Polyphonic.org is excited to be collaborating throughout the 2013-2014 season with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as we interview conductors who are visiting Rochester to guest conduct the orchestra. We talk about their background, their strategies for programming, their perspective on the changing orchestral landscape, and their advice for young musicians. Below are links to the[…]
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Chamber Music America is hosting a FREE workshop (in person or via webinar) on Monday November 4th, 3:00-5:00pm eastern on the topic of Time Management for Creative People. Join actor, playwright, and career coach Aaron Landsman for a seminar on effective time management for musicians and other music professionals. Learn the 20-minute rule, the difference[…]
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The Myth Over the past four weeks, the various “myths” addressed in this series have made at least one thing clear: the time we spend in music school is an indisputably taxing period. But the stress of lessons, performances, and academics pale in comparison to the prospect of facing life after music school: the so-called[…]
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With the world series tied 2-2, maybe the support of each city’s orchestra will push one team over the edge! Check out this fun video collaboration between the brass sections of the St. Louis and Boston symphonies.
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The Myth It’s no secret that ours is an unusually competitive field. We face off regularly for chairs in orchestra, dream of becoming victorious in prestigious solo competitions, and constantly measure our playing by the standards of the greatest musicians. As a result, it is only natural that this competitive instinct be extended to what[…]
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The Myth Deciding which music schools to apply to is certainly a daunting task. From almost the moment the applications go live, it seems as though you’re besieged with a plethora of varying advice from your teacher, friends, colleagues, and parents: Pick a school that will nurture all of your interests. A conservatory would be the[…]
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The Myth Nothing better distinguishes the millennial generation than the utilization of digital technology. Endless volumes of information are accessible at the swipe of a smart phone; cherished music collections are stored in discarnate virtual clouds; and Google, in a display of frightening omnipotence, often seems to know more about us than we do. But[…]
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Ensemble ACJW is a collective of young professional musicians who are fellows in a two-year program that supports them in building careers as top-quality performers, innovative programmers, and dedicated teachers who fully engage with the communities in which they live and work. Fellowship includes: Performances at Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and other venues in and[…]
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The Myth In practically every profession, there are those who utilize personal connections to their advantage, and the classical music world is sadly no exception. Every pre-professional student has heard bizarre tales of rigged auditions and crass politics, and such occurrences do not seem to be confined to professional orchestral auditions. How many times have[…]
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Are you interested in arts journalism? Carnegie hall is offering a multi-day workshop (tuition-free!) for young arts journalists (ages 18-35) in November. Click here to view the workshop flyer. The deadline to apply is October 15. About the Workshop Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang, 2013–2014 holder of the Richard and Barbara Debs Composer’s Chair at[…]
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