In this episode I chat to to the incredible Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey about her research into women brass musicians in American music, routes into the profession, the changing political and social settings, all female bands and their inspiring leaders including Helen May Butler and Cora Youngblood Corson. 
 
<a href='https://joannahersey.com/'>Joanna Ross Hersey website</a> 
 
<a href='https://youtu.be/z9ov_w_UBpo'>Cora Youngblood Corson</a> 
 
<a href='https://www.composerdiversity.com/'>Composer Diversity Database</a> 
 
Every episode a portion of the ad revenue is donated to an organisation chosen by our guest - this week its the <a href='https://www.athenabrassband.com/index.php?pg=index'>Athena Brass Band</a> 
 
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Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band 
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Ep6. Alex Parker and Eleanor McKenzie - The Brass Band Archive

A podcast where we explore the rich culture and history of the brass banding world. Each episode myself and a guest will delve into a topic from the brass band past - contests, conductors, clothing and everything in between.