Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 262 - Patricia Islas (Part 1)

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Percussion Specialist, Arranger, Composer, Performer and Educator Patricia Islas stops by to talk about her work in Coppell ISD (TX), working in challenging programs, and staying creative (05:50), staying motivated while moving around in different programs, dealing with burnout and seeing the challenges of doing band in Texas (27:50), writing Momentum (her first book of original music) and the challenges of self-publishing (51:10), and how was able to financially make it through the early years (01:02:45).

Finishing with a Rave on Mizzou’s Wind Ensemble Concert from October 4, 2021 (01:10:00).

Links:

Team Islas Webpage

Annie Chernow on the podcast

She-e Wu

Michael Burritt

“Last Train Home” - Pat Metheny

Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps

“Hyperballad” - Björk

“On Fire” - Michel Camilo Trio

“#4” - Aphex Twin

“Raining Blood” - Slayer

“Tyrone” - Erykah Badu

Zach Scheer

Momentum - Patricia Islas

Frank Chapple on the podcast

Emily Tannert Patterson on the podcast

Kennan Wylie

Raves:

University of Missouri Wind Ensemble Concert - October 4, 2021