Podcasts about Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, we explore the heart of Baltimore's art community with Martha Robichaud, a passionate art educator and the driving force behind Meander Art Bar, a vital art space Baltimore. Discover how Martha cultivates a thriving creative community Baltimore through accessible art Baltimore and impactful community art projects Baltimore. We delve into her unique journey, from growing up immersed in the Baltimore cultural scene, surrounded by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (her mom was a pioneering French horn player!), to her dedication to creating spaces for interactive art Baltimore and enriching arts education programs Baltimore.If you're interested in the essence of the Baltimore art scene, the power of community, or simply seek inspiration, this conversation with Martha Robichaud is a must-listen. Tune in and discover the magic of Meander Art Bar.Learn how community-building thrives through art in this episode of The Truth In This Art with Martha Robichaud of Meander Art Bar. Explore their programs and collaborations, including a connection with Cultivated (hear my interview - Truth In This Art episode with Alex Madaus of Cultivated Studios. Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis. Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Marin Alsop is a world-renowned conductor and the first woman to lead major orchestras internationally. The subject of the Emmy-nominated documentary "The Conductor” and formerly Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, she's Chief Conductor of the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Ravinia Festival, and Principal Guest Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She has recorded 200+ titles and is the only conductor to receive a MacArthur Fellowship.In this episode, we explore:How giving people max autonomy drives performance How to balance elite talent with team cohesionTheories on talent selection to build top teamsThe "no shortcuts" practice philosophy This episode is great for anyone building teams. It offers powerful insights on creating excellence at scale, balancing autonomy with accountability, and fostering self-motivation. Enjoy this episode? Rate it and leave a review. It really helps others find the podcast.Learn more about Kristen and Irrational Labs ⁠here⁠.

American conductor Marin Alsop was the first woman to lead major orchestras in the UK, South America and in the United States, becoming principal conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2007. Nominated for Grammy Awards five times, in 2013 she became the first ever woman to lead the Last Night Of The Proms, and is now regarded as one of the greatest conductors in the world. She talks to John Wilson about her professional musician parents who nurtured her love of music and supported her career choice from the age of 9 when she first revealed she wanted to be a conductor. Marin also talks about Leonard Bernstein, the great American composer and conductor, who inspired her ambitions and later became a mentor to her. She also chooses Carl Jung's work The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious, and explains how his theories have helped her in leading orchestras around the world.Producer: Edwina PitmanMusic and archive used: Serenade in C major for String Orchestra, Op. 48; Valse, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, New York City Ballet Orchestra, 1986 Irish Spring commercial: "Clean as a Whistle" 1980 Leonard Bernstein, Young People's Concerts: "What is Classical Music?", CBS Television, 24 January 1959 Omnibus: Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story, BBC2, 10 May 1985 Archive of Leonard Bernstein and Marin Alsop at the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, 1987 Leonard Bernstein, Young People's Concerts: "What Does Music Mean?", CBS Television, 18 January 1958 Archive of OrchKids concert, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 4, 26 July, 2005 Rhapsody in Blue, George Gershwin, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop Last Night of the Proms, BBC1, 7 September 2013 Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, "Resurrection", Gustav Mahler, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, and Hospice of the Chesapeake. Today... Today on the DNB, snow disrupts Anne Arundel County for the third day, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra wraps up its statewide tour with a pay what you will performance at St. John's , and Wags from The Capital earns a prestigious award. Plus, hear how Marylanders feel about tax hikes to address a budget deficit, and details on the National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter. Tune in for the full story. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Founder and board member of Meadow Reproductive Health in Northern Virginia, Liddy Manson, joins the Madam Policy podcast to discuss how she went from being an accomplished strategic growth advisor and entrepreneur in the data technology space to a dedicated advocate for women's reproductive health in her local community. Liddy joins hosts Dee Martin and Carolyn Spector to talk about the actions she took following the Dobbs decision, the unique challenges she faced opening up a reproductive health clinic, and how others can get involved in the healthcare policy space. Want to also hear about Liddy's experience serving on the Board of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra alongside Marin Alsop? Then tune in!

Today on Midday on the Arts, a rare, Reconstruction-era masterpiece by the groundbreaking African American composer Scott Joplin is on stage at Morgan State University. Opera@Morgan artistic director Marquita Lister tells us about Treemonisha. Plus, the violin virtuoso Qing Lee of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra joins Midday to preview her appearance at Emmanuel Church tomorrow night at Emmanuel Church.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

In this profound episode, Olga Campora shares her inspiring journey from growing up in communist Czechoslovakia to becoming a transformational coach dedicated to empowering men in the United States. She reflects on the influence of her mother's unwavering support and the mentorship she received from a Czech yogi who opened her eyes to the limitless possibilities within her. Olga speaks passionately about her work with men, helping them confront hidden challenges and rediscover their purpose. Her unique approach emphasizes creating safe spaces where men can be vulnerable, allowing them to explore their deepest selves and reconnect with their authentic desires.Olga also delves into her transformative “Be With” session with Steve Hardison, which she describes as a life-changing experience that deepened her understanding of unconditional love, self-forgiveness, and peace. She shares her commitment to serving as a compassionate guide for her clients, encouraging them to embrace their true selves and create lasting legacies. Through her story and coaching philosophy, Olga offers listeners invaluable wisdom on resilience, purpose, and the power of being. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of legacy, identity, and the courage to fully embody one's potential.About the Guest: Olga Kovářová Campora, PhD., is the author of Saint Behind Enemy Lines, published by Deseret Book. Born and raised in the Czech Republic, she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while studying at T.G. Masaryk University in Brno, where she earned a Master's Degree in physical education and a Ph.D. in education. Olga initially worked as an educator, yoga teacher, and lecturer before moving to the United States in the early 1990s. She was later invited to help establish the Czech language program at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, which is renowned for preparing missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through intensive language, cultural, and spiritual training. Olga is married to Randy Campora, bass trombonist for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and they have two sons. Their family is notably international, with one daughter-in-law from Sweden and another from Brazil, making their gatherings rich with cultural diversity. Together, they fluently speak four languages and are proficient in four others, totaling eight languages. Recently, Olga became a proud grandmother to her first grandson, Liam, born in May. Professionally.Olga is the founder of LYTA ("Launch Your Third Act") and a transformation coach. She helps men eliminate physical fatigue, anxiety, and emotional emptiness to rediscover their purpose and create fulfilling lives. With her Ph.D. in Education and experience as a yoga therapist (E-RYT 500+) and Life Force Yoga Practitioner, Olga combines academic knowledge with practical wellness expertise. Her mission is to empower men to create enduring legacies that impact their families and the world for generations.https://www.olgacampora.com/ https://www.facebook.com/olgacampora https://www.instagram.com/olgacamporacoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-campora-phd-23ab5340/ About the Host: A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation...

