BRP LIVE! | Giovanni Santos
10/21/20 • 46 min
We are excited to welcome composer, educator and conductor, Giovanni Santos to the Band Room Podcast LIVE! Join Dylan and Giovanni as they discuss his journey to where he is, his position at La Sierra University Department of Music and how they've been ensembing during a pandemic, keeping creative during COVID, diversity in programming and so 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
Second Suite in F, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst Performing Ensemble: Air Combat Command Heritage of American Band
About Giovanni
Giovanni Santos serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Wind and Percussion Studies at La Sierra University, where he directs the University Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds, Big Band, and teaches courses in instrumental music education, popular music, and conducting (currently on study-leave).
Professor Santos has conducted successful performances across the United States and Europe. Most recently, Santos led successful performances at Carnegie Hall, the Disney Concert Hall, and the Kennedy Center of the Arts (with the US Naval Academy Band Brass Ensemble).
Santos has proudly implemented a yearly wind band conducting workshop at La Sierra University, and has worked alongside Prof. H. Robert Reynolds, Dr. Thomas Lee, Dr. Travis J. Cross, and Prof. Allan McMurray, helping some of the brightest young music educators in the United States. A strong advocate for music education, Santos frequently presents at conferences, school in-service days, classrooms, and as clinician for young ensembles across the US. Most recently, Prof. Santos presented at the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC), for the California Music Educators Association’s ‘Casting a Wider in Net at Azusa Pacific University, the North American Division National Teachers Convention, the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, the 2019 SCSBOA Professional Development Conference, and for the College Band Directors National Association National Conference at Arizona State University.
Santos is a graduate of La Sierra University (B. Mus) and earned his MM in Music Education from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where he was also a scholarship trumpet student. He has been published by the International Trumpet Guild Journal on two occasions. Santos had the privilege of studying trumpet with Richard Hofmann, Boyde Hood, and Donald Green. Santos also enjoys composing chamber music and wind band works and has been commissioned by high schools, community bands, and universities across the United States.
Professor Santos is inspired by his family. His wife Tanya, is an elementary teacher in Perris, CA. Tanya and Giovanni are proud parents of Gianna and David.
Episode Links
Giovanni Santos Website
https://giosantosmusic.com/
La Sierra University Department of music
https://lasierra.edu/music
The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/
We are excited to welcome composer, educator and conductor, Giovanni Santos to the Band Room Podcast LIVE! Join Dylan and Giovanni as they discuss his journey to where he is, his position at La Sierra University Department of Music and how they've been ensembing during a pandemic, keeping creative during COVID, diversity in programming and so much more!
Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod
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
Second Suite in F, Fantasia on the "Dargason" by Gustav Holst Performing Ensemble: Air Combat Command Heritage of American Band
About Giovanni
Giovanni Santos serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Wind and Percussion Studies at La Sierra University, where he directs the University Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds, Big Band, and teaches courses in instrumental music education, popular music, and conducting (currently on study-leave).
Professor Santos has conducted successful performances across the United States and Europe. Most recently, Santos led successful performances at Carnegie Hall, the Disney Concert Hall, and the Kennedy Center of the Arts (with the US Naval Academy Band Brass Ensemble).
Santos has proudly implemented a yearly wind band conducting workshop at La Sierra University, and has worked alongside Prof. H. Robert Reynolds, Dr. Thomas Lee, Dr. Travis J. Cross, and Prof. Allan McMurray, helping some of the brightest young music educators in the United States. A strong advocate for music education, Santos frequently presents at conferences, school in-service days, classrooms, and as clinician for young ensembles across the US. Most recently, Prof. Santos presented at the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC), for the California Music Educators Association’s ‘Casting a Wider in Net at Azusa Pacific University, the North American Division National Teachers Convention, the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, the 2019 SCSBOA Professional Development Conference, and for the College Band Directors National Association National Conference at Arizona State University.
Santos is a graduate of La Sierra University (B. Mus) and earned his MM in Music Education from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where he was also a scholarship trumpet student. He has been published by the International Trumpet Guild Journal on two occasions. Santos had the privilege of studying trumpet with Richard Hofmann, Boyde Hood, and Donald Green. Santos also enjoys composing chamber music and wind band works and has been commissioned by high schools, community bands, and universities across the United States.
Professor Santos is inspired by his family. His wife Tanya, is an elementary teacher in Perris, CA. Tanya and Giovanni are proud parents of Gianna and David.
Episode Links
Giovanni Santos Website
https://giosantosmusic.com/
La Sierra University Department of music
https://lasierra.edu/music
The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/
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BRP 20 | Peter Gallant
Dylan sits down with a pivotal person in his life, his junior high band teacher, Mr. Peter Gallant. Join them as they discuss Peter’s path, his 33 years as the band teacher at Summerside Intermediate, his work with technology in music education, how the word “retirement” means something very different in his busy life and much more!
This October we feature composer, Dong-In Danny Choi and his piece, Remembrance, performed by the UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Lauren Visel. This recording was part of UBC's annual Composers reading session, where student composers and conductors collaborate to create new Canadian band works.
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BRP Store
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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
Remembrance by Danny Choi
Performing Ensemble: University of British Columbia Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Lauren Visel, Conductor
About Peter
Peter Gallant retired as music director of Summerside Intermediate School in 2016 after a 33 year career. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from U. of T., a Bachelor of Education Degree from UPEI and a Masters of Information Technology in Education from Memorial University. Currently, as an audio engineer with his company Solo Audio Projects, he works as house technician for the Indian River Festival, PEI Festival of Small Halls, Points East Audio-Visual, among others, and is the writer, artistic director and music director of the new summer show at the College of Piping (Celtic Performing Arts Centre), Highland Storm: When Highlanders Become Islanders.
Episode Links
Summerside Intermediate School Band
https://sisowls.wordpress.com/departments/band-tutorials/
Solo Audio Projects
https://soloaudioprojects.com/
Guitarsmartz
http://guitarsmartz.com/
The College of Piping and Highland Storm
https://collegeofpiping.com/about-us/history/
Peter Gallant’s Masters Portfolio, IT in Education
https://6620pgep.wordpress.com/
The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/
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BRP LIVE! | Laura Campbell
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.
Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod
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
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
The Band Room Podcast is proudly supported by Kaleidoscope Adventures! To learn more, visit: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-band-room-podcast/
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