
Journeys: A MACSA Podcast
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<p>🎙️ <strong>Welcome to Journeys: A MACSA Podcast!</strong> Dive into the world of music with Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, where we celebrate the stories behind the music. Each episode features interviews with talented musicians from MACSA or friends of MACSA, sharing their unique journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the music world.</p><p>Whether you're an aspiring musician, a music lover, or simply curious about the creative paths of artists, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and a closer look at the vibrant MACSA community.</p><p>🎵 <strong>Interested in music lessons?</strong> Click here to get started: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sanantoniomusicschools.com/interested-in-lessons/">https://www.sanantoniomusicschools.com/interested-in-lessons/</a></p><p>🌐 <strong>Visit us online:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://macsainc.com">macsainc.com</a> 📲 <strong>Follow us on social media:</strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/macsainc">@macsainc</a></li><li>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://facebook.com/MACSAinc">facebook.com/MACSAinc</a></li></ul>
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May 20, 2025
Episode #11 - Clarisa De la Garza & Dr. Nicholas Councilor
<p>In this special double-feature episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we welcome back Clarisa De la Garza, composer, clarinetist, and educator—joined by Dr. Nicholas Councilor, Assistant Professor of Practice, Clarinet, and Music at UTSA and a celebrated performer and clarinet pedagogue. 🎶 Clarisa returns to discuss her newest compositions: ✨ Rhapsody No. 1 "Impressions" (solo with electronics) ✨ For Isa Both works are now available at 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://cdelagarzamusic.com">cdelagarzamusic.com</a> 📖 Rhapsody No. 1 "Impressions" is a deeply emotional and genre-blending piece based on the seven stages of grief, inspired by progressive rock and metal. This new version—with electronic accompaniment—reflects her original soundscape vision. 🛒 Sheet Music:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cdelagarzamusic.com/sheet-mus">https://cdelagarzamusic.com/sheet-mus</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWZCQ3hHRXg2ek0tR2tPN2xIZUJfQ3pIX2hMZ3xBQ3Jtc0trRWcyaUQtdHU1SjA3SlZzem94OXV1NjVBenNaX1MtYkZwV2xranJLUkU0bmk0akFNRlFVY2VqT3pVTDlSWEliVjZENnJVelFQZjl6a3dFVXRhSHlXTGFVRk1DdFdoZkJEdlVNWFgxLVY0eWF6Y0hfVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcdelagarzamusic.com%2Fsheet-music-store&v=SWyKSXv5ifk">...</a> 🎧 Audio Downloads:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cdelagarzamusic.com/audio-dow">https://cdelagarzamusic.com/audio-dow</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhGRDNrNi1ickdVSHZ1eThyZHI1T1NMbktrd3xBQ3Jtc0trSE5SbGQ1WXlBa2FKZEhTMWlSeW1USzI4bFlhQzZ0WjI2Z2FQbllIcU5EYnR0YnpMX0JIclk1MWNhNGhFOVlSd0VYLURocVNEYndZeUxVTlhnWTRBcEVDTTJGdVRVN1JXVWJ6cXc3MDMwLU1zWFRzYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcdelagarzamusic.com%2Faudio-downloads&v=SWyKSXv5ifk">...</a> 🎼 Dr. Nicholas Councilor discusses his multifaceted career as a performer and educator and the upcoming ClarinetFest. 🎉 Support the UTSA Clarinet Choir! They’ve been invited to perform a WORLD PREMIERE by Clarisa De la Garza at ClarinetFest 2025 in Fort Worth! 🧡 Help them get there:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fund.utsa.edu/campaigns/utsa-">https://fund.utsa.edu/campaigns/utsa-</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkVPRlZNaVpQeVdtWGxRaWdZMC1KX3E2N1J4Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsYVRscjVlZVB5aEIyYmpadzV0UFFIc05sZ1YyWkdVTHRRdTJyVGpvd280aWdaZTNhTDVPODlfeU04Z3l1eTVBWWFTNXljZERkYnpLVExNeGRDVUNzQURjNWRJTXphZlU1MWVhMFBUWHcxVTBJYUhONA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffund.utsa.edu%2Fcampaigns%2Futsa-clarinet-choir&v=SWyKSXv5ifk">...</a> 📌 Topics in this Episode: 🎵 New music and storytelling through composition 🎓 Teaching and building clarinet communities 🌎 International performance opportunities 🎤 Artist journeys, creative vision, and legacy ✨ Start your musical journey today with MACSA! Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.macsainc.com">www.macsainc.com</a> 📲 Follow us on Social Media Instagram: @macsainc Facebook: @macsainc YouTube:<a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MACSAinc">@MACSAinc</a></p>

May 20, 2025
Episode #10 - Dr. Michael Clark