As a new season approaches for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, what can concert-goers look forward to? The 2024–2025 season's theme is “Music that Resonates.” Following Jonathon Heyward's debut year as BSO Music Director, this year's lineup stretches from classical masterpieces to the grandeur of opera to the groundbreaking innovation of American jazz.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

American conductor Kellen Gray currently holds the position of Associate Artist with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the first of its kind, but leads a vibrant professional life on both sides of the Atlantic. Recent engagements include the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra, the English National Opera and the Philharmonia, and the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra in Indiana where he is Conductor and Artistic Director.One of the foremost experts and interpreters of the music of African-diasporic composers, Kellen is Assistant Editor and Conductor Liaison for the African Diasporic Music Project. He is also known for being an incredibly versatile artist, crediting the wealth of folk-music styles of the south-eastern United States as some of his earliest influences, which have led to a deep understanding and mastery of not just music that incorporates American folk idioms, but also other composers for whom folk music was important, such as Bartok, de Falla and Vaughan Williams.In this episode, Kellen takes us on his journey from violinist to beekeeper(!) to conductor, including the role that burnout played along the way. He also talks about the importance of diverse programming that is art-led; how despite having many supportive people around him there were times that, as a black conductor, he wasn't taken seriously; and how much the process of recording his two African American Voices albums with the RSNO meant to him.-------------------Kellen's links:WebsiteFacebookInstagram-------------------Follow The Classical Circuit on InstagramDid you enjoy this episode? If so, ratings and follows help a lot with visibility, if you have a spare moment... *bats eyelashes*No offence taken if not.--------------------Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les MaillotinsPerformed by Daniel Lebhardt--------------------This podcast is also available to listen to via The Violin Channel--------------------The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Conductor William Langley. They talk about his path to his current positions as Resident Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Staff Conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. William also shares his experience beginning conducting at the very young age of 13, and how he founded two orchestras to gain and give hands on experience to everyone involved. For more information on William: http://www.williamrlangley.com/You can also connect with William  on Facebook or Instagram: @langleyconductsIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

In this episode of "The Truth in this Art," host Rob Lee welcomes Max Weiss, Editor in Chief of Baltimore Magazine. Max shares insights into the magazine's creation process, emphasizing teamwork and flexibility. She highlights the magazine's mission to celebrate Baltimore while addressing its issues with a solutions-oriented approach. Max discusses notable stories, including interviews with YouTuber Natalie Wynn and SNL's Ego Nwodim, and previews upcoming features like "Better Call Barry" and a story on maestro Jonathon Heyward. The episode concludes with Max sharing her social media details and personal movie reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.Episode Highlights:Growing Up with Arts and Culture News (00:04:07) Max talks about her primary sources for arts and culture news growing up in New York and the influence of his parents.Influence of Siskel and Ebert (00:06:28) Max discusses the impact of Siskel and Ebert on her love for film and his experiences visiting museums and film houses in New York.Creating and Putting Together a Magazine (00:09:04) Max explains the process of putting together Baltimore magazine, including storyboarding, brainstorming, and editorial meetings.Flexibility in Magazine Content (00:15:24) Max discusses the importance of having a structured plan for the magazine while also being flexible to accommodate bigger stories that may arise.Favorite Thing About the Role of Editor-in-Chief (00:16:36) Max shares her favorite aspect of being the editor-in-chief, which is working with the talented and dedicated team at the magazine.Celebrating Baltimore (00:18:19) In this part, she highlights the positive aspects of Baltimore while addressing its problems with a solutions-oriented approach.Magazine Creation and Evolution (00:23:45) The ever-changing nature of the job, the need for fresh approaches, and the balancing act of covering classic and new stories.July Issue Highlights (00:34:05) Preview of the July issue, featuring stories on crab house classics and a colorful personality, Barry Glazer.Key Takeaways:1. Balance Planning and Flexibility: Structured planning is essential, but staying adaptable ensures your content remains timely and relevant.2. Foster a Collaborative Environment: A fun and collaborative work culture boosts creativity and productivity, even in remote settings.3. Celebrate and Address Challenges: Highlighting both the positives and the solutions to challenges creates a well-rounded narrative.4. Innovate Familiar Topics: Finding new angles on familiar subjects keeps your content fresh and engaging for your audience.Website and Social:http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/blog/MaxSpaceX: @maxthegirlInstagram: maxthegirlLinkedIn: Max Weiss

American conductor and cellist Jonathon Heyward is the Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. It's remarkable that he's achieved such prominent positions at just 31-years-old. On this Season 5 finale of Speaking Soundly, Jonathon sits down with David to reflect on his meteoric rise, the serendipitous moments in his childhood that led to his flourishing career, his evolution as a musician, and how he earned the nickname "Converse Conductor.”Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating, and share the podcast with your friends if you liked this episode!Check out Jonathon Heyward on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Apple Music, or the web. To learn more about the orchestras Jonathon directs visit the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Follow Speaking Soundly on Instagram.Follow David on Instagram.You can find out more about Artful Narratives Media on Instagram and the web.Photograph of Jonathon Heyward by Laura Thiesbrummel.The Speaking Soundly theme song is composed by Joseph Saba/Stewart Winter and used by permission of Videohelper.Speaking Soundly was co-created by David Krauss and Jessica Handelman. This interview has been edited and condensed to fit the time format.Episode copyright © 2024 Artful Narratives Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has been called one of Maryland's most important cultural institutions. Today we hear from two of the talented people involved in their work. Jonathon Heyward is the music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He is finishing his inaugural season, including a final show in the Symphony in the City series. The free concert at Fort McHenry will be dedicated to those affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. James Lee, III, an internationally acclaimed composer, also joins Midday. He teaches at Morgan State University and was appointed the composer-in-residence of the BSO for their upcoming season.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actor Damon Gupton (“Black Lightning," "The Big Door Prize"), who guest conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for “Blockbuster Film Classics” tomorrow at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, followed by a pair of shows this weekend in Baltimore. (Theme Music Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actor Damon Gupton (“Black Lightning," "The Big Door Prize"), who guest conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for “Blockbuster Film Classics” tomorrow at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, followed by a pair of shows this weekend in Baltimore. (Theme Music Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoken word recording artist, actor, educator and composer Wordsmith has a new piece out, called Network to Freedom. It will see its world premiere Monday, Martin Luther King Day, at the B&O Railroad Museum with Wordsmith and his frequent collaborator, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

The Baltimore School for the Arts and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra are partnering to offer hands-on learning experiences for students. What will this partnership look like? We speak with Jonathon Heyward, music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and Roz Cauthen, executive director of the Baltimore School for the Arts, a public performing-arts high school.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Drew Banzhaf won the audition for Associate Principal Bass Malmö Symphony in 2023. He spent three years as a guest musician of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has regularly appeared with renowned orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Minnesota Orchestra. Drew was also a New World Symphony Fellow for three seasons and is a graduate of Indiana University and Rice University. We dig into Drew's background, his decade spent taking 36 professional auditions, lessons learned along the journey, and much more. Enjoy!   Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music   Thank you to our sponsors!   Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university.   Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah's website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.   theme music by Eric Hochberg

