Episode 117: Military Musicians with Senior Airman Claire Workinger

<p>Flute 360 | Episode 117: “Military Musicians with Senior Airman Claire Workinger” (52:13)</p> <p>In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Claire Workinger about her time being a Military Oboist in the U.S. Air Force Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Episode 117 – Main Points:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>1:06 – <span style= "text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Contact:</strong></span> <a href="https://jaykayproductions.media/">J&K Productions</a> <a href="https://heidikaybegay.com/contact/">& Flute 360 Podcast</a></li> <li>2:33 – Welcome & Introduction!</li> <li>2:52 – Reference to Episodes <a href= "https://heidikaybegay.com/2020/05/02/episode-113/">113</a>, <a href= "https://heidikaybegay.com/2020/05/09/episode-114/">114</a>, <a href= "https://heidikaybegay.com/2020/05/16/episode-115/">115</a>, and <a href= "https://heidikaybegay.com/2020/05/23/episode-116/">116</a></li> <li>3:44 – <a href="https://www.doublereeddish.com/">Podcasts for Oboists</a></li> <li>4:21 – <strong>Heidi:</strong> Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background!</li> <li>4:26 – Claire’s Answer</li> <li>4:32 – <a href="https://music.unt.edu/">University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA</a></li> <li>5:00 – <a href="https://www.marines.mil/">Marine Corps, USA</a></li> <li>7:19 – Explore your musical career options!</li> <li>9:19 – <a href= "https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/US-Air-Force-Band-of-Mid-America/">Band of Mid-America</a> and <a href= "https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/US-Air-Force-Band-of-Mid-America/Ensembles/midwestwinds/"> Midwest Wind Quintet</a></li> <li>10:31 – <strong>Question:</strong> What inspired you to audition for the <a href="https://www.marineband.marines.mil/">U.S. Marine Corps Band</a> & the <a href= "https://www.