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31: Breaking the Barriers as a Women Band Conductor with Julia Baumanis

Show Notes: Everywhere aound the world, generations of women have been paving the way toward a society that fosters inclusivity, diversity and equality. In this episode, we’ll get a chance to listen to Julia Baumanis. She’s going to share with us how her initial passion for music became the guiding light to her career as…

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28: Your Biggest Struggle in Conducting during Training Years

Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom Series What was the biggest struggle in conducting during your training years? Hi there! Happy March and welcome to the third edition of the Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This month’s question that I am asking my people is, “𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀…

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24: What 501(c)3 is and WHY it matters

Show Notes: In today’s episode of our podcast, we are going to discuss what 501(c)3 is — something that you might have heard of many times now, and why it matters. I know that today’s content might be a bit dry, but if you are ever inspired to start an organization or an ensemble like…

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23: The Most Important Habit that Contributes to Your Success

Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom Series What’s the most important habit that you have and keep that you believe contributes to your success? Welcome to the episode no.2 of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, a new monthly series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom!  In each episode, I am going to pose a question…

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19: Running Efficient and Effective Rehearsals by Using your Words and Voice Well

Show Notes: Today we are going to talk about something that I personally love speaking about — running effective and efficient rehearsals! There are many aspects about planning for rehearsals — from strategizing the overarching rehearsal goals throughout the concert cycle, to pacing each individual rehearsal session; from choosing the right program to being mindful…

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18: The Best Advice You Were Ever Given

Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom Series What’s the best advice you were ever given? Welcome to the very first episode of the Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom!  In each of the monthly episodes of the Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom series, I am going to pose a question…

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16: Creativity, Social Responsibility, and Artistic Entrepreneurship with Jennifer Kane

Show Notes: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁?   After almost 2 years, the pandemic is not yet completely behind us. It has impacted musicians in different fields differently, as many string players and percussionists are still able to perform with their masks on, while many wind players and vocalists…

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15: Building Authentic Relationships with Elizabeth Askren

Show Notes: Today’s episode is one that I’m personally excited about, as my guest today Elizabeth Askren was on my guest list way before I started this podcast. Elizabeth and I met when we were both fellows for the Dallas Opera Hart Institute for Women Conductors, and she has since continued to mentor other conductors…

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14: Productivity and Time Management Tips with Kalena Bovell

Show Notes: Happy New Year, and I am super excited about today’s episode, as I’ll be speaking with one of my role models, conductor Kalena Bovell.  For the very first show of 2022, Kalena will be talking to us about time management skills, also sharing with us her experience of preparing and studying for her…

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13: All You Want to Know About Collegiate Ensemble Director Positions

Show Notes: Hi there! Welcome to episode No. 13 of the Conductor’s Podcast, and happy almost new year! Since it’s now almost the new year, I thought we would have a special episode talking about one of my current positions, a collegiate conducting position. This is also something that a lot of people are less…

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