Recognized worldwide as a leading low brass performer, teacher, scholar, and author, Douglas Yeo is Clinical Associate Professor of Trombone at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the 2022–2024 academic years. From 1985-2012, he was bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and before coming to Boston, he was a member of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, a free-lance musician in New York City, and a high school band director. He served as Professor of Trombone at Arizona State University from 2012–2016 and has also been on the faculties of New England Conservatory of Music and the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. Since 2019, he has been trombone professor at Wheaton College (Illinois). He received his Bachelor of Music degree from Wheaton College (1976)—where he studied trombone with Edward Kleinhammer (bass trombonist of the Chicago Symphony, 1940–1985)—and his master's degree from New York University (1979). In 2014, Douglas Yeo was the recipient of the International Trombone Association's highest honor, the ITA Award, given to him “in recognition of his distinguished career and in acknowledgement of his impact on the world of trombone performance.” He has written dozens of book chapters and articles for many publications including the International Trombone Association Journal, the Historic Brass Society Journal, the International Tuba Euphonium Association Journal, and the Galpin Society Journal, and is the author of The One Hundred: Essential Works for the Symphonic Bass Trombonist (Encore Music Publishers), Serpents, Bass Horns and Ophicleides at the Bate Collection (University of Oxford Press), and co-author (with Edward Kleinhammer) of Mastering the Trombone (Ensemble Publications). His most recently published books are Homer Rodeheaver and the Rise of the Gospel Music Industry (2021, co-authored with Kevin Mungons, University of Illinois Press), and An Illustrated Dictionary for the Modern Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium Player (2021, Rowman & Littlefield). His instructional DVD and seven solo recordings have received critical acclaim as have his 12 music arrangements that are published by G. Schirmer, International Music, Southern Music, and De Haske Music. As a teacher, Douglas Yeo has given master classes and recitals on five continents and has held residencies around the world including the International Trombone Festival (seven times), the Banff Center (Canada), the Hamamatsu International Wind Instrument Academy and Festival (nine times) and the Nagoya Trombone Festival (Japan), the International Trombone and Tuba Festival (Beijing), and the Dutch Bass Trombone Open (Holland). His website, yeodoug.com (1996), was the first site on the Internet devoted to the trombone, and his blog, thelasttrombone.com—Occasional thoughts on Life, Faith, and the Trombone—was launched in 2016. He is a Yamaha performing artist. Video links (three links): Elizabeth Raum, Turning Point https://youtu.be/yzHZW0zF_K4 Girolomo Frescobaldi, recomposed by Eddie Koopman, Canzone https://youtu.be/Sk2BiD2FUYM John Stevens, The Chief; Steven Verhelst, A Song for Japan https://youtu.be/pPVxhmcMJ8g

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, principal cellist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. They talk about his experience growing up behind the Iron Curtain in Warsaw Poland, his participation in international competitions, and his orchestral audition journey to his principal position in the Baltimore Symphony where he has remained since 2011.   For more information on Dariusz Skoraczewski: www.dskora.comFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Discover the incredible talent of BSO Conductor, Jonathan Heyward in this episode of Free To Bmore Podcast! From his beginnings as a cellist to becoming Chief Conductor of the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Jonathan's commitment to education, community outreach, and innovative concert programs shines through. Tune in for an inspiring journey!

Following stints in a similar role at the Houston and San Francisco Symphony orchestras, Mark Hanson is the recently appointed President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony. In this podcast he articulates a passionately held vision for the future not only of the BSO, but orchestras throughout the US.

"In choir we have a chance to learn to embody a different culture through its language. When you're singing pieces in another language, there's a moment where you have to feel that you speak that language if only for a few words, if only a few moments. I think that has the capacity to create a kind of empathy regardless of whether that's your culture or not. To embody it does create this empathy that I really believe in as a way to make our world a little closer for the right reasons."Indian-American composer Reena Esmail works between the worlds of Indian and Western classical music, and brings communities together through the creation of equitable musical spaces. Esmail's life and music was profiled on Season 3 of PBS Great Performances series Now Hear This, as well as Frame of Mind, a podcast from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Esmail divides her attention evenly between orchestral, chamber and choral work. She has written commissions for ensembles including the Los Angeles Master Chorale,  Seattle Symphony, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Kronos Quartet, and her music has featured on multiple Grammy-nominated albums, including The Singing Guitar by Conspirare, BRUITS by Imani Winds, and Healing Modes by Brooklyn Rider. Many of her choral works are published by Oxford University Press.Esmail is the Los Angeles Master Chorale's 2020-2025 Swan Family Artist in Residence, and was Seattle Symphony's 2020-21 Composer-in-Residence. She also holds awards/fellowships from United States Artists, the S&R Foundation, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Kennedy Center.Esmail holds degrees in composition from The Juilliard School (BM'05) and the Yale School of Music (MM'11, MMA'14, DMA'18). Her primary teachers have included Susan Botti, Aaron Jay Kernis, Christopher Theofanidis, Christopher Rouse and Samuel Adler. She received a Fulbright-Nehru grant to study Hindustani music in India. Her Hindustani music teachers include Srimati Lakshmi Shankar and Gaurav Mazumdar, and she currently studies and collaborates with Saili Oak. Her doctoral thesis, entitled Finding Common Ground: Uniting Practices in Hindustani and Western Art Musicians explores the methods and challenges of the collaborative process between Hindustani musicians and Western composers.Esmail was Composer-in-Residence for Street Symphony (2016-18) and is currently an Artistic Director of Shastra, a non-profit organization that promotes cross-cultural music connecting music traditions of India and the West.She currently resides in her hometown of Los Angeles, California.To get in touch with Reena, you can find her on Instagram (@reenaesmail) or check out her website: https://www.reenaesmail.com.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro episode from September 16, 2022, to hear how to share your story with us. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson from Pexels

Phil Snedecor is the author of Making Rain and Other Adventures on the Trumpet, a highly personable and oftentimes entertaining glimpse into the career of a musician who's "done it right". Of course, there have been some pitfalls and mistakes along the way, and Phil doesn't pull any punches about those. But at the end of the day, the short book delivers a ton of value and sage advice for anyone who is looking to "make rain", be it as a musician or in any field.I've featured Phil several times on my Trumpet Dynamics podcast, and now I'm thrilled to be able to share this brand new interview with you!In this interview with Phil Snedecor, you'll discover:-What is a "rainmaker" pertaining to musicians?...03:35-How Phil cut his teeth as a rainmaker by founding the Washington Symphonic Brass...06:10-You won't have a great connection with your audience unless you have a connection among the personnel...11:00-Phil explains the mantra, "The only gig you own, is the gig you own"...16:20-"Mental choreography" and tips on succeeding in high-stress performance situations...21:10-Finish what you start, even when everyone around you thinks you're nuts to do so!...25:30-And much more!Resources mentioned:Hart School Trumpet StudioPhil's websiteWashington Symphonic BrassAll-American Moving CompanyMaking RainHard copyApple BooksAbout the guest:Phil Snedecor attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, where he received the prestigious Performers Certificate and was a member of the premiere brass quintet, the Canterbury Brass. While earning his degrees in trumpet performance and literature, he also studied arranging and composition with Professor Rayburn Wright, formerly arranger for Radio City Music Hall. Mr. Snedecor is a former member of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has held one-year positions with the National Symphony, the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra and the Baltimore Opera. Mr. Snedecor has performed and toured throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, and has appeared as guest principal trumpet with the St. Petersburg (Russia) “Tschaikowski” Orchestra, joining them on their 2012 US Tour. Recently Mr. Snedecor has been in demand as a guest principal with the Pittsburgh Ballet Orchestra and the Louisville Orchestra, and as guest trumpeter for the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony, both at Symphony Hall in Boston and at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA.As a show player, he has performed in the touring productions of Guys & Dolls, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Evita and West Side Story. He has recorded under the RCA, CBS, Gothic, Koss, and Summit labels. Phil's solo CDs, The Lyrical Trumpet I and II are also available on the Summit Label.In 1993 Mr. Snedecor and National Symphony Principal Trombonist Milton Stevens co- founded The Washington Symphonic Brass, a 17-piece professional brass ensemble. They perform regularly for the Washington National Cathedral, St. Matthew's Cathedral, the Basilica at the Shrine of the...

