6 Tips for Joining an Orchestra as an Amateur Musician
Joining an orchestra as an adult can feel intimidating. Here are 6 tips to help you if you decide to join an orchestra as an adult amateur musician.
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Pandemic Downtime Has Strengthened the Resolve of Orchestras to Reach Children
Wherever orchestras and institutions have expanded their offerings for children during the pandemic, the impact has been stunning.
How to Blend into a Section in an Orchestra—or Project Over it as a Soloist
Playing live in an orchestral setting requires careful attention to the nuances of your fellow musicians and the conductor both as a section player and as a soloist.
Building Tomorrow’s Orchestras: The Los Angeles Philharmonic Continues Its Investment in Diversity
By Laurence Vittes When the Los Angeles Philharmonic returned to work on September 21, it was joined by violinist Sydney Adedamola and violist Jarrett Threa... Read More...
Keep Connected: Watch This and Start the Week Off Right
Enjoy some inspiration, courtesy of the New York Youth Symphony. These young musicians, ages 12–22, are from throughout the New York region and had to cancel t... Read More...
Concert Review: Native American Inspirations
October 21, 2019: Native American Inspirations: PostClassical Ensemble presents the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Lakota Music Project (Washington National ... Read More...
San Francisco Symphony Opening Gala 2019 Celebrates MTT
By Megan Westberg When Michael Tilson Thomas joked that he would not be running for president at the San Francisco Symphony’s opening gala on Wednesday, Sep... Read More...
London Philharmonic Announces New Principal Conductor
Edward Gardner set to take the reins at the start of the 2021 season By Megan Westberg British conductor Edward Gardner will soon have his name added to ... Read More...
San Francisco Symphony Names New Director
By Megan Westberg
Michael Tilson Thomas will be exiting the San Francisco Symphony in September 2020 after a 25-year tenure as music director. It’s been anno... Read More...
Violinist Itzhak Perlman Takes Stage at 2018 San Francisco Symphony Gala
By Megan Westberg
It was again time on Wednesday, September 5, for the San Francisco Symphony to throw open its doors to its patrons, signaling the start of ... Read More...