My guests for this episode are Ashley Killam and Carrie Blosser.
Ashley and Carrie are on a mission. As the co-founders of Diversify The Stand, they have taken on the monumental task of upgrading the state of music education by giving voice to composers that represent groups that have historically been overlooked. Their first major project, Winds Of Change, offers a progressive approach to trumpet solo literature. But it’s their mindset and teamwork that make them a force to be reckoned with.
Check out what Ashley and Carrie have to say about Ashley’s inspiration, Carrie’s journey, their target demographic, working as a team, the impact of their work, dealing with the haters, where change needs to start, Rising Tide Music Press, the power of seeing someone you identify with, being the role model, and so much more!
So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!
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00:00:00 Intro
00:03:55 Ashley’s inspiration
00:06:16 Carrie’s journey
00:10:24 Their target demographic
00:15:58 Working as a team
00:21:32 The impact of their work
00:23:10 Dealing with the haters
00:31:58 Where change needs to start
00:43:37 Rising Tide Music Press
00:48:36 The power of seeing someone you identify with
00:52:53 Being the role model
00:56:29 Sound Off! With Ashley and Carrie
01:01:18 Geared up! With Ashley and Carrie
01:08:06 Robinson’s Remedies Rapid Fire Round

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