Music in the U.S. oral history project, 2018

Nicole Brady grew up in Utah, and knew from a young age that she wanted to become a Professor of Harp. Dr. Brady got her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, her graduate degree from the University of Michigan, an Artist Diploma from the Russian Music Conservatory, and her doctorate from the Julliard school of Music. Dr. Brady elaborates on her journey through her career in the harp. She talks about how to balance life as a musician, professor, and mother. She recounts her time spent in Russia studying the Russian tradition of the harp and how it influenced her teaching and playing. She also discusses her role bringing and contributing to the Russian tradition in Utah.

Mike Cottle, an electronic composer and associate professor of music technology and composition at the University of Utah, is a key figure in the local contra dance community. Dr. Cottle recounts his introduction to contra dance during his DMA studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and describes his involvement in the monthly contra dances both in Utah, and across the country. As an experienced caller, dancer, and musician, Dr. Cottle explains common calling methods, various dance techniques, and the types of music and performers heard at contra dances.

This interview with Lynn Fumiye, a third generation Japanese American woman, discusses the experiences of Doi's mother, who was interned during WWII at Topaz in Delta, Utah.

Susan Goodfellow is an instrumental figure, both as a performer, and a pedagogue in the Salt Lake City area. Goodfellow is a former professor at the University of Utah and BYU, and is also an active freelance musician. In this interview Goodfellow discusses her educational background at both Oberlin college, and the Julliard School of Music. She goes on to describe her early career working in both New York City and Chicago. After working in Chicago, Goodfellow recounts her move to Utah, and her path to becoming a professor at both the University of Utah and BYU. She recounts difficulties with department policies and conflicts of interest with her husband's career as music editor of the Deseret News. Goodfellow shares her triumphs she has had during her time in Utah, including founding the Runnin' Fl'UTES Choir. Finally, she shares her research work, and gives advice to flutists beginning their careers.

Scott Hagen is the Director of Bands and Associate Professor at the University of Utah. Originally from Minnesota, Hagen recounts his childhood, his development as a musician, and the role models who influenced his career. He recounts his beginnings as a professor at the University of Utah, and the creation of the Utah Wind Symphony. Hagen discusses the relationship he built with the composer David Maslanka and the journey that led to the creation of Symphony 10. This symphony was co-composed with David's son Matthew Maslanka.

In this interview, Amanda Maestro-Scherer discusses Music Therapy, including training, benefits, hardships, and reputation. Maestro-Scherer earned her Music Therapy degrees at Berklee Collection of Music and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She is now team lead music therapist at Primary Children's hospital, where she specializes in NICU music therapy, neurologic music therapy, and hospice and palliative music therapy.

Michael Moody is an LDS composer and arranger who served as the chairman of the General Music Committee of the LDS Church from 1977 to 2005. Moody was instrumental in the collection, editing, and the publication of the most recent LDS hymnal in 1985. Stephen Schank currently works in a similar capacity as the Music Manager for the Church music and Cultural Arts Office of the Church. The interview with these two men covered a broad range of topics relating to the use of sacred music within the LDS Church. Both men are optimistic and enthusiastic about the role that music will continue to play in the lives of members of the LDS Church.