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For decades, Lennie Moore has been a driving force in shaping the soundtracks behind some of the most iconic video games and visual stories. From Outcast and Halo to Star Wars: The Old Republic, his compositions have elevated immersive worlds and defined emotional beats across screens big and small.But Lennie's impact doesn't stop at the console. As an educator, he's mentored the next generation of media composers at USC, UCLA Extension, and now the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Whether he's scoring a cinematic cutscene or guiding students through the language of music for media, Lennie continues to push the boundaries of storytelling through sound. Stay tuned as we sit down with Lennie to explore the craft, creativity, and career behind the music. We will get to hear his upcoming goals with his own band and music as well.

Alisa Rose is a multi-style violinist and fiddler, composer and educator, and in this episode we're shining a light on her wonderful new album with mandolinist Tristan Scroggins, Speranza. You'll hear about how she found her way to such an interesting and diverse career from learning Old-Time music from retired farmers in Wisconsin as a child to classical training with the legendary Camilla Wicks at the San Francisco Conservatory, where she's come full circle as a teacher. Alisa shared wonderful insights into teaching music, including body awareness and using creativity prompts in her improvisation classes. She shared powerful experiences from her tour in Eastern Europe as an Ambassador of the State Department, and advice about the benefits of organizing house concerts. Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on many podcast platforms, and I've also linked the transcript to my website . Speranza album Buy me a coffee? Thanks! Podcast Merch Alisa Rose WebsitePercussion Caprice video Podcast Newsletter Other episodes you'll like: Brittany HaasSara Caswell Joe K. Walsh Guy Donis Gina Burgess Tracy SilvermanTimestamps(00:00) Intro(02:02) duo with mandolinist Tristran Scroggins(06:29) baritone violin, composing Reaper(09:41) clip from Reaper(10:50) writing Space Samba, with clip(13:22) childhood Suzuki and Old Time(17:33) Camilla Wicks(20:19)Fiddle and Pizzicato Caprices(22:02) live performance of Alisa's Percussion Caprice(25:49) other episodes you'll like and how to support this series(26:44) reducing tension, teaching improv(32:37) writing Klezmer-style Lasso the Squirrel with clip(34:27) different styles, Bettina Mussumeli(35:37) Real Vocal string quartet, Eastern European tour(43:09) Grammy nomination, other collaborations(44:47) balancing parenting and performing, house concert opportunities(46:40) clip of Pandemic Buddy(47:41)set lists, parenthood, composing her violin concerto

In this thought-provoking interview, Pastor Dumisani Washington, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, discusses Tucker Carlson's controversial stance on Israel and Christianity. Washington critiques Carlson's misleading portrayal of Israel's treatment of Christians, comparing it to the dire persecution faced by Christians in other parts of the Middle East. He also delves into the discrepancies in Carlson's reporting, particularly his choice to interview a pastor from the Palestinian Authority, rather than a Christian living in Israel. Throughout the conversation, Washington challenges the narrative that Carlson is promoting, highlighting the truth about the thriving Christian population in Israel and the increasing persecution of Christians in Palestinian-controlled areas. With his extensive background in Israel advocacy, Washington provides a compelling argument on why standing with Israel is vital for Christians of all backgrounds.Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI). He is also the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10-million-member Christians United for Israel (CUFI), having served at CUFI for nearly seven years. Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century, © 2021 by Umndeni Press.*** Support Us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cryforzionConnect and follow Dumisani Washington here:https://ibsi.org/https://x.com/DumisaniTemsgeninstagram.com/dumisani6Pastor Washington's Article on Tucker Carlson's false claims:https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/arsonist-tucker-carlson#ChristianPersecution #MiddleEastChristians #IsraeliChristians #SyrianCrisis #ReligiousFreedom #tuckercarlson #dumisaniwashington #podcast #breakingnews #israel #specialforces #doronkeidar #thedoronkeidarpodcast #israel

TianYang Liu currently teaches double bass at Beijing's Central Conservatory. He earned First Prize at the 2013 International Society of Bassists Competition and has garnered top honors in several other competitions, including Singapore's International Double Bass Competition and the San Francisco Conservatory's Concerto Competition. He regularly performs solo recitals across the United States and Asia. Born into a musical family, Liu began studying violin with his mother at age three, demonstrating early talent by winning an honorary award at the Chang Sha Violin Competition at age four. At age 11, he transitioned to double bass, studying under his father, Zhen An Yang. Liu completed his B.A. at Beijing's Central Conservatory, studying with Da Fu and Jun Xia Huo. He then earned a Double Bass Artist Certificate from the University of North Texas under Jeff Bradetich. His academic journey continued with an M.M. from San Francisco Conservatory, where he studied with Scott Pingel. Liu further advanced his studies at Rice University and also served as a member of the Houston Ballet Orchestra. We explore TianYang's musical path, the lessons learned throughout his journey, his thoughts on the evolution of double bass as a solo instrument, and much more. Enjoy, and discover TianYang's playing in this excellent Minnesota Public Radio feature on him.   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 sponsor! Upton Bass - From Grammy Award winners and Philharmonic players like ME Max Zeugner of the New York Philharmonic, each Upton Bass is crafted with precision in Connecticut, USA, and built to last for generations.  Discover your perfect bass with Upton Bass today! theme music by Eric Hochberg

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Richard Aaron. Richard joined the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory in the fall of 2024. He shares his incredible journey from landing an orchestra position at the age of 18, to becoming one of the most sought after teachers of our generation! Having been on faculty at the University of Michigan, the Juilliard School, the Cleveland Institute of Music and the New England Conservatory., Richard shares the keys to success on the cello, what he looks for in potential students, and much more.For more information on Richard: https://sfcm.edu/study/faculty/richard-aaronIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Tomas earned a Master's Degree with Honors from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and his portfolio includes: television shows, theater, and advertising, along with over twenty feature films. Besides work in film, Tomas has composed extensively for concert performance, with his compositions premiering in countries around the world, including: France, Poland, Japan, and the US. Tomas' film scoring work includes: Gueros, Museo, The Good Girls, Things We Dare Not Do, Tell Me When, Killing Cabos 2, Northern Skies Over Empty Space, Jezabel, The (Almost) Legends, and more recently, the acclaimed La Cocina.

Crafting a Fulfilling Life In Dance with Tristan Ching Hartmann What does it take to craft a fulfilling life in dance? For Tristan Ching Hartmann, it's a blend of resilience, curiosity, community, and an unshakable love for movement. From her shy beginnings in Ventura, California, to performing with the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company in San Francisco, Tristan's journey has been anything but conventional. She reflects on transformative moments, including commuting long hours for ballet classes, finding her artistic home with Robert Moses' Kin, and reinventing herself as a jazz dancer during her time in London. Tristan delves into how her teaching practice reignited her creativity, her experiences taking on choreography, and the life lessons she's learned from Argentine Tango. She also shares the profound impact of a serious spinal injury that temporarily halted her dancing and how it led her to redefine her relationship with movement. Now dancing into her late 40s, she offers insights on adapting training, cherishing every moment in the studio, and navigating the physical demands of her art. Her passion for building community and mentoring younger dancers reflects her deep commitment to the art form and those who practice it. Join us for an inspiring conversation that explores what it truly means to craft a fulfilling life in dance! Key Points From This Episode: ·       An introduction to Tristan Ching Hartmann and her unique movement journey. ·       How a childhood dance class sparked a lifelong passion for movement and artistry. ·       Tristan's deep connection to ballet and her love for its precision, grace, and classical music. ·       The balancing act of pursuing dance while meeting her family's academic expectations. ·       How Stanford shaped her journey, leading to modern dance and joining Robert Moses' Kin. ·       The pivotal role of Robert Moses in Tristan's early professional career and artistic growth. ·       Recovering from a serious spinal injury and the life-changing decision to travel and reflect. ·       How moving to London allowed Tristan to reinvent herself and explore jazz and the West End. ·       Her transformative experience teaching and discovering new ways to connect with students. ·       Returning to the stage with Margaret Jenkins Dance Company in her late 40s. ·       How Tristan adapts training to stay active despite the physical challenges of aging. ·       Tristan's insights into Argentine Tango as a life lesson in feeling and responding. ·       Reflecting on her love for building community and mentoring the next generation of dancers. Tristan Ching Hartmann (she/her) is a long-time lover of dance, the Bay Area, and dance in the Bay Area.  She was a founding member of Robert Moses' Kin, on faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, and currently dances with Margaret Jenkins Dance Company as well as collaborating with her dance friends/heroes, The Straw Dogs. For more on this episode: Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast For the latest, follow on Instagram and Facebook

Looking for a challenging exercise? (Not for your students, but for you?) Business Expert Michelle Markwart Deveaux takes us through an essential training strategy to help you discover (or rediscover) the "WHY" in your business. What is Institutional Memory? Often informal and intangible, organizational memory constitutes the body of knowledge and know-how an organization has accumulated throughout its history. It is a repertoire of collective knowledge found in an organization's functioning, practices, events, decisions, and interpretation models, which ensures its harmonious and efficient functioning. To this end, title represents essential capital. Why is Institutional Memory important? Intention, intention, intention. Self-awareness. Better decision making. Culture building, brand building **Key takeaway:** More money with less anxiety. About our guest: Michelle Markwart Deveaux uses her background as a performer and director to make business less annoying. As a facilitator, coach, and consultant, she helps those in decision making roles re-discover their generosity and playfulness, while maintaining high standards of integrity, inclusivity, and sustainable business practice. Michelle has taught workshops and delivered keynotes for places such as University of Utah, New England Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory, The Women's Networking Alliance, and the National Association of the Teachers of Singing. She is the founder of The SpeakEasy Cooperative®, a company dedicated to teaching artists how to own businesses in a culture of on-demand entertainment and embarrassingly awful residuals. Michelle and her husband are raising their two amazing kiddos to be deep thinkers and strong leaders through careful study of The Fugees, Star Trek, and the MCU. Find and Follow Michelle https://www.facebook.com/thespeakeasycooperative https://www.instagram.com/thespeakeasycooperative Thank you to all our listeners! Without you, we would have NEVER made it to episode 200.

