Category Archives: Relationships

Pops! Pops! Pops!

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

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 →

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Continuing the thought

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

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 →

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H is for Hero and his name is John Baer

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

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 →

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Two-way Music

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

enrich, educate, engage, challenge, entertain Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Sandi Sigurdson: Conclusion

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

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 →

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A Conversation with Sandi Sigurdson, Part Two

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

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 →

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A Conversation with Sandi Sigurdson (Part One)

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

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 →

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“E” is for Ensemble

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

Hi everyone. What a fun Pops concert! Great film music, and the Damon Castillo Band “rocked the house,” as the kids say. (Do they even say that anymore? I’ll have to ask my students). I’d never seen so many people … Continue reading →

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Faces in the Orchestra: Alice McGonigal

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

Alice McGonigal has served as principal flute in the Symphony since September, 1975. Additionally, she plays piccolo, alto flute, bass flute, fife, Irish-folk flute, guitar (for Kinders at school), some viola and cello – plus singing, conducting and arranging. Here … Continue reading →

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