{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 114: Military Flutists with Sergeant Angela McCuiston","description":"Flute 360 | Episode 114: \u201cMilitary Flutists with Sergeant Angela McCuiston\u201d (49:26) In today\u2019s 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 advises 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 \u2013 Main Points:  0:25 \u2013 Contact: J&amp;amp;K Productions &amp;amp; Flute 360 for consultation work! 1:54 \u2013 Welcome &amp;amp; Introduction! 2:27 \u2013 Angela is remodeling her home studio! 4:08 \u2013 Air Filters &amp;amp; Light Bulbs 5:04 \u2013 Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 5:10 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Background 5:19 \u2013 Tennessee Tech University \u2013 Music School 5:27 \u2013 Boone, North Carolina, USA 6:01 \u2013 Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Destin, Florida, USA 6:11 \u2013 129th Band in Nashville (Guard) to the 313th Army Band, Huntsville, AL (Reserves) 6:30 \u2013 Destin, FL &amp;amp; Panama City, FL 6:44 \u2013 Panama City Pops Orchestra 7:11 \u2013 Matthew Morrison from Glee 7:21 \u2013  Looney Tunes 7:32 \u2013 Question: What inspired you to enlist as a U.S. Army Band flutist? 7:38 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Answer 7:49 \u2013 Air Force Bands 8:33 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Audition Experience 10:09 \u2013 \u201cI am an entrepreneur at heart, so the Reserves fit well for me!\u201d \u2013 Angela 10:44 \u2013 Heidi Comments 11:37 \u2013 \u201cYou 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!\u201d \u2013 Heidi 12:05 \u2013 Sofia, Bulgaria \u2013 Listen to Flute 360\u2019s Series 23 (E109-112) and Series 21 (E98-100)! 13:00 \u2013 Angela talks about the traditional audition process through the Army Bands. 13:50 \u2013  General\u2019s March, Stars &amp;amp; Stripes Forever (piccolo) 14:02 \u2013 Quickly Prepared Music: 24-hour notice 15:05 \u2013 Question: When did you talk with an Army Recruiter? 15:16 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Answer 15:31 \u2013 Army Band Liaison 18:08 \u2013 Army\u2019s MEPS 18:47 \u2013 Candy: M&amp;amp;M\u2019s 20:20 \u2013 Heidi asks a question \u2013 listen here! 20:40 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Answer 21:15 \u2013 Angela\u2019s family background is in the military, too! 22:00 \u2013 Heidi Comments 23:28 \u2013 \u201cI can either dread [basic training] or look forward to this; I chose the latter!\u201d \u2013 Angela 23:44 \u2013 Question: Please share with the listeners your experience with basic training. 23:50 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Answer 24:30 \u2013 Exercises: Push-Ups 25:10 \u2013 Angela continues her answer. 25:40 \u2013 Sport: Fencing 28:18 \u2013 Topic: Mind Over Matter 28:52 \u2013 \u201cWhen I left basic training, I learned that I am capable of way more than I ever thought I was!\u201d \u2013 Angela 29:10 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Books 29:30 \u2013 Question: Can you talk about AIT, please? 29:42 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Answer 30:07 \u2013 OJT: On the Job Training 32:17 \u2013 Question: What does your schedule entail as a part-time military flutist in the U.S. Army Reserve Band? 32:24 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Answer 35:10 \u2013 Mardi Gras in New Orleans, LA 35:40 \u2013 Question: What have been your top three memorable experiences as a U.S. Army Band flutist? 35:50 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Answer 36:46 \u2013 Washington &amp;amp; Alaska 38:03 \u2013 Question: What advice would you give to someone interested in this career path? 38:08 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Answer 39:53 \u2013 Episode 113: Interview with Allison Wollam 43:30 \u2013 PICKS! 45:38 \u2013 Angela\u2019s Last Comments 48:15 \u2013 Bronze Sponsor: J&amp;amp;K Productions  PICKS! Angela:  Sushi Virgin Hot Toddy  Heidi:  Raw &amp;amp; Unfiltered Local Honey  Episode 114 \u2013 Resources Mentioned:  Dr. Heidi Kay Begay\u2019s Website Angela\u2019s Website Angela\u2019s Bio Angela\u2019s Books! Contact Angela \u2013 Here! Episode 113: Interview with Allison Wollam  Episode 114 \u2013 Sponsors:  Gold Level: J&amp;amp;K Productions Bronze Level: J&amp;amp;K Productions  ","author_name":"Flute 360","author_url":"http:\/\/heidikaybegay.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/14344814\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/101598479"}