As an active orchestral harpist, soloist, accompanist, teacher, reiki master and sound healer, with over 25 years experience, I enjoy every opportunity to share this sacred craft. Providing unique customized music of all genres for special occasions, individualized harp lessons, and Reiki-infused sound healings are especially gratifying for me as I experience a sense of shared joy with others. Orchestral experience spans over 20 years, having had the honor of performing under conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Michael Tilson Thomas, Edwin Outwater, and Charles Dutoit.Have had the privilege of accompanying singers, instrumentalists, and fellow harpists for various weddings, sound healing, chamber music recitals and concerts. Serves as the current President of our Phoenix Chapter of the American Harp Society. A happy participant/performer in several larger musical organizations as harp needs arise.Completed Usui Reiki training during covid, and have continued to pioneer utilizing harp in healing arts.I am a graduate of Arizona State University, San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy.https://www.eqharp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/eqharp/?hl=en

In 2021, I started this podcast with a clear goal: to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the lives and careers of Broadway drummers. Since then, we've hosted some truly remarkable guests who've shared their unique stories, experiences, and insights.As our audience has grown, we've realized that many of you might have missed out on some of our most inspiring interviews. So, over the next year, we're bringing back some of those classic, condensed episodes. Whether it's your first time hearing them or you're revisiting them, I hope they spark the same sense of inspiration.But don't worry, that's not all—we've got some fresh, exciting episodes in the works and a few surprises along the way. Stay tuned because there's plenty more coming your way!Thanks for reading Broadway Drumming 101! This post is public so feel free to share it.In this podcast, we hear about the career of legendary drummer Matt Vander Ende, who shares his fascinating journey from the West Coast music scene to the bright lights of Broadway. Known for his dynamic playing style, Matt takes us through his transition from rock and metal drumming into musical theater, where he ultimately landed one of Broadway's most demanding drumming roles in Wicked.Throughout the interview, Matt reveals:* His musical upbringing was in Oakland, California, and he had early classical training at the San Francisco Conservatory. he has a diverse performance background spanning from school jazz bands to heavy metal tours with his band, Defiance.* How he developed his versatile style, drawing influence from drumming legends like Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Metallica's Lars Ulrich, blending classical chops with rock intensity.* His unexpected path into musical theater, starting with a recommendation to try drumming in local theater productions—a choice that paved the way to his long-running career on Broadway.Matt's detailed look at his role as the drummer for Wicked is a highlight of the conversation. He describes the intense demands of this iconic show, which requires the drummer to seamlessly switch between musical genres, from reggae and punk-inspired beats to classical and traditional Broadway rhythms—all while leading a large 23-piece orchestra.Matt shares:* What makes Wicked such a challenging and unique show to play, including the precise, genre-hopping drumming style it requires to drive the music and choreography.* His experience mastering complex segments like the intense “No Good Deed,” which he describes as “Bartok meets Metallica”—an exhilarating, intricate piece that demands both technical precision and a heavy rock feel.* The importance of consistency in Wicked, with Matt highlighting his methods for keeping each performance fresh, despite the rigorous routine, and the ways he managed physical strain and injury during his tenure.Matt also gives valuable advice to aspiring Broadway drummers on the importance of discipline, professionalism, and learning a wide variety of musical styles. He emphasizes the necessity of playing each performance exactly as the regular drummer does, especially for subs, and offers insights on building relationships and working as part of a close-knit Broadway team.For Broadway fans, drummers, and musicians alike, this episode is packed with stories, lessons, and insights from Matt's extraordinary journey. Don't miss his reflections on the highs and challenges of playing one of Broadway's most iconic shows!Tune in for an unforgettable conversation with Matt Vander Ende on Broadway Drumming 101.Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and a carefully curated collection of resources tailored for aspiring and professional musicians.Clayton's Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. As a skilled sub, he's contributed his talents to Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. He has also appeared on major shows, including The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Borle, Norm Lewis, Deniece Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.Learn more about Clayton Craddock here: www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Bajo el contexto inicial de las artes plásticas se produce de modo natural la traslación, o mejor la ampliación, al arte de la música. Como en otras artes, también en la creación musical se impone esa idea del ‘menos es más'. Aquí, más que de un estilo hablamos de una filosofía._____Has escuchadoThe Descending Moonshine Dervishes (1975) / Terry Riley. Kuckuck (1992)The Electric Harpsichord (1976) / Catherine Christer Hennix. Die Schachtel (2010)Music for 18 Musicians. Section IIIA (1976) / Steve Reich. Ensemble Links; Rémi Durupt, director. Kairos (2020)Strumming for harpsichord (1977) / Charlemagne Palestine. San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Sub Rosa (2010) Trio for strings (1958-2015) / La Monte Young. The Theatre of Eternal Music (Charles Curtis, violonchelo; Reynard Rott, violonchelo; Erik Carlson, violín y viola; Christopher Otto, violín y viola). Dia Art Foundation (2021)_____Selección bibliográficaBERNARD, Jonathan W., “Minimalism, Postminimalism, and the Resurgence of Tonality in Recent American Music”. American Music, vol. 21, n.º 1 (2003), pp. 112-133*BOON, Marcus, “Catherine Christer Hennix, the Practice of Music and Modal Ontology”. En: Practical Aesthetics. Editado por Bernd Herzogenrath. Bloomsbury, 2021BOUTWELL, Brett, “Terry Jennings, the Lost Minimalist”. American Music, vol. 32, n.º 1 (2014), pp. 82-107*CARL, Robert, Terry Riley's In C. Oxford University Press, 2009COLE, Ross, “‘Sound Effects (O.K., Music)': Steve Reich and the Visual Arts in New York City, 1966-1968”. Twentieth-Century Music, vol. 11, n.º 2 (2014), pp. 217-244*CURESES, Marta, “Literatura y ciencia en la composición minimalista: hacia una teoría del azar controlado”. Actio nova: revista de teoría de la literatura y literatura comparada, n.º 3 (2019), pp. 424-455*EATON, Rebecca M. Doran, “Marking Minimalism: Minimal Music as a Sign of Machines and Mathematics in Multimedia”. Music and the Moving Image, vol. 7, n.º 1 (2014), pp. 3-23*ÉTIENNE, Yvan (ed.), Phill Niblock: Working Title. Les Presses du Réel Edition, 2012FINK, Robert, “(Post-)minimalism 1979-2000: The Search for a New Mainstream”. En: The Cambridge Companion to Twentieth-Century Music. Editado por Mervyn Cooke. Cambridge University Press, 2008*GANN, Kyle, “Reconstructing November”. American Music, vol. 28, n.º 4 (2010), pp. 481-491*GANN, Kyle y Keith Potter (eds.), The Ashgate Research Companion to Minimalist and Postminimalist Music. Routledge, 2013IGES, José, “Grupos minimalistas españoles: música contemporánea”. Ritmo, vol. 53, n.º 532 (1983), pp. 35-37*JEAN-FRANCOIS, Isaac, “Julius Eastman: The Sonority of Blackness Otherwise”. Current Musicology, vol. 106 (2020), pp. 9-35*JOSEPH, Branden W., Beyond the Dream Syndicate: Tony Conrad and the Arts after Cage. Zone, 2008*KOTZ, Liz, Words to Be Looked At: Language in 1960s Art. MIT Press, 2007LEVAUX, Christophe, We Have Always Been Minimalist: The Construction and Triumph of a Musical Style. University of California Press, 2020*LEVINE PACKER, Renée y Mary Jane Leach (eds.), Gay Guerrilla: Julius Eastman and His Music. University of Rochester Press, 2015MAY, Thomas (ed.), The John Adams Reader: Essential Writings on an American Composer. Amadeus, 2006MERTENS, Wim, American Minimal Music: La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass. Khan & Averill, 1983MOWERY, Janice, “Meredith Monk: Between the Cracks”. Perspectives of New Music, vol. 51, n.º 2 (2013), pp. 79-100*NACENTA, Lluís, “Minimalismes”. Catalunya música: revista musical catalana, n.º 311 (2010), pp. 12-13NICKELSON, Patrick, “Transcription, Recording, and Authority in ‘Classic' Minimalism”. Twentieth Century Music, vol. 14, n.º 3 (2018), pp. 361-289*POTTER, Keith, Four Musical Minimalists: La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass. Cambridge University Press, 2000*SCHWARZ, K. Robert, Minimalists. Phaidon, 1996STRICKLAND, Edward, Minimalism: Origins. Indiana University Press, 1991*TARUSKIN, Richard, “A Harmonious Avant-Garde? - Minimalism: Young, Riley, Reich, Glass; Their European Emulators”. En: Music in the Late Twentieth Century. Oxford University Press, 2009*TOOP, David, Océano de sonido: palabras en el éter, música ambient y mundos imaginarios. Traducción de Tadeo Lima. Caja Negra, 2016*WLODARSKI, Amy Lynn, “The Testimonial Aesthetics of Different Trains”. Journal of the American Musicology Society, vol. 63, n.º 1 (2010), pp. 99-142* *Documento disponible para su consulta en la Sala de Nuevas Músicas de la Biblioteca y Centro de Apoyo a la Investigación de la Fundación Juan March

