Everything Band Podcast

Self-described as "an Australian composer with a penchant for colour and creativity in the wind band genre," Jodie Blackshaw shares the story of her career, her music, and her thoughts about teaching band. Topics: The conversation begins with a discussion of Jodie’s current project, a 25 minute work for band and how she’s incorporated ideas from chamber works for winds to show off the colors of the ensemble. Jodie’s background growing up in Yenda, a small town in New South Wales, Australia with an electric organ in her house and a few wonderfully inspiring teachers. The band tradition in Australia and how instrumental music is taught without the school band and orchestra tradition that defines instrumental music in the United States. The experience that inspired Jodie to a career as a professional musician and her thoughts about what we can do to help nurture girls and young women as composers. Jodie’s work Belah Sun Woman and her interesting thoughts about the type of music that kids like to play. Links: