Careers in Crescendo: Lessons for Musicians

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Careers in Crescendo: Lessons for Musicians

Podcast by Institute for Music Leadership

  1. S5E6 - The Music of the Earth with Glenn McClure

    NOV 8

    S5E6 - The Music of the Earth with Glenn McClure

    In this episode, Jeff chats with Glenn McClure, eco-musician and composer, about his path traveling the world and capturing the voice of the Earth. McClure discusses his compositional approach to translating natural mathematical data into music, his time with the European Space Agency, and his travels to Antarctica through the U.S. National Science Foundation. He also covers the value of collaborating with people both inside and outside of the field of music and expanding musicians' musical palate. This is a fascinating conversation on the intersection of science and music.

    37 min
  2. S3E5 - From Concept to Stage: Crafting Refract with 3D Percussion

    OCT 25

    S3E5 - From Concept to Stage: Crafting Refract with 3D Percussion

    In this episode, Jeff chats with the members of 3D Percussion about their performance of Refract in Chicago in the summer of 2024. 3D Percussion's mission is to connect with audiences by curating creative musical experiences that we believe in, and includes Youngkyoung Lee '24E (DMA), Sammy DeAngelis '23E (MM), and Emma Gierszal '20E (MM) '24E (DMA). The trio describes the creation of the group, how they manage and run the ensemble, and the creative ways they fulfill their mission and bring performances to life.

    29 min
  3. S5E4 - Sharing Insights with Laura Lentz

    OCT 11

    S5E4 - Sharing Insights with Laura Lentz

    In this episode, flutist Laura Lentz discusses her blog, her time abroad in Italy, and framing concerts in a meaningful way for audience members. Laura created The Insightful Creative, with interviews, articles, and resources to support creatives in their work, connecting artists together through shared stories and ideas. She also speaks to her work as the artistic director of fivebyfive, an "award-winning, artist-led ensemble known for its impeccable musicianship and adventurous spirit" and her new book, Modal Flute Warmup. You'll also get to hear a clip of her new EP, Prismatic / Plasmonic, which debuted on September 6th.

    42 min
  4. S5E3 - The Beat of Impact with One City's Drum Line and Leah Schuman '96E (MM) '01E (DMA)

    SEP 27

    S5E3 - The Beat of Impact with One City's Drum Line and Leah Schuman '96E (MM) '01E (DMA)

    In this episode, Jeff chats with Leah Schuman '96E (MM) '01E (DMA), Associate Professor of Trumpet at the VanderCook College of Music, and the Executive Director of One City, VanderCook College’s community program. One City provides free music lessons, rehearsals and instruments to students from Chicago’s local elementary schools and neighborhoods, and received a Paul R Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant to support their new drum line. Leah discusses her journey as a trumpet player and educator engaging in the community, and making impact through One City.

    34 min
  5. S5E2 - Creating Harmony in Maui with Colin Crake '19E and the Hana Hou Music Program

    SEP 13

    S5E2 - Creating Harmony in Maui with Colin Crake '19E and the Hana Hou Music Program

    In this episode, Jeff chats with Colin Crake '19E, saxophonist and co-founder of the Hana Hou Music Program. The Hana Hou Music Program has a mission to develop, advocate, and provide music education in Maui, Hawai'i, and to serve as a free musical resource to the community regardless of background, artistic ability, or economic circumstance. Colin won an IML Mentorship Grant to support this organization, and discusses his journey that led to this program starting, the resources and tools he used to start the organization, and the challenges presented by the 2023 wildfires.

    28 min
  6. S5E1 - Reflections on Jazz Education, Creative Projects, and Touring with Alexa Tarantino '14E

    AUG 30

    S5E1 - Reflections on Jazz Education, Creative Projects, and Touring with Alexa Tarantino '14E

    In this episode, Jeff chats with Alexa Tarantino '14E, a jazz saxophone and woodwind artist, composer, and educator based in New York City.  Alexa discusses her journey as a touring musician, recording artist, and educator, and talks about her balance of creative projects and endeavors.  Alexa offers ideas and reflections to those considering recording and educational projects and reflects on her experiences as a student at Eastman.

    43 min
  7. S4E18 - Lessons in Leadership with Jamal Rossi

    MAY 10

    S4E18 - Lessons in Leadership with Jamal Rossi

    In this episode, Rachel Roberts is joined by Jamal Rossi, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music. Dean Rossi reflects on his leadership journey, navigating differences between institutions, and his next steps as he steps down from his role at Eastman.

    35 min
  8. S4E17 - Creating Access with Alecia Lawyer and ROCO

    APR 26

    S4E17 - Creating Access with Alecia Lawyer and ROCO

    In this episode, Rachel Smith chats with Alecia Lawyer, the Founder, Artistic Director, and Principal Oboe of ROCO. Based in Houston, Texas, ROCO is a dynamic and innovative professional chamber orchestra that flexes from 1 to 40 musicians from all over the US and Canada, with guest conductors from around the globe. Alecia discusses her journey to found ROCO, the philosophies that have guided and shaped the ensemble, and ROCO's initiatives to create access to their music and performances.

    29 min
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