<p>In this episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Michael Clark—a pianist, assistant professor of piano at Baylor University, and founder of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://PianoTricks.net">PianoTricks.net</a>. Dr. Clark shares his inspiring musical journey, from his early beginnings to his current projects, including his newly published Florence Price book: 📖 Florence Price: Rediscovered Gems for Piano Solo – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.halleonard.com/product/14">https://www.halleonard.com/product/14</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0N6THVmdXQ5RkVNWnZReFl1X25oelFaTVJkd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMmVMNm92aDZTTG1iNmJKTTR1OHA2clVtVURtMmdURGM5YTFqSEVZaG1JcGxsXy1UaDRROVN0Y19lNGVCdFlyUFNjX08zLXhPQUtqMmNrM091MGk0bTItVnpEZTdNWVQtU1BJdHRwa09IWEFyZ1pBNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.halleonard.com%2Fproduct%2F1466780%2Fflorence-price-rediscovered-gems-for-piano-solo&v=tANZl45-qnU">...</a> We dive into his passion for teaching, performance, and music research, as well as the legacy of Florence Price, a groundbreaking composer whose works are being rediscovered today. 📌 Topics Covered: 🎶 Michael’s musical journey and influences 🎼 His work as a professor at Baylor University 📖 Research on Florence Price and his newly published book 💡 Insights for pianists and music educators 🎧 Watch now and be inspired by Dr. Clark’s journey! 🎵 Start your musical journey today with MACSA! Visit us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.macsainc.com/">https://www.macsainc.com/</a> 📲 Follow us on social media! 🔹 Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFRvemIyT3Fra0pyS05JYktMdGdMNGlkYmVLQXxBQ3Jtc0tsREJDd2dHTXRGSDFKb1UwMk9FZTVCQmljMW9wNjU5NzZ4aW5SVUpyVkJteDAzN25oWHJrcWpadFh1ek9aeU1pQ0hCcGdINDJxMWtZeWliTHpSSUFSYlVkYnBoYkxSUXRCX1QyVnpIbE56dWNNLUNrVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmacsainc%2F&v=tANZl45-qnU"> / macsainc </a> 🔹 Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE5OcG5rY1RfeEtubW1TcGppSG5OT29FV1dtUXxBQ3Jtc0ttRDJRdDVxYTBPRUtIS0ZJbUVvV1NQTHVxZ3dXVDQ2a3Q1Q2FoeUp0OU5FQjVacjNkU1lIcXZQYTY4SHdNNFVfTE1RWFB5M1RYUjVDamYxWThELThWUUN1MzZxN1JPQXpaaTRqWWJFVkhqcGVSbElPNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMACSAinc%2F&v=tANZl45-qnU"> / macsainc </a> 🔹 YouTube: <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MACSAinc">@MACSAinc</a></p>

March 11, 2025
Episode #9 - Steena Hernandez
<p>In this episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we welcome the multi-talented <strong>Steena Hernandez</strong>—a dancer, vocalist, and author with an inspiring story to share. From touring with the <strong>Trans-Siberian Orchestra</strong> to performing on <strong>Broadway in Rent</strong>, Steena’s career is filled with incredible moments, but her path wasn’t always easy.</p><p>She opens up about her <strong>early start in music</strong>, her journey to becoming an <strong>author</strong>, and the reality of handling <strong>rejections in the performing arts</strong>. We also discuss her debut children's book, Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers, and the importance of diverse representation in literature.</p><p>📌 <strong>Topics Covered:</strong> 🎭 Performing on Broadway and touring with TSO 📖 Writing Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers & storytelling as an artist 💡 Overcoming challenges & rejection in the arts 🎶 The passion that fuels a lifelong creative career</p><p>🎧 <strong>Watch now and be inspired by Steena’s journey!</strong> Don’t forget to <strong>like, comment, and subscribe</strong> for more episodes featuring amazing artists and educators.</p><p>#MACSAPodcast #SteenaHernandez #BroadwayPerformer #TSO #MusicEducation #Dancer #AuthorLife</p>
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- What is Journeys: A MACSA Podcast?
<p>🎙️ <strong>Welcome to Journeys: A MACSA Podcast!</strong> Dive into the world of music with Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, where we celebrate the stories behind the music. Each episode features interviews with talented musicians from MACSA or friends of MACSA, sharing their unique journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the music world.</p><p>Whether you're an aspiring musician, a music lover, or simply curious about the creative paths of artists, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and a closer look at the vibrant MACSA community.</p><p>🎵 <strong>Interested in music lessons?</strong> Click here to get started: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sanantoniomusicschools.com/interested-in-lessons/">https://www.sanantoniomusicschools.com/interested-in-lessons/</a></p><p>🌐 <strong>Visit us online:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://macsainc.com">macsainc.com</a> 📲 <strong>Follow us on social media:</strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/macsainc">@macsainc</a></li><li>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://facebook.com/MACSAinc">facebook.com/MACSAinc</a></li></ul> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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