Bold as Brass Podcast

Melissa Brown
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Bold as Brass Podcast

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to other brass professionals about their careers, how they got there and what music they would happily put in the bin and never play again.

  1. Lower Brass Days: St Mary's Music School (Edinburgh & Elgin)

    28 JAN

    Lower Brass Days: St Mary's Music School (Edinburgh & Elgin)

    In this brief return episode tubist Jonathan Gawn and euphonium player and improviser (and previous pod guest!) Martin Lee Thomson tell us about their involvement with the Lower Brass Days in partnership with St Mary's Music School. More event info below: There will be a series of free Lower Brass events to celebrate the trombone, euphonium, tuba, tenor horn, and baritone horn, raising awareness of these instruments and the possible pathways for those wishing to take up an instrument of this type. St Mary's Music school, in partnership with leading brass players and industry specialists, have created two separate events (the first in Edinburgh on 24 February and the second in Elgin on 25 February 2024) to which players are welcome to participate and observe. There is group activity, warm ups, ensembles, and concerts and individuals can sign up to take part in a masterclass, whether a beginner or an advanced player. Parents and schools are invited to come along and observe and try their hand at any of the featured instruments generously supplied by Buffet Crampon. There should be something for everyone from the youngest player at the beginning of their journey to the seasoned professional with a chance to expand on their community building and exchange as part of their continuous professional development.  To take part or learn more, please visit: stmarysmusicschool.co.uk  Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    41 min

  2. 17/08/2023

    Goodbye, for now.

    It's not a midweek extra episode, I'm afraid, folks. As you'll hear, I've loved every single second of running Bold as Brass Podcast. I've made great friends, professional connections, and kept myself busy when things were tough (looking at you, Covid). Running it as a one-person operation around work and trying to exist as a human is becoming too difficult and, after some painstaking consideration, it's time to pause production.  I'm not sure it'll be forever. Heck, I'm not sure I want it to be forever. But it's got to be for now. All content will stay live. Please continue to share and listen back; there are some gems in there (from guests, not me).  Thanks for the support. Bold as Brass, out (for now). Melissa x

    9 min
  3. Samuel Blaser

    13/08/2023

    Samuel Blaser

    In this episode trombonist Samuel Blaser tells us about developing an early interest in music at the age of 2, we hear about his travels to study and work, and we get to hear his opinions on the Berio Sequenza. www.samuelblaser.com/ facebook.com/samuel.blaser @samuelblasermusic Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    30 min
  4. Terry Hsieh

    06/08/2023

    Terry Hsieh

    In this episode multi-instrumentalist Terry Hsieh tells us about his path to becoming a session musician, he tells us about developing music production skills during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we hear about his current, busy tour life! https://www.terryhsieh.com/ https://onlinetromboneacademy.com/ facebook.com/terryhsiehmusic @tehjassman Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    41 min
  5. Nick Sholl

    30/07/2023

    Nick Sholl

    In this episode bass trombonist (and wider low brass player) Nick Sholl tells us about travelling quite extensively in pursuit of his studies, about how an injury led him to explore some different musical directions, and we speak about music eduation, online content, and Nick's Online Trombone Academy (code: BOLDASBRASS for 50% off!!) nicksholl.com https://onlinetromboneacademy.com/ facebook.com/nickstromboneacademy @nick.tromboneacademy Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1 hr
  6. Michael Pilley

    23/07/2023

    Michael Pilley

    In this episode trombonist, composer, and arranger Michael Pilley tells us about finding his way into arranging and composing alongside playing, we hear about his experiences in the digital space and with content creation, and we talk about his new role with the British Trombone Society. michaelpilleymusic.com facebook.com/michaelpilleymusic britishtrombonesociety.org @michaelpilley @superbonequartet @britishtrombonesociety Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    56 min
  7. David Dash

    09/07/2023

    David Dash

    In this episode trumpet player and educator David Dash tells us about his time as a military musician, about building a flourishing and varied career and how to manage one, and we learn about the Apex Trumpet Symposium. dashduo.com uncsa.edu/faculty-staff/david-dash.aspx ncsymphony.org/about-us/david-dash/ facebook.com/daviddashtrumpet @dashtrpt Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    42 min
  8. Martin Lee Thomson

    02/07/2023

    Martin Lee Thomson

    In this episode euphonium/trombone player and improviser Martin Lee Thomson tells us about having a whole university course built for him, we discuss having creative outlets away from music, and we hear more about Dopey Monkey from the other side of the duo! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    42 min
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A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to other brass professionals about their careers, how they got there and what music they would happily put in the bin and never play again.

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