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Today, we’re speaking with Laurier alum Mason Micevski on the importance of arts education, getting a Masters degree and the value of community. Mason Micevski is a recent graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Masters in Community Music. Apart from his studies, he is a professional musical theatre performer, playwright and the Creative Director of Emerson Arts in Hamilton, Ontario. Mason has danced with the National Ballet. and performed on stages from Niagara to Belleville. He is also the creator of the best selling book ‘The Stage Light Flickers.’ Facebook: facebook.com/BandologyCA Instagram: instagram.com/bandologyca TikTok: tiktok.com/@bandologyca Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqay16TjNSNHhoWmtrcnA1dVhqN2QxMDkzbTlEUXxBQ3Jtc0trS3hWX0thdG1jUGFxWVhYREJVMFNCenVOTFIzd3lpRUFUVmxNLWluLThIdEZQWnhBb0JlUjlkMTQ0TWNBZWdIRjRMVUZkVjRkeHhybkZqekpsM0gtbFpvaGZNLTNLa25GcEFwYVBQUFBHQ3dOTVE4OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fca%2Fpodcast%2Fwhats-your-forte%2Fid1517156701&v=UA1nn-FTk9Y] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AdF8rn... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHFvTUt0YzRlTk1vRXV0ckVvbVpOMS1qaDd0QXxBQ3Jtc0tuVWFpbkF0S3hYdjhDZ3dMa3o3LUNGd0tkUFdrejc5ZGRDMU5scFBfZ0NsMTE0TjNVWUZQWC1OSmRONUNRaEZYNjR0bkdXMEdURkpLV1lqekxoZ0JucUYtM2hiUmNZbk9zdmN1bDQ3blp0Z1A4TkNobw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F0AdF8rn1yqAC26j7C5Bk6i&v=UA1nn-FTk9Y] YouTube:    / @bandologyca   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLImL7eWwBP6JPGzOHZbrtw] #SpotifyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/spotifypodcast] #ApplePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/applepodcast] #YouTubePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youtubepodcast] #MusicPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/musicpodcast] #MusicInterview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/musicinterview] #MusicianInterview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/musicianinterview] #Interview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/interview] #Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #MusicMajor [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/musicmajor] #PostSecondary [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/postsecondary] #UniversityLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/universitylife] #MusicEd [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/musiced] #MusicEducation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/musiceducation]

It’s time for another episode of What’s Your Forte! Today, Tamara Djuknic speaks with Olivia Vaughan, a graduate of Western University’s Bachelor of Arts program, double majoring in English and Music. Olivia provides useful insights for students who are passionate about music but may not want a career in it. And you won’t want to miss her tips on dealing with the workload of being a double major!

Passionate about music but not interested in becoming a music teacher or a performer? Erin White received her Bachelor’s of Music from Wilfrid Laurier University, but now she’s preparing to become a lawyer! In this insightful conversation with Tamara Djuknic, Erin talks about how her background in music made her stand out as a law student at the University of Ottawa and how studying music has changed her life. This is a great episode of the podcast that you definitely won’t want to miss!

It’s time for another episode of What’s Your Forte! In this captivating episode, Tamara speaks with percussionist Madison Keats about what it means to really lean into your craft. Madison also delves into the heart of percussion ensembles, sharing her profound insights on the value of teamwork and trusting your fellow percussionists. Madison Keats (she/her) describes her interest in music beginning with a feeling of finally fitting in and strives to ensure she conveys that feeling to everyone she meets. As a female percussionist she hopes to inspire girls to take a chance on percussion and aspires to make music more accessible to larger audiences. Madison holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance with a minor in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. Madison has participated in many clinics, seminars, and ensembles such as WASBE (World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles) Youth Wind Orchestra, Stratford Symphony, and Torq Percussion Seminar, among others. Using her various experiences, Madison hopes to inspire the next generation of musicians. Follow Bandology on all social media! Facebook: facebook.com/BandologyCA Instagram: @BandologyCA TikTok: @BandologyCA

Welcome back to another season of What's Your Forte? This season is all about different and unique careers someone can have with a background in music. To kick off the season, Tamara Djuknic interviewed Karen and Sara, two music therapy students at Laurier University. Sara Thoeny (all pronouns) is a music educator, performer and composer. Sara has been playing piano since the age of five years old and has since learned to play guitar, ukulele, double bass and French horn. Sara has completed RCM level 10 piano and is working on her Community Music/Music Therapy degree at Wilfrid Laurier University. She is originally from Langley, B.C., and has performed in group settings in Hawaii, the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo, the 25th Annual Stratford Music Festival, Kiwanis Music Festival, Fort Langley Jazz Festival and many other festivals and music events across Canada and the United States. Karen Guan (she/her) is a Music Therapy student at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her journey with music started at the age of 5 and has continued to grow ever since. She has played the flute in many concert bands over the years and enjoys singing various styles of music in choirs across Ontario. Karen also sings in an acapella ensemble and has been the president of this group since 2023.