Discussion Panel: Page 39

Wow, the week has gone by fast! It’s been great to interact with so many of you on such an interesting topic. Before closing I want to respond to a question from yesterday and discuss one last comparison between expectations versus reality. I read Matt’s statement from Day 4 this morning before heading out to […]

In response to Douglas’ comment from Day Three , I too found listening one of the most beneficial, growth-oriented processes. My teacher, Kenneth Goldsmith, encouraged and (dare I say) required us to go to concerts, not only for the purpose of learning but also because it was our responsibility as students and artists to support […]

I would like to respond to Mr. Nickel’s post yesterday : “I want to clarify that I don’t think the entire curriculum for music majors needs to be overhauled. I just would like to see it to offer a class or two that deal with orchestral issues like an analysis of a collective bargaining agreement. […]

I thought that I would tell you about my week in the orchestra to address Drew’s questions 2 and 3. Here’s the program we’re playing: Szymanowski – Konzert-Ouverture, Op. 12 Schumann – Concerto in A minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 54 Intermission – Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition Conductor: Andrey Boreyko Soloist: Michael […]

I would like to refer back to the original post by James Undercoffler when he points out that “For example, in any given string quartet, one or two players may have public speaking skills (and charm) while one may have organizational skills and one may simply be a fabulous viola player. Yes, we found that […]

I agree with James Nickel that it would be helpful for students to study CBA’s, the role of an orchestra committee, etc. At the end of the day negotiations offer musicians the only real opportunity to move their orchestra forward. Negotiations will only be successful if musicians are united, have a specific and realistic vision […]

There have been a few key issues brought up that interest me. I am very curious to see what others have to say on the following issues: 1) Education: I completed my Bachelor’s degree at a large state school. No matter what your degree, you were required to complete a certain number of core classes […]

Some have commented on the fact that orchestras today perform many types of concerts besides subscription concerts of standard repertoire. In our orchestra this is done ultimately for financial reasons. While most of us would rather stick to standard works, almost all orchestras in this country have to rely on some mix of pops, educational, […]

In response to Beth Meyer’s post yesterday: “There was also Greg Mertl’s class on “Music and the Media” which focused on the role and identity of classical music in Hollywood and advertising and how we as classical musicians self-perpetuate the view that it is a higher art form, distancing ourselves from the lay-person. This class […]

I want to clarify that I don’t think the entire curriculum for music majors needs to be overhauled. I just would like to see it to offer a class or two that deal with orchestral issues like an analysis of a collective bargaining agreement. When I read Dallas’ CBA, I see some of the history […]