RIRE 1x1

Interviews with current and past composers of the Rhode Island Recording Ensemble

 

 Episode 8: Roger Cichy

For the Season Finale of RIRE 1x1, Zach sits down with composer Roger Cichy. Roger shares insights from his career as a band director, composer, and all the odd-jobs he worked along the way. We discuss the value of the practical experience for young composers and musicians and ways to improve college curriculums.

You can contact Roger at www.rogercihcy.com and ake sure to check out the entire RIRE 1x1 Season 1 on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4I6iGREVj0Mv_aCVKxIhZw

 
 
 
 

Episode 7: Katie Hollowell

 
 
 
 

Episode 6: Nick Jackson

Got to sit down with 2017 RIRE Composer Nick Jackson and discuss musicality, genre blending, and what it’s like to grow up in Ohio!

 
 
 
 

  Episode 5: Jordan Chase

Today on RIRE 1x1, Zach dives into compositional process and teaching methods with 2018 RIRE Composer, Jordan Chase!

Make sure to check out www.jordanchasemusic.com to listen to his fantastic variety of musical works

 
 
 
 

 Episode 4: Onsby Rose

Zach had the chance to sit down with RIRE Composer Onsby Rose and discuss his amazing life story and career journey from Marine to Composer/Conductor and all the stops in between.

 
 
 
 

 Episode 3: Brian Cardany

Zach sits down with the conductor of the Rhode Island Recording Ensemble, Dr. Brian Cardany! It was a pleasure discussing score study, rehearsal technique, and all of Brian's contributions to the Rhode Island Musical Community.

As soon as social distancing ends, be sure to check out a concert by an ensemble he directs. Go to the links below for more information:

The American Band: https://www.theamericanband.org/

Ocean State Pops Orchestra: https://oceanstatepops.org/

 
 
 
 
 

 

Episode 2: Kaitlin Bove

Zach sits down with Dr. Kaitlin Bove to learn more about some of her amazing career initiatives and discuss the importance of diversity in our field!

RIRE is looking forward to our collaboration with …And We Were Heard this coming season. For more information go to www.kaitlinbove.com and www.andwewereheard.org!

 
 
 

Episode 1: Brandon Dicks

For our first edition of RIRE 1x1, Zach sits down with Trumpeter, Composer, and media extraordinaire Brandon Dicks. We talk about everything from "what is musicality" to roller coasters!

Make sure to go to bdicksmusic.com to hear Brandon's compositions and watch his wonderfully made videos.