"The Audience is Getting Older": Myth or Reality?
December 6, 2012It was a quiet spring evening at the New England Conservatory of Music, and I found myself sitting alone in the school’s small cafeteria, immersed in contents of my computer screen. The weekly meeting of the school newspaper staff had just adjourned, and as a co-editor, it was my job to type up the minutes, […]
"Post Concert Report!" – Lauren Denney Wright Vlog
December 5, 2012In her latest video blog, conductor Lauren Denney Wright talks about the success of her recent concert as well as her upcoming plans and activities. Enjoy!
"A Year Off of School" – Derek Jenkins vlog
December 4, 2012In his latest video blog, composer Derek Jenkins talks about the progression from this undergraduate education, to his graduate work, to his current time outside of an academic environment. He discusses the impact that a break from school has had on him. Enjoy!
"Are you challenging your audience? You should be!" – Jade Simmons vlog
December 2, 2012In her latest video blog, pianist Jade Simmons gives us some great thoughts on challenging ourselves and our audiences. Enjoy!
"Take a BREAK!" – Michael Flynn Vlog
November 30, 2012In his newest video blog, trumpeter and conductor Michael Flynn talks about the importance of taking a break and remembering that students need a break too. Enjoy!
Popular Music and the Middle School Cafeteria
November 29, 2012Last Sunday, an ongoing debate within the classical music world picked up steam when the New York Times focused its Sunday dialogue on a letter to the editor from former Metropolitan Opera violinist Les Dreyer. Its subject was one that we musicians are all too familiar with: whether or not classical music is “dying.” While […]
"47 Strings Outreach Performance at the Monarch School and Spring concert planning" – Meghan Caulkett Vlog
November 28, 2012In her newest video blog, harpist Meghan Caulkett recaps her latest 47 Strings performance at the Monarch School, a school for neurologically different children in Houston. Also learn what Meghan is planning for upcoming concerts! Enjoy!
"Northwestern Univ/learning music"- Jason Treuting Vlog
November 27, 2012In his latest video blog, percussionist Jason Trueting checks in from Northwestern University where he was recently in residence performing several concerts. He talks about having to learn and relearn music in the midst of a busy touring schedule. Enjoy!
"Outside of the Academic Viewpoint" – Derek Jenkins Vlog
November 26, 2012In his newest video blog, Derek Jenkins talks about experiencing music and how it can effect us emotionally. Enjoy!
The Trials and Perils of "Mr. Cello"
November 23, 2012It was just after dawn on a cold December morning, and I found myself standing in the United Airlines check-in line at Boston’s Logan Airport, firmly grasping the worn handle of my cello case. By all indications, it looked as though my air travel experience was going to be a pleasant one; the weather was […]