TBJ127: Patrick Sheridan
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TBJ127: Patrick Sheridan on choosing projects, the Big Bottom Band and the difference between play and work
A "distilled and refined" Patrick Sheridan returns to the show to share his thoughts on passion projects and reflects on the loss of Sam Pilafian.
In this fun and lively discussion, we cover:
Shiverfest
Wide in the hips
Harry Watters
Susan Rider
Marine Band
Scratch and Sniff
How he picks projects
Playing, teaching, conducting and publishing
Distilled and refined
Seeing Pat in action at American Band College
How the project vetting has changed
I'm on your porch
Rainman of the tuba
Four Star Brass commission
9-digit zip code
Big Bottom Band "RooDoo VooDoo"
Space Viking Mambo
G-Nasty: Private Eye
ABA Convention in Miami
Conducting the USAF Band at Midwest
Turtle dickies
Jacobs Quotes
Plate in Pat's head
Saying no to things
The gig mix and how it changes from year to year
Breathing Gym next steps project ideas
Passion projects
Dos Amigos
Brian McWhorter's "slactice"
Play vs. Work
Bassoons and thumbs
Madlibs
Icons
Abby Lannnan needs to return Lance's trombone
Reflections on the loss of Sam
Fasting for 100 days
Creed vs. Nickleback
Show notes
Skinny Jeans and Bad Shirts
Sorrow Soup
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