James Stephenson

This week Jim Stephenson made the unfortunate choice to join us. We talk about his amazing sports career as a youth, how he had to choose between golf or music, and how everything in his life happens by accident. Phil sputters sentence fragrances, Chris gets distracted often, and Peter asks questions that are so long and winding that no one knew what the question was by the time he stopped yammering. 

We cover his life as a professional trumpet player, conductor, and of course as a composer. There are many laughs, amazing insights by Jim, and awkward moments by the hosts, including a special appearance by Peter's dog Louie who adds to the podcast with his heavy breathing. Sit back and enjoy another hour you will never get back.

Show Notes
James Stephenson Website

Music Credits
Shostakovich Symphony 1
VALERY GERGIEV - MUSICAL DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR
THE MARIINSKY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS
7 DE ENERO DEL 2013 - JANUARY 7h ,2013 January 7th, 2013
TEARTRO SALLE PLEYEL IN PARIS
https://youtu.be/IsnXRsBFxls?si=RZjCVMHck1OAUPuV

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band presents James Stephenson’s Symphony No. 2, Voices. Directed by Col. Jason K. Fettig. From "Arioso," released 2017. http://www.marineband.marines.mil/
https://youtu.be/-2_j7VQsVd8?si=sfU_rD0UxtTSBBCL

Fanfare For Democracy
Premiered January 20, 2021, by "The President's Own" US Marine Band; Col. Jason K. Fettig, director.
Available here: https://composerjim.com/works/fanfare...

NBC Broadcast from Interlochen
Howard Hanson's 2nd Symphony
"Interlochen Theme"