The Virtual Podium

The Virtual Podium

My thoughts and reflections related to the field of wind conducting and music education. Feel free to comment all you'd like.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Midwest Wrap Up

As I sit sipping coffee at the Corner Bakery down the street from my hotel, waiting for my wife to arrive to Chicago for the res...

Monday, January 2, 2012

Wind Band Composer Snapshot: Adam Gorb

Wind Band Composer Snapshot: Adam Gorb (1958-Present) British Composer/Teacher Gorb at the Royal Northern College of music - Born...

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Wind Band Composer Snapshot: Felix Mendelssohn

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) German Romantic Composer/Pianist/Conductor Felix Mendelssohn - Considered a versatile prodigy who ...

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About the Author

Mr. Kyle Freesen: Dayton, Ohio, United States; is the Raider Pep Band Director and a GTA at Wright State University, where he's pursuing a Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting. He teaches Brass Methods, Basic Conducting, and serves as the Graduate Coordinator of the Tri-State Honor Band. He's the Asst. Conductor of the WSU Wind Symphony, Chamber Players, and Symphonic Band. Freesen earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Western Illinois University. He performed with many ensembles, including the Grammy-Nominated JSO, and was selected as a student conductor. Freesen served as the President of his collegiate National Association for Music Education chapter. He is an active music education advocate, giving clinics at state and local conferences. He is a member of the NAfME, Golden Key, Phi Kappa Phi, CMS, and CBDNA. Freesen has taught public school bands at all levels in El Paso and Rushville, IL. Under his direction many ensembles and individual musicians have had success. This includes students selected for All-State ensembles and an award-winning marching program at El Paso-Gridley High School. While pursuing his MM, Freesen teaches brass for the Centerville Jazz Band.

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