Episode 32 is a fantastic conversation with Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey, President of the International Women’s Brass Conference, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Yamaha and Parker Mouthpiece Performing Artist, composer, and arranger. We discuss her research into women brass players in 19th century America, and discuss many larger points about the importance of representation and diversity in music instruction, research, thinking, and writing.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing [email protected] in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress.Episode Structure:2:26 - Dr. Hersey's musical background7:15 - Dr. Hersey's undergraduate and graduate studies13:26 - Dr. Hersey's dissertation research on women brass players and larger points regarding considerations for telling this history23:10 - Importance of including the history of everyone when teaching music34:23 - Highlights from Dr. Hersey's dissertation, Boston Fadette Lady Orchestra, women in music at the university level38:18 - Helen May Butler, Lora Antoinette Reiter, vaudeville41:30 - Importance of sharing and including these musicians when teaching, International Women's Brass Conference44:25 - Expectations and experiences, how they vary for different people51:13 - The Dungill Family Concert Company54:04 - Geographic effects on who played brass instruments1:01:45 - Diversifying repertoire1:09:23 - How we can learn from the past and use it to craft a better future1:13:48 - Where you can find more about Dr. Hersey1:16:26 - Featured Album: Dr. Joanna Ross-Hersey: O Quam Miribilis

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