Wordsmith is a multi-talented artist from Baltimore, MD who has made a name for himself as a songwriter, recording artist, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts (Music & Theater Arts) from Salisbury University and went on to open his independent label NU Revolution Entertainment, which has flourished with the help of distribution and licensing deals. Wordsmith has released 8 albums, won the Independent Music Awards for Best Rap/Hip Album, and is a member of the Grammy Voting committee. He has collaborated with the US Department of State to perform and hold workshops in multiple countries, and is an Artistic Partner with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In 2018, he wrote new narration for Carnival of the Animals with the BSO and hosted the 2018 BSO Gala. He has also opened his nonprofit “Rise with a Purpose, Inc.” and delivered a TED Talk via John Hopkins University. Wordsmith has collaborated with prominent acts in the Hip Hop industry and continues to push the boundaries of his career.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Wordsmith - Guest The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BYThe Gutierrez Memorial FundThe Robert W. Deutsch Foundation ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, Jennifer has an open and vulnerable conversation with Lori Tishfield about navigating the world as an artist post-pandemic, starting a business, and the significance of making choices. Lori shares her journey as an actorpreneur of an experiential staffing agency, Natural Talent, discussing the role her business plays in her life and how it supports her as an artist. They emphasize the importance of recognizing one's values, skillset, and overcoming the fear that often impedes progress. Plus, they deconstruct the narrative surrounding the "starving artist" stigma and reflect on identifying one's priorities and connecting one's "why" to all aspects of life. About Lori: Lori Tishfield is an actorpreneur based in NYC. Lori's most recent performances have been as a featured vocalist in André De Shields' concert series at 54 Below and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Past credits include Orange is the New Black, FBI: Most Wanted, Ain't Misbehavin' (Lyric Stage of Boston), Sweeney Todd (NJPAC), Neighbors (CompanyOne). Lori is the Founder of Natural Talent, an experiential staffing agency exclusively staffing actors in brand ambassador work. In the last 5 years, Natural Talent has partnered with over 100 brands and provided “survival jobs” for over 200 actors nationwide (naturaltalent.co). In the last year, she has been applying her experience as an entrepreneur towards some early career producing- Project Sing Out (co-producer) and Far From Canterbury (associate producer). Most recently, thanks to the Black Theatre Coalition, Lori just completed a one year fellowship in sales/marketing/publicity with Disney Theatrical Group. Lori's IG: @loritishfield Natural Talent's IG: @naturaltalentagency Lori's Email: Lori@naturaltalent.co Natural Talent's Website: www.naturaltalent.co Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

Today, it's Midday on the Arts. A little later in the hour, Tom will speak with the internationally acclaimed classical pianist, Angela Hewitt, who is appearing in Columbia tomorrow night. And our theater critic, J Wynn Rousuck, will review the new show at the Everyman Theater. But we begin with the spoken word artist Wordsmith. He has released eight albums, and contributed music to several network and streaming shows, including Russian Doll and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.  He has performed all over the world in partnership with the US State Department, and in 2020, he was named an artistic partner with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Last year, he premiered a new version of Igor Stravinsky's A Soldier's Tale and a new interpretation of the finale of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. In addition to writing and performing, Wordsmith is also an educator, activist and advocate. He recently started a non-profit organization called Rise with a Purpose. The group plans to launch a music school in Baltimore, and Wordsmith joins us now on Zoom to tell us about it… The event to help fund the new Rise With a Purpose music school will take place tomorrow night at 6:00 at Baltimore Unity Hall. To register for the event, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever surveyed your donors? We talk a lot about listening to donors through conversations. Surveys can be a great tool to compliment donor conversations, because they're interviews at scale.They're a great way to: EngageCourse-correct (are we going in the right direction?)Collect informationMake donors feel valued and seenIdentify donors for further cultivation and solicitationBut how do you get started designing a survey? And what meaningful and practical steps can you take with the information you get back? On this week's podcast, we chat with Louis Diez about how to get started with donor surveys. Louis advises nonprofits in annual fund development, digital fundraising, and engagement strategies.He currently serves as the VP, Community of Almabase and is the founder of the Donor Participation Project. Previously, he was Executive Director of Annual Giving at Muhlenberg College, Director of the Annual Fund and Development Business Operations at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Associate Director of Development at Johns Hopkins SAIS. In these roles, he led teams that created growth in number of donors and dollars raised through a model he calls the Sustainable Revenue Engine.In our chat, we get into: How to choose and define the purpose of a donor survey How to design questions that connect with the donor's identity and valuesHow to design questions that connect the donor with the different ways you're making an impactHow to design questions about philanthropic plans and habitsHow to strategically follow-up with donors who raised their hand—➡️ Join our FREE training on how to create compelling fundraising messaging that leads donors to action and raises more money, from more people, more often—simply by changing the words you use: https://www.5minutefundraisingfix.com/register 

We open this edition of Midday with music by Gustav Holst ("Mars," from his "Planets" Suite), in a performance by the Seattle Symphony under the direction of Jonathon Heyward. Mr. Heyward, to borrow a phrase, is young, gifted and Black. And next season, he will become the new Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. A 30 year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, he is the first person of African descent to lead the BSO, and only the second Black conductor to lead an American top-tier orchestra. Jonathan Heyward has guest-conducted orchestras in America and abroad, and he has served as the chief conductor of the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie in Germany. Here's asample of some of his work with that ensemble, performing the music of Franz Joseph Haydn... Jonathon Heyward's historic tenure at the BSO begins with the orchestra's 2023-24 season this fall. He joins Tom today in Studio A… Jonathan Heyward and Tom Hall will continue their conversation Monday evening at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall here in Baltimore. They'll talk more about his plans for his inaugural season as the BSO's Music Director, in an event that will include some performances by members of the orchestra. Doors open at 7:00, and the program begins at 7:30pm. Click the event link above for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We open this segment of Midday with music by Antonin Dvorak, from his Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World") performed by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Joining Tom now is Mark Hanson. Last spring, he was appointed the President and CEO of the BSO, and job number one for him was hiring a new music director. In July, the BSO announced it has signed a five year contract with Jonathon Heyward, a 30 year-old African American musician who grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. He will become the first Black maestro to lead a major symphony in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world that celebrates specialization, what can we gain by dissolving boundaries between disciplines and exploring multitudes? What do extraordinarily creative people have in common, and what tools do they use to access breakthrough ideas and insights? What lessons can we draw from the blunders made by some of the pioneering scientists from history to pursue our own professional quests? And can these same lessons be used to reduce polarization and create a more unified world? Listen to some powerful insights on the power of dissolving boundaries from Dr. Mario Livio, in an exclusive conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, on Intersections Podcast. Dr. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, bestselling author, popular speaker, and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Livio has published more than 500 scientific articles, made significant theoretical contributions to topics ranging from cosmology, supernova explosions, and black holes to extrasolar planets and the emergence of life in the universe. His popular books include The Golden Ratio, Is God A Mathematician? that inspired the NOVA program “The Great Math Mystery,” which was nominated for an EMMY in 2016, Brilliant Blunders and more recently, Galileo and the Science Deniers. Dr. Livio's work is frequently featured in leading media including The Daily Show, 60 Minutes and On Being; is the former Science Advisor to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and has presented science-related topics in a number of their concerts; and has also collaborated with composer Paola Prestini in the creation of the Hubble Cantata, which was inspired by Hubble images and discoveries. In this Intersections episode, Dr. Livio reveals: The power of dissolving boundaries between disciplines and exploring multitudesWhat some of the world's most extraordinarily creative people have in common, and the tools they use to access breakthrough ideas and insightsThe lessons we can draw from the blunders made by some of the pioneering scientists from history, and how we can apply them in our own professional questsThe benefits and relevance of being a polymath in a hyper specialized worldAnd the best remedy for fear in our painfully polarized society

