The Institute for Music Leadership (IML) at the Eastman School of Music recently interviewed Alan Pierson, the Artistic Director of Alarm Will Sound. In the interview, Pierson talks about his path as a young conductor and provides some great advice for other young musicians who are interested in starting their own ensembles. Read the spotlight[…]
Read MorePolyphonic.org Editor-in-Chief Ramon Ricker recently contributed to International Musician, the official journal of the American Federation of Musicians with an article titled “When Musicians Need Lawyers.” In the article, Dr. Ricker covers important topics regarding situations when musicians should consult with an attorney and how musicians can find the right lawyer for them. To read[…]
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For those among our readers who might be interested in learning more about orchestra operations, check out this exciting opportunity from the League of American Orchestras: Essentials of Orchestra Management February 4-13, 2014 – New York City Essentials of Orchestra Management is a ten-day journey that will prepare you for the challenges orchestras are facing[…]
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We are thrilled to announce the 2013-2014 Polyphonic OnCampus Video Bloggers! Thank you to all those who expressed interest in the program, and for all those that helped spread the word about this opportunity! This diverse group of young musicians will be uploading a video blog every two weeks for a year starting in September[…]
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In a recent Harvard Business Review blog post, Eddie Yoon suggests the need for “category creation” in classical music – creating innovative presentations of classical music that engage 21st century audiences. He cites the Piano Guys as an example of a group that has created a new category, one which he describes as “Fun, breakthrough[…]
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The Eastman Saxophone Project is a great example of an “alternative” ensemble that is finding an exciting niche in the music world. The group embodies several important qualities represented by successful alternative ensembles – excellence, innovation, and uniqueness – and students in the ensemble are learning new ways to present classical music and engage their[…]
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In her latest video blog, harpist Meghan Caulkett describes her preparations for an upcoming audition and how she is experimenting with a different approach. Enjoy!
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“The music is the mission, not the money.” That is one of many points made by Alan Fletcher, President and CEO of the Aspen Music Festival at their recent 2013 convocation. You can read the full text of his remarks here. Fletcher gives us some hopeful works of inspiration, but also some frank thoughts about[…]
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As part of their First Tuesday series, Chamber Music America recently presented a talk by artist management expert Edna Landau titled “A Backstage View of Artist Management.” You can watch video of Edna’s presentation here. For future artists and artist managers alike, Edna’s “non-sugar-coated” information about the industry is enlightening and engaging. Enjoy!
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ICSOM (the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians, which represents over 4,000 musicians from 51 major symphony orchestras throughout the United States) recently released a documentary titled “ICSOM: The First Fifty Years.” Filmed during the 50th anniversary conference in Chicago, the 38-minute film contains numerous interviews on the founding of ICSOM, telling the fascinating[…]
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