Flute 360 | Episode 114: “Military Flutists with Sergeant Angela McCuiston” (49:26)
In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Sergeant Angela McCuiston about her time being a Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Reserve Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advices 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.
Episode 114 – Main Points:
0:25 – Contact: J&K Productions & Flute 360 for professional consultation work! 1:54 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:27 – Angela is remodeling her home studio! 4:08 – Air Filters & Light Bulbs 5:04 – Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 5:10 – Angela’s Background 5:19 – Tennessee Tech University – Music School 5:27 – Boone, North Carolina, USA 6:01 – Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Destin, Florida, USA 6:11 – 129th Band in Nashville (Guard) to the 313th Army Band, Huntsville, AL (Reserves) 6:30 – Destin, FL & Panama City, FL 6:44 – Panama City Pops Orchestra 7:11 – Matthew Morrison from Glee 7:21 – Looney Tunes 7:32 – Question: What inspired you to enlist as a U.S. Army Band flutist? 7:38 – Angela’s Answer 7:49 – Air Force Bands 8:33 – Angela’s Audition Experience 10:09 – “I am an entrepreneur at heart, so the Reserves fit well for me!” – Angela 10:44 – Heidi Comments 11:37 – “You need to go to that next event, and performance super prepared. You never know who will be there, listening to you, and possibly giving you an opportunity that will blow your mind!” – Heidi 12:05 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Listen to Flute 360’s Series 23 (E109-112) and Series 21 (E98-100)! 13:00 – Angela talks about the traditional audition process through the Army Bands. 13:50 – General’s March, Stars & Stripes Forever (piccolo) 14:02 – Quickly Prepared Music: 24-hour notice 15:05 – Question: When did you talk with an Army Recruiter? 15:16 – Angela’s Answer 15:31 – Army Band Liaison 18:08 – Army’s MEPS 18:47 – Candy: M&M’s 20:20 – Heidi asks a question – listen here! 20:40 – Angela’s Answer 21:15 – Angela’s family background is in the military, too! 22:00 – Heidi Comments 23:28 – “I can either dread [basic training] or look forward to this; I chose the latter!” – Angela 23:44 – Question: Please share with the listeners your experience with basic training. 23:50 – Angela’s Answer 24:30 – Exercises: Push-Ups 25:10 – Angela continues her answer. 25:40 – Sport: Fencing 28:18 – Topic: Mind Over Matter 28:52 – “When I left basic training, I learned that I am capable of way more than I ever thought I was!” – Angela 29:10 – Angela’s Books 29:30 – Question: Can you talk about AIT, please? 29:42 – Angela’s Answer 30:07 – OJT: On the Job Training 32:17 – Question: What does your schedule entail as a part-time military flutist in the U.S. Army Reserve Band? 32:24 – Angela’s Answer 35:10 – Mardi Gras in New Orleans, LA 35:40 – Question: What have been your top three memorable experiences as a U.S. Army Band flutist? 35:50 – Angela’s Answer 36:46 – Washington & Alaska 38:03 – Question: What advice would you give to someone interested in this career path? 38:08 – Angela’s Answer 39:53 – Episode 113: Interview with Allison Wollam 43:30 – PICKS! 45:38 – Angela’s Last Comments 48:15 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K ProductionsPICKS!
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Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Angela’s Website Angela’s Bio Angela’s Books! Contact Angela – Here! Episode 113: Interview with Allison WollamEpisode 114 – Sponsors:
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