This week's episode will feature host, Carol Jantsch, moderating a panel of five brass musicians-all of whom are brilliant, incredibly talented, and most importantly, amazing mothers. The topics of discussion will include parenthood and the fourth trimester of pregnancy.  We welcome Jennifer Marotta, Dr. Katy Ambrose, Nicole Abissi, Dr.  Amy Schumaker Bliss, and Velvet Brown to the Rising Stars Podcast for the conclusion of our two-part series, Brass Moms.

Jen's website
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Katy's website
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The Horn Call Podcast Episode 10: Katy Ambrose
Horn Call February 2021 Intro Katy Ambrose
The French Horn in the Lives of Musicians of African and Creole Descent in America, 1700-2000

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Amy Schumaker Bliss on her children's book, her new euphonium album, and the New World Brass Cast
Amy’s Brass Band read by Dr. Amy Schumaker Bliss
TU Tuba/Euphonium Studio, Dr. Amy Schumaker Bliss: Euphonium Masterclass
Luminaries: 2. In Green (Hildegard)

Velvet's website
The Queen of the Night Aria from the Magic Flute
Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra: Movement I
Incantation for Tuba and Piano

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More about the producer and audio engineer at michnari robinson

We hope our patrons will donate at least $1 each week to Buy Me a Coffee to support the many talents and services of our wonderful producer and audio engineer, Michnari Robinson. He has worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to help make this podcast a success.  You are also welcome to support him through donations on PayPal (michnarr@gmail.com) and on Cash App ($MichnariRobinson).

Based in Philadelphia, Hailey Brinnel has been a superstar since performing at the age of 12 with her father. This phenomenal jazz vocalist, trombonist, and educator will share her journey throughout the years; Hailey also provides insight on working with others and how she developed her versatile craft, which continues to inspire others who listen to her music and angelic voice.

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Selected Videos:
You Go To My Head - Hailey Brinnel
Orange Colored Sky - Hailey Brinnel
Hailey Brinnel Quartet- Wayfaring Stranger
Hailey Brinnel - 2021 Sarah Vaughan Competition Performance

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More about the host at caroljantsch.com
More about the co-host at theflythegroup.com
More about the producer and audio engineer at michnari robinson

We hope our patrons will donate at least $1 each week to Buy Me a Coffee to support the many talents and services of our wonderful producer and audio engineer, Michnari Robinson. He has worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to help make this podcast a success.  You are also welcome to support him through donations on PayPal (michnarr@gmail.com) and on Cash App ($MichnariRobinson).

Known affectionately as "Doc Nix,"  Dr. Michael W. Nickens has made an enormous impact at George Mason University and throughout this country's collegiate sports landscape as a director, composer, arranger, university professor, professional tubist,  and social justice advocate. He shares with our host, Carol Jantsch, his memories of their time at the University of Michigan, his thoughts on supporting one's fellow peers in the tuba-euphonium studio environment, and his perspective on life as a multi-talented individual who wears many hats.

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Selected Videos:
George Mason University Green Machine plays Rage
Short DOCumentary about Doc Nix and the Green Machine
Music, identity, diversity, convergence | Michael Nickens | TEDxGeorgeMasonU
Blackbird with tuba
Super Mario Brothers Theme Song Rap (2019)

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More about the host at caroljantsch.com
More about the co-host at theflythegroup.com
More about the producer and audio engineer at michnari robinson

We hope our patrons will donate at least $1 each week to Buy Me a Coffee to support the many talents and services of our wonderful producer and audio engineer, Michnari Robinson. He has worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to help make this podcast a success.  You are also welcome to support him through donations on PayPal (michnarr@gmail.com) and on Cash App ($MichnariRobinson).