Melanated Artists in Performance
I will have discussions with artists of color who are involved in the many aspects of the Fine Arts. I will be talking to professionals, semi-professionals, directors, composers, instrumentalists, dancers, actors, visual artists, singers, and teachers just to name a few. We will be discussing their origins, their current endeavors, goals and future projects; who inspires them and why they continue to do what they do? These stories and experiences need to be shared. What is your story and who will you inspire, uplift, inform and educate to make US better? Join me as I share these experiences and stories.
Episodes
11 episodes
Majoris Regus - Assistant Professor of Music Education, Rutgers University
Marjoris Regus is an assistant professor of music education at Rutgers University. We discuss her navigation into music education, her journey from Utah to Michigan, loneliness in classical arts, finding her path in music education and ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:12:50
LaTerence Varnado - High School Band Director - Columbus, MS
LaTerence Varnado is a high school band director in Columbus, MS. We discussed a band director's impact on students, evolving legacy beyond the classroom, advocating for underfunded band programs, setting boundaries for mental health and an une...
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1:11:04
Dr. LaTasha Thomas-Durrell - Assistant Professor at the University of Dayton
Dr. Thomas-Durrell is an Assistant Professor; Coordinator of Music Education Program at the University of Dayton. She has taught music at all levels, she's an author, researcher and presenter with interests that include music education in socia...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:10:31
Maliq Veal - Trombonist - Future Music Educator and Future Orchestral Conductor
I talk with soon to be college graduate Maliq about his musical journey and his experience performing, how to walk into a room, what he hopes to do in music education, his future in conducting, and pieces he would like to conduct in the future....
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:55:06
Dr. Amy Lewis - Assistant Professor of Music Education, Research Associate
Dr. Amy Lewis - Assistant Professor of the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Educator, author, musician, and professor. We discussed family support, the importance of joy, how there is life beyond work, inspiring students and knowing when to r...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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56:15
Marti Jenkins - Dance Instructor
I talk with Marti about her journey in dance, why she decided to become a dance instructor. We talk about what her favorite style of dance, the impact of dance in middle school, discovering the the passion for teaching, and support from her fam...
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1:34:46
Jaquay Smith - Composer
I have a discussion with Jaquay Smith vocalist, composer, playwright, and author about her love for the Lord, her music creating process, for example how she creates melodies and sets them to scripture. Support from her family, her start in eco...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:11:19
Lionel Harrell - Music Supervisor for Prince George's County Public Schools
In this episode I talk with Lionel about his music career and experience as a music educator. We discuss his musical background, why he became a teacher, and his transition to becoming the county music supervisor. Who are his musical influences...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:28:18
Mike Casimir - Violist - St. Louis Symphony
I talk with Mike about how he started in music, his journey to the viola, who is a part of his support system, the importance of music education, his process of preparing for orchestral auditions, creating music during the pandemic and who infl...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:27:56
Nathan Stampley - Broadway singer and actor
In this episode, Nate and I talk about his beginnings, and how he got started singing. We talk about his audition experience, who inspires him and the process of preparing for roles. We discuss topics such as the importance of taking a chance o...
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1:18:20
Melanated Artists in Performance - Intro
Discussions with artists of color who are involved in the many aspects of the Fine Arts. I will be talking to professionals, semi-professionals, directors, composers, instrumentalists, dancers, actors, visual artists, singers, and teachers just...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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