alto in the Tonight Show Band. He knew Harvey Phillips and helped him bring his idea for Tuba Christmas to life. Rafael Mendez, Ron Romm, Alan Vizzuti, and Doc Severinsen have all been touched by Harold Stone’s life in music.
We also discuss the cross discipline educational value in music making and how crucial an inspiration teacher can be to the early and continued success of aspiring musicians.
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Episode 9 - Lesson Studio Owner with Danielle Gillespie (Part 2)
Drew had the opportunity to speak with Danielle Gillespie at the 2022 Colorado Music Educator’s Association conference in Colorado Springs. Danielle is owner of Music @ Mainstreet, a private music studio in Parker, CO, and has an extensive background in vocal music. An Alum of the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale and heavily involved in musical theatre all through school, she went on to study classical voice performance at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Music, with advanced coursework in vocal pedagogy and choral conducting.
In Part 2 of our conversation, we talk about how even as a K-6 teacher in Korea, music still found her. We discuss the importance of knowing your part (and the value of supporting roles), how ensembles reinforce the skills of team building and empathy, the value in trying out new musical styles, and the future plans for growth and expansion of Music @ Mainstreet.
https://www.musicatmainstreet.com/
Connect with Danielle Gillespie
Hosted by: Drew Holmes
Music by: Peter Knudson
Our Sponsors
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Just a few of the careers in music, many of which do not involve performing!
Please rate and review the show, five stars if it earned it, or less stars and a constructive comment if it did not. And share with a friend!
If you have ideas for future episodes or work in a non-performing role in the music industry and would like to tell your story, please contact Drew. Thank you for listening as we explore careers in music Beyond the Stage.
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Episode 8 - Lesson Studio Owner with Danielle Gillespie (Part 1)
Drew had the opportunity to speak with Danielle Gillespie at the 2022 Colorado Music Educator’s Association conference in Colorado Springs. Danielle is owner of Music @ Mainstreet, a private music studio in Parker, CO, and has an extensive background in vocal music. An Alum of the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale and heavily involved in musical theatre all through school, she went on to study classical voice performance at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Music, with advanced coursework in vocal pedagogy and choral conducting.
In Part 1 of our conversation, we talk about the winding path that took her from studying international business to owning a lesson studio. We discuss how her studio creates a network for performers and encourages participation in the local musical community, how quitting piano as a kid has helped her to inspire students to stick with music making, and how online lessons made weathering the storm of the last two years possible.
https://www.musicatmainstreet.com/
Connect with Danielle Gillespie
Hosted by: Drew Holmes
Music by: Peter Knudson
Our Sponsors
Boomer Music Company
The Podcasting Store
Just a few of the careers in music, many of which do not involve performing!
Please rate and review the show, five stars if it earned it, or less stars and a constructive comment if it did not. And share with a friend!
If you have ideas for future episodes or work in a non-performing role in the music industry and would like to tell your story, please contact Drew. Thank you for listening as we explore careers in music Beyond the Stage. -
Episode 7 - Music Technology Educator with Heath Jones (Part 2)
At the 2021 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Drew has the pleasure to speak with Heath Jones, professional educator for 28 years. After 15 years teaching high school band he transitioned to middle school and saw a shortfall in music technology education at the middle school level. He now teaches music technology and authored the book MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 101
The Basics of Music Production in the Technology Lab or Home Studio. Heath also serves as the Music Technology Chair for the Georgia Music Educators Association.
In Part 2 of our conversation, we talk about the wider participation in music technology education in the rural areas of Georgia and Heath’s hypothesis as to why that is happening. We also discussed the erasing of the borders between “art” and “technology” fields and the implications for the entertainment jobs of tomorrow. Throughout our talk we touched upon a plethora of careers in music and entertainment, such as songwriter, producer, and lawyer, just to name a few.
https://www.mutechteachernet.com/
Connect with Heath Jones
Hosted by: Drew Holmes
Music by: Peter Knudson
Our Sponsors
Boomer Music Company
The Podcasting Store
Just a few of the careers in music, many of which do not involve performing!
Please rate and review the show, five stars if it earned it, or less stars and a constructive comment if it did not. And share with a friend!
If you have ideas for future episodes or work in a non-performing role in the music industry and would like to tell your story, please contact Drew. Thank you for listening as we explore careers in music Beyond the Stage.
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Episode 6 - Music Technology Educator with Heath Jones (Part 1)
At the 2021 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Drew has the pleasure to speak with Heath Jones, professional educator for 28 years. After 15 years teaching high school band he transitioned to middle school and saw a shortfall in music technology education at the middle school level. He now teaches music technology and authored the book MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 101
The Basics of Music Production in the Technology Lab or Home Studio. Heath also serves as the Music Technology Chair for the Georgia Music Educators Association.
In Part 1 of our conversation, we talk about Georgia as a top 5 filmmaking location and the careers in entertainment that creates. We also touched upon Heath’s approach of teaching music technology as another instrument of creation, the purpose of music notation and its applications traditionally versus today’s digital world, and the power of music to inspire the audience to listen to your story. Throughout the conversation he stresses the importance of process over product when teaching not just music technology but music in general.
https://www.mutechteachernet.com/
Connect with Heath Jones
Hosted by: Drew Holmes
Music by: Peter Knudson
Our Sponsors
Boomer Music Company
The Podcasting Store
Just a few of the careers in music, many of which do not involve performing!
Please rate and review the show, five stars if it earned it, or less stars and a constructive comment if it did not. And share with a friend!
If you have ideas for future episodes or work in a non-performing role in the music industry and would like to tell your story, please contact Drew. Thank you for listening as we explore careers in music Beyond the Stage.
#BeyondTheStage #HeathJones #MuTechTeacherNet