Careers in Crescendo: Lessons for Musicians

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  1. S6E6 - The Mostly Modern Musician with Victoria Paterson '93

    NOV 7

    S6E6 - The Mostly Modern Musician with Victoria Paterson '93

    In this episode, Jeff chats with Victoria Paterson '93. Victoria's career has spanned over twenty years of touring productions and performing on Broadway, creating and leading the Mostly Modern Projects and Festival, and contracting musicians in New York to perform in hospitals. Victoria provides advice to musicians on finding and creating opportunities, and illustrates the way in which musicians approach creative work and making impact in our communities.

    46 min
  2. S6E5 - Sounds of the Philippines with Norman Menzales '10E (MM)

    OCT 23

    S6E5 - Sounds of the Philippines with Norman Menzales '10E (MM)

    In this episode, Jeff chats with Norman Menzales, flautist and Eastman alum who is a first-generation Filipino-American and active advocate for the rich culture and musical traditions of the Philippines. Menzales received a Paul R Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant to support the Sampaguita Flute Project and the recording of Panoramas: Flute Music of the Philippines. Menzales shares his professional journey and provides advice to the next generation of musicians starting their careers.

    55 min
  3. S6E4 - Optimizing Performance with Katie Fittipaldi and Lindsay Baker

    OCT 9

    S6E4 - Optimizing Performance with Katie Fittipaldi and Lindsay Baker

    In this episode, Eastman grad student Syara Robert hosts a conversation about the ways musicians can optimize their performance. Two Eastman faculty share their perspectives: Katie Fittipaldi discusses her journey with Alexander Technique and uses, and Lindsay Baker shares her thoughts on consent and her role as an intimacy director.

    31 min
  4. S6E3 - Inside Insula with the Kuo Duo

    SEP 26

    S6E3 - Inside Insula with the Kuo Duo

    In this episode, Jeff chats with the Kuo Duo, Cass Lo and Daniel Davis, about their recording project funded in part by an IML Mentorship Grant. Joined by the composer and Eastman professor Matt Curlee, the discussion centers on the percussion duo's mission, the ups and downs of the recording, and concepts to bear in mind when engaging in new music and recording projects.

    45 min
  5. S6E2: Connecting Communities with Ashley Schlusselberg '25E

    SEP 12

    S6E2: Connecting Communities with Ashley Schlusselberg '25E

    In this week's episode, join Jeff Dunn as he speaks with alum Ashley Schlusselberg '25E, discussing Ashley's experiences as a student at