Sound Bits: Page 8

Aubrey Bergauer recently stepped down from the position of Executive Director of the California Symphony to serve as an adviser to arts organizations. In our opinion, she is someone to watch and listen to, and in this recent article, she offers a “Top 10 check list” for orchestras to consider. Spoiler alert: it’s not all […]

Social media offers musicians a number of tools that can be used to promote our careers, build our audiences, and interact with our communities. But is there opportunity to be creative in HOW social media is used? ABSOLUTELY. Consider these three quick examples: The Big Trouble, a trio of two percussionists and a vocalist decided […]

If you are an undergraduate, graduate, or artist diploma student and have thoughts about what it means to be a 21st Century Musician, you could get some $$$ for your thoughts! Consider entering the “New Voices” Essay Contest, sponsored by 21CM and I CARE IF YOU LISTEN. Submit your 400-750 word essay by November 1 […]

Back in July we wrote about a new grant program from Chamber Music America, “Ensemble Forward,” which will provide funding for NYC-based ensembles to work with a chamber music coach. CMA will be hosting a teleconference workshop for prospective applicants on Tuesday, September 17 at 1:00 PM ET. Space is limited; RSVP to attend. A reminder: the application deadline is 9:00 […]

Curious to know some of the financial details behind a small, successful chamber music group? Adam Schumaker over at NewMusicBox recently published a piece that takes a inside look at the ensemble loadbang. Included is an interview with loadbang’s Executive Director and trumpeter Andy Kozar. The overview of the ensemble’s finances reveals some interesting information […]

Chamber Music America recently announced a new grant program titled “Ensemble Forward” that provides funding for NYC-based “young ensembles” to work with a chamber music coach. Read more about the program here. Quick facts: DEADLINE to apply: September 27, 2019 Grant provides funding for 4 sessions with a chamber music coach (of the ensemble’s choice). […]

This is the second in our series of “Pro Tips” articles that feature the input of many professional musicians, all answering the same question. Check out the first article in the series here.  This week’s question: What is one skill that you use today that you DIDN’T learn in music school?    Without a doubt […]

For the next two weeks, we are sharing a series of “Pro Tips” articles that feature the input of many professional musicians, all answering the same question. This week’s question: What is one tool / resource / app that you use frequently and find really useful?   Basic HTML, oddly. It allows me to make simple […]

Though it’s summertime and we are thinking more about beaches and BBQs than fall foliage, it’s not too early to start preparing for the October 1st PRJC grant deadline! The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research is excited to be accepting proposals for another cycle of grants focused on innovative ensembles. The Center […]

Last week, we shared thoughts from Yo-Yo Ma; he said in a recent Harvard interview that he plans to spend the rest of his career thinking about the social impact of music. This week, let’s consider if music can help bridge the sharp political divide of 21st century America. As Michael Alan Anderson points out […]