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Episode 30 - Upbeats 6 Jul 26, 2019

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Ryan and Jared continue Upbeats with some summer vibes, giving you a wide array of tracks for a July setlist. Shuffle or listen in order, this one will keep you listening through all 12 songs!

Episode 29 - Cassandra Venaglia Jul 19, 2019

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In the summer return, Jared and Cassandra cover a broad range of topics: they nerd out over indeterminacy and John Cage, touch on what it means to discover a unique voice in a chaotically packed music industry, and comment on the reality of sexism and racism in our tight-knit music community.

Episode 28 - Upbeats 5 Jun 28, 2019

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Simone and Ryan have got you covered for a month's worth of the best summer songs with our latest Upbeats playlist!! This one covers the gamut of musical expression with an emphasis on fluidity, featuring some of today’s most gifted artists. As always, our playlist links can be found in our Instagram bio @theupnote. Here are the tracks that we discuss:

1) Get Good - St. South
2) Bad Girls - Tennis
3) Attaboy - The Goat Rodeo Sessions
4) OooWee - Rapsody (Ft. Anderson .Paak)
5) Cheap Queen - King Princess
6) Voices From A Killing Jar - Kate Soper
7) I Will Possess Your Heart - Death Cab For Cutie
8) Take Me Home, Country Roads - Mountain Man
9) Hungboo - Peggy Gou
10) Ghosting - Mother Mother
11) Just A Little Bit - Norah Jones
12) The Good Side - Troye Sivan

Episode 27 - Horizon String Quartet Jun 14, 2019

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A special summertime episode on the penultimate day of a tour! Ryan interviews his fellow quartet mates, of the Horizon String Quartet, about what it's like to have performed at over 300 schools in the past seven years! Topics range from favourite tour memories over the years, programming a perfect show for kids, and the importance of preserving the legacy of the string quartet!

Episode 26 - Gina Luciani May 31, 2019

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Jared sits down with flute extraordinaire Gina Luciani to talk about all of her adventures on and off the instrument! They talk social media, what it means to make it, Kanye West, and inspiring positivity through music. This is a special episode you won’t want to miss!

Episode 25 - Upbeats 4 May 17, 2019

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Jared and Ryan are delighted to present the fourth edition of Upbeats, our monthly playlist selections with musical commentary! In this episode we cover everything from Lauryn Hill to Bach! Visit our Instagram account @theupnote to get a link to the playlist to follow along!

Episode 24 - Jared & Ryan May 10, 2019

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Jared and Ryan are back to discuss all things related to graduation, the conclusion of music programs, and all of the feelings that artists face in transitionary times. This episode is all about reflection!

Episode 23 - Jared, Ryan, and Simone May 03, 2019

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The gang is back to discuss the importance of contemporary music, modern concert programming, and engaging with young audiences moving forward!

Episode 22 - Felicity James Apr 26, 2019

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Felicity James, the new Associate Concertmaster of the esteemed Minnesota Orchestra, takes the time to dive into her exciting new career with Ryan! They discuss her audition preparation, how she approaches being a young leader of a major orchestra, and how she stays ready for anything! Come along and learn from one of the most brilliant musicians in the orchestral field today!

Episode 21 - Upbeats 3 Apr 19, 2019

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Come and get boppin' with Jared and Simone’s latest playlist!! Upbeats 3 covers everything from Rachmaninoff to the newest Anderson .Paak!

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