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I'm Thomas Verrier, conductor of the Vanderbilt University Wind Symphony, and I have Parkinson's Disease. I have come to accept that Parkinson's Disease will significantly shape my future. However, my acceptance does not equate to resignation. Quite the opposite—it has given me a strong sense of purpose and motivation!
Through this podcast, I hope to inspire perseverance and adaptation; to create a forum for sharing and comparing experiences; to foster a supportive network of conductors and musicians with PD; and to raise awareness and understanding among others in the broader community.
Through this podcast, I hope to inspire perseverance and adaptation; to create a forum for sharing and comparing experiences; to foster a supportive network of conductors and musicians with PD; and to raise awareness and understanding among others in the broader community.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 13 days
Average audio length:
23 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
34 episodes
since June 12, 2025
episodic
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In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations,Thomas Verrier speaks with Jill Pfluke, a longtime violinist and educator whose love of music has remained constant throughout her life. Jill has performed at venues including Ruth Eckerd Hall and at Tampa’s International Holocaust Remembrance…
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In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations, Thomas Verrier talks with Paolo Tatafiore. Paolo is an Italian-born piano virtuoso, composer, and teacher who began his musical training in his native Naples. During his successful career, He performed throughout Europe and the United States …
In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations, Thomas Verrier speaks with Alistair Scott, a gentleman whose story is an inspirational reminder that it’s never too late to learn something completely new.With no prior training, he took up the clarinet in his early seventies. Three years ago…
In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations,Thomas Verrier speaks with Alan “Otto” Compton. Alan, a percussionist, grew up playing in marching band, studied music in college, and was a member of Star of Indiana when the drum and bugle corps won a world championship in 1991. He later spe…
In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations, Thomas Verrier’s guest is Bob Regan. Bob began his career as a recording artist and session guitarist—eventually performing as a guitarist on the Grand Ole Opry. Songwriting brought him some of his greatest recognition. Since coming to Nashvi…
In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations, Thomas Verrier speaks with his longtime friend and fellow conductor, Robert Dunham. In the early 1990s, they both taught instrumental music in the same Southern California school district before moving on to higher education. Robert inspired …
In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations, Thomas Verrier’s guest is Samuel Smith.
Samuel is a London-based singer-songwriter whose thoughtful lyrics, rich vocals, and Americana-inspired sound have earned acclaim in both the UK and the United States. After being diagnosed with Parkins…
In this episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations, Thomas Verrier talks with Rich Gootee. Rich is a Nashville singer, guitarist, and award-winning songwriter whose career has spanned decades. He is recognized for writing contemporary Christian music, including Petra’s hit “Just Reach Out.” Mo…
This episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations is Part 2 of Thomas Verrier’s two-part conversation with Dr. Alfonso Fasano, an internationally recognized neurologist and movement disorders specialist who is also an accomplished jazz pianist. In Part 2, Dr. Fasano shares his perspectives on mu…
This episode of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversation is Part 1 of Thomas Verrier’s two-part conversation with Dr. Alfonso Fasano, an internationally recognized neurologist and movement disorders specialist who is also an accomplished jazz pianist. A specialist in deep brain stimulation, Dr. Fasano i…
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