Everything Band Podcast

Texas composer Carol Brittin Chambers talks about writing marching band shows and the twists and turns of her fascinating musical career. Topics: Carol's background as a trumpet player and pianist Teaching good fundamentals and skills and teaching in Texas Moving from being a full time band director to a full time composer Writing marching shows Carol's concert band music and her creative process Links: Aspenwood Music Texas Lutheran University Carl Fischer Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy Copland: Appalachian Spring Valley Concert Band Biography: Carol Brittin Chambers is currently on the music faculty at Texas Lutheran University. She lives in San Antonio, Texas, where she is the owner and composer of Aspenwood Music. She also maintains an active performance schedule, including appearances with the Mid-Texas and San Antonio Symphonies. Chambers is commissioned each year to compose and arrange works for concert band, marching band, and various other ensembles. She has arranged and orchestrated marching show