From the Composer Podcast

Learn about the Excelcia Music Publishing composers, and their music. This podcast will present composers talking about their background and give insights into preparing and performing their music.

You can also listen to these informative podcasts on all of the major podcast services, like Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play.

Jason Taurins – Composer

June 18, 2019

Jason uses his experience as a music educator to create fresh and melodic music, drawing inspiration from popular styles like rock and metal, as well as the avant-garde of the past century. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast.

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Michael J. Miller – Composer

June 11, 2019

Michael is a composer, conductor and educator with a strong background in the pageantry arts. His music is modern, exciting, and full of dramatic effect and has quickly received recognition and performances around the world. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast.

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David Samuel – Composer

June 4, 2019

David’s music is emotionally charged and rhythmically pleasing. Heavily influenced by his background as a jazz pianist, his harmonic palate provides listeners with a fresh sound. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast.

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Chris Thompson – Composer

May 28, 2019

Chris ThompsonWith works spanning the globe, Chris is an accomplished drummer and jazz pianist whose passions are evident in his music. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast.

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Chris Ferguson – Composer

May 21, 2019

Chris Ferguson

Chris has over 20 years in music education and draws from his experience to make music that is easily accessible to young musicians while helping them build confidence as they grow. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast.

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Carol Brittin Chambers – Composer

May 13, 2019

Carol’s music is creative and fun for everyone. Her music teaches valuable musical concepts while incorporating unique grooves and memorable melodies. She is fast becoming one of the most popular and most performed composers of music for concert band. Learn more about her background and career in this informative podcast.

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Bruce W. Tippette – Composer

May 8, 2019

Bruce W. TippetteBruce focuses on composing memorable melodic lines, accompanied by a harmonic language that is fresh, but still approachable by performers and listeners alike. His versatility allows him to write for virtually any type of ensemble. Learn more about his background and career in this informative podcast.

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Patti Drennan – Composer

March 26, 2019

Patti DrennanPatti’s knowledge of festivals, concerts, and contest, makes her familiar with what “works” and will help ensure a choir’s success. She incorporates unusual harmonies and creative melodies in her writing and always has an accompaniment that is enjoyable to play. Enjoy listening to this new episode of ‘From the Composer,’ a podcast of conversations between founder, Larry Clark and our composers about their backgrounds, approaches to their compositions, their inspirations, and much more!

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Jon Bubbett – Composer

March 25, 2019

Jon Bubbett

Jon is an award winning band director and has drawn from his many years of experience to write music with lush harmonies and lyrical lines. Learn more about Jon’s education and background in this informative interview with an up and coming composer of concert band music.

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