Another Week, Another GUEST! This week the girls are THRILLED to be bringing on a phenomenal professional in the industry- KALEY JENSEN! Kaley Jensen, a wife and mother, is also a professional dancer, adjunct professor, Pilates teacher trainer, choreographer, cross-fitter, and creator of the Mentoring Program for Dancers: Mindset to Movement. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Kaley attended Brigham Young University as a dance major and business minor. She performed and toured with the Theatre Ballet Company all four years, and trained on scholarship at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance and Ballet West. While there, she received academic and international talent awards at the World Dance Movement in Italy. She later pursued her Masters of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona, where she met her future husband and further developed her passion for performing, educating, and choreographing. After her first year, a severe car accident left her with a broken back, but she recovered and returned to dance with the help of a dedicated Pilates regimen, a discipline that soon became a new passion. Since moving to Dallas in 2017, Kaley has completed her Pilates training and has been teaching and choreographing locally for studios and dance departments, including Richland College and, more recently, Collin College. She also presented at the national AGO conference for two consecutive years. Her professional dance credentials include performances with Bruce Wood Dance, Zion Dance Project, Ballet North Texas, Collin County Ballet Theatre, Ballet Dallas, and most recently, Full Circle Dance. Some professional highlights include performing the lead in the original work by Silas Farley of New York City Ballet, Dew Drop and Sugar Plum Fairy in "The Nutcracker," the role of Phoenix in "Phoenix Rising" by Zach Ingram of Alvin Ailey, and the principal in the award-winning "HIVE" by Tiffanee Arnold. Through her example and mentorship, Kaley loves empowering dancers to reignite their passion and turn their dream careers into a vivid reality. TO FURTHER CONNECT WITH KALEY: mindset2move.com CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR MENTORSHIP !!

This week, Jessica welcomes guest Craig Perry, Recovery Advocate, Guitarist, & Firefighter. Craig earned his Masters of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He's described as a uniquely elegant classical guitarist with a highly expressive and dynamic blend of Classical, Jazz, and Original Material. A performer, composer and guitar instructor, he launched his debut album, entitled Himself, in 2013, and is currently working on his second album. As a firefighter, Craig was formerly on the wildland team for the Marin County Fire Department and he's currently a municipal firefighter for the Orange County Fire Authority. An active member in AA, he's spent the past five years as a recovery advocate for individuals struggling with addiction and alcoholism.  Find Craig's album Himself on Spotify and Apple Music. ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan's executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients' careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlos Schmitt⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixaba⁠y

Lady Bianca is an American electric blues singer, songwriter and arranger. Lady Bianca has worked as a session singer, depicted Billie Holiday on stage, and since 1995 released six solo albums, three of which were nominated for a Grammy Award. Born Bianca Thornton, in Kansas City, Missouri, her first exposure to music was through gospel, and she studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Her first professional gig was with Quinn Harris and the Masterminds, when she was aged 17. Harris dubbed her 'Lady Bianca', and the combination contributed two tracks to a compilation album released by Reynolds Records in 1970. In 1972, she played the role of Billie Holiday in the San Francisco stage production of Jon Hendricks' Evolution of the Blues. In the mid 1970s, she worked in various clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she met bass guitarist Henry Oden. They were subsequently married for 15 years. She then joined Sly and the Family Stone as backing vocalist and keyboard player, and appeared on their 1976 album, Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I'm Back. Starting in October the same year, she toured for one month with Frank Zappa in North America, and a recording of her singing "Wind Up Workin' in a Gas Station" appeared in 1992 on You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6. The complete concert of 29 October 1976 in The Spectrum, Philadelphia (with Lady Bianca singing on several tracks) was published on two CDs by the Zappa Family Trust in 2009, entitled Philly '76, on which she is credited as Bianca Odin. The release included the previously released version of "Wind Up Workin' in a Gas Station," as well as "Dirty Love" and "You Didn't Try To Call Me." She is also heard employing the technique of multi-phonics with her voice on a wordless solo in "Black Napkins." After November 11, she left the band because of conflicts with Zappa. When not touring, she performed locally in the recording studio, backing musicians such as Lee Oskar, Merle Haggard and Taj Mahal. In 1977, she co-founded the short-lived ensemble Vitamin E, and they released the commercially doomed Sharing album on Buddah Records. Lady Bianca then joined another group, Zingara, which was set up by Lamont Dozier in 1980. The trio included James Ingram, Wali Ali and Lady Bianca, but again, it did not have any lasting appeal. Between 1981 and 1986, Lady Bianca toured with and recorded backing vocals for Van Morrison, appearing on recordings such as Beautiful Vision (1982), Inarticulate Speech of the Heart (1983), Live at the Grand Opera House Belfast (1984), A Sense of Wonder (1985), and No Guru, No Method, No Teacher (1986). Lady Bianca also worked with John Lee Hooker and Willie Dixon. In 1984, she met Stanley Lippitt, a songwriter and her eventual husband. She continued to perform locally and undertook more low-key recording work. After recording demos with Lippitt, she was noticed by Joe Louis Walker who helped arrange a recording contract. Her debut solo album, Best Kept Secret was released in 1995 on Telarc Distribution. Her backing vocals work continued in the 1990s, when she worked with Frankie Lee and Maria Muldaur. Lady Bianca's next solo effort was the critically acclaimed Rollin' (2001), which was released on the Rooster Blues label. Bianca formed her own record label, Magic-O Records, and with Lippitt have their own production and publishing company. Further albums were recorded and issued on Magic-O. These included All by Myself (2004), Let Love Have Its Way (2005), Through a Woman's Eyes (2007), and A Woman Never Forgets (2009). In April 2007, at the Bay Area Black Music Awards, Lady Bianca was awarded as Best Blues Performer. In March 2008, she was voted into the West Coast Blues Society Hall of Fame. In 2009, she appeared with Van Morrison at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Lady Bianca and the Magic-O Rhythm Band have appeared at many blues music festivals, including the San Francisco Blues Festival in 1987,

In this thought-provoking video, Dumisani Washington delves into the controversial topic of Zionism and its relationship with the Black Church, offering a critical analysis and debunking common misconceptions. Join the discussion as he provides insight and challenges commonly held beliefs, shedding light on this complex intersection of faith and politics. Stay tuned for a deep dive into the historical context and modern implications of Zionism within the Black Church community. Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI) @IbsiNow, and the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10-million-member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). He is also the host of the Truth to Power with Dumisani Washington radio program on the HNEW HD3 FM 102.7 in New York City as well as on all social media podcast platforms. Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Valerie, have been married 36 years and have six children and three grandchildren. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more legal news and updates. #israel #israelhamaswar #mdntv STAY UPDATED with www.mdntv.news FOR MORE NEWS, visit (mdntvlive.com). FOLLOW #MDNTV on all social media platforms. FOR ADVERTISING email, us on................................ advertising@mdntvlive.com FOR INTERVIEWS email us on .............. interviews@mdntvlive.com JOIN our WhatsApp group +and send us your stories. +27 82 766 9991 LISTEN to Mdntv the Podcast (mdntvlive.com)

The 18th century orchestral mass repertoire comes with all sorts of questions for the liturgical musician. Is this repertoire properly called "Viennese"? Does this music really fit, in style and length, with the sacred liturgy? What does the Church have to say about this style of music? Are there any of these Masses that I can do with my choir? Dr. Erick Arenas of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music joins us to answer these questions, and to talk about the wonderful oeuvre of Johann Michael Haydn, the younger brother of the more famous Haydn.  To learn more about Dr. Arenas, click here: https://sfcm.edu/study/faculty/erick-arenas To learn more about the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music, please visit: http://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.org/

Welcome to Season 03 Episode 19 - the "Bach and Beyond 2024 Part 2" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Mr. Paul Preston from The Movie Guys, Mr. Alexander Pegis, the 2024 B&B Emerging Young Artist, and Ms. Cheryl Bishkoff, founding oboist of the B&B Festival. Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening! Time Stamps Paul Preston/Amadeus and Chevalier  02:27 Alexander Pegis  22:33 Arts Calendar  41:35 Cheryl Bishkoff 43:07 Media excerpt from Amadeus; Milos Foreman, director, F. Murray Abraham as Salieri, Orion Pictures 1984 Sinfonia in D Major, "La Veneziana": I. Allegro assai, A. Salieri, composer; performed by Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, YoungHo Choi, conductor, January 2013 Cello Concerto in B minor RV 424; A. Vivaldi, composer; performed by the Berlin Baroque Soloists, Georg Faust, cello, January 2015 Sonata #3 for Two Violins; Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, composer; Nathan Cole and Akiko Tarumotu, violins, Nov. 2022  Symphony # 45 in F-sharp minor (Farewell): IV. Finale, Franz Josef Haydn, composer; performed by the New Century Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, May 2013 Artist Links The Movie Guys Paul Preston Alexander Pegis Cheryl Bishkoff   BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!  

