OnCampus Blog: Page 21

In her latest video blog, trombonist Catie Hickey takes us behind the scenes of her recent orchestral performance, and talks about the unique challenges she has faced when subbing with an orchestra. Enjoy!

In her newest video blog, conductor Lauren Denney Wright discusses her upcoming concert, and she explains why she chose the specific repertoire that will be performed.  Enjoy!

In her latest video blog, harpist Meghan Caulkett shares strategies for getting people to attend your events, after just going through the process with her master’s recital.  Enjoy!

It was the finale of the Illinois Music Educators Association‘s 2007 All-District Orchestra concert. I, a naive seventeen-year-old at the time, had experienced the good fortune of being placed assistant principal, and was immensely enjoying the program, leading the section in selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Pathetique” and Howard Hanson’s little-known “Merry Mount Suite.” Now, the pinnacle […]

In her latest video blog, pianist Jade Simmons discusses the importance of creating content regularly, whether that be new works of your art, blog posts, videos, etc.  She talks about her own experiences and her conversations with other young artists who are trying to make their mark.  Enjoy!

In his newest video blog, trumpeter and conductor Michael Flynn talks about a recent performing experience and how important it is to perform for community events.  Enjoy!

In his latest video blog, percussionist Jason Trueting talks about the importance of being flexible and describes a few recent situations where his flexibility really paid off.  Enjoy!

In her newest video blog, Lauren Denney Wright talks about the role of the teacher, and how she strives to be not only a music teacher for her students but also a resource and a listening ear.  Enjoy!    

It’s a vital piece of knowledge for the first-time concertgoer: don’t applaud in between movements, lest you suffer an angry glare from the snobby patron in front of you. But has it always been this way? Apparently not, as Greg Sandow reveals in a recent blog post. Beginning with the assertion that the average musician […]

In her latest video blog, trombonist Catie Hickey talks about her many experiences talking with strangers (at coffee shops, on airplanes, etc) and how it has led to many opportunities for her.   Check out this great advice from Catie!