Lessons for Musicians
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S4E2 – Contextualizing Equity and Inclusion in Music
In this episode, IML student-staff Rachel Smith discusses the Context Conference with Eastman Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion Crystal Sellers Battle. Dr. Battle is leading the Context Conference at the Eastman School of Music November 3-4, 2023, and discusses the need of such an event. More at esm.rochester.edu/context.
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S4E1 – The Institute for Music Leadership
In this first episode of a new season, now under the name “Careers in Crescendo: Lessons for Musicians”, host Jeff Dunn chats with Rachel Smith (B.M. Applied Music) about all of the offerings of the Institute for Music Leadership. Smith, who is on the IML Production Team as student staff and a Fellow in the Catherine Filene Shouse Arts Leadership Certificate Program, tells her story about how the IML has supporter her career development.
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S3E9 – Creating a More Inclusive School Music Program
In this episode, ESM faculty Lisa Caravan and Alden Snell discuss their project “Expanding the Curriculum: Commissioning Diverse Repertoire for Intermediate Band and Orchestra,” along with the commissioned composer, Brittany Green. This project was funded in part by a Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant, and highlights how a composer can engage with young musicians to create a relevant and impactful learning experience.
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S3E8 – Creating New Opera with Guerilla Opera
ESM student Rachel Smith chats with Aliana de la Guardia, Artistic Director of Guerilla Opera (Boston, MA), and composer Emily Koh about HER | alive.un.dead: a concert-length media opera about three generations of Asian women in a single family written by Koh.
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S3E7 – Discussing Leadership with Mark Volpe
In this episode, IML Director Rachel Roberts sits down with former Boston Symphony CEO Mark Volpe (’79E) to discuss leadership, management, and his experience leading major orchestras in the United States. Volpe is an alum of the Eastman School of Music, and the 2023 Commencement Ceremony speaker.
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S3E6 – Choosing a Graduate School with Matthew Ardizzone
How do you evaluate your graduate school offers? What should a musician consider when applying in the first place? In this episode, we hear from Dr. Matthew Ardizzone, the Marie Rolf Dean of Graduate Studies at the Eastman School of Music. Ardizzone discusses the factors that applicants should consider when pursuing graduate school, as well as some of the considerations when accepting an offer of admission and assistantships.
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S3E5 – Incantare: Chamber Music, Connections, and “New” Composers
In this podcast, Eastman alumni Liza Malamut and Ben David Aronson discuss forming their chamber group Incantare, a consort of sackbuts and violins that highlights the musical and cultural connections of under-explored musicians from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods. The cofounders talk about navigating the needs of the chamber group, connecting with audiences, and balancing their portfolio careers.
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S3E4 – Amplifying Black Composers with The Overlook
NYC cellist Laura Metcalf is one of the founders of The Overlook: an uptown New York City string quartet amplifying the music of Black Composers. This ensemble was a product of the challenges faced in 2020, and acted in response to the murder of George Floyd.
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S3E3 – Russell Rybicki and the San Antonio Philharmonic
ESM alum Russell Rybicki moved back to his home state of Texas not long before the COVID pandemic slammed the breaks on live orchestra concerts. After a tumultuous time with the San Antonio Symphony, Russell shares his experiences with the San Antonio Philharmonic and the way an orchestra is emerging from ashes of its predecessor, and the lessons musicians have learned along the way.
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S3E2 – Making Changes with Scott Stratton
ESM alum Scott Stratton transitioned away from a career as a full-time trombonist and educator, and now works as a Certified Financial Planner. In this episode, Scott details his journey to make changes to suit his ambitions, while still making music regularly.
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S3E1 – Examining Values: A Conversation with Michael Wayne
Michael Wayne joined the Eastman School of Music faculty in the fall of 2021 as the Associate Professor of Clarinet, having prior performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, and the Kansas City Symphony. In this episode, Zach Goldstein chats with Michael about his career journey and values that led him to his new position.
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Go Try; Go Fail: an Interview with Dr. Blaire Koerner
Dr. Blaire Koerner gives her final thoughts for our career miniseries: Educate yourself outside of school!
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Stepping Off the Path – an interview with Molly Sonsteng
PhD candidate Pallas Catanella interviews Molly Sonsteng about how she left academia to co-found Madcap Factory and Caveday – two very different but related ventures.
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Sustainable Work and Mental Health: an Interview with Dr. Blaire Koerner
Our host, Stephen Biegner, interviews Eastman’s career advisor, Dr. Blaire Koerner about sustainable work and mental health.
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Health Care and Benefits: an Interview with Dr. Blaire Koerner
Our host, Stephen Biegner, interviews Eastman’s career advisor, Dr. Blaire Koerner about finding health care and benefits as a professional musician.
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Artist Management: an Interview with Dr. Blaire Koerner
Our host, Stephen Biegner, interviews Eastman’s career advisor, Dr. Blaire Koerner about the ins and outs of artist management.
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Freelancing
Our host, Stephen Biegner, interviews Eastman’s career advisor, Dr. Blaire Koerner about freelancing.
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Becoming a Faculty Member
Our host, Stephen Biegner, interviews Eastman’s career advisor, Dr. Blaire Koerner about becoming a full-time, tenured faculty member.
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Applying to Grad School
Our host, Stephen Biegner, interviews Eastman’s career advisor, Dr. Blaire Koerner about graduate school.
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Building Your Network
Our host, Stephen Biegner, interviews Eastman’s career advisor, Dr. Blaire Koerner about building your professional network.
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Gaining Experience: an Interview with Dr. Blaire Koerner
Our host, Stephen Biegner, interviews Eastman’s career advisor, Dr. Blaire Koerner about gaining experience during school and in the beginning of one’s career.
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Marrying Music and the Law: an Interview with Ari Solotoff, Esq.
ALPer and tuba performance student Tessa Nojaim interviews Ari Solotoff about how he made the pivot from orchestra manager to entertainment lawyer.
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Growing Pains: Garrett McQueen on Equity in the World of So-Called “Classical Music”
Listen to Dalanie Harris interview Garrett McQueen about recent DEI initiatives at various conservatories and organizations.