Percussion Specialist, Arranger, Composer, Performer and Educator Patricia Islas stops by to talk about her work in Coppell ISD (TX), working in challenging programs, and staying creative (05:50), staying motivated while moving around in different programs, dealing with burnout and seeing the challenges of doing band in Texas (27:50), writing Momentum (her first book of original music) and the challenges of self-publishing (51:10), and how was able to financially make it through the early years (01:02:45).
Finishing with a Rave on Mizzou’s Wind Ensemble Concert from October 4, 2021 (01:10:00).
Links:
“Last Train Home” - Pat Metheny
“On Fire” - Michel Camilo Trio
Emily Tannert Patterson on the podcast
Raves:
University of Missouri Wind Ensemble Concert - October 4, 2021