Aaron Meyer talks to Mark about his upcoming concert with the Gorge Sinfonietta on July 17, 2021. Information at gorgeorchestra.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

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July 2021 Classical Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer

Michele chats with Corin Parker, director of CGOA Stages' new streaming production of THE FANTASTICKS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Season 2, Episode 8: Fantastick Corin

Pianist Tom Grant has been a Portland jazz piano staple for decades, and CGOA is thrilled that he sat down to talk to us about his career and music making during the pandemic. Tom is appearing during our first-ever online auction, "The Show Must Go On," April 8-11. You can get a preview of our dozens of items up for bid at charityauction.bid/cgoa.  Music this month: Angel's Crossing by Tom Grant. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Season 2, Episode 7: Tom Grant

We're changing up the format, faithful listeners. Look for podcasts whenever we have a special guest or event coming up. This time, Mark sits down with Aaron Eckert, formerly of the CGOA Jazz Collective, now with the US Army Blues Jazz Band. Aaron is an amazing musician and his arrangement of "There is No Greater Love" will be performed by the Collective as part of CGOA's upcoming online auction April 8-11.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Season 2, Episode 6: Aaron Eckert Knows Trombone

Cohosts Elaine and Michele catch us up on CGOA News, and Mark talks at length with long-time CGOA fan, supporter, sometime performer and donor Dr Tina Castanares, who has just commissioned a new choral and orchestra work based on Joy Harjo's poem, Remember.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Season 2, Episode 5: Happy New Year!!

We mix things up for December! Michele welcomes CGOA president elect Elaine Thompson as this month's co-host. Mark interviews some of the stars of the Stay-at-Home Holiday Musical Spectacular, now showing on YouTube (tickets at gorgeorchestra.org), including Larry Wyatt (from the Hapa Hillbillies), Loop Ninja Tony Smiley and singer Bre Gregg.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Special Holiday Spectacular Episode

On this episode we meet and chat with Kirsten Norvell, longtime concertmistress of the Sinfonietta. Plus, the Stay at Home Holiday Spectacular. Gorgeorchestra.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Season 2, Ep 3: Kirsten the Concertmistress!

On this episode we welcome a singer/songwriter, a recording artist with 17 albums to her credit, a passionate activist and superstar in Korea!, Tish Hinojosa. Tish will be appearing soon with the Sinfonietta in a new virtual performance. Plus, all about CGOA's grants with Kathryn McElwee and bad music jokes.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

S2 E 2: Tish Hinojosa

Season Two kicks off with an interview with the legendary singer/songwriter Sam Baker, who has just collaborated with CGOA on a new virtual performance. Plus, Michele's vacation, Mark's suspiciously tall tale of bird rehab, and info about the CGOAcademy. With Mark Steighner and Michele Firsching. gorgeorchestra.org or join our Patreon at patreon.com/cgoa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Season Two, Ep 1: The Return of Sam Baker!

Remember when you got your high school yearbook signed by all your friends? That's kind of what this episode is. Mark and Michele recap the season and lots of folks send audio and text messages. It's just like your yearbook, minus the boring parts and kids you didn't like. gorgeorchestra.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Episode 11: The Yearbook Edition

It's our biggest episode of all time. Interviews with Gorge musical legend Alonzo Garbanzo (Dennis Castanares), Mamma Mia star and Open Mic Diva Lesley Saunders, plus current and upcoming CGOA Presidents Ed Price and Hugh Amick talk about post-pandemic plans for CGOA. Plus, ALL the songs on this episode are new and include Carried Away, How Does, Road Song, and The Plague Years, all with Lyrics by M. Steighner and Music by Dennis Castanares (and performed by Dennis), plus Self-Inflicted Wound and Around Again, with music and lyrics by M Steighner, performed by Michele Firsching.  Check out Alonzo Garbanzo's 500+ videos on YouTube!  Check out Lesley's All Love Open Mic on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Episode 10: CGOA's Epic Song Cast Podcast

This month, we've got interviews with three musical superstars: famed Maestro Salvatore Da Winci, soprano Giselle Swanhilde, and American composer Holden Kaulfield.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Episode 9: April Foolin' Around

This month we have an extended round table interview with the cast of WEST SIDE STORY! Plus news, and Michele tries to explain just what a production coordinator does. Be sure to stick around for the ending, and the premiere of Michele's new dance floor hit. Tickets and information at gorgeorchestra.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cgoa/message

Episode 8: A Little Late but Worth the Wait!

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