Set to Fire is a podcast created by Wildlight Publications for musicians, both student and professional, to hear real stories and experiences around the music industry- What it's like to work, study, and engage with music around the world.
Season 2 is dedicated to our Wildlight Artists; We sat down with 14 Wildlight Artists to chat, learn more about them and their music, and hear their ideas about the future of the music community.
Today we interview Paul Millette. You can find them on social media at @millettepercussion, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/paul-millette (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/paul-millette)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 13, Grace Shepard
Today we interview Grace Shepard. You can find them on social media at @grace_shepard, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/grace-shepard (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/grace-shepard)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 12, Jeffrey Elem
Today we interview Jeffrey Elem. You can find them on social media at @elemjeffrey, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/jeffrey-elem (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/jeffrey-elem)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 11, Keaton Jones
Today we interview Keaton Jones. You can find them on social media at @kjones.percussion, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/keaton-jones (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/ethan-prado)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 10, Robert Clayson
Today we interview Robert Clayson. You can find them on social media at @robbieclayson, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/robert-clayson (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/robert-clayson)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 9, McClane Bernshausen
Today we interview McClane Bernshausen. You can find them on social media at @mcclanepercussion, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/mcclane-bernshausen (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/mcclane-bernshausen)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 8, Brant Blackard
Today we interview Brant Blackard. You can find them on social media at @brantblackard , be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/brant-blackard (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/brant-blackard)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 7, Elijah Caligiuri
Today we interview Elijah Caligiuri. You can find them on social media at @e_l_i_c_a_l, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/elijah-caligiuri (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/elijah-caligiuri)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 6, Joseph Spearman
Today we interview Joseph Spearman. You can find them on social media at @sposephjearman , be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/joseph-spearman (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/joseph-spearman)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 5, Hannah Moore
Today we interview Hannah Moore. You can find them on social media at @moorethanmarimba , be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/hannah-moore (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/hannah-moore)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 4, Ben Hausman
Today we interview Ben Hausman. You can find them on social media at @thebenhausman, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/ben-hausman (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/ben-hausman)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 3, Zachary Askew Cook
Today we interview Zachary Askew Cook. You can find them on social media at @cookazachary, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/zachary-askew-cook (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/zachary-askew-cook)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 2, Ethan Prado
Today we interview Ethan Prado. You can find them on social media at @ethanpradomusic, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/ethan-prado (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/ethan-prado)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com (http://www.wildlightpublications.com/)
19 Dec 2025
Ep. 1, Myles Thomas
Today we interview Myles Thomas. You can find them on social media at @mst_percussion, be sure to give them a follow! You can also view their music through Wildlight Publications here:
Artist page: https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/myles-thomas (https://wildlightpublications.com/blogs/artists/myles-thomas)
Set to Fire is a podcast dedicated to new music, education, industry, and culture. This podcast is a sister to Wildlight Publications, a percussion and chamber music publishing company founded in 2020.
Our Host and Theme Music Composer: JaRon Brown @roseboyred
Executive Producer: Michael J. Calamas @michaeljcalamas
Wildlight Publications: @wildlightpublications / www.wildlightpublications.com (http://www.wildlightpublications.com/)
15 Jun 2022
Ep. 4, Dr. Quintus Wrighten | UofSC Assistant Director of Bands
Dr. Quintus F. Wrighten, Jr. is the Assistant Director of Bands and Associate Director of Athletic Bands at the University of South Carolina. In addition to conducting the University Bands, he teaches courses in conducting and band methods, supervises student teachers, co-directs the basketball bands, and coordinates the volleyball band. While completing doctoral study, he served as the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Memphis, where he directed the marching band, conducted the Symphonic Band, and taught courses in undergraduate conducting and instrumental materials and methods. His appointment at the University of South Carolina follows public school teaching experience that spans thirteen years in middle and high schools of South Carolina, with his ensembles being recognized on state, regional, and national levels for consistent performance excellence.
1 Jun 2022
Ep.3, Dr. Amanda Schlegel | Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education
William Newton chats with Dr. Amanda (Mandi) Schlegel, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Schlegel's research interests surround music perception and cognition as a function of instrumental music teacher/conductor effectiveness, music teacher education, and effective and emotional responses to music. Her research has been presented at regional, national, and international conferences, most notably the National Biennial In-Service Conference of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education, the Annual Music Education Week in Washington D. C. (MENC), International Symposium for Research in Music Behavior, Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE), International Society for Music Education, Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC), and the International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (ICMPC).
18 May 2022
Ep. 2, Aaron Buck & Noah O'Cain | The Commandant's Own, United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
In this episode, Michael Calamas talks with Aaron Buck and Noah O'Cain about their experiences as collegiate music students, as educators, and now as United States Marines.
4 May 2022
Ep. 1, JaRon Brown | Freelance Composer
Will Newton chats with JaRon Brown, a freelance composer and founding member of Wildlight Publications about his career in music, his experience working with Third Coast Percussion, his first commission consortium, and more.
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