Everything Band Podcast

Composer Peter Meechan joins the show for a wonderfully thoughtful discussion that includes conversations about his career, music in England, the merits of self-publishing, composition, and the bar at the Royal Northern College of Music. Topics: Pete’s background growing up outside of Birmingham as the son of two folk musicians who surrounded him with music. A discussion of the band system in England including opportunities for young musicians and the Black Dyke Brass Band. How the bar at the Royal Northern College of Music led to the relationships and opportunities that helped Pete launch his career. The value of being self-published as a composer and the importance of retaining your copyright. Links: Meechan Music Royal Northern College of Music Stravinsky: Symphony of Wind Instruments Scott McAllister: Gone Melanie Brooks "Building Bridges through Music" Festival Biography: The music of Canadian-based British composer Peter Meechan is performed throughout the world. His music has been commissioned, re