Ilana Rachel Daniel welcomes Pastor Dumisani Washington, the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI) for a deep dive into the enduring bond between our Black and Jewish communities. Connected by our historic experience of slavery, the depth of our abiding faith in G-d and family, and our journey for a truth that is larger than us all and connects us to each other; here is one of our most powerful and compelling conversations to date. Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), and the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10 million member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Valerie, have been married 35 years and have six children and three grandchildren.https://ibsi.org/On Video: Get full access to Ilana Rachel Daniel at ilanaracheldaniel120.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Season 03 Episode 18 - the "Bach and Beyond 2024 Part 1" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Mr. Ben Sheedy from Main Street Studios in Fredonia, and Dr. Byron Adams and Maestro Grant Cooper discussing the upcoming Bach and Beyond Festival.  Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening! Time Stamps Ben Sheedy/Main Street Studios  02:22 Grant Cooper and Byron Adams/ Bach and Beyond Festival Part 1 21:41 Grant Cooper and Byron Adams/ Bach and Beyond Festival Part 2 38:53 Media Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor BWV 1041, J.S. Bach, composer. performed by Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Conductor: Omer Meir Wellber; Violin : Hilary Hahn, April 2020 "Life is a Cabaret," from the 1972 movie adaptation of the musical Cabaret; music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Performed by Liza Minnelli, ABC Pictures Corp., 1972 Serenade for Nine Instruments: I. Allegro amabile, Byron Adams, composer (2011); performed by the Sinfonietta of Riverdale, Mark Mandarano, conductor; Albany Records 2016 Illuminations: 2. La tristesse amoureuse de la nuit, Byron Adams, composer (2008); Gary Barnett, piano; EKmusic 2022 Symphony # 45 in F-sharp minor (Farewell): IV. Finale, Franz Josef Haydn, composer; performed by the New Century Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, May 2013 Artist Links Ben Sheedy Main Street Studios Ticket Website Byron Adams Grant Cooper BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!  

 My guest for this episode is Aubrey Bergauer. Aubrey is known for her results-driven, customer-centric, data-obsessed pursuit of changing the narrative for the performing arts. A “dynamic administrator” with a drive for innovation, she's held offstage roles managing millions in revenue at major institutions, including the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival, and San Francisco Conservatory of Music. As chief executive of the California Symphony, Aubrey propelled the organization to double the size of its audience and nearly quadrupled the donor base.  Aubrey helps organizations and individuals transform from scarcity to opportunity, make money, and grow their base of fans and supporters. Her ability to cast and communicate vision moves large teams forward and brings stakeholders together, earning “a reputation for coming up with great ideas and then realizing them” (per the San Francisco Classical Voice).  With a track record for increasing revenue and relevance, leveraging digital content and technology, and prioritizing diversity and inclusion on stage and off, Aubrey sees a better way forward for classical music and knows how to achieve it.  A graduate of Rice University, her work and leadership have been covered in the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, and Southwest Airlines magazines, and she is a frequent speaker spanning TEDx, Adobe's Magento, universities, and industry conferences in the U.S. and abroad. Aubrey's first book, Run It Like A Business, was just published (February 2024).  Here's what to expect during the episode: Why is it essential for nonprofit organizations to consider running their operations with a business-like approach? How can adopting a business mindset benefit a nonprofit organization? What are some common misconceptions people might have when suggesting that nonprofits run like a business, and how can these be addressed? What practical steps can be taken to overcome workplace silos?  What aspects of business culture could a nonprofit organization potentially adopt to enhance its overall effectiveness and impact? Connect with Aubrey Bergauer! Website: https://www.aubreybergauer.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/aubreybergauer/ Link for 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board. You can get that by going to Mary's website:  https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold:  Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!    Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on  Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of Stephen Tramontozzi's new solo double bass album, Basso Novo. Tramontozzi shares the three-fold mission behind the album: to uncover and bring to light underappreciated works for the double bass, to transcribe works from other instruments for the double bass, and to commission new works for the instrument. This is his fourth, and most ambitious recording project to date, with all tracks designed for solo double bass and featuring contemporary works. Among the highlights, Tramontozzi commissioned Larry Wolfe from the Boston Symphony Orchestra for a suite, "Blomidon Set", inspired by Bach suites but adding a twist from Celtic, Scottish, Irish, and Acadian fiddler traditions. An exciting addition to the album is "The Earth and Stars", a piece written by talented composition student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, José Vargas. This piece, which Tramontozzi premiered in the previous year, stands out as the only track where he used his orchestra tuned bass. The album also features other important works like "Ballade" by Ranjbaran, written for the 1999 International Society of Bassists solo competition, "Hommage a J.S. Bach" by Zbinden, and Berio's short gem "Psy". Join us as we explore the rich sounds and captivating stories behind Basso Novo. Check out the sheet music for Blomidon Set here, and be sure to check out the latest album on Apple Music and Spotify! 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 sponsor!   Dorico - This podcast episode is sponsored by Dorico: the next-generation music notation software from Steinberg, that's packed with smart, time-saving features to help you spend less time in front of your computer and more time doing what you love: making music.   The latest version of Dorico 5, includes Iconica Sketch, a new orchestral sound library, bringing more expressive playback, and making it easy to produce more life-like performances with a dynamic stereo soundstage. Try Dorico Now For 60 Days For Free: visit dorico.com     theme music by Eric Hochberg

Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Maestro Urs Leonhardt Steiner, a musical maestro whose journey spans continents and cultures. Originally from the quaint town of Chur, Switzerland, Steiner's musical roots run deep, having studied at esteemed institutions like the University of Tübingen and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Under the guidance of luminaries such as James Wimer and Gustav Meier, and rubbing shoulders with legends like Andre Previn and Leonard Bernstein in masterclasses, Steiner's musical education is as rich as it is diverse. But it doesn't stop there. Steiner's own compositions, notably the operas “Il Secondo Settenio” and “Return of the Phantoms,” have garnered praise both at home and across the pond. Leading the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra in captivating performances, Steiner's baton has danced across stages from Europe to Central America. Under the guidance of luminaries such as James Wimer and Gustav Meier, and rubbing shoulders with legends like Andre Previn and Leonard Bernstein in masterclasses, Steiner's musical education is as rich as it is diverse. But it doesn't stop there. Steiner's own compositions, notably the operas “Il Secondo Settenio” and “Return of the Phantoms,” have garnered praise both at home and [...]

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,' Lara Downes presents a reimagined ‘Rhapsody in Blue' arranged by composer Edmar Colón in a performance alongside Edwin Outwater and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Orchestra. Find out more!

