Everything Band Podcast

The director of bands at the University of Minnesota, Emily Threinen joins me to discuss her career and share her thoughts about music and teaching. Topics: Emily’s background and the teacher, Tim Smith, who she credits with inspiring her career. Leading students to success without fear or intimidation. A discussion about gender in the band world including the importance of diversity in leadership positions. A discussion about concert programming and finding a balance between new music while performing standard repertoire and transcriptions. Links: Emily Threinen at the University of Minnesota Greater Twin Cities Youth Orchestra Drive by Daniel H. Pink The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh Copland: Appalachian Spring Biography: Emily Threinen currently serves as Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota School of Music in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. In this position, she conducts the acclaimed Wind Ensemble, guides the graduate wind band conducting program, instructs undergraduate advanced co