The Brass Junkies
Arts & Culture Podcasts
The Brass Junkies, hosted by former Boston Brass tuba player Andrew Hitz and a rotating cast of characters, features interviews with the best and brightest brass players in the world. Subject matter includes everything from the serious to the ridiculous, just like the music business.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
The Brass Junkies, hosted by former Boston Brass tuba player Andrew Hitz and a rotating cast of characters, features interviews with the best and brightest brass players in the world. Subject matter includes everything from the serious to the ridiculous, just like the music business.
Language:
English
Episodes
TBJ221: TBJ Gives Thanks
1/4/2024
Andrew is joined by seven brass players who share thoughts about a musician they were thankful for in 2023.
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Duration:01:05:36
TBJ220: Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band
10/31/2023
Andrew and guest co-host Dr. Michael W. Nickens are joined by trombonist Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band
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Duration:01:08:14
TBJ219: Jen Oliverio
9/28/2023
Andrew and guest co-host Buddy Deshler are joined by trumpeter, coronetist, and flugelhornist Jen Oliverio
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Duration:01:01:54
TBJ218: Ryan McGeorge of "The President's Own" Marine Band
9/14/2023
Andrew is joined by Ryan McGeorge, euphonium player for "The President's Own" Marine Band
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Duration:01:16:14
TBJ217: Marcus Grant
8/31/2023
Andrew and guest co-host Michael Nickens are joined by trumpeter and composer Marcus Grant.
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Duration:01:13:58
TBJ216: Listener's Choice - All Things Sam
7/31/2023
This Listener's Choice is all questions about the late, great Sam Pilafian.
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Duration:01:15:23
TBJ215: Luke Spence
6/30/2023
Andrew is joined by trumpet player Dr. Luke Spence, fresh off playing in a dream team trumpet section for the first ever performances of the International Pride Orchestra.
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Duration:01:21:43
TBJ214: Jamie Lipton, John Caputo + Betsy Jones on All Things NABBA
4/28/2023
Andrew is joined by three phenomenal euphonium players, Jamie Lipton, John Caputo and Betsy Hones, to talk all NABBA and the British-style brass band scene in the US.
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Duration:01:17:28
TBJ213: Jeff Conner from the Brass Career Intensive
4/13/2023
Trumpet player Jeff Conner of Boston Brass joined Andrew for a session on building a world-class chamber ensemble at the Brass Career Intensive. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/
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Duration:01:07:40
TBJ212: Kelly Langenberg
3/30/2023
Horn player and very-soon-to-be Doctor Kelly Langenberg joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jeff Nelsen of Canadian Brass to talk about horn and the challenges of being a female brass player.
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Duration:01:12:26
TBJ211: Zenas Kim-Banther
3/16/2023
Phenomenal trombonist Zenas Kim-Banther joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jim Nova to talk about trombone and horses.
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Duration:01:12:23
TBJ210: John Fedchock
3/2/2023
Jazz trombone legend John Fedchock joins Andrew and guest co-host, former Brass Junkies guest, and John's wife Jennifer Wharton to talk about his amazing career that spans over four decades.
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Duration:01:11:55
TBJ209: Glenn Van Looy
2/16/2023
International euphonium sensastion Glenn Van Looy joins Andrew and guest host Hiram Diaz from Switzerland to discuss his career as one of the most in-demand euphonium soloists in the world.
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Duration:01:17:54
TBJ208: The Making of Class Brass Featuring Marty Hackleman
2/2/2023
Horn legend Marty Hackleman takes us behind the scenes for the Empire Brass recording session for their album Class Brass.
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Duration:01:05:14
TBJ207: Best of 2022
1/19/2023
A clip from each Brass Junkies interview of 2022 along with some brief thoughts on each.
TBJ180getting incredibly nervous in auditions, even two decades into his professional career (2:51)
TBJ181Kevin Newton of Imani Winds on his mental approach to auditions (7:44)TBJ182 Jeff Curnow of The Philadelphia Orchestra onRolf Smedvig setting the tone for Empire Brass concerts (9:45)
TBJ184 International tuba phenom Sergio Carolino on staying away from negative people (11:24)
TBJ185 Sylvia Alimena, formerly of the National Symphony Orchestra, on why it's never too early to talk about artistry with students (13:23)
TBJ186 Beth Wiese of Appalachian State University onhow musicians don’t control much but do control how they approach a piece of music (14:40)
TBJ187 Jack Burt of the University of Maine on the concept of any performance being just a snapshot (17:28)
TBJ188 Joe Dollard, retired Navy Band, on making the case forstrengthening the connection between your singing voice and your playing (19:36)
TBJ190 Kevin Gebo of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on the importance of listening (21:43)
TBJ191 Steve Lange of the Boston Symphony Orchestra onthe breakthrough he had after experiencing a real low point early on in his career (23:31)
TBJ192 William Russell of Boston Brass on the intense moment in a lesson with Mike Roylance that really impacted him (27:01)
TBJ193 Billy Hunter of the Metropolitan Opera on using his imagination to help him perform at his best (30:30)
TBJ194 Natalie Mannix of the University of North Texas on the benefits of using a Pomodoro timer when practicing (32:32)
TBJ195 Jasmine Pigott on overcoming a less than encouraging teacher early in her career and how she went about learning to improvise (35:41)
TBJ196 Christopher Davis on the mindset he brings to subbing with orchestras around the world (38:31)
TBJ197 Jonathan Fowler of West Chester University on the importance of regularly checking in with yourself to make sure your goals are still your goals (40:57)TBJ198 Terry Bingham, formerly of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own", on his ability to morph to match any style or any musician and credits listening to lots of different music (43:00)TBJ200 Lance LaDuke, formerly of a lot of things, on being too stupid to quit (45:11)TBJ201 Joe Burgstaller or Arizona State University on teaching students improvisation using a theater technique (48:02)TBJ202 Andrew Dougherty of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on exactly how organized he has been for the three professional auditions he has won to date (52:13)TBJ203 Bruce Faske of Arkansas State University on losing his father and how all we have is today (52:23)TBJ204 Pete Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Symphony on the legendary Charles Dutoit messing with Pete's head in his first year with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (58:02)TBJ205 Kevin Harrison of Axiom Brass on his former teacher, Floyd Cooley, never quitting on him when he was at a difficult point in his life (1:05:10) Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/
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Duration:01:08:09
TBJ206: Rex Richardson
1/5/2023
Trumpet superstar Rex Richardson joins the show to talk about his new book, 100 Days of Trumpet Practice, and to offer practicing tips for all brass players.
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Duration:01:04:47
TBJ205: Remembering Floyd Cooley - Brass Legacy Project
12/21/2022
The latest installment of the Brass Legacy Project celebrates the life of former Principal Tuba of the San Francisco Symphony Floyd Cooley.
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Duration:01:24:14
TBJ204: Pete Sullivan - Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
12/8/2022
Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pete Sullivan joins Andrew along with special guest co-host Jim Nova for Episode 204 of The Brass Junkies.
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Duration:01:16:06
TBJ203: Andrew & Friends Give Thanks
11/24/2022
Andrew is joined by friends to share what they're grateful for!
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For the annual episode giving thanks, Andrew is joined by five friends of the show:
► Shelagh Abate - The Horn Queen of Broadway
► Jack Burt - Professor of Trumpet at the University of Maine
► Bruce Faske - Professor of Trombone at Arkansas State University
► Kevin Gebo - Trumpet for The United States Army Brass Quintet
► Geoff Pilkington - Principal Horn of the Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra
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Duration:01:08:31
TBJ202: Andrew Dougherty
11/10/2022
Andrew Dougherty joins TBJ for a special Winning the Audition!
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Duration:01:07:53