This week we welcome conductor, trumpeter and educator, Dr. Karen Gustafson to The Band Room! We spoke about her musical beginnings, studying trumpet and conducting with some of the best, teaching in Alaska (among many other places), balancing trumpet/conducting, making the best of what life gives us and so much more!
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Music used in this episode
BRP Theme Music: Skyline by EKR Hammell
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor
Lake Superior Suite - Pancake Bay & Pukaskwa by Cait Nishimura
Performing Ensemble: University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Dr. Gillian MacKay – Conductor
Chasing Sunlight (Piano Version) by Cait Nishimura
Arranged and performed by Brian Barber
Episode Links
Karen's Website
https://jimbicigo.wixsite.com/karengustafson
2022 Sask. Orchestral Assn. International Saito Conducting Workshop
http://conductorschool.com/SOA.html
Burman University School of Music
https://www.burmanu.ca/music
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