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Pops! Pops! Pops!
It’s here! Well … 3 days away! Pops by the Sea – the Symphony’s annual End of Summer bash! It’s going to be spectacular – the staff is a buzz, players take the stage in their first rehearsal tonight and … Continue reading
Continuing the thought
The League of American Orchestras’ conference just ended a few days ago (if you are looking something to watch – check out the video of their opening session – some amazing presentations! http://orchestrarevolution.org/), and, although I was not able to … Continue reading
H is for Hero and his name is John Baer
Yesterday the most amazing thing happened. The San Luis Obispo Symphony received a grant from Jenny Jones and the Jenny’s Heroes program. The whole thing came about because one person, an amazing community citizen and dedicated supporter of music education … Continue reading
Symphony Simulcast – at a Pub Near You
This strikes me as an interesting and really fun way to get concerts out into the community. The technology exists (and pending players and all other interested parties are agreeable) it should be easy enough to do. Music is standard … Continue reading
Two-way Music
enrich, educate, engage, challenge, entertain Continue reading
“J” is for Jokes
A friend recently told me this joke: Knock knock. Who’s there? Knock knock. Who’s there? Knock knock. Who’s there? Knock knock. Who’s there? Knock knock. Who’s there? Philip Glass. You probably know who Philip Glass is, what his music is … Continue reading
A Conversation with Sandi Sigurdson: Conclusion
David Hennessee: During your tenure as Executive Director, was there any controversy? Sandi Sigurdson: There was some controversy over touring: what it means, why we should do it. In the end, the orchestra musicians were always proud musical ambassadors and … Continue reading
A Conversation with Sandi Sigurdson, Part Two
David Hennessee: What was you favorite part of the job as Executive Director? What was most enjoyable? Sandi Sigurdson: Two things come to mind. Friday night rehearsals in the hall at the Performing Arts Center, before the Saturday afternoon dress … Continue reading
A Conversation with Sandi Sigurdson (Part One)
As we know, Sandi Sigurdson is stepping down after fifteen years as Executive Director of the symphony. She kindly agreed to be interviewed for the blog. I arrived at her house on a Saturday morning. “Are you hungry?” she asked … Continue reading
“G” is for Getting there
Woody Allen once said that “90% of life is just showing up.” For musicians, it’s sometimes challenging to show up at a rehearsal or performance at the right place and time. Fortunate are those who land positions with major orchestras. … Continue reading
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