Welcome to Fem Forte

Welcome to Fem Forte--your new favorite source for inspiring interviews with women in music and performing arts. Fem Forte is hosted by Amanda DeFrees, Director of Media at Ultimate Drill Book. Come join me on this journey as I sit down and have real conversations with women who are making strides and impacting the community in a positive way. Whether you are a band director, performer, conductor, musician, or love music and performing arts, this podcast is for you!

About the Host

Amanda DeFrees

Podcast Host

Amanda DeFrees is the host of Fem Forte and currently serves as the Director of Media at Ultimate Drill Book. Fem Forte is a podcast that celebrates women in the arts. This podcast is meant to empower the next generation of women in the performing arts by interviewing amazing female educators, performers, and professionals alike who are currently in the industry. Amanda has worn multiple hats throughout her career as a performer, musician, and media professional. Amanda has been featured in Business Innovators Magazine, Canvas Rebel Magazine, Texas A&M Kingsville Foundation Annual Report, The South Texan Newspaper, and Corpus Christi Caller Times. Amanda is a proud alum of Winter Guard International Silver Medalist Crossmen Winds Performing Ensemble, 5points Percussion, and has performed as a contracted musician at SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment and NCAA Final Four Entertainment Ensemble.