Journeys: A MACSA Podcast
Journeys: A MACSA Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Journeys: A MACSA Podcast! 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.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.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on individual journeys within the music community, discussing themes such as music education, performance challenges, and the creative process. Episodes highlight diverse experiences, like Jacob Cantu's extensive teaching background and Clarisa De la Garza's dedication to promoting underrepresented composers.
Welcome to Journeys: A MACSA Podcast! 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.
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.
Interested in music lessons? Click here to get started: https://www.sanantoniomusicschools.com/interested-in-lessons/
Visit us online: macsainc.com Follow us on social media:
- Instagram: @macsainc
- Facebook: facebook.com/MACSAinc
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 
cdelagarzamusic.com 
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:https://cdelagarzamusic.com/sheet-mus… 
Audio Downloads:https://cdelagarzamusic.com/audio-dow… 
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:https://fund.utsa.edu/campaigns/utsa-… 
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: www.macsainc.com Follow us on Social Media Instagram: @macsainc Facebook: @macsainc YouTube:@MACSAinc
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