American conductor Nicholas Hersh joins Karen this week on And Other Duties. Nick had a remarkable tenure as Assistant then promoted to Associate Conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra with Marin Alsop for over 7 years. Join us as we explore his journey pre, during and post Baltimore as an assistant, associate, and now freelance conductor, and how doing laundry is one of the ‘and other duties'.

We On the Record with the next music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jonathon Heyward. Raised in South Carolina, Heyward studied at the  London's Royal Academy of Music. We ask him about finding his voice with a new orchestra.  Read more:Jonathon Heyward is Named Music Director of Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBSO Names Jonathon Heyward as Music DirectorWhere are the Black musicians in the country's largest orchestras?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juliano Dutra Aniceto is one of the most significant upcoming conductors of his generation, having worked in the symphonic and in the operatic fields. Currently, Juliano is developing his doctorate studies at The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, under the mentorship of Maestro Marin Alsop, where he served as her graduate assistant. Juliano has appeared as guest conductor and music director in operatic productions in the United States and in South America, having conducted the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Peabody Symphony Orchestra, the São Paulo State Youth Orchestra, São Pedro Opera House, the East Carolina University Symphony Orchestra, ECU Opera Theatre, the São Paulo University Symphony Orchestra, among others. Juliano is recognized by his versatility among genres, with 12 operatic and 3 music theater productions in his repertoire, including titles as Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel (North Carolina, 2019), Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (Brazil, 2017), Rossini's L'italiana in Algeri, Cimarosa's Il Matrimonio Segreto, Janáček's Katja Kabanová and Věc Makropulos, among others. In 2022, Juliano served as music director and conductor in the recording of the opera Lily, by Garth Baxter. At Peabody, Juliano is the recipient of the “Artistic Excellence Scholarship.” Juliano also serves as the Executive Assistant for the Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship and as Hugh Hawkins Fellow researcher at The Johns Hopkins University (2021). Juliano has participated in masterclasses with Marin Alsop (his mentor), Kurt Masur, Claudio Cruz, Johannes Schlaefli, Isaac Karabtchevsky, Ernani Aguiar, Martin Schmidt, and Osvaldo Ferreira. Juliano Aniceto was born in São Paulo – Brazil, started his music education in a social program and, from an early age, his talent was recognized: reviews of his concerts, as a flute soloist, classified him as “A soloist with great future” (Invitation to the Classics, Clovis Marques). In 2022, Juliano joins the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra in the position of Assistant Conductor.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

Brief summary of episode:Jonathon Heyward is forging a career as one of the most exciting conductors on the international scene. He currently serves as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and will begin his five-year contract in the 2023-24 season. Jonathon's selection was unanimous from the Baltimore Symphony Music Director Search Committee, comprised of BSO musicians, staff, and community members. In March 2022, Jonathon made his debut with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in three performances that included the first-ever performance of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 15. Quickly re-engaged, he returned in April to lead a Benefit Concert for Ukraine at the Meyerhoff.Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Jonathon began his musical training as a cellist at the age of ten and started conducting while still at school. He studied conducting at the Boston Conservatory of Music, where he became assistant conductor of the prestigious institution's opera department and of the Boston Opera Collaborative, and received postgraduate lessons from Sian Edwards at London's Royal Academy of Music. Before leaving the Academy, he was appointed assistant conductor of the Hallé Orchestra, where he was mentored by Sir Mark Elder, and became Music Director of the Hallé Youth Orchestra. His debut with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at the 2021 BBC Proms earned five-star reviews and was hailed by British newspaper The Guardian as ‘an unforgettable showcase of high-energy collaboration'.Jonathon's commitment to education and community outreach work deepened during his three years with the Hallé and has flourished since he arrived in post as Chief Conductor of the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie in January 2021. He is equally committed to including new music within his imaginative concert programmes. Those qualities were evident in his Baltimore Symphony Orchestra debut bill, which comprised Hannah Kendall's The Spark Catchers, Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto and the first ever BSO outing for Shostakovich's Fifteenth Symphony.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

The Left's War Against Beauty and Classical Music (feat. Andrew Balio) In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Emma sit down with Andrew Balio, founder of The Future Symphony Institute and Principal Trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, to discuss the left's war against all things good and beautiful in western culture ranging from morals, to religious values, and even classical music.Wisconsin native Andrew Balio was appointed as Principal Trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2001 by Yuri Temirkanov. He recently served as principal trumpet of the Oslo Philharmonic concurrently with his BSO duties in 2014/15. In 2019, he was guest principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony and in 2020, the Hong Kong Philharmonic. Prior to his arrival in Baltimore, he had been principal trumpet of the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta since 1994 and the Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico since 1990, as well as the Boston Philharmonic. His solo debut was at age 15 with the Milwaukee Symphony playing the Haydn Concerto. His teachers included Charles Schlueter, Adolph Herseth, Roger Voisin and Gene Young.In 2014, he launched The Future Symphony Institute, an online think tank to examine the complexities of making symphony orchestras financially viable while preserving their artistic mission. Learn more about Andrew Balio's work:https://music.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/balio-andrew/index.htmlhttps://www.bsomusic.org/musicians/musician/andrew-balio/––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-695775Check out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAjiHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-moment-of-truth-77884750/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Tom now is the songwriter and spoken word artist Wordsmith. His music is heard on Netflix hits like Russian Doll and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and in performances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, where he is an artistic partner. He is performing a concert tomorrow night here in Baltimore that's part of a multi-city tour that takes him coast to coast. He'll be collaborating with Kory Caudill, a recording artist, composer and pianist from Nashville, in a show called A Concert for the Human Family, at 6pm Friday night at the Church on the Square in Baltimore. Follow the links for more information. Here's a sample of the work Kory and Wordsmith do together: "I Pray,"  (from Wordsmith's new album, "Progressions," Music by Kory Caudill and Words by our guest, Wordsmith and by Marc Costanzo. And on June 1, Wordsmith performs with the Baltimore Symphony in a special Symphony in the City concert in Baltimore's Patterson Park. Again, check the links for more info and tickets.Wordsmith joins us today on Zoom from Baltimore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry F. Williams is the president of the Barry F. Williams Consulting group, which specializes in Education; Work Force Development; Recreation and Parks; and Medical Cannabis as an industry. Barry had been a leader in each of those fields throughout his long professional career.     Additionally, Barry was a trainer with the National Coalition of Building Institutes, a progressive training model that works to identify and eradicate the isms in the work place and in schools. Barry is also trained in Mediation and Conflict Transformational Skills, with a focus on Fundamentals from a Relational Approach.   Barry serves on many boards, including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Greater Central YMCA, St. Frances School Board, Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts, Baltimore Blast, Maryland State Fair and Agriculture Center, Pikesville Armory Foundation, and the One Thousand Friends of Pikesville. Barry received his Masters in Education for Counseling and in Administration and Supervision from Loyola College (now University).

