We welcome award-winning music educator, conductor and all around wonderful human, Jonathan Grantham to The Band Room! We spoke about his musical journey, celebrating 20 years at Amador Valley High School with a commission from past BRP guest John Mackey, the power of staying with it, his contributions to the Horizon Leans Forward, what he defines as a successful band program 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
Amador Valley Music
https://www.amadormusic.org/home
Jonathan's Blog - The Accidental Expert
https://accidentalexpertise.wordpress.com/author/enobmort1974/
A deep reverberation fills with stars by John Mackey
https://www.johnmackey.com/music/deep-reverberation/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR4N3pSVgiM
The Staying Power of Staying | Jonathan Grantham | TEDxAmadorValleyHigh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qhnVDoNV0&t=670s
The Horizon Leans Forward
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-horizon-leans-forward-book-g10369
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