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 featured requests for big orchestral hits and a tribute to Dizzy Gillespie. -
This week's episode featured the next entry in Tchaikovsky's The Seasons and music for percussion ensemble. -
This week's episode featured requests for two different versions of Autumn Leaves and other jazz standards. -
Classical IPR's Tyler Castellanos co-hosts Music at Midday with Dr. Chris Morehouse to talk about his new role as the conductor of the Wind Symphony at Interlochen Arts Academy. -
This week's episode featured requests for Autumn-themed music from Piazzolla and Vivaldi. -
This week's episode included many Jazz tunes. -
This week's episode features a couple of recordings celebrating the start of September. -
This week's episode featured plenty of requests for opera arias and even a tuba concerto. -
Riley Beernink joined Classical IPR's Tyler Castellanos during Music at Midday to talk about his experiences in college and his plans for the East Jordan Public Schools' music program. -
This week's episode includes some requests for opera arias, Broadway hits, and Dmitri Shostakovich.
