I wonder if the salary difference doesn’t account for some of the grumpiness we find in orchestras. Tim Smith, of the Baltimore Sun, points to the latest data about orchestra compentsation in this article: People on the podium are still doing quite well, regardless of the recession . . . From my quick glance, […]
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Boogie Woogie Lux Aurumque
Found this on Eric’s blog – a boogie woogie version of his Lux Aurumque:
Choral Caffeine: Lemonade and Choral Repertoire
You’ve heard the old joke. Q: What are the best three things about teaching? A: June, July, and August. (of course, it’s not true) Now here it is . . . It’s summer. You have finished what was by any measure an academic year filled with joys and tears, success and maybe […]
Bobby McFerrin Interview “Catching Song”
Bobby McFerrin gives some great interviews. If you have 52 minutes, or have an opportunity to listen to it while you drive, you should give this a listen. He is a fascinating musician with some keen insights on music making. Look here for the interview. Thanks to Brendan Walls for pointing me […]
Superstar
He only needs one name in the choral world: Eric. Is he our Madonna? or Sting? A fantastic article in the LA Times, with thanks to Julie Laylander for pointing me to this article. My favorite quotes: “The composer in me wants to think that it’s happening because I’m tapping […]
Piracy is advertising?
“What you are actually doing is advertising.” Neil Gaiman, famous author, has been honored with many awards internationally, including the Newbery and Carnegie Medals. His books and stories have also been honoured with 4 Hugos, 2 Nebulas, 1 World Fantasy Award, 4 Bram Stoker Awards, 6 Locus Awards, 2 British SF Awards, 1 British […]