ABOUT DR. CHARLES LIMB:USSF Health: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/dr-charles-limbhttps://ohns.ucsf.edu/charles-limb https://profiles.ucsf.edu/charles.limbWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_LimbTED Profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_LimbTED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/charles_limb_your_brain_on_improvKennedy Center:https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/l/la-ln/charles-limb/https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/center/discussionspoken-word/2017/jazz-creativity-and-the-brainsound-health-music-and-the-mind/https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/digital-stage/discussionspoken-word/2019/music-and-the-voice-brain-mechanisms-of-vocal-mastery-and-creativity--sound-health/https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/center/discussionspoken-word/2019/sound-health-inside-esperanza-spaldings-brain--the-kennedy-center/https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/center/classical-music/2018/music-and-the-mind-with-piano-prodigy-matthew-whitaker/The Art of The Spark: Musical Creativity Explored with Dr. Charles Limb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQmGOVr8aJ0Articles: https://www.artsandmindlab.org/charles-limb-md-mapping-the-creative-minds-of-musicians/On Creativity: mihaly csikszentmihalyihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi DR.CHARLES LIMB Bio:Dr. Charles Limb is the Francis A. Sooy Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Chief of the Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at UC San Francisco. He is the Director of the Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center at UCSF and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Limb received his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, medical training at Yale University School of Medicine, and surgical residency and fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in functional neuroimaging at the National Institutes of Health. He was a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Peabody Conservatory of Music and the School of Education between 1996 and 2015. Dr. Limb joined the UCSF Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in 2015.Dr. Limb is the 2021-22 President of the American Auditory Society and the Co-Director of the Sound Health Network sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, NIH and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He is the PI of an NEA Research Lab and Co-PI of an NIH R61/R33 grant. He is the past Editor-in-Chief of Trends in Amplification (now Trends in Hearing), and an Editorial Board member of Otology and Neurotology. Dr. Limb was selected as the 2022 NIH Clinical Center Distinguished Clinical Research Scholar and Educator in Residence. He was also named in 2022 as one of the Kennedy Center's Next 50, a group of fifty national cultural leaders who are “moving us toward a more inspired, inclusive, and compassionate world”.His current areas of research focus on the study of the neural basis of musical creativity and the study of music perception in deaf individuals with cochlear implants. His work has received international attention and has been featured by National Public Radio, TED, 60 Minutes, National Geographic, the New York Times, PBS, CNN, Scientific American, the British Broadcasting Company, the Smithsonian Institute, the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Sundance Film Festival, Canadian Broadcasting Company, the Kennedy Center, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Discovery Channel, CBS Sunday Morning, and the American Museum of Natural History.SHOW INTRODUCTION:A number of years ago I attended a series of lectures at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC that focus on music and the brain and as I sat and watched and listened to these presentations, I was absolutely amazed with the interrelationship between brain activity, spontaneous creativity, music, language meaning and all these things that we share as human beings.For years I've been fascinated with the creative process. It seems natural I suppose given that I'm an architect, an artist, an author and occasionally I might even consider myself a novice musician because I can bang out five chords of a James Taylor song on my guitar. I do however have the extraordinarily good fortune of living with three musicianS. MY sons who are jazz musician,  a pianist and a drummer, and a wife who is also a pianist and composer/songwriter and have been surrounded by music and love it for years.In fact, when I paint, and I happen to be focusing on a series of portraits of famous jazz musicians and other musical artists, I only listen to their music as I'm creating. Somehow I think I'm channeling John Coltrane or Miles Davis or Keith Richards or Janis Joplin or Prince.But it helps, it really does. It gets me into a flow state and the world outside me just disappears.  For a long time now I have held that creativity is part of who we are. We are equally Homo Faber man the maker as we are Homo Sapiens man the wise.I deeply believe that the creative process is something that is intrinsic to building community and connections with other people for years. We have danced around fires and stamped out meaning with our feet and sang songs and beat on drums and created extraordinary symphonies or rock concerts and in doing so we come together and better understand ourselves our community culture and, in some strange cosmological sense, our relation to the larger whole of humanity.It seems to me that vocal utterances (not speech as we now know it) or producing melodic or rhythmic sounds, beating on drums etc., predated organized or syntactic speech. Since adapting to changing circumstances in the environment around you required some degree of creativity, it seems that there would be a natural connection between the development of creative thinking processes as a matter of survival and what we now know as music as a way to exchange these ideas. Music and music with language, lyrics, are extremely powerful mechanisms to evoke and share emotion and communicate with each other. Building strong social groups and the use of communication tools like language and certainly music has been part of our evolutionary process. Our brains have evolved into these immensely complex systems of functional areas that provide us with the magic of music and art and creative invention. We humans have survived at the top of the food chain not because we have bigger brains than other creatures on the planet, but as I understand it, because our brains are wired differently. And how all of this relates to creativity is particularly interesting. When you see jazz improvisation happening, what has always amazed me is the speed with which the brain is making decisions and the amount of information it is processing:…what note to hit next? – how does it related to the last? – where is the improv going? - is there a structure of any kind? – how the brain makes those decisions and then send signals to motor areas and then electrical impulses to muscle groups that produce fine motor movements in hands and /or other body parts to create sounds… this is all happening with electricity and chemicals moving between cells…this is a bit overwhelming to figure out! It's like the brain is out ahead of the body in its thinking…When I sat in the audience of those early Kennedy Center music and the brain sessions, there was one that was particularly interesting to me. Dr. Charles Limb had intriguing conversations with musicians including Jason Moran - the Artistic Director for Jazz at the Kennedy Center - and he described some of the work he was doing with trying to understand the neural correlates of creativity.How was he doing that? Well, he was taking some of the best jazz musicians on the planet and putting them into fMRI machines and observing their brain activity while they were in moments of spontaneous creation - jazz improvisation. And what he's begun to discover is something pretty remarkable.Certain areas of the brain are deactivated in these moments of spontaneous improvised creation while others are lit up.From Dr. Limb studies, it seems that conscious self-monitoring, a function of the Prefrontal Cortex, is deactivated opening a gateway for spontaneous creation unencumbered by self-monitoring or concerns about inappropriate or maladaptive performances and areas that are connected to autobiographical narratives are more active.“In jazz music, improvisation is considered to be a highly individual expression of an artist's own musical viewpoint. The association of the MPFC activity with the production of auto biographical narrative is germane in this context, and as such, one could argue that the improvisation is a way of expressing one's own musical voice or story.”Dr. Limb's own story is nothing less than remarkable. From his early years as a young musician, to his study of medicine, he has become one of the preeminent scientists looking into music, the brain and the neural correlates of creativity.His list of professional accomplishments and appointments to various medical institutions is extensive and include:Being the Francis A. Sooy Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Chief of the Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at UC San Francisco. The Director of the Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center at UCSF and he holds a joint appointment in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Limb received his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, medical training at Yale University School of Medicine, and surgical residency and fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Peabody Conservatory of Music and the School of Education between 1996 and 2015. Dr. Limb is the 2021-22 President of the American Auditory Society and the Co-Director of the Sound Health Network sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, NIH and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He was also named in 2022 as one of the Kennedy Center's Next 50, a group of fifty national cultural leaders who are “moving us toward a more inspired, inclusive, and compassionate world”.His current areas of research focus on the study of the neural basis of musical creativity and the study of music perception in deaf individuals with cochlear implants. His work has received international attention and has been featured by TED, 60 Minutes, National Geographic, the. New York Times, PBS, CNN, Scientific American, the Smithsonian Institute, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Sundance Film Festival, the Kennedy Center, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Discovery Channel, CBS Sunday Morning, and more.It is my distinct honor to be able to talk with Dr. Limb about music, creativity and the brain.  ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com. 

