Episodes

  • Kevin Charoensri on composing
    Nov 8 2024

    In this episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with undergraduate senior Kevin Charoensri as he talks about what it's like to be a composer. Kevin discusses conducting and composing for his high school band while still in middle school, as well as what it's like to teach graduate students at graduate symposiums as an undergrad. He also shares his experience of having his piece selected to be performed by The President's Own Marine Band.

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    20 mins
  • Mike Sailors Discusses His New Album and Teaching Improvisation.
    Oct 4 2024

    In this episode, Nathan Cutietta talks to Professor of Jazz Studies Mike Sailors. He discusses his new album, teaching improvisation, how he fell in love with the trumpet, and advice for young people looking to get into jazz trumpet.

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    35 mins
  • Senior Music Education Student Kendall Weaver
    Sep 27 2024

    In this episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with senior music education major Kendall Weaver who shares what it is like to be a Butler music student, everything from getting in, the transition from high school, and even a first orchestra rehearsal, Kendall has advice on navigating it all.

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    29 mins
  • Niki Luibrand Discusses Mental Health Support at Butler School of Music
    Sep 20 2024

    Did you know we have a dedicated mental health professional in the College of Fine Arts right here? In this video, Niki Luibrand explains her role and how to seek mental health support for you or someone else.

    Counseling & Mental Health Center:
    https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/cmhc/

    Longhorn Wellness Center:
    https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/lwc/i...

    Behavior Concerns and Advice Line:
    https://bcal.utexas.edu

    24/7 Crisis Line (available nights, weekends, and during semester breaks and holidays): 512-471-2255

    TimelyCare (virtual mental health and wellbeing platform available to UT students):
    https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/cmhc/...

    Mind-Body Labs:
    https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/cmhc/...

    UT Austin Nap Map & Other Wellness Resources:
    https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/l...

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    32 mins
  • J.D. Burnett talks about the 2024 Longhorn Big Sing
    Sep 13 2024

    The 2024 University of Texas Choirs's Big Sing is just 4 days away. In this week's podcast episode, we sit down with J.D. Burnett to talk about all that is the 2024 Longhorn Big Sing.

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    24 mins
  • Kristin Wolfe Jensen's book on body mapping
    Sep 6 2024

    In this episode, Nathan Cutietta interviews Kristin Wolfe Jensen about her book "The Breathing Book for Bassoon". She discusses this and healthy habits that all musicians can use to stay safe.

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    35 mins
  • Mikhail Smigelski on bringing back Bortniansky’s opera Le faucon ("The Falcon")
    Aug 30 2024

    In this week's episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with Mikhail Smigelski as he discusses bringing back Bortniansky’s opera Le faucon (The Falcon). This podcast features performance excerpts from last spring's performance.

    https://youtu.be/PGNmbA1dA2M

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    55 mins
  • Laurie Scott and the U.T. String Project
    Aug 23 2024

    In this episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with Laurie Scott, Associate Professor of Music and Human Learning and the director of the String Project. She discusses several topics related to the String Project:

    -What the String Project is
    -How she got involved
    -What the sequence of classes looks like
    -What ages are taught
    -Children with disabilities
    -About the new String Project Coordinator, Rebecca Braun
    -What the Suzuki method is

    For more information about the String Project or to contact the String Project Coordinator, Rebecca Braun, you can reach her at:
    Email: rebecca.braun@austin.utexas.edu
    Phone: 512-471-0363
    https://music.utexas.edu/pre-college-...

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    54 mins