[vc_row][vc_column] Shared music in this time of splendid Isolation April 20, 2020 0 comments A collection, far from comprehensive, of musicians sharing their music virtually during this time of seperation #covid-19. We Need to end the “all-or-nothing” approach to careers in music March 4, 2020 0 comments The general assumption was that once you left the vocational arts pathway for a “normal job”, you gave up the arts and moved on. After all, there was no obvious place for people like me and, though I was only in my late teens, I now felt terribly washed-up. It was “all or nothing, now or never”, but this time I assumed it was final. It wasn’t Orchestra Design May 10, 2018 0 comments What are the parts of an orchestra? Orchestras are similar to living, breathing organisms. They are composed of individuals that support the whole sound of the orchestra. Additionally, there are multiply types of orchestras, including Symphony Orchestras, Chamber Orchestras and sinfoniettas. Maureen Buja gives nice explanation of the different types of orchestras and their uses at her blog, Interlude. Study Music in College? May 10, 2017 0 comments Music Degrees – Reviewing the Options Choosing among several possible music degrees, considering a conservatory or music school or music department, as well as whether you’d like to graduate with a BM, BFA, BME, BA or BS in music depends on what you want to study, which school might fit your goals best (and how Tackács Quartet TED talk May 10, 2016 0 comments ” One of the really fun things about playing string quartets is how exactly do we find this balance between the individual space we need, individual ideas, in what essentially is a very intensive group activity”. Edward Dusinberre, first violinist Tackás Quartet One Orchestra Musician’s Etiquette Tips February 5, 2016 0 comments Here is a fantastic list of ideas for you when rehearsing with an orchestra…..read to the end! From Violinexcerpts.com If you play in an orchestra or band, you probably already know that rehearsals can be a fun and enjoyable time, or just super frustrating and annoying. When rehearsals go bad…there are a lot of things [/vc_column][/vc_row]