I was going to wait a couple of weeks to publish this episode with Phil Snedecor, but I thought I just played his episode from five years ago last week on the feed, why not just put it up this week? So here we go. In this episode, we dove deep into a lot of really interesting topics, including a continuation on what it means to be nervous versus confident, and how the two intersect in an ideal world. We also talked about how to teach students how to teach themselves to be the best player that they can be, how to know when is enough air to say what we want to communicate with our horn, how to make the difficult things effortless, and much more. We were also treated to my wife Sana being on the call with Phil and myself, and she asked some very poignant questions as well. So enjoy it! In this conversation with Phil Snedecor, you will hear: -Phil gets us up to speed on his whereabouts trumpet wise... -What does it mean when we get nervous?... -When to teach, and when to teach how to teach... -Arnold Jacobs and "singing air"... -More vibration, not more air... -How to make the difficult things easy... -What personalities are naturally attracted to trumpet?... -What it was like to record the Carnaval album with Wynton Marsalis... -And much more! Resources mentioned: Video: https://youtu.be/zxHo1CLtiDo ("Gone but Not Forgotten") https://www.pasmusic.com/PAS_Music/New_Releases.html (New releases on PAS Press) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ_xOYrmXUOxGBqGBWcd3TwK9sGr6pKwa (Phil's YouTube playlist) Here are the pics Phil mentioned of the recording session w/ Wynton: http://www.jns.media/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Attachments-Snedecor-links.zip (Attachments-Snedecor links) About the guest: Phil Snedecor is Associate Professor of Trumpet at the http://www.hartford.edu/hartt/ (Hartt School) (of the University of Hartford) in Hartford, CT, and a former faculty member at The Peabody Conservatory, George Mason University and at Towson University. He has written a series of brass etude books that are required repertoire at many colleges and conservatories. His arrangements and compositions have been performed throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Phil attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, where he received the prestigious Performers Certificate and was a member of the premiere brass quintet, the Canterbury Brass. While earning his degrees in trumpet performance and literature, he also studied arranging and composition with Professor Rayburn Wright, formerly arranger for Radio City Music Hall. Mr. Snedecor is a former member of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has held one-year positions with the National Symphony, the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra and the Baltimore Opera. He is Principal Trumpet in the Harrisburg (PA) Symphony Orchestra and former Co-Principal Trumpet in the Concert Artists of Baltimore. Mr. Snedecor has performed and toured throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. In 1993 Mr. Snedecor and National Symphony Principal Trombonist Milton Stevens co-founded The Washington Symphonic Brass, a 17-piece professional brass ensemble. They perform regularly for the Washington National Cathedral, St. Matthew's Cathedral, the Basilica at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and with the Washington Choral Arts Society at the Kennedy Center. They were the official instrumental ensemble for the Papal visit of 2008 in Washington DC and are heard regularly in their own concert series in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Their critically acclaimed CDs are available on the Summit and Warner Classics labels. Phil's innovative programming and arranging for the WSB has led to several guest conductor appearances, most recently with the River City Brass Band (Pittsburgh) and the Breckenridge (CO) Brass. As a show player, he has performed in the touring productions of Guys & Dolls, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Baltimore Symphony Orchestra violinist, Ellen Pendleton Troyer. They talk about her journey to the BSO, her experience working  with Leonard Bernstein while attending Juilliard, and her versatility on the violin.If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Louis Diez is an expert in annual fund development, digital fundraising, and engagement strategies.He currently serves as the Executive Director of Annual Giving at Muhlenberg College.Previously, he was Director of the Annual Fund and Development Business Operations at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Associate Director of Development at Johns Hopkins SAIS. In this last role, he led annual giving efforts and worked closely with the Latin-American Studies Program to fund major priorities. Prior to Hopkins, he was the annual fund director at a liberal arts college in TN.Of varied interests, Louis holds an MBA from CUNEF, a PhD in Business Administration from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (both in Spain), and an MM in Music Performance from the University of TN. His thesis applied neural networks to predict economic performance indicators. He has also published articles on the investment value of musical instruments, edited peer-reviewed papers exploring applications for economic theories of legitimacy, and been featured in the music business section of the College Music Society's journal. He writes about philanthropy in his blog and hosts the Donor Participation Project.

Reena Esmail joins us to chat about integrating her Western and Hindustani roots in her composition and throughout her work as artistic director of Shastra. We chat about how she prepares listeners with less experience for musical experiences that are new to them. She speaks about her work as composer-in-residence of Street Symphony, a non-profit organization bringing music to Los Angeles-based homeless and incarcerated populations on Skid Row and beyond. And, we talk about her methods for introducing Western musicians to primarily aural traditions. Indian-American composer Reena Esmail works between the worlds of Indian and Western classical music, and brings communities together through the creation of equitable musical spaces. Esmail's work has been commissioned by ensembles including the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Kronos Quartet, Imani Winds, Richmond Symphony, Town Music Seattle, Albany Symphony, Chicago Sinfonietta, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Girls Chorus, The Elora Festival, Juilliard415, and Yale Institute of Sacred Music. Upcoming seasons include new work for Seattle Symphony, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Amherst College Choir and Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, and Conspirare. Esmail is the Los Angeles Master Chorale's 2020-2023 Swan Family Artist in Residence, and Seattle Symphony's 2020-21 Composer-in-Residence. Previously, she was named a 2019 United States Artist Fellow in Music, and the 2019 Grand Prize Winner of the S & R Foundation's Washington Award. Esmail was also a 2017-18 Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow. She was the 2012 Walter Hinrichsen Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters (and subsequent publication of a work by C.F. Peters). Esmail holds degrees in composition from The Juilliard School (BM'05) and the Yale School of Music (MM'11, MMA'14, DMA'18). Her primary teachers have included Susan Botti, Aaron Jay Kernis, Christopher Theofanidis and Martin Bresnick, Christopher Rouse and Samuel Adler. She received a Fulbright-Nehru grant to study Hindustani music in India. Her Hindustani music teachers include Srimati Lakshmi Shankar and Gaurav Mazundar, and she currently studies and collaborates with Saili Oak. Her doctoral thesis, entitled Finding Common Ground: Uniting Practices in Hindustani and Western Art Musicians explores the methods and challenges of the collaborative process between Hindustani musicians and Western composers. Esmail was Composer-in-Residence for Street Symphony (2016-18) and is currently an Artistic Director of Shastra, a non-profit organization that promotes cross-cultural music connecting music traditions of India and the West. The transcript for this episode can be found here. For more information about Reena Esmail, please visit her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

