Music for Life

Hosted by Ryan Malone

Music for Life is a music-appreciation and music-history based program that explores the purpose and value of music to humanity’s enrichment. Hosted by Ryan Malone, it features interviews with artists performing at the Armstrong Auditorium sponsored by the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation.

#61: Ep. 34 The Chorus: Part 2

Aired Monday, March 21, 2016   ·   05:00 PM CDT   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore the ensemble of voices. Interview with Grammy-winning choral composer and conductor Eric Whitacre.

#60: Ep. 34 The Chorus: Part 1

Aired Monday, March 21, 2016   ·   04:00 PM CDT   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore the ensemble of voices. Interview with Grammy-winning choral composer and conductor Eric Whitacre.

#59: Ep. 33 The Keyboard: Part 2

Aired Monday, March 14, 2016   ·   05:00 PM CDT   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore the history and repertoire of one of Western music’s most utilized instruments: the piano. Interview with internationally awarded Polish pianist Marcin Koziak.

#58: Ep. 33 The Keyboard: Part 1

Aired Monday, March 14, 2016   ·   04:00 PM CDT   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore the history and repertoire of one of Western music’s most utilized instruments: the piano. Interview with internationally awarded Polish pianist Marcin Koziak.

#57: Ep. 32 Pre-Concert Talk: Polish Baltic Philharmonic

Aired Monday, February 29, 2016   ·   04:00 PM CST   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, pianist Marcin Koziak, and the all-Beethoven program they will be performing at Armstrong Auditorium.

#56: Ep. 31 Music and the Military: Part 2

Aired Monday, February 22, 2016   ·   05:00 PM CST   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore the impact of warfare and the military on music history. Interviews with Bandmaster Mike Robinson of Britain’s Band of Royal Marines and Katie Prior, founder of Youth Trumpet and Taps Corps.

#55: Ep. 31 Music and the Military: Part 1

Aired Monday, February 22, 2016   ·   04:00 PM CST   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore the impact of warfare and the military on music history. Interviews with Bandmaster Mike Robinson of Britain’s Band of Royal Marines and Katie Prior, founder of Youth Trumpet and Taps Corps.

#54: Ep. 30 Music For Nationalism: Part 2

Aired Monday, February 15, 2016   ·   05:00 PM CST   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore national styles in fine-art music — particularly how nationalism and patriotism have affected the musical output. Interview with ambassador of Mexican musical culture, Jesus “Chuy” Guzman, musical director of the Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos.

#53: Ep. 30 Music For Nationalism: Part 1

Aired Monday, February 15, 2016   ·   04:00 PM CST   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore national styles in fine-art music — particularly how nationalism and patriotism have affected the musical output. Interview with ambassador of Mexican musical culture, Jesus “Chuy” Guzman, musical director of the Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos.

#52: Ep. 29 Pre-Concert Talk: The British Regiments

Aired Monday, February 8, 2016   ·   04:00 PM CST   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore the musical ensembles of British military — and the upcoming performance of the Band of Royal Marines and the Pipes and Drums of the Scots Guards at Armstrong Auditorium.