Interview with Paul Merced

Hilary is all by herself on the episode to answer some frequently asked questions from teachers, kids and parents. Give it a listen because there is a good chance you’ve had the same questions!

Hilary and Malcolm discuss all of the summer workshops that took place in 2021.

This week Hilary is Joined by Lucas Redwood of Bandology. Bandology is an organization the provides band camps, performance opportunities and music education programming in Oakville and beyond. Learn about this awesome organization and its contribution to music education in Halton with Lucas Redwood!

Hilary hears some of the CRASH families most memorable performances. Learn about Emily’s love of community theatre, Malcolm’s massive journey to DCI, James’ super cool sound installation performance and Rose’s passion for engaging kids with classical music.

Hilary and Malcolm discuss the do’s and don’ts of recording and editing virtual bands. There is more involved than what you might think!

On this weeks podcast Hilary and James R sit down to talk about everything brass! What makes an instrument a member of the brass family? Whats an embouchure? Does Hilary even know what an English Horn is? All this and more!

Matt and Hilary talk about the importance of tuning drums and what to listen for when tuning yours. There is a lot more than meets the eye with these fickle instruments. But the results are worth it!

On this weeks podcast Hilary sits down with mentor and fellow music entrepreneur Paul Dickinson. Paul has been making custom drums as the owner operator of udrum for the last 27 years! He has a lot of insight into the music industry and such a positive outlook on where it’s going!

Join Hilary, Matt and Malcolm as they sit down with DCI alum Paul Merced to talk about his time in DCI as well as some tips for auditioning for an ensemble.

Hilary combines her love of music and trivia to put James to the test. How well will he do and how well do you think you know music?