Music for Life

Music for Life

Music for Life is a music-appreciation and music-history based program that explores the purpose and value of music to humanity’s enrichment. Hosted by Ryan Malone, it features interviews with artists performing at the Armstrong Auditorium sponsored by the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation.


In this episode, we explore the ensemble of voices. Interview with Grammy-winning choral composer and conductor Eric Whitacre.

In this episode, we explore the ensemble of voices. Interview with Grammy-winning choral composer and conductor Eric Whitacre.

In this episode, we explore the history and repertoire of one of Western music’s most utilized instruments: the piano. Interview with internationally awarded Polish pianist Marcin Koziak.

In this episode, we explore the history and repertoire of one of Western music’s most utilized instruments: the piano. Interview with internationally awarded Polish pianist Marcin Koziak.

In this episode, we explore the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, pianist Marcin Koziak, and the all-Beethoven program they will be performing at Armstrong Auditorium.

In this episode, we explore the impact of warfare and the military on music history. Interviews with Bandmaster Mike Robinson of Britain’s Band of Royal Marines and Katie Prior, founder of Youth Trumpet and Taps Corps.

In this episode, we explore the impact of warfare and the military on music history. Interviews with Bandmaster Mike Robinson of Britain’s Band of Royal Marines and Katie Prior, founder of Youth Trumpet and Taps Corps.

In this episode, we explore national styles in fine-art music — particularly how nationalism and patriotism have affected the musical output. Interview with ambassador of Mexican musical culture, Jesus “Chuy” Guzman, musical director of the Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos.

In this episode, we explore national styles in fine-art music — particularly how nationalism and patriotism have affected the musical output. Interview with ambassador of Mexican musical culture, Jesus “Chuy” Guzman, musical director of the Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos.

In this episode, we explore the musical ensembles of British military — and the upcoming performance of the Band of Royal Marines and the Pipes and Drums of the Scots Guards at Armstrong Auditorium.