Margo Watson and Ann Takasaki are joined by Kathie Horman, LaReita Berky, and Dennis Lifferth to discuss the Model of Powerful Impact and the power of charitable giving.   “Charity, being charitable, is critical to our well being, our soul, who we are as people, and being part of the human race.” - Margo Watson   “I have MS, and I struggle with it, but I'm doing great. And I thought I can give what I can while I still can. And so it's been a real joy to me… I just love doing it, is what it boils down to.” - Kathie Horman   “When you meet these people who come in with different objectives, some are providing for others and some are picking them (computers) up, and you see the spark of hope and happiness in their lives, it just makes you want to do it again. … And so I'm grateful for this idea, that within each person is this spark of divinity. And if we can see that and help them feel better when they leave, with a little more confidence, it makes this effort well worthwhile.” - Dennis Lifferth   “I know we have a duty. That's true. We all have a duty to help one another. But there's more to it than just a duty. There's the feeling that comes when we're of service to somebody else.” - Dennis Lifferth   “It takes a lot of people to make a system work, and they all make a very important contribution.” - Dennis Lifferth   “This is an actual part of our family mode. This is what we do. We help. We help where we can help, when we can help, with what we can help with.” - LaReita Berky   “Some people are able to give large donations. Some give small, some just give monthly, and some just give frequent flier miles. I mean, there's all kinds of ways to donate.” - Margo Watson   “I've given a lot of time. And when I developed MS, I could no longer play my violin … so I donated it to a student who didn't have one. And she's been so thrilled. … There are definitely ways you can help. Sometimes it's just a pat on the back or a hug.” - Kathie Horman   “The main body of human beings on this earth are so grateful to be tied to each other through family.” - Ann Takasaki   “When people think, “donation,” the immediate thought is cash, right? Card, cash, check. But there's so many other types of donations. There's the in-kind donations, which is what Dennis is doing with the laptops. There's, for our organization, we receive book donations because our focus is literacy, because we believe that when a woman is empowered and knows how to read, then that changes her life and her family's trajectory, of what's going to become of them. You know, reading opens up a world of possibilities.” - LaReita Berky   “Receiving donations for what an organization is needing, not just cash, cash is always appreciated, but for what specifically an organization needs, not just what you think they need, but ask, “What do you need?” That's one of the greatest things.” - LaReita Berky   “Other ways that people can donate besides the money … is time. Is there something that you can do to help the organization with donating an hour or two a week or more if you are able?” - LaReita Berky   “I think one of the fears people have in donating their time is they don't feel like they're qualified, when in fact, the one on one is very simple, just to listen, just to help. Most people are grateful for any attention they may receive. … To volunteer doesn't take money, doesn't take thing, but sometimes it's just your time and your interest in that person.” - Dennis Lifferth   “It combats depression when you see that you can help somebody else. It combats self absorption. It just makes you a better person when you can help somebody else realize their dreams.” - Margo Watson   Margo Watson is the Director of Outreach Marketing and Fundraising for Big Ocean Women.  Her background is quite diverse. She has a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications and Music. Her dynamic talents led her first to critically acclaimed performances in countless Theater and Concert stages around the country as a soprano soloist and lead actress which included musicals, opera, operetta, orchestral works, comedies, movies, commercials and on-camera TV host. These experiences helped prepare her later as a young widow to work in the fields of in-house public relations and marketing for high tech, retail, medical industries and promotion for celebrities, so she could support her young family.  Margo has had extensive experience as an on-camera talent, marketing, advertising, public relations-internal and external, public speaking, production, diverse writing for magazines, commercials, press releases, infomercials, books, press kits, speeches and such. She hopes her skills will be useful to help Big Ocean Women spread their mission of empowering women worldwide, through education, training and support, to recognize their divine worth, abilities and capabilities to change their homes, their communities and the world.  Margo has six adult children and 9 grandchildren which are the most precious gifts to her.  She also loves her dear husband Jay D Blades, her dog Toby and two horses, Noche and Goldie.  Ann Takasaki and her husband, Roman are Japanese Americans with three adopted children, also Japanese Americans. This Japanese heritage is not the most important piece of Ann's identity, but it is valued and preserved. Ann also values faith, immediate and extended family relationships, and friendships. Big Ocean Women provides meaningful and important experiences for all of these. Ann strives to give her time to God's work, and sees Big Ocean Women as an important vehicle to do that work. Dennis Lifferth is a Co-founder of Applied Technology Foundation a non-profit doing business as TechCharities. He is the Former Managing Director of LDS Welfare and Humanitarian Services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President of LDS Charities, and a former secretary to the LDS Presiding Bishopric. He has a PhD in Economics from Iowa State University and is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University.  He is married to Margaret R. Lifferth. They are parents of 7 children and 34 grandchildren. LaReita Berky, Vice President of Operations for Families Mentoring Families, is a wife of an entrepreneur, and mother of 6 sons. She graduated 22 years ago from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a Bachelors of Music in Cello Performance. She had a private studio, performed as principal cellist with the Utah Valley Symphony, Utah Baroque Ensemble, and was the chair for the Utah Valley String Festival for 17 years. All of that changed when in 2016 she started talking with Becky Rogers about Africa and humanitarian work. LaReita has been to Ghana 9 times (as of 2023), each time taking some family members with her.  She recently sustained an irreversible ear injury which altered her life course. LaReita now has a Masters of Social Work. She is credentialed as a CSW and works in a clinical setting as a counselor/therapist to help clients embrace their strengths. Then utilizing various research-based methods, including EMDR, LaReita assists clients in moving through their trauma or other difficult life experiences. Her social work education, training, and hands-on experience bring a unique perspective to Families Mentoring Families to achieve their goals. Kathie K. Horman was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and is married to Charles H. Horman. They have four children and thirteen grandchildren. Kathie Graduated from University of Utah with a B.A. in Music with an emphasis in Piano Performance, she earned her teaching certificate in elementary education from the University of Utah and is a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Her life has been filled with public service as a president, chairman, board member, leader, or contributing member to over 40 organizations. She is a dedicated supporter of the arts and has performed in various capacities. Beyond the performing arts, she enjoys creating beauty in many mediums, experiencing life through travel and adventure, and reading. She has been honored by many organizations and received many awards including the Hands and Heart Award twice, Certificate of Recognition for Service and Volunteerism from the State of Utah, and the George Washington Medal of Honor from the Freedoms Foundation.

New Classical Tracks - Awadagin Pratt by Awadagin Pratt/A Far Cry/Roomful of Teeth – Stillpoint (Art of the Piano)“When I'm talking to a non-musician, they often say, ‘Oh, you've played in Carnegie Hall, sure, that's great.' But the only time they say, ‘Oh, well, you must be something!' is when they find out I've been on Sesame Street,” says pianist Awadagin Pratt. “It was fun. I did a skit with Big Bird about sharing the piano. He was pecking away at the instrument, and then I entered the room and he said, ‘Do you play the piano?' And I said, ‘Sure, I do.' And he said, ‘Well, why don't you play a little something?' The lesson was about sharing and turn-giving, so we took turns playing.”In the world of classical music, Awadagin Pratt has shared the stage as a pianist, a conductor and, on occasion, as a violinist. He grew up in Pittsburgh, lives in Cincinnati, and now commutes to San Francisco in his new role as a professor at the San Francisco Conservatory.Recently, he also shared the studio with two incredible ensembles, including the string orchestra A Far Cry and the vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth. Together, they bring to life six newly commissioned works which appear on his latest release, Stillpoint.“I was thinking two things. One, we have to have African-American composers. The second thing, in terms of the unifying element was the poem The Four Quartets by T.S. Eliot, which I love. So I decided to fight. I decided we would look at The Four Quartets and see if the composers could take inspiration from some of the lines as a unifying element.“The five lines that I chose are the lines that I love, and they seem to be the right ones:At the still point of the turning world. Neither flesh nor fleshless;Neither from nor towards; at the still point, there the dance is,But neither arrest nor movement. And do not call it fixity,Where past and future are gathered. Neither movement from nor towards,Neither ascent nor decline. Except for the point, the still point,There would be no dance, and there is only the dance.” — T.S. EliotTime Past Time Future is the piece that Alvin Singleton wrote for you. He's an American composer who always hoped that one day he would hear you play his music. What was that experience like for both of you when you were playing his music?“It was great. I had met Alvin decades before and he has such a lovely personality, but he was also so generous. He liked what we were doing. The sound, it was demanding because of the dynamic range of four or five keys to the extreme of four or five fortes. It's challenging because of the stillness, but he loved it, which was really nice. It's always great when a composer is smiling when you finish playing, like, okay, that's pretty good!”The piece that Pēteris Vasks wrote for you is a solo piano work titled Castillo Interior, and it focuses on the past and future gathered. Can you explain what that means and how we hear that in the music?He wrote a piece for violin and cello called Castillo Interior, as well. And that's the piece that he transcribed for me with changes, and the title of the piece references Saint Teresa of Avila who has these seven castles built on the pathway to understanding God.You have, within religion, those opposites of ascetic and ecstatic, and maybe they're not exactly opposites, but there's sort of two opposing energies kind of working together as one. And so the piece is really compelling, people absolutely love it.” Listen on YouTubeTo hear the rest of my conversation, click on the extended interview above, or download the extended podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.ResourcesAwadagin Pratt/A Far Cry/Roomful of Teeth – Stillpoint (Amazon)Awadagin Pratt/A Far Cry/Roomful of Teeth – Stillpoint (Art of the Piano)Awadagin Pratt (official site)A Far Cry (official site)Roomful of Teeth (official site)

Tomas earned a Master's Degree with Honors from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and his portfolio includes: television shows, theater, and advertising, along with over twenty feature films. Besides work in film, Tomas has composed extensively for concert performance, with his compositions premiering in countries around the world, including: France, Poland, Japan, and the US. Tomas' film scoring work includes: Gueros, Museo, The Good Girls, Things We Dare Not Do, Tell Me When, Killing Cabos 2, Northern Skies Over Empty Space, Jezabel, Poor Rich Family, and The (Almost) Legends.

