One Woman in a Hundred & The Power List
April 15, 2013Below are links to popular recent articles dealing with gender equality issues in concert music organizations: Harpist in the Lion’s Den – this is an article on the League of American Orchestra’s Symphony Now website which profiles Mary Sue Welsh’s recent book release One Woman in a Hundred: Edna Phillips and the Philadelphia Orchestra. A […]
"Orchestral Etiquette 101" – Meghan Caulkett vlog
April 12, 2013In this video blog, harpist Meghan Caulkett talks about basic professional etiquette when playing with an orchestra. Check out this great advice!
Surviving an Arduous April: Tips for Staying Healthy During Exams and Juries
April 11, 2013T.S. Eliot famously described April as “the cruelest month,” and I suspect that a lot of college music students would wholeheartedly agree with him. Already exhausted following the summer festival/college auditions of January and February and the taxing waiting period of March, we students often find ourselves running on empty at the exact time that […]
"April is Tell Your Story Month!" – Jade Simmons vlog
April 5, 2013In her latest video blog, pianist Jade Simmons talks about the multiple events she is taking part in this month that revolve around “telling your story.” Enjoy!
"Quintet, Ballet, Rehearsal Plans, and “Yes” Mode!" – Michael Flynn vlog
April 4, 2013In his latest video blog, trumpeter Michael Flynn talks about his recent performing experiences and explains the “Yes” mode. Enjoy!
"Enjoying Composition Time Again" – Derek Jenkins vlog
April 3, 2013In this video blog, composer Derek Jenkins talks about his recent compositional productivity and his feelings about the need to compose every day. Enjoy!
"Talking About What We Do" – Jason Trueting vlog
April 2, 2013In his newest video blog, percussionist Jason Trueting talks about recent interviews and the importance of being able to talk about our work as musicians. Enjoy!
Musical Purgatory
March 28, 2013A ripple of fear courses through your veins as the porcelain white mail truck makes its way up the street. The results from your top-choice music school/summer festival are due to arrive any day now, and a letter containing the information you’ve longed to know for months could very well be buried within the voluminous […]
"It’s Spring Break For Professors Too!" – Lauren Denney Wright vlog
March 27, 2013In her latest video blog, conductor Lauren Denney Wright talks about her plans for spring break and the 2nd half of the semester. Enjoy!
"Jade’s new Sphinx Award + The Key to Getting Recognition" – Jade Simmons vlog
March 26, 2013In her latest video blog, pianist Jade Simmons talks about a recent award she received (congrats Jade!) and provides some thoughts about recognition. Enjoy!