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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, emphasizing the importance of following one's passion and the impact of community involvement. We explore various themes including local history, the bar scene in Moorhead, the vibrant hockey culture in Fargo-Moorhead, and more.

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Silver Winds Flute Quartet
Haley's Hope

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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 on juggling multiple projects, including the exciting process of creating an opera. We were especially inspired when he said, "I still feel like I have a lot to say." We're grateful for his unique voice—though we wouldn't mind if the hosts lost theirs for a change! Come find us this week at the Midwest Clinic Booth #1231

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Show Notes:
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Kevin Day Here

Recording Credits
Kevin Day - Fantasia III (for brass quintet)
World Premiere Performance - Axiom Brass (Chicago, IL)
https://youtu.be/q06JYmBE3hE?si=X8KImMMnLlaY4gCL

Bubbles Was A Cheerleader
1995 All-American College Band
https://youtu.be/rUyMwuWNTPE?si=7QWUBSEFVX0v_SA-

Round Midnight - Monk
Performed by Alfonso Gugliucci
https://youtu.be/NsJwBQvMo0Y?si=VMOF2HgTdHgYpzhw

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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 the hosts and a lot MORE talking from our guests! What fun to spend an hour with these two amazing composers who just happen to be our featured composers for the 2026 ComMission Possible Project! The registration link can be found below. Consider joining us for an amazing project!

Join & Learn More About ComMission Possible 2026 with JoAnne and Carol HERE: https://www.btnmusicfestival.com/2026-commission-possible.html

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Show Notes:
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Carol Brittin Chambers Here
JoAnne Harris Here

Recording Credits
Appalachian Spring
Minnesota Orchestra, Eiji OueCopland: Fanfare for the Common Man, Appalachian Spring & Symphony No. 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Qt0AIRK-0

Highlights From West Side Story: Tonight
Berstein
Empire Brass 1988

Wicked: What Is This Feeling
Performed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
From Wicked - Music & Lyrics By Stephen Schwartz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amgPXKrFZVg

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