One of our most popular guests returns! Myles interviews Dumisani Washington on the eve of his return to Israel.Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), and the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10 million member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Valerie, have been married 34 years and have six children and three grandchildren. Topics include:Israel as a non-apartheid countryThe new “reverse” racism in AmericaMLK Jr.'s wisdom and foresightPersecution of Christians worldwideYou can support IBSI at:www.ibsi.orgSupport the show

My guest this week is composer and producer Dren McDonald who has done everything from experimental indie rock to video game music to string quartet chamber music to film and VR animation soundtracks. He has worked with game studios and publishers such as Valve Corporation, Ubisoft, Glu Mobile, DeNA/Hasbro, Romero Games, Zynga, Tapulous, and others, and he's been nominated for awards for his soundtrack, music and sound design work 16 times and has won 5 times. Dren also created music and audio designs for AR and VR experiences at Facebook, and taught at University of California, Santa Cruz and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has released several original game soundtrack releases on Nerdtracks Recordings, as well as instrumental recordings for Appearing Records. During the interview we spoke about how he got into video games, directing voice overs for games, how sound design is different for games than film, working on AR audio for Facebook, his new album built around hundreds of guitar tracks, and much more. Find out more about Dren and his new album at DrenMcDonald.com. I spoke with Dren via Zoom from his studio in the Bay area. On the intro I'll take a look at the 5 things that musicians should know about the brain, and an AI for music primer. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epId: 86177374, backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

Bill Philipps is an internationally renowned psychic medium and author of Expect the Unexpected and Signs from the Other Side. He graduated from the prestigious San Francisco Conservatory of Music in vocal performance, where he learned to enhance his abilities through the vibration of music. He has a two-year waitlist for private readings, with a clientele that spans the globe. Bill is known for his compassionate approach and words of inspiration, and his astounding validations bring about a sense of peace and healing for anyone dealing with loss and grief. Bill has been featured on national television, including The Dr. Phil Show, Access Hollywood, Coast-to-Coast, as well as several top-40 radio shows, and the Huffington Post. His latest book Soul Searching is available now on Amazon. Bill Philipps' Website: https://www.billphilipps.com/ Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608688143?tag=&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of double bass restoration with Zachary Martin and Scott Pingel.  Zachary is internationally renowned for his repair, restoration and maintenance services, and Scott had him come to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for a residency covering basic emergency setup and repair.   Enjoy, and be sure to give Zachary a follow on Instagram and check out his website for a video covering the work that he does.   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   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass.   theme music by Eric Hochberg

The publishing industry has changed drastically over the past five decades, and publishing executive Stephen Rubin has had a front row seat to it all! In this conversation, Liz & Ariel chat with Stephen about the shifting weight of platform and celebrity in acquisitions, the importance of a great proposal, the role of politics in publishing, trends in the industry, and why he considers himself an optimist.Stephen Rubin joined Bantam Books in 1984 after a decade-plus career in journalism. Named president and publisher of Doubleday in 1990, he remained there until 2009, interrupted by a three-year stint in London as chairman of Transworld Publishers. He served as president and publisher of Henry Holt until 2020, and currently he is a consulting publisher for Simon & Schuster. Rubin sits on the board of the San Francisco Conservatory for Music and is the founder of the Stephen and Cynthia Rubin Institute for Music Criticism.Buy Stephen's book, Words and Music.Learn more about Publishing Industry Terms & Definitions.

Welcome back to The Closet podcast. For this episode, we have an amazing guest, Pastor Dumisani Washington. Dumisani is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), and the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10 million member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). He is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will a be Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. Come and join me in The Closet, a place for intimate conversations, self-expression, and connection when we need it the most. Make sure you subscribe to my show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you're listening. And make sure you follow me on social media! Sit back and get inspired. Here's Dumisani.

Today you'll hear my interview with JooWan Kim, Composer/Artistic Director of Ensemble Mik Nawooj. You're going to want to check this ensemble out at their website - I can't tear myself away from their songs and videos.    Led by composer/pianist, JooWan Kim, Hip Hop Orchestra Ensemble Mik Nawooj (EMN) creates Metamusic by sampling principles of Hip-Hop and Classical. Executed with resident MCs, a lyric soprano, woodwinds, French horn, strings, piano, and drums, the music is rigorous, nuanced, accessible, and free from the dogmas of Western European concert music aesthetic.  The result is seamless tête-à-tête with "textures swimming through the sound...like the world's fastest ping-pong game" (Pitchfork) and is considered the "cutting edge of hip-hop" (Huffington Post).    After a successful performance of a novelty piece which featured an MC and chamber ensemble while JooWan Kim was completing his master's degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the MC at the time suggested they make an album together.  Six months later and writing about an hour of music, Kim had a profound shift in the direction of his writing. He felt that he found a way out of the stifling contemporary concert music aesthetic in this new way of composition. JooWan crystallized his ideas into Method Sampling, a principle of borrowing or sampling of rationales from related as well as unrelated fields, then reframing them into one's own system.    In 2010, JooWan Kim recruited his best friend from college, Christopher Nicholas, to push the project forward in a serious way. Since then, EMN attracted some of the most excellent classical musicians and MCs in the SF Bay Area while gaining national attention from outlets such as ESPN, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, NPR, Pitchfork, Upworthy, NowThis, and more. Follow JooWan and Ensemble Mik Nawooj at their website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   Theme music and audio editing by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! Or you could hop on a short call with me to brainstorm your next plan.  I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!

In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to former publishing mogul (Bantam, Doubleday, Transworld, Henry Holt & Simon & Schuster) Stephen Rubin, author of WORDS AND MUSIC, about why he remains optimistic about the future of the book business - even though , he acknowledges, 85% of published books could have been written by a chatbot ABOUT STEPHEN RUBIN: Stephen Rubin joined Bantam Books in 1984 after a decade-plus career in journalism. Named president and publisher of Doubleday in 1990, he remained there until 2009, interrupted by a three-year stint in London as chairman of Transworld Publishers. He served as president and publisher of Henry Holt until 2020, and currently he is a consulting publisher for Simon & Schuster. Rubin sits on the board of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and is the founder of the Stephen and Cynthia Rubin Institute for Music Criticism. ABOUT ANDREW KEEN: Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was such a pleasure to sit down with Rufus Reid and catch up on his recent activities!  Rufus was in San Francisco doing a residency at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and we got a chance to carve out some time to talk shop.   We dig into the origins of his revolutionary book The Evolving Bassist, his time at Northwestern, lessons learned on the gig, and much more.  Enjoy, and check out Rufus' recent CD Celebration to hear some super-cool writing for jazz trio and string quartet!   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   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass.   Thank you to our sponsors!   Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio - CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. 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

What is it like to work in the oldest greenhouse conservatory in the US?  I talk to the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers Kristen Natoli (Collections Manager) and Sarah Sawtelle (Engagement Manager) about the ins and outs of this historic collection and building.  With such an amazing collection of plants – where do they source them from?  How do they decide what is kept and what to get rid of?  And of course, we talk about the Giant water lilies, corpse plant and bat flower.  The SF Conservatory of Flowers can be found at: Website: org Instagram: @conservatoryofflowers Twitter: @SFConservatory Facebook: @ConservatoryofFlowers YouTube: @SanFranciscoConservatoryofFlowers To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: Facebook Instagram email Marlene at marlenetheplantlady@gmail.com   Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with violinist DuMarkus Davis—our first interview with a tech entrepreneur. He founded Musicbuk, a thriving virtual music lesson platform. DuMarkus will share his path from a young musician growing up in Atlanta, to becoming a Gates Millennium Scholar and studying at the San Francisco Conservatory, to founding Musicbuk with funding from Google and accelerated through Techstars.  Beyond the learning curve of being in the tech space, listeners will enjoy hearing DuMarkus's passion as he speaks about pivoting as an entrepreneur, the challenges he's faced, and what it means to be an arts entrepreneur.Show notes: https://www.artsentrepreneurshippodcast.com/episodes/197-dumarkus-davis-musicbuk-pt-2-of-2

Today on the podcast is part one of our interview with violinist DuMarkus Davis—our first interview with a tech entrepreneur. He founded Musicbuk, a thriving virtual music lesson platform. DuMarkus will share his path from a young musician growing up in Atlanta, to becoming a Gates Millennium Scholar and studying at the San Francisco Conservatory, to founding Musicbuk with funding from Google and accelerated through Techstars.  Beyond the learning curve of being in the tech space, listeners will enjoy hearing DuMarkus's passion as he speaks about pivoting as an entrepreneur, the challenges he's faced, and what it means to be an arts entrepreneur.Show notes: https://www.artsentrepreneurshippodcast.com/episodes/196-dumarkus-davis-musicbuk-pt-1-of-2

