Tyler Castellanos
Classical IPR host/music librarianTyler Castellanos is a trumpet player, teacher and classical music host.
Originally from Warner Robins, Ga., Tyler holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance from Texas Tech University, where he developed a passion for brass chamber music and teaching.
Tyler is interested in the historical context of classical music, performance practice, and the emotions music can invoke. His favorite symphony is Jean Sibelius’s Symphony no. 2, which is the first major symphony he performed with an orchestra.
He lives in the Grand Traverse area with his wife, Chelsie, and two cats, Burnt Toast and Gouda.
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This week's episode includes some requests for opera arias, Broadway hits, and Dmitri Shostakovich. -
Classical IPR's Tyler Castellanos spoke to conductor Tom Riccobono about the Symphonic Band Camp hosted at Interlochen Center for the Arts. -
Listen back to Classical IPR's live broadcast of the 99th annual 'Les Préludes' at the close of the 2026 Interlochen Arts Camp season. -
This week's requests include more sea shanties and 3 requests in a row for music by Jean Sibelius. -
This weekend's episode includes requests for sea shanties, opera arias, and music by whales. -
This week's episode features requests from operas and symphonic versions of ballets and musicals. -
This weekend's episode featured a few requests for brass quintets and for some memorable themes by John Williams. -
Listen back to Classical IPR's live broadcast of the World Youth Symphony Orchestra during week 1 of the 99th Interlochen Arts Camp season. -
This July 4th episode of Music by Request features many works by American composers. -
Interlochen's Sustainability Foreman Jimi Alpers is also a trumpet player. He stopped by IPR to give a preview of July's NMC Concert Band performances.
