In this week's podcast episode, we talk to composition professor Russell Podgorsek about his new piece, Invisible Women. This composition explores the lived experiences of the five women who make up the vocal group VAMP. Invisible Women will have its world premiere on Saturday, the 23rd, at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, the 24th, at 3:00 PM in Austin.

Tickets are available at https://www.vampvocals.com/.

In this episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with Rainwater Grant winner Selina Xu as she shares the inspiration and details behind her Shanghai Jazz Project. This unique initiative revives the vibrant jazz scene of 1920s–1940s Shanghai, a golden era of music that faded with the rise of communism and the banning of Western influences.

🎶 Concert Details

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Butler School of Music, Room 2.114 (Band Room)
Extras: Enjoy Chinese refreshments after the performance.

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.