Dacia Clay is the music librarian for Houston Public Media’s Classical 91.7 station, as well as the host and co-producer of “Classical Classroom”, a weekly podcast that helps listeners learn more about the world of classical music. What makes this show so interesting is the fact that Dacia has a deep dark secret...
I first learned about Dacia Clay and the “Classical Classroom” podcast from my good friend, composer Daron Hagen, who was featured in Dacia’s show. His interview on A Musical Life, by the way, will be up in a few episodes, so be sure to subscribe to be notified about that.
Each week, Dacia invites a classical music artist or teacher to come onto her show and give her “homework” assignments that cover different topics. If you’re new to classical music or just curious about it, and feel intimidated about all the mumbo-jumbo musical jargon, then “Classical Classroom” is the perfect podcast for you. Dacia is fun, witty, and refreshingly honest in sharing what she likes and doesn’t like, as well as what she doesn’t know and wants to learn.
Music Links
The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)
Le sacre de printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part I (Adoration of the Earth): The Augurs of Spring / Dances of the Young Girls
Missy Mazzoli: Song From the Uproar: Overture
George Crumb: Black Angels: God-music
“Bread Thief” from A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night
No Cities To Love by Sleater-Kinney
Dreams Come True by DJ Oguretz
Dacia's Trumpet Lesson on "Classical Classroom" with two musicians affiliated with the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra.