10. Choosing Repertoire from a Global Perspective with Matthew George

Matthew J. George holds a DMA degree in conducting from the University of North Texas, a MM degree in music education from Southern Methodist University, and a BM degree in music education and trumpet performance from Ithaca College. Dr. George is Professor of Music, John Ireland Distinguished Professor, and the Director of Bands and Orchestra at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. George also served as Chair of the Department of Music at the university for twenty years. Show Timings (00:00)  Introduction (01:32)  What led to reaching and performing international repertoire (05:10)  What is important when choosing repertoire from a global perspective (6:50)  Unique instrumentation/performance practices/authentic musical styles (8:31)  Researcher and Scholar (9:52)  Advice to Educators (13:28)  Music for different age levels (14:27)  Commissioning International Composers (16:16)  Relationships in South America a story about Arturo Marquez (20:50)  Music beyond Mexico into Central and South America (22:04)  Don’t be scared off by international repertoire “Just Go For It!” (23:32)  In Closing Resources a Links Dr. Matthew George https://www.stthomas.edu/music/faculty/george-matthew-.html FB Website (Band in Minnesota) https://www.facebook.com/Band-in-Minnesota http://best-of-british-music.com/ - England https://www.brainmusic-int.com/ - or https://bravomusicinc.com/ - Japan http://www.brazilianmusicpublications.com/ - South America https://brolgamusic.com/ - Australia josephc@jclink.com.cn - JC Link Company – China http://murphymusicpress.com/ - international https://www.musicoutfitters.com/musicpublishers.htm - multiple publisher listing, including international https://www.kotta.info/news/news_emb - Budapest https://www.fjhmusic.com/band/hafabra.htm - Belgium http://celebralamusica.mincultura.gov.co/Paginas/Inicio.aspx - Colombian government site http://www.funarte.gov.br/serie-musica-brasileira-pra-bandas/ - Brazil http://pilesmusic.net/tienda/list-all-products/ or http://pilesmusic.net/?lang=en – Spain https://www.reift.ch/?p=start_page – Central Europe (Switzerland) https://wasbe.org/ - World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles https://wasbe.org/repertoire-list https://www.giamusic.com/store/teaching-music https://www.windandrhythm.com/ Luisnani@hotmail.com – Argentina https://www.cayambismusicpress.com/ - South America

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