
MOSY Motifs
A podcast dedicated to exploring the diversity and relevance of symphonic music focusing on the mid-Missouri area brought to you by the Missouri Symphony with support from the Missouri Humanities Council.
Podcasting since 2021 • 5 episodes
MOSY Motifs
Latest Episodes
Breakdancing to Beethoven with Jorge Casco from FLY Dance Company
In this episode, Dr. Ashley Pribyl chats with Jorge Casco, owner and executive director of FLY dance company, the gentleman of hip-hop. They discuss the relationship between hip-hop and classical music, how art can help inspire students to impr...
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Episode 5
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50:51

Celebrating Juneteenth with Dr. Brandon Boyd
In this episode, Dr. Brandon Boyd helps Ashley and all our listeners prepare for MOSY's Juneteenth celebration on Saturday! Don't know what Juneteenth is? Don't worry! Dr. Boyd explains the origins of the holiday, as well as the difference betw...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:11

SLSO Violist Michael Casimir on Performing While Black
Join Dr. Ashley Pribyl as she interviews St. Louis Symphony violist Michael Casimir about his experience as a musician of color. In this episode, the two explore the importance of teaching, how to reach diverse audiences, the historical and sys...
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Episode 3
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59:17

Darwin Aquino on Classical Music in Latin America
In this episode, Dr. Ashley Pribyl interviews Dominican conductor/composer and current St. Louis resident Darwin Aquino. Join them as they discuss the history of classical music on the island of Hispaniola, the important impact of El Sistema in...
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Episode 2
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46:37

Dr. Stephanie Shonekan and the Black Classical Experience
Join Dr. Ashley Pribyl as she interviews Dr. Stephanie Shonekan, Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Science and Professor of Music at the University of Missouri. They discuss the first major black opera diva, Camilla Williams, Mizzou's...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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