the official podcast of F-flat Books
meet the host!
In 2024 we welcome a new host, Jen DiVasto!
Jen is a music educator with 19 years of experience, currently serving as the Orchestra Director at Pennridge High School. Her innovative approach to music education has earned her recognition from Time Magazine as an outstanding educator, and she has twice been a quarterfinalist for the prestigious Grammy Music Educator Award. Jen believes in forging meaningful partnerships with others to create innovative and unique musical experiences that inspire and shape the next generation of musicians.
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The official podcast of F-flat Books. This community-run podcast centers on engaging conversations in music, music education, and life. Listen and be inspired as a musician, educator, and human. www.fflat-books.com. Current host: Jen Divasto
On this week’s episode, Jenn sits down with the Chief Sound Engineer for ‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Corp Band, Gunnery Sergeant Mike Ducassoux, to discuss how his journey in Music Education led him down the path to sound engineering.
We delve into the path he took and what it takes to work in such a high profile and ever changing environment with an elite group of musicians.
Links mentioned in this episode:
John Williams & “The President’s Own”
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7no0L9zTk5-Mvyc5fBA8M1FLVg9ZABZ
What Dreams May Come
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n8mneRqiDUJLI3waI6pV8T3icN9lzbXPE
