beyond ArtLess
“Beyond ArtLess" with Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman & Phil Ostrander is a podcast that explores the friendships and the community that exists in and outside of the arts and arts education. In each episode of Beyond ArtLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What comes next is a fun-filled conversation revealing the joy of friendship and the artlessness of the hosts. Unlike most successful classrooms, this show is not well planned and probably not worth your time.
Episodes
94 episodes
Midwest 2024 Compilation 1: Smith, VanderLoop, Nickelson, Collins-Dowden, Freeman, Cogswell, Joosten, Baumann & JaRod Hall
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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Jason Gillette
This episode has it all. If all you care about is plastic footwear. Crocs seem to dominate this week’s episode with our guest - 29 year veteran teacher Jason Gillette. Jason is the band director at Marquette University High Sc...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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Corey Pompey
What better way to start 2025 than with our guest, UW-Madison Associate Director of Bands, Dr. Corey Pompey. Corey shares his journey that has led him to the frigid tundra of Madison, Wisconsin taking the helm of the Badger Marching Band after ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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Louise Smith
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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Renee Lechner & Ian Melrose Midwest 2024
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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Vicente Piqueras Midwest 2024
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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Emily Chasowy Midwest 2024
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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Erin Holmes & Brad Mariska Midwest 2024
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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Tyler Grant & John Stewart Midwest 2024
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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Chris Fogderud Midwest 2024
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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Brian Balmages Midwest 2024
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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Adrian Sims Midwest 2024
This Beyond ArtLess Short was captured during our live recording sessions at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. A heartfelt thank you to Eric Songer and John Stewart for stepping in as guest hosts for several episodes. We’re especially grateful to everyo...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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Erika Tomten
This week’s podcast features Peter’s spouse and MUCH better half, Erika Tomten. We chat about her eclectic career as a performer, visual artist, director, teacher and more. We discuss the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in the arts,...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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Kevin Day
What day is it? It's Kevin Day! We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Kevin about his incredible musical journey so far, the mentors who have shaped him, and where you'll be able to find him at the Midwest Clinic. Kevin shared insights ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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JoAnne Harris & Carol Brittin Chambers
We had to do something to balance the scales - a single guest never stood a chance against three awful hosts. This week we invite two guests at the same time. JoAnne Harris and Carol Brittin Chambers. What followed was a lot LESS talking from t...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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Kevin Charoensri
Chris, Peter and Phil finally get to the bottom of what is wrong with Gen X. But only with the help of our gen Z guest, Kevin Charoensri. While he has only been composing less than 10 years and he has not even finished his undergrad...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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Stephen Bolstad
Want to hear your awkward podcast hosts get quizzed by the guest? Want to hear more about how Peter rarely shows up to a gig? Want to buy a T-shirt? How about trombone jokes? Well, this is the episode for you! Dr. Stephen Bolstad joins the crew...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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Steve Sveum
Good friend and exceptional music educator Steve Sveum joins us this week for a great conversation about his start in music as well as some very special mentors like Bernie Powers, Ron Carter, and more. We talk Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birch Cre...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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Dana Wilson
Brilliant composer Dana Wilson is one of a kind! In addition, he is one of the kindest guests we have ever had on the podcast. Dana has written for soloists from the Chicago Symphony and also music for young band. Peter, Phil,...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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Emily Moss
Chris and Peter share stories about their trip to Montana while Phil shares a story about his trombone being seized by TSA. Thankfully Dr. Emily Moss joins us to share her musical journey, the importance of mentorship, and her approach to teach...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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James Weaver
Dearest commuter, this week Phil and Peter share the same physical location resulting in noticeable tension during the show. Chris realizes that AI can now do podcasts better than this show (not a high bar). Thankfully, Dr. James Weaver, Direct...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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Robert Baca
Try hard not to confuse this episode with a guide for folks over 50 needing help with their vision. Mercifully, our guest saves our hosts from themselves. Bob Baca is a visionary trumpet player, educator and musical leader. Jo...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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Lowell Graham
Warning, Chris brings up the stinger yet again, Phil is back in his closet, and Peter continues to get hounded, no pun intended, by his dog Louie. Thankfully, Colonel Lowell Graham stops by to share his experiences from his time leading the Uni...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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