The Band Room Podcast

We welcome Dr. Darrin Oehlerking, Director of Bands at the University of Saskatchewan to the Band Room. Dylan and Darrin speak about his zigzag path to where he is, his position at the UofS, building community through music, the 2021 National Youth Band of Canada and much more!
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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

​About Darrin
Dr. Darrin Oehlerking is Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, where he conducts the Wind Orchestra, and teaches courses in Conducting, Wind Literature and Music Education. He previously served as Director of Bands and Jazz at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota, and as Music Coordinator for the Louis Riel School Division in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His post-secondary experience also includes assignments at the University of Manitoba and Iowa Wesleyan College. Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dr. Oehlerking earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting at The University of Iowa, where he studied with Dr. Myron Welch. He also studied with Dr. Dale J. Lonis at the University of Manitoba, where he earned his Masters in Music Performance with an emphasis in Conducting. His undergraduate work was also at Manitoba, where he earned separate Bachelors degrees in Music and Education. Prior to his appointment at Saskatchewan, Dr. Oehlerking taught a wide variety of students and musicians at the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels. His ensembles have enjoyed success at the local, national and international levels, garnering outstanding performance awards and showcase invitations from a variety of organizations. Dr. Oehlerking Past President of the Canadian Band Association, a Past President of the Saskatchewan Band Association, and is also a Yamaha Artist/Educator. He belongs to several other professional organizations, including the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association, Manitoba Band Association, College Band Directors National Association, and WASBE. Dr. Oehlerking has conducted ensembles, served as an adjudicator, conference presenter and clinician across Canada, as well as in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands
Episode Links
Darrin Oehlerking
https://artsandscience.usask.ca/profile/DOehlerking#/profile

University of Saskatchewan Department of Music
https://artsandscience.usask.ca/music/

TED Talk: Building Music Through Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL52mEHblco&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

U Sask Wind Orchestra
https://artsandscience.usask.ca/music/ensembles/wind.php#Covid19Information

National Youth Band of Canada
https://www.canadianband.org/nyb-2020-2021

Skyscapes: The Music of Pete Meechan

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We welcome clarinetist, educator, social media influencer and founder of the Virtual Concert Band, Laura Campbell to the Band Room Podcast LIVE! Join Dylan and Laura as they discuss all things clarinet, teaching, building your social media presence and the Virtual Concert Band.
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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble, Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Second Suite in F, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst Performing Ensemble: Air Combat Command Heritage of American Band
About Laura
Laura is a woodwind musician from Melbourne, Australia. She specialises in clarinet performance and teaching woodwinds including clarinet, saxophone and flute.

Laura completed her Bachelor of music under clarinetist David Griffiths, and received masterclasses from musicians including Sabine Meyer and Paul Meyer. Laura has used her music experience to create her own career pathway, through becoming a woodwind teacher both privately and in schools, as well as creating a name for herself on social media under @laura_clarinetist on instagram, and launching her successful business Virtual Concert Band.
Laura is passionate about exploring different avenues in music, to create value for young musicians, and help keep her passion alive. Her social media presence has brought her to work with brands such as Backun, D’Addario, Legere, Soundbrenner and RatStands. She has had the pleasure of playing virtually with Corrado Giuffredi, and even making an appearance on 2 episodes of the Clarineat Podcast by Sean Perrin.

Laura aims to bring wind musicians from around the globe together through her Virtual Concert Band endeavours, and to inspire the younger generation through her online content, and teaching.

Episode Links
Virtual Concert Band
https://www.virtualconcertband.com/
Virtual Concert Band Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/virtualconcertband/
Laura’s Website
https://www.lauraclarinetist.com/
Laura’s Instagram
http://instagram.com/laura_clarinetist

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We welcome Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, Director of Bands at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music, to the Band Room. Dylan and Cynthia spoke about the classical concert experience and how maybe it’s time to reconsider how we present concerts, building more diverse programs, music and service and much more.
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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor

Episode Links
Cynthia Johnston Turner
https://music.uga.edu/directory/people/cynthia-johnston-turner
UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music
https://music.uga.edu/

UGA Bands
https://music.uga.edu/ensembles/band

It’s not what we do, it’s how we do it: Evolving the concert experience by Cynthia Johnston Turner
https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/its-not-what-we-do-its-how-we-do-it-evolving-the-concert-experience/

UGA AARI Feature Friday interview with Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF0-Ex07GHo

Augenblick: The Cornell University Wind Ensemble CD
https://www.amazon.com/Augenblick-Cornell-University-Wind-Ensemble/dp/B007EBZ1AW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1611089315&refinements=p_32%3ACornell+University+Wind+Ensemble&s=music&sr=1-1
Story Worthy by Matthew Dicks
https://www.amazon.ca/Storyworthy-Engage-Persuade-through-Storytelling/dp/1608685489
Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn
https://www.amazon.ca/Punished-Rewards-Trouble-Incentive-Praise/dp/0618001816

Music Theory’s Quantitative and Qualitative Whiteness by Phillip Ewell
https://musictheoryswhiteracialframe.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/music-theorys-quantitative-and-qualitative-whiteness/

Beethoven Was an Above Average Composer—Let’s Leave It at That by Phillip Ewell
https://musictheoryswhiteracialframe.wordpress.com/2020/04/24/beethoven-was-an-above-average-composer-lets-leave-it-at-that/

FIRST TIME HEARING Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight REACTION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l3-iufiywU

Harvard Implicit Bias Tests
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Come hang out with Dylan and Cait as the debrief their time in British Columbia at the BCMEA Conference, share what they've been up to, Midwest and more!
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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor
Episode Links
Conductor, Composer & Community | Creating a Healthy Musical Ecosystem Through Commissioning Slide PDF
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2022 BRP Consortium Project Piece - Sandcastles by E.K.R. Hammell
https://youtu.be/7qqu1gfVKXc
Origin by Cait Nishimura
https://youtu.be/qBd--si6Nqg
BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/
Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/
Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

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We sit down with conductor, composer and Associate Professor of Music Education & Conducting at the University of Victoria, Dr. Steven Capaldo for the first BRP LIVE at the 2022 British Columbia Music Education Association Conference! We speak about Steven's musical beginnings, making the move from Australia to Canada, his position at the University of Victoria, being a composing conductor and so much more!
A big thanks to Jaymi Daniels and the entire BCMEA Conference team for having us and for running a great conference!
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Help support the Band Room Podcast by getting your merch at the BRP Store http://www.bandroompod.com/store
Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor
Episode Links
More About Steven
https://www.uvic.ca/finearts/music/people/faculty/profiles/capaldo-steven.php
University of Victoria School of Music
https://www.uvic.ca/finearts/music/
British Columbia Music Education Association
http://www.bcmusiced.ca/
Steven's Music
https://brolgamusic.com/composer/steven-capaldo
BRP is Supported By
Canadian Band Association
https://www.canadianband.org/
Interprovincial Music Camp
https://www.campimc.ca/
Kaleidoscope Adventures
https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/

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The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: mykatrip.com