In this episode of Harmony and Healing, Jazzie interviews Aubrey Foard, the principal tubist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. They talk about how Aubrey became an orchestral musician, how people can emotionally be moved by music, the schedule of playing in a professional orchestra, staying resilient on the audition circuit, Aubrey's health journey, the importance of staying fit for brass playing, tips for healthy eating and staying active as a busy person, the importance of staying organized, and how and when cardio can benefit your playing and be more beneficial than practicing. Other related episodes are Episode 5 (Finding Time for Exercise), Episode 8 (Navigating Lows), Episode 9 (The Art of Scheduling), Episode 10 (10 Tips for Being Your Best Self), Episode 11 (Running with Kaylee Bernard), and Episode 14 (Physical Therapy with Gregson Pigott)--find them wherever you found this one.  You can find Aubrey on Facebook and Instagram @aubreyfoard. 

Check out the We Move Through Stormy Weather blog! Featuring keyboard rig breakdowns, show reviews, and more from across the jam band spectrum, be sure to sign up for the email list so you don't miss anything! ryanstorm.substack.comSeason 2 has arrived!! To kick it off, I am very excited to have Drew Hitz on to talk Mike's Song! Drew is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries. He has appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony Orchestra, U.S. Army Blues, Alarm Will Sound and the Marine Band of Mexico. Drew is also proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the Mockingbird Foundation, a non-profit which has awarded grants in all 50 states totaling over $1.9 million to help bring music education to children. Listen to us dive into our favourite versions of the song, talk about sound dynamics in improvisation, the Jon Fishman's Almost TAB tour, and what we can expect from Phish on their upcoming fall run!Ryan's Pick: 8/2/17 MSGDrew's Pick: 12/31/95 MSG

During this episode of Why Change? Co-hosts Ashraf and Jeff discuss the rollercoaster of return to school and introduce Ashraf's interview with Quanice Floyd. Quanice is a former music teacher, arts manager, arts education advocate, and organizational leader who focuses her energy on achieving accountability, equity, and racial justice in the American cultural ecosystem. Ashraf and Jeff debrief the conversation thinking deeply about movement building and centering arts educators, cultural practitioners, and youth. In this episode you'll learn: One teachers journey to lead advocacy efforts to advance equity in arts education; How to meet students where they are to make arts education as applicable as possible to their lives; and Why arts educators should run for public office and be civically engaged. Please download the transcript here. ABOUT QUANICE FLOYD: A renaissance woman who wears many capes. Born and raised in NYC, she has spent over a decade in Washington, DC where she has received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Educationfrom Howard University and Kent State University respectively. Her passion for arts administration led her to pursue her second Master's degree in Arts Management at American University and is currently a doctoral student at Drexel University. Quanice is also the Founder & Director of the Arts Administrators of Color Network, an organization committed to empowering artists and arts administrators by advocating for access, diversity, inclusion, and equity in the arts in the DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas. For the past decade, she has been a public-school music educator where she taught elementary school general music, chorus, band, and orchestra. Quanice also serves as a board member for two DC arts organizations, and is an alumna of ArtEquity's Racial Facilitator Cohort, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Music Educators and Arts Administrators Academy, 4.0 Schools' Essentials Program, and the Arts Education Collaborative's Leadership Academy. In 2018, Quanice was honored with the American Express Emerging Leader Award by Americans for the Arts. This episode of Why Change? A Podcast for the Creative Generation was powered by Creative Generation. Produced and Edited by Daniel Stanley. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

Today we are in Baltimore speaking with singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and all around inspiration Anthony Parker, a.k.a. Wordsmith. We speak to him about being a military child, writing hip-hop music that is relatable for those that haven't grown up in the quintessential neighborhoods, using your position for positive change, and much more. Anthony also drops volumes of knowledge on us about music, life, and in general. We also speak with Anthony about his collaboration with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, James Lee III, and Marin Alsop. This would produce an amazing piece that was premiered on June 19th, 2021, as a celebration of Juneteenth. So check out the knowledge and be inspired by Wordsmith!Guest:Anthony Parker a.k.a. WordsmithPersonal Links:Website - https://wordsmithmusic.com/ NURevolution - https://nurevcamp.com/Link for the premiere with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onxDLtkNY54 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAm4J1u0JIu_D9DhuWAHkSAHosts: William F. Montgomery - www.williammontgomerycomposer.com Hillary Lester - www.thehealthymusiciansite.com Become a Patreon:Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast Links for social media: Website – www.soundsoftheworldpodcast.com Host site link - https://redcircle.com/shows/sounds-of-the-world Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soundsoftheworldpodcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-of-the-world/id1532113091YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaZzOWvr_VaPQ_6_sB3OowTwitter - @SoundsoftheWTik Tok - @soundsofdaworldpodcast © Sounds of the World Podcast 2021Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sounds-of-the-world/donations

From her hometown of Beijing, China, to the “live from New York” set of Saturday Night Live, Teng Chen continues to blaze a trail and rock it in the male-dominated field of audio engineering. Since earning a master's degree at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Teng has collaborated with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra, and worked on major events including the Super Bowl, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, and the MTV Video Music Awards. And she's also the audio supervisor and engineer for the SHE ROCKED IT podcast! You will no doubt be inspired by how Teng has followed her creative calling with passion and persistence. In this episode, you'll hear:[2:15] How Teng held her own as one of very few women in her university music program and early engineering jobs[05:24] Why she wanted to come to the U.S. to pursue a career in the entertainment industry[13:51] A behind-the-scenes glimpse into Teng's current job on Saturday Night Live (SNL)[19:06] Why Teng is excited to elevate and amplify women's voices as SHE ROCKED IT's audio engineer[20:42] The importance of being a mentor to young women[25:47] Reflections on anti-Asian violence in NYC[29:32] Teng's one tip to ROCK ITLinks from the episode: Teng's website: https://www.tengchenaudio.com/ Teng on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tengfoodpanda Saturday Night Live: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live Join the SHE ROCKED IT Rockstar Network:SHE ROCKED IT is a podcast and virtual community dedicated to raising the volume on women's voices. We believe that when women listen to, learn from, and lift one another up, we can ALL soar to greater heights. We invite you to join our ROCKSTAR NETWORK of creative, courageous women:Subscribe to our podcast and leave a reviewSign up for our email list at www.sherockedit.com Join us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sherockedit 

It's the season finale and the fellas welcome New Jersey MC Don Cassino to talk new music opportunities and the grind to succeed as an independent artist. They also welcome Baltimore's own, the well accomplished Wordsmith to discuss his exceptional musical career from philanthropy, working with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, performing worldwide, education, the early grind and being a father. 

Marin Alsop, conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Faith Salie, and Petey DeAbreu.