"I listen to classical music very specifically because I need to be able to feel at the end of what I'm listening to like I'm able confront the darkest sides of what I'm experiencing as well. I feel comforted by Beethoven. I feel comforted by his ability to say something to me that cannot be said any other way. A sense of hopelessness that is not without giving us some worth." This is a rebroadcast of Ep. 80, aired originally in February 2021. The conversation was recorded in October 2020. Jorja Fleezanis died on September 9th, 2022. To read Daniel Lelchuk's written appreciation of Jorja Fleezanis, click here. Violinist Jorja Fleezanis is here to talk music and the staying power of music, the spell it casts, over children and adults alike. From the first time she heard a violin record as a young child to right now, after a career of more than five decades-- what does music say to her today that it didn't then? How do the names she thinks of as the 'Mt. Rushmore' -- Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann -- sustain her and grow with her? And why is she currently listening to every song The Beatles ever recorded? Jorja and Daniel explore what it is to be in an orchestra, and how the will of the ensemble must rise above political and personal fractures. Please consider supporting Talking Beats via a one-time or recurring donation. You will contribute to us presenting the highest quality interviews with the world's most compelling people. Jorja Fleezanis is adjunct professor emerita of music in orchestral studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Fleezanis was concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1989 to 2009—the longest-tenured concertmaster in the orchestra's history and only the second woman in the U.S. to hold the title of concertmaster in a major orchestra when appointed. Prior to Minnesota, she was associate concertmaster with the San Francisco Symphony for eight years and a member of the Chicago Symphony. A devoted teacher, Fleezanis became an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota's School of Music in 1990. She has also enjoyed teaching roles with other organizations: as teacher and artist at the Round Top International Festival Institute in Texas (1990-2007); artist-in-residence at the University of California, Davis; guest artist and teacher at the San Francisco Conservatory, where she served on the faculty from 1981 to 1989; artist and mentor at the Music@Menlo Festival (2003-2008); teacher and coach at the New World Symphony (1988-present); and faculty of the Music Academy of the West since 2016. She has been a visiting teacher at the Boston Conservatory, The Juilliard School, The Shepherd School of Music, and Interlochen Academy and Summer Camp. She is also a frequent guest mentor at Britten Pears Center at Snape Maltings, England, in programs for both young musicians and professional orchestral violinists. Fleezanis has had a number of works commissioned for her, including by the Minnesota Orchestra with the John Adams Violin Concerto and Ikon of Eros by John Tavener, the latter recorded on Reference Records. Her recording of the complete violin sonatas of Beethoven with the French fortepianist Cyril Huvé was released in 2003 on the Cyprés label. Other recordings include Aaron Jay Kernis' Brilliant Sky, Infinite Sky on CRI, commissioned for Fleezanis by the Schubert Club, and, with Garrick Ohlsson, Stefan Wolpe's Violin Sonata for Koch International. Fleezanis studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI). He is also the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10-million-member Christians United for Israel (CUFI), having served at CUFI nearly seven years. Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century, © 2021 by Umndeni Press. Dumisani is also the creator of CUFI's Mizrahi Project, a short film project that tells the story of the over 850,000 Jewish refugees from North Africa & the Middle East. As part of his effort to initiate the Mizrahi Project, Dumisani was featured in the 2016 PragerU video, Why Are There Still Palestinian Refugees?, which has received millions of views worldwide.Dumisani is also the Founder and Director of The Hebrew Project Artists (THP), a music group that performs gospel music with Hebrew and English lyrics in an artistic stand with Israel and the Jewish people. THP's latest release is entitled Oh Jerusalem. Dumisani and his wife, Valerie, have been married 33 years and have six children and two grandchildren.

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Indiana-born Jazz Musician & Writer Miró Henry Sobrer .. He talked about his new 2022 CD Two of Swords that recounts his struggle to find peace amidst conflicted feelings and thoughts after his father's death in 2015. He displayed an interest in music early in his childhood when he began singing to himself as a means of meditation and self-soothing. From there he went on to the Jacobs School of Music for classical and jazz trombone, as well as the San Francisco Conservatory of Music .. He's got a rich story ... Enjoy the interview .. Click to listen.Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players and minds around the world giving fans all that jazz ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the YouTube Neon Jazz  Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/neonjazzkc, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com When you are there, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 or through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/neonjazzkc - Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends ..

Jessica interviews Heidi Moss Erickson, a singer & scientist. Heidi double majored in biology and vocal performance at Oberlin and went on to grad school to study biochemistry with an emphasis in neuroscience. Her postgrad research on telomeres led to a landmark paper in the research journal Cell. For over 20 years, Heidi has had an extensive career as an opera singer and concert soloist with a focus on new music. Heidi teaches vocal physiology at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and applied voice at UC Davis. In 2007 she came down with a rare nerve injury which resurrected her passion for how the brain controls singing. Her column “Minding the Gap: connecting research from neuroscience to vocal pedagogy” will be a regular feature in the Journal of Singing starting September 2022. Learn more at heidimosserickson.com Are you a high achiever, a leader in your workplace, a person with many interests, maybe even an Ampersand? Well, guess what? Jessica works with people just like you. Jessica can help you navigate change, stay true to your values, and thrive as a leader. Learn more at jessicawan.com. She reads every single message. Credits Produced and Hosted by Jessica Wan Co-produced, edited, and sound design by Naomi Tepper Theme music by Denys Kyshchuk and Stockaudios from Pixabay Musical excerpts: Nähe des Geliebten by Henry Mollicone, performed by Heidi Moss Erickson Hinüber Wall'Ich by Kurt Erickson, performed by Heidi Moss Erickson, pianist Kurt Erickson, and violist Paul Yarbrough

On this episode I had the pleasure and honor of having Katie Chambers, a local Marylander living in Brooklyn doing what she enjoys best: playing the cello. You can see her wonderful personality on her short video clips either on Instagram, Twitter or any other platform that she uses. Her videos have reached thousands of views and have made the life of those viewers more pleasant, including mine. We walked with her through memory lane at University of Maryland, and San Francisco Conservatory of Music and her music experience in New York and several pit theatres and many stories. On this episode, we shared a number of laughs and music experience. Where to find Katie Chambers in social media: Twitter: KatieTheCellist Instagram: @Katiethecellist; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kinshipmusicstudios Website: www.katiethecellist.com The music included in this episode are protected under US Copyright Act and its arrangements/ownership/proprietorship belongs to Katie Chambers. Any unauthorized used will be subject to prosecution as per 17 USC §1101 et seq. Copyright © 2022 Music in 2Flavors/Música en 2Sabores®. All rights reserved. The content of this episode is protected under US Copyright Act and under International Copyright, and Trademark Law. These statutes protect the audio, video, still image, logos, designs, graphics and any other mean where this podcast is broadcasted. Any reproduction, either digital, streaming, analog recording, video recording, tape recording or on any form of reproduction created in the future, of this episode and/or music, either partially or fully, it is forbidden without the previous authorization of their owners/proprietors/authors/creators/producers. IT IS FORBIDDEN AND PROHIBITED THE REPRODUCITON OF ALL OR PARTS OF THIS AUDIO ON ANY FORMAT. Violators will be prosecuted under USA Law. Music in 2Flavors/Música en 2Sabores® logo is a registered trademark. All use, replica, reproduction or use of the words and/or logo, in any form, format, is forbidden without proprietor’s authorization. Any misuse, use of similar brands that could create confusion or dilution is considered trademark infringement. These causes of action are not exclusionary of other causes of action that could arise from State or any other Federal Law such as: passing off; contributory passing off; reverse passing off; misappropriation; as well as any other cause of action, such as torts, that originates from violator’s action. Furthermore, make sure to leave your comments at any of your favorite platforms or on my website, and let me know what you think of this episode. Also, if you happen to use iTunes or Apple Podcast, please leave a review and as many stars as you like. The more stars and reviews I get, there could be a likelihood that more people get interested in my content. This music podcast is made out of pure love and in appreciation to all of those people that care and are huge supporters of our music scene. Please remember to follow me on my different platforms. Twitter : M2fM2s Instagram : Music2Flavors Website : www.musicin2flavors.com Ko-fi: : https://ko-fi.com/m2fm2s You are more than welcome to do a one time or more than one-month donation to keep this music project on-going and possible. If you cannot afford a financial support, please share it in your favorite social media and tagged me. I would appreciate it and in return give you a shout-out on all my platforms and on the next episode. Telegram : If you want to be part of this social platform and my group, you are more than welcome. Just shoot me an email at jaime.riera@musicin2flavors.com

Kara Menendez / @kara.menendez Kara Menendez is a New Jersey native. She began her dance training at the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble. Kara went on to further her dance studies at Marymount Manhattan College, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance, with a Ballet Concentration and a Business Minor. Kara has performed works by Emery Lecrone, Paul Taylor, Darrell Moultrie, Norbet De La Cruz, Adam Barruch, Breton Tyner-Bryan and Larry Keigwin. She has also had the opportunity to train at the Vancouver Arts Umbrella, San Francisco Conservatory, Ballet Hispanico, Northwest Dance Project, Movement Invention Project, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Parsons Dance. Kara is a Springboard Danse Montreal alumni, where she had the honor of performing work by Peter Chu. As a professional artist, Kara has been fortunate to work in many facets of the entertainment industry. In addition to concert dance, her professional credits include singing and acting in Off- Broadway shows at Royal Family Productions, Virginia Repertory Theatre, and Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Internationally, she has performed in Tokyo Broadcasting Service's production of West Side Story at IHI Stage Around; a 360 degree theatre in Tokyo, Japan. Kara has also been featured in a music video for the pop-rock band KITTEN. She had the honor of performing on the 74th annual Tony Awards for the presentation of Broadway's Back! with the cast of MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical. Kara is a proud recipient of the New Jersey Governor's Award for Artistic Leadership and Excellence in Dance. She is a member of the Actors' Equity Association and is represented by Clear Talent Group. Kara believes in giving back to the community as she shares her passion and craft with many students around the state of New Jersey. Kara continuously returns back to her high school as a choreographer. Kara is also a dance competition adjudicator for Starbound National Talent Competition. https://www.karamenendez.com/ Try a Free Trial of BFTS and work 1 on 1 with Coach Joe! https://builtforthestage.com/free-trial www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Sridhar discuss their favorite Victor Borge bits, the ins and outs of concert attire, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's acquisition of the record label Pentatone. Join the discussion: Tweet us @shreggz and @chris_arkin Episode clips on Instagram @impolitemedia Useful links: Victor Borge documentary Victor Borge performs at the White House White House Steinway Victor Borge & Anton Contra play Monti's Czardas Victor Borge as Franz Liszt Victor Borge & Michala Petri play Czardas Victor Borge - Inflationary Language Victor Borge - Happy Birthdays Netflix to Stop Greenlighting Vanity Projects Criterion Channel First Woman Joins Vienna Philharmonic in 1997 Claudio Abbado's suit Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk - NPR Tiny Desk Concert Joshua Bell & Yuja Wang play Beethoven Violin Sonata no. 9 Mischa Maisky plays Bruch's Kol Nidrei A New Model for a Music Conservatory by Ted Gioia The Honest Broker - Ted Gioia's substack Pentatone Music Reprise Records - wikipedia Samuel Lipman - The House of Music: Art in an Era of Institutions Natalia Osipova dances Giselle Erich Leinsdorf - The Composer's Advocate: A Radical Orthodoxy for Musicians

A conversation on the science of sleep and how we can improve it for better health with Dr. Matt Walker. Walker is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Center for Human Sleep Science whose research examines the impact of sleep on human health and disease. He is the author of Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreaming and over 100 scientific research studies on everything from sleep's effects on memory, diet and motor skills to the consequences of sleep deprivation. Indre Viskontas is a cognitive neuroscientist with the University of California, San Francisco and a faculty member at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She has published groundbreaking work on the neural basis of memory and creativity, and co-hosts the popular science podcast Inquiring Minds. This program was recorded at the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco on June 10, 2022.

The Wire places Sara Schoenbeck in the "tiny club of bassoon pioneers" at work in contemporary music today, while the New York Times has called her performances "galvanizing" and "riveting.” She has performed with or been a member of Anthony Braxton's 12+1(tet) and Tri-Centric Orchestra, Wayne Horvitz's Gravitas Quartet, Harris Eisenstadt's Golden State, Wavefield Ensemble, SEM Ensemble, Wet Ink, Marty Ehrlich's Duende Winds, Nels Cline's Lovers, Adam Rudolph's Organic Orchestra, and the Michael Leonhart Orchestra. She has worked with many of creative music's luminaries including Roscoe Mitchell, Henry Threadgill, Butch Morris, Yusef Lateef, Wadada Leo Smith, George Lewis, and Pamela Z. She can be heard on music and film recordings including Matrix 2 and 3, Spanglish and Dahmer. She has performed at major venues throughout North America and Europe. A partial list includes Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, the Kitchen, Iridium, Disney Hall, Redcat, the Kennedy Center, the Free Music Festival in Antwerp Belgium, Biennale Musica in Venice Italy, the American Festival of Improvised Music, MicroFest, SXSW, New Orleans, Newport, Berlin, Victoriaville and Ottawa Jazz Festivals; the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Angel City Jazz Festival in Los Angeles; San Francisco, Saalfelden and Tempere Jazz festivals. Sara received her BFA from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. Sara has been adjunct faculty at California Institute of the Arts, Citrus College, and Pasadena Conservatory and has given master classes at Amherst College, Hampshire College, Cornish College, University of Denver, and Western Washington University. She is currently on faculty at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and Packer Collegiate Institute. In this episode, I speak to Sara about her musical journey, how her career developed and took off, and the inspiration behind her recent self-titled album release, she gives me some practical tips on how to become a better improviser and how to approach free improvisation, tips on creativity, her main musical influences, the challenges of working as a female musician, tips for young musicians and she fills me in on the jazz/music scene in New York, and which jazz clubs I should visit in New York. Listen to her album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6SMnwqkm8odd2KXNaUqku9?si=3JzotXziSY6u_InOokxYfA Find out more about Sara: https://www.saraschoenbeck.com LOR podcast is being sponsored by Baron Cane, use the coupon code "legendsofreed", to enjoy free shipping on Barton Cane. https://www.bartoncane.com/

This is one of the most illuminating conversations on music I have had in living memory. Our guest today is David Conte, who is Chair of Composition at the San Francisco Conservatory, student of Nadia Boulanger, and apprentice of Aaron Copland. He's a successful composer with over a hundred published works, many of which are becoming staples of the modern repertoire. In this interview, he talks about: The key points he learnt from Nadia Boulanger The skills he finds most valuable for a composer to learn His thoughts on the "chief job of a composer" What originality in composing really means, and where it comes from The utility of learning traditional harmony and counterpoint Why Nadia Boulanger's music is receiving newfound attention What's so special about studying music in France, and why you should take the opportunity if possible And much more. I'm not exaggerating when I say I was fascinated by David's thoughts, which stem from his decades of experience teaching and learning composition at the highest level. If you want to learn more about his summer workshop at the EAMA in Paris, you can CLICK HERE. I really think you'll enjoy this conversation, and you'll learn a lot too. If you want to join the email list, to receive a once weekly piece of bonus composing content, you can do so for free, by visiting this link!

Continuing to celebrate the AAPI Heritage Month, joining me today for a new episode of Tuesday Conversation with Friends is violinist, Cory (Corin) Lee, not your regular violinist. Juilliard trained, founder of The Liberated Performer (an organization to work with performers to overcome performance and audition anxiety), and a member of the string quartet ETHEL which is acclaimed as “unfailingly vital” (The New York Times), “brilliant,” “downtown's reigning string quartet” (The New Yorker), and “one of the most exciting quartets around” (Strad Magazine). In this interview we will start with an incredible work of ETHEL: CIRCUS WANDERING CITY, Cory's beginning (you won't want to miss this story!), managing performance anxiety, shifting from a skill centric conservatory mindset to be audience-focused. You get to watch him perform a humorous edition of Paganini's Caprice No. 5 and finish with his arrangement of Steve Reich's Violin Phase. Featured Guest Cory (Corin) Lee: Corin's collaborations include performances with Grammy Award-winning artists such as Native American flute player Robert Mirabal, jazz pianist Laurence Hobgood, Latin jazz pianist Pablo Ziegler, Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lang, MacArthur Genius composer Julia Wolfe, and DJ Mako. Corin has performed on, FOX, NBC, From The Top, TED, TEDx, SiriusXM, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In addition to concert work, he is the founder of Liberated Performer®, a program that guides and trains musicians to defeat performance anxiety, prepare for auditions and concerts, and achieve peak performance. He has taught at National YoungArts Foundation (New York and Miami), directs the audition preparation programs at the New York Youth Symphony, and has given lectures at conservatories like The Juilliard School and San Francisco Conservatory. Corin studied with Ani Kavafian, Hyo Kang, Naoko Tanaka, Wei He, Camilla Wicks, Robert Mealy, and Cathryn Lee. He received degrees from Juilliard (BM), Yale (MM), and an honorary doctorate from Denison University. Your Hostess: Shirley Wang, Operatic Soprano, Pianist, Educator, International Best Selling Author, and Content Creator. Additional ways to stay updated with Tuesday Conversation with Friends: Facebook: www.Facebook.com/SimpleGiftsMusicStudio Instagram: @Simple.Gifts.Music.Studio YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/TuesdayConversationWithFriends Twitter:@SG_MusicStudio Clubhouse: @MsShirleyWang To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ENg4TNP9Ark To stay in touch with the featured guest: Ethel: www.EthelCentral.org "A Wondrous Space" by Dorothy Lawson (ETHEL's Circus: Wandering City): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuBK68DTZA Mini Paganini Caprice No. 5 by Corin Lee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_BIGkX_azQ Violin Phase by Steve Reich, Arr. by Corin Lee for Electronic Violin, Cello & Bass: https://youtu.be/Pxg1tuQiBF8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shirley-wang6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shirley-wang6/support

Welcome back and thanks for listening. If you missed episode one and two, don't worry - they aren't sequential - but you should definitely go back and check it out when you are done here. It was a good one. If you are a first time listener: this show features conversations with composers, and yes, it is about their music - but mostly it is an opportunity to get to know them as people. We will be sharing a drink and just talking about things that interest us. I hope that this feels a little bit less like an interview, and more like a casual conversation at a bar during happy hour. Consider this an invitation to pour yourself a drink, sit down, relax, and join us. Episode 3 features a conversation with Mari Esabel Valverde. Mari and I actually met years ago at a bar in Seattle, but unfortunately didn't have much time to chat. I am so glad that she was able to join me for a drink and a conversation. We had a chance to discuss how artists begin to define themselves as artists, repertoire and required lists, and even briefly chat in French. Her music is gorgeous and challenging, and if you somehow aren't already familiar with her work - you will be soon. As always, if you like what you hear - you can buy us a beer! Visit us at www.buymeacoffee.com/whateverchoir and click "Support." Your contribution goes to supporting future projects by whateverandeveramen. Award-winning composer and singer Mari Esabel Valverde has been commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Seattle Men's and Women's Choruses, and Boston Choral Ensemble among others and has appeared with Dallas Chamber Choir, Vox Humana, and EXIGENCE (Detroit). She was a featured composer at the 2016 Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses Festival, where her “Our Phoenix” was premièred by six collective ensembles from the United States and Canada. Her works are published by earthsongs and Walton Music and self-published. Fluent in Spanish and French, she has a particular interest in Brazilian Portuguese and Swedish. She has translated numerous vocal works and documents including a phonetic guide of Ravel's opera L'Enfant et les Sortilèges. Based in North Texas, she taught voice at the high school level for over six years. Her former students have participated in All-State Choirs and State Solo Competition. She currently teaches singing and transgender voice training with TruVoice Lessons. She holds degrees from St. Olaf College, the European American Musical Alliance in Paris, France, and San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She is a member of the American Choral Directors Association and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.