OnCampus Blog: Page 26

Today’s featured video blog comes from percussionist Jason Treuting, one of the founding members of the percussion quartet So Percussion.  It Jason’s first video blog, he talks about his background and all the interesting activities that made up his summer.  He has many compelling projects coming up with So Percussion, so you will definitely want […]

OnCampus TV is underway. You can expect to see a new episode published on Fridays throughout the fall semester. Please subscribe or stop back often to stay up to date on the latest music news, articles, and interviews. Episode 2 Learn how to make your dream projects a reality with CROWDFUNDING — with host Kelly […]

Today’s featured blog comes from Jen Richards, Managing Director of the contemporary chamber music ensemble eighth blackbird!  In recent years, eight blackbird has risen to the top of the contemporary music world, winning two grammy awards and achieving international acclaim for their performances.  In her first vlog, Jen talks about arts administration, how much she […]

Today’s featured video blog is from Jade Simmons, a wonderfully artistic and innovative pianist based in Houston, TX.  She may be based in Houston, but she travels widely performing and speaking in a variety of venues, and as she discusses in her first vlog here, she is very interested in being an arts entrepreneur and […]

Today’s featured video blog comes from Lauren Denney Wright, a conductor and clarinetist who is just starting a new position as Director of Wind Ensemble Activities at Berry College in Georgia!  I’m sure it will be an exciting year to follow Lauren and see all that she is doing, so stay tuned for more of […]

Today is an exciting day, as our team of nine wonderful video bloggers from around the country begin capturing their next year of musical activities and thoughts in a series of video blogs!  Today’s featured vlog is from Catie Hickey, a trombonist currently based in Chicago.  Check out Catie’s introductory blog which explains some of […]

The Summer 2012 issue of Symphony Magazine, published by the League of American Orchestras, is now available here.  This issue of Symphony is full of interesting articles about innovative initiatives that are succeeding at orchestras across the country. The magazine (like Polyphonic!) is also a great way to stay informed about the field of American […]

If you are between the ages of 16 and 19 and are looking for a great summer performance opportunity, check out the National Youth Orchestra of the USA, coordinated by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.   A select group of the top young orchestral players in the country, under the baton of a great conductor, […]

Every instrument in the orchestra has some kind of comical stereotype associated with it, and it is always fun to lightheartedly poke fun at each other (or ourselves!). Here are a few interesting stories and some comical orchestral jokes for your afternoon laugh, courtesy of Donna Perlmutter and the Los Angeles Times. Enjoy!

This magnificent video of the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra has appeared in the blog world before, but if you have not seen it, take a few minutes to enjoy it the beauty of it!  This is a live performance recording from May 4, 2012, when the UMSO performed Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of […]