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What happens when our two podcasts hosts are "unconducted" and off script for the whole show? Well, if you check this episode out you will find out!

We hope you enjoy these random musings during your spring break time off from the regular routines of life!

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Welcome back to the Tuning into Tomkins Orchestra podcast. In this special episode, Rithik sits down for an exclusive interview on the San Antonio Riverwalk with Dr. Kilburn, a guest conductor for the All-State Sinfonietta Orchestra at the All-State convention.

Dr. Kilburn, who teaches at Michigan State University, discusses the unique challenges of conducting an ensemble where students from diverse backgrounds must "gel" and build an ensemble culture in a very condensed period of time.

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Step inside the creative world of the Tomkins Theater Company in this latest episode of the Tomkins Orchestra podcast. Host Vicky sits down with the cast and crew of the unique production, The Old Man and The Old Moon, to discuss the magic—and the chaos—behind the scenes.

Listeners will get an inside look at the latest TTC production, where the story of a moon-obsessed man and his adventurous wife comes to life through original music and shadow puppetry. The guests share fascinating details about their process, including:

• The "Foley" Table: Discover how the team creates every sound effect live, from splashing water to a dying rooster, without a single pre-recorded track.
• Character Secrets: Hear how the actors used "animal exercises" to develop their roles, resulting in a cast that moves like lions, chimps, and even owls.
• The "Oatmeal" Incident: Get the hilarious and "disgusting" story behind the stage food that evolved from plain oatmeal to include chicken fingers, M&Ms, and even expired spicy chips to elicit genuine reactions from the actors.

Whether you are interested in the unified collaboration between theater and orchestra kids or want to hear about the high-stakes pressure of a first lead role, this episode offers a "magical" glimpse into the dedication it takes to put on a show. Tune in to hear why the cast believes "there are no small parts" and why everyone should experience the "iceberg" of theater at least once.

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