So Why Doesn’t CutTime® Record?
It has been a long time since I posted about my journey since leaving my enviable, tenured position in a major American symphony orchestra back in 2012. I did post …
Beethoven AND Bust!
How can classical music possibly balance demands for both Beethoven and new music? Why does it matter?
Spoiler Alert
I must confess, I am very spoiled. I grew up middle-class, never wanting for access to food, jobs, a warm house, a supportive family, a caring father, and educational opportunities …
Getting Real with Classical Music, Part 3
OK, so I’ve written before about classical music checking in with reality and just giving the general public some of what they want, in order to rebuild trust in our …
What I’m Sayin’
The annual League of American Orchestras conference will be here in Detroit next week, with a thousand arts admins, artist managers, and some musician-members discussing the direction, issues, growth, and …
Working for Change
This blogpost is originally published at New Music USA. In September 2015 I was delighted to serve a short composer residency for New Music USA’s Music Alive: New Partnership program with …
Excellence vs. Opportunity
I heard someone mention excellence and opportunity awhile back and I can’t stop thinking about it. I chose a career in “excellent performance” once I began music schools, intent to play bass in a …