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Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony

Hosted by Fort Collins Symphony · music · EN · 53 episodes

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Classical Music for everyone! The Open Notes Podcast is the place for anybody interested in Classical Music to learn more, from newbies to seasoned veterans. Open Notes features interviews with Fort Collins Symphony musicians, soloists and composers, interactive program notes, and discussions about topics in classical music. Co-Hosted by Norman Menzales (Principal Flute, Marketing & Community Engagement Director) and Alyssa Roggow (Education and Patron Development Director). Sponsored by the Fort Collins Symphony

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What is Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony about?

Classical Music for everyone! The Open Notes Podcast is the place for anybody interested in Classical Music to learn more, from newbies to seasoned veterans. Open Notes features interviews with Fort Collins Symphony musicians, soloists and composers, interactive program notes, and discussions about topics in classical music.

Who hosts Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony?

Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony is hosted by Fort Collins Symphony. The show has published 53 episodes to date.

What has Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Music in Horror Films: Dan Obluda" (7 October 2026, 36 minutes), "Interview with Peggy Lyle "An Exciting Collaboration!"" (7 September 2026, 29 minutes), and "The Arts in Fort Collins: How does it impact our community? With Solara Clark" (3 August 2026, 19 minutes).

How often does Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony publish?

Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 53 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony?

Booking probability for Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony's contact route on record: public web form.

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Fort Collins Symphony hosts Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony, a music show with 53 episodes published.

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  • Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony

    Music in Horror Films: Dan Obluda

    Oct 7, 202636 min

    In this podcast we explore "Music in Horror Films" with Professor Dan Obluda. We discuss everything from our favorite halloween candy to how music in horror movies builds atmosphere. Get some special insight to the...

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    Interview with Peggy Lyle "An Exciting Collaboration!"

    Sep 7, 202629 min

    What do you think of when you think of Fort Collins? Brewing, Colorado State University, or maybe the arts? The arts may not be your first thought, but today we’re here to talk about the arts in Fort Collins. Joining us...

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    The Arts in Fort Collins: How does it impact our community? With Solara Clark

    Aug 3, 202619 min

    Welcome to another episode of the Open Notes podcast! In our recent conversation, we discussed various ways classical music can show up in communities. Today, we’re turning our focus to our own community, and we’ll be...

  • Episode #11

    Why Classical Music is Relevant Today with Andrew Arceci

    Jul 6, 202630 min

    Classical music has been around for centuries, but in a rapidly changing world, many arts organizations are asking an important question how do we keep the music meaningful, engaging, and relevant for today's audiences...

  • Episode #10

    Violin 101: Your Guide to the Orchestra’s Instruments

    May 28, 202639 min

    We’re kicking off today’s podcast with a new episode in our mini series Your Guide to the Orchestra’s Instruments. It’s one of the most well known instruments in the Orchestra. It has so many different sound...

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  • Episode #9

    Interview with Clarinetist Wesley Ferreira

    Apr 27, 202641 min

    Today we’re thrilled to chat with Portuguese-Canadian clarinetist Wesley Ferreira, the featured guest artist for our Signature Concert 5: Rhythms of Diversity and Energy on Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30pm. He will be...

  • Episode #8

    The Evolution of Film Music with Professor Dan Obluda

    Apr 13, 202640 min

    How has film music evolved the past 100 years? To answer that, we’re excited to chat with Dan Obluda. He’s an instructor of music at Colorado State University where teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music...

  • Episode #7

    Interview with Marimbist Ji Su Jung

    Feb 27, 202651 min

    Today we’re thrilled to chat with internationally acclaimed marimbist Ji Su Jung, the featured guest artist for our Signature Concert 4: Vibrations from Nature and Tradition on March 7th and 8th. She’ll be performing...

  • Episode #6

    Virtuosity and Musical Expression with Pianist Bryan Wallick

    Feb 1, 202631 min

    Today, we’re thrilled to chat with pianist Bryan Wallick. Bryan chats with us about what it takes to balance virtuosity and musical expression as a musician. Bryan also talks about his synesthesia and how it effects his...

  • Episode #5

    Interview with Composer Alex LaMotte

    Jan 20, 202621 min

    Today, we’re excited to chat with composer Alex LaMotte! Alex LaMotte is the winner of the Fort Collins Symphony’s 2025 Composer Competition. His original orchestral piece, Land of Open Skies, was selected for its vivid...

  • Episode #4

    Horn 101: Your Guide to the Orchestra’s Instruments

    Dec 4, 202514 min

    If you’ve peered your eyes to the back of the orchestra, you’ll see all these shiny brass instruments. Well, one of those in particular may stand out the most — it’s shiny, it’s coiled, it has this unmistakable rich and...

  • Episode #3

    Interview with Soprano Dr. Stefanie Anduri

    Nov 3, 202536 min

    Today we’re joined by the featured guest artist for our upcoming Signature Concert 2 on Saturday, November 8th, at 7:30pm. She’ll be performing Knoxville: Summer of 1915 by Samuel Barber. We are so excited to welcome...

  • Episode #2

    Interview with Horn Player Ben Shafer

    Sep 25, 202530 min

    Today we’re here to chat with a very special guest. He’s the featured guest artist for our Signature Concert 1 on October 4th, 7:30pm, where you’ll hear him perform Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4. He’s also the Principal...

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    2025-2026 Season Introduction

    Aug 22, 202523 min

    Join Norman Menzales, the Marketing and Community Engagement Director, and Alyssa Roggow, the Education and Patron Development Director, as they take you behind the scenes of the professional music world and explore why...

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    Interview with Pianist Zhu Wang

    Apr 23, 202415 min

    Zhu Wang started playing piano at age five when his grandfather recognized his early talent. Since then Zhu has gone on to study with some of the world's best piano teachers, perform award-winning concerts around the...

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    Violinist Yumi Hwang-Williams Introduces Antonín Dvořák's Violin Concerto

    Jan 26, 202420 min

    Dvořák's violin concerto is one of the hardest and greatest pieces for solo violin and orchestra. So why doesn't it get played more? Yumi Hwang-Williams doesn't know, but she has a few theories. Since many audiences...

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    Interview with Guitarist Jason Vieaux

    Oct 27, 202319 min

    Guitarist Jason Vieaux joins us on the Fort Collins Symphony's Open Notes Podcast to talk about his early fascination with jazz and the Beatles, the piece he's played more than any other, and the poignant beauty of...

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    Composing "The Raven" with Morgan Denney

    Oct 9, 202320 min

    In this episode, composer Morgan Denney chats with Jeremy about her process and the challenges behind writing her new musical accompaniment to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" for the Fort Collins Symphony. "The Raven"...

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    Symphony of Support: The Healing Power of Music in Dementia Care

    Aug 2, 20239 min

    No one has to walk the dementia journey alone. Members of Dementia Together and the Fort Collins Symphony discuss the B Sharp Arts Engagement Program and its research, which found powerful benefits for people living...

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    Pianist Avery Gagliano on Pop vs Classical music and Mozart's drama

    Jan 18, 202322 min

    Pianist Avery Gagliano joins the Open Notes Podcast to discuss Mozart's 24th piano concerto, her love of pop music, the hardest part of being a pianist, and more! Join us for the live or live-streamed concert on...

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