Most of you will know Gary Lewis from his Orchestral Conducting Symposium and as the Director of Orchestras at the University of Colorado Boulder. Or you may remember him from episode 2 of the podcast. But now we’ve got him here for a full episode all about learning to listen and enabling your orchestra to …
PT90: “Learning to Listen and Trusting the Orchestra,” with Gary Lewis Read More »
Today we’re excited to share this episode with Phil Aguglia all about his fascinating curriculum for his students starting their instruments in high school and how he developed it to lead young musicians towards growth and success, whether they continue to study music or not. Phil sought to both learn how great teachers teach and …
PT88: “Creating the Best Curriculum for your Beginner Students,” with Phil Aguglia Read More »
Today we talk with conductor Matthew Salvaggio, Music Director of the Euclid Symphony, University Heights Band, and Orchestra 19 about how we can bring our volunteer and community ensembles to a new level by collaborating with new artists and composers. We talk about rehearsing and growing these groups to lead them towards greater music and …
PT63: “Elevate Your Community Groups,” with Matthew Salvaggio Read More »
Kick-Ass doesn’t even begin to describe Kevin Noe. Actor, writer, conductor, and lover of fine headphones, Kevin is our most-requested guest on the podcast yet, and today he walks us through his exploration of Mozart 40, the celebration of dissonance, and an awesome opportunity for mixing music and wine this summer. Dig into great Score …
Today, Luke and Alex lead our first interview with a Band Director Dr. Michael Mapp on forming your own musical opinion. His answer to Luke’s question about what our education is lacking hits home in more than one way. What are you bringing to the music that you conduct and how are you leading your …
The Podium Time audience has spoken! Luke and I are incorporating shorter discussion episodes into this second season and the listeners (accidentally) decided on the first topic. The question that we’ve been sent the most by our listeners is…drum-roll… whether one should pursue a master’s in band or orchestral conducting! Today, Luke and I sit …
PT28: Should I Pursue Band or Orchestral Conducting? Read More »
