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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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,[…]
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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!
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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[…]
Read MoreIf you had a chance to follow our team of On Campus video bloggers (vloggers for short) this past year, you know how interesting their stories have been. 12 young musicians throughout the country recorded a short video entry every two weeks for an entire year, chronicling their life and career as a young musician. […]
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In this article, composer Dan Visconti presents a compelling case for writing for youth orchestras. Particularly relevant to younger composers, Dan’s article contains many insightful points that force music creators to seriously consider the many opportunities that youth orchestras may offer. In an age of innovation and self-promotion, it seems crucial for younger writers to use creative thinking to identify opportunities which may be outside of the popular and well-worn path. Dan’s article is simply a must read for young composers. Thanks to NewMusicBox.org for letting us share this with you.
Read MoreBack in January, I posted a blog about Musical America’s exciting new partnership with Edna Landau – “Ask Edna.” Since starting her new blog, Edna has addressed some excellent career-related questions by young musicians, and she has provided some insightful guidance and ideas to consider. Recently, I figured I would throw a question into the[…]
Read MoreWho should I ask? Often times we have questions about our career path, life, relationships, etc. Sometimes we seek out those close to us whom we respect to give us advice, other times we just keep our questions to ourselves, and sometimes we seek out someone we don’t actually know to ask for their expertise. […]
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