Music on the Rocks
Music on the Rocks is a long form conversation hosted by internationally recognized hornist Chris Castellanos featuring interviews with some of the best musicians in their field talking over their favorite drinks about life, career and anything else that comes up!
Episodes
20 episodes
Mike McCoy, Larry Williams, a Tennessee Mule and a Disgusting Watermelon Lemonade Seltzer
This episode of MOTR I have the pleasure of the company of fellow Yamaha Horn Artists Mike McCoy (former hornist of Presidio Brass, studio musician and Faculty at San Diego State University and Point Loma Nazarene University) and Larry Williams...
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Jeffrey Curnow, Kentucky Bourbon and a Bottom Shelf Martini
This episode of MOTR I am joined by the Associate Principal Trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Jeffrey Curnow! Jeff is a former member of the Empire Brass, former principal trumpet of the Dallas Symphony and is currently on faculty at...
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1:17:12
Jose Sibaja, Pig's Nose Scotch and a Triple Shot of H2O
This episode I am very pleased to have one of my great friends and touring buddies, Jose Sibaja with me! Jose is the Lead Trumpet player of the Boston Brass and Associate Professor of Trumpet for the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt Un...
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1:13:18
Live from the North East Horn Workshop!
A special, post recital interview from the North East Horn Workshop with Elizabeth Freimuth (Principal Horn, Cincinnati Symphony and Pops) , Randy Gardner (Retired, 2nd Horn Philadelphia Orchestra for 22 years) and Jeff Scott (Imani Winds)!
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1:00:16
Beth Lano, Gin & Tonic and Chai on the Rocks
It is such a pleasure to have one of the staples of the Las Vegas music scene, Beth Lano, on MOTR this episode! Beth is Associate Principal Horn of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, has been the top call freelance hornist on the Las Vegas Strip...
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Zoltan Kiss, Hendrick's Gin & Hungarian Schnapps
This Episode of MOTR I am delighted to have the one and only Zoltan Kiss as a guest! Zoltan is an internationally recognized trombone soloist and has been a member of the Mnozil Brass since 2005.Grab a cold drink and join us as we tal...
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1:32:40
Dan Vidican, Bulleit Bourbon and Johnnie Green
In this episode of MOTR, I am joined by fantastic musician and horn maker Dan Vidican. Dan is the owner and craftsman of Lukas Horns and also plays 4th horn with the Memphis Symphony. Grab your favorite spirit and join us as...
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Jamie Hersch, Tiger Beer and Rocket Amber
This episode of MOTR I have the pleasure of hanging with my good friend and amazing horn player Jamie Hersch! Jamie is Associate Principal horn of the Singapore Symphony and on faculty at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory. Grab a d...
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James Naigus, Auchentoshan and Coffee Liqueur
This episode I had the pleasure of hanging out with wonderful Hornist and Composer James Naigus. Grab a beverage and join us as we talk at length about his upcoming consortium piece for horn and mixed media "Visions" along with everyt...
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David Krehbiel, Scotch & Soda and Gin & Tonic
This episode of MOTR, I am absolutely thrilled to have legendary hornist David Krehbiel as a guest. He has been a staple in the orchestral world for decades having been a member of such orchestras as the Chicago Symphony, the Detroit Symp...
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Rick Todd, Bourbon Whiskey and Zinfandel
This episode of MOTR, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incomparable hornist Rick Todd! You name it, he's done it. From Orchestral playing to Hollywood Studio playing to putting out burning Jazz Albums, Rick Todd is at home wi...
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1:26:48
Howard Wiseman, Bombay Gin and Tap Water
I'm delighted to be joined this episode by world class instrument case maker Howard Wiseman. Known throughout the music world for his beautiful, innovative, super light and durable carbon fiber instrument cases, Howard Wiseman has been at...
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1:10:41
Tom Leslie, Martinis and Texas Whiskey
This episode, I am thrilled to have my dear friend and musical mentor Tom Leslie. Tom is the Director of the Division of Wind Band Studies and Professor of Conducting at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. He has conducted, and rec...
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1:18:04
Bill Bernatis, Tequilas and Margaritas
My guest this episode is my former horn professor and good friend Bill Bernatis! Bill is the Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and serves as Principal Horn with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, as well as Assist...
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1:08:58
Michelle Baker, Herbal Iced Tea and Tenure Vodka
This episode I am joined by Michelle Baker, retired second horn of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chair of the Brass Department at the Manhattan School of Music. Join us as we explore her career at the Met, talk about movie scores she's p...
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Daniel Grabois, Hidden Vodka and a Smooth and Easy Scotch
This episode of MOTR, I am joined by Horn Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Meridian Arts Ensemble Hornist Daniel Grabois. You won't wanna miss this one as we chat about everything from his time on Broadway to what he did t...
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1:20:39
Johan de Meij, Rum and Red Wine
This episode, I sit down with world renowned Dutch composer and conductor Johan de Meij! Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we discuss everything from his beginnings in music as young low brass player in military bands to his awar...
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Jeff Scott and Scotch
In this episode, I interview Imani Winds hornist and newly minted Oberlin Associate Professor of Horn, Jeff Scott. Join us as we talk about his career, life on the road and reminisce with stories we've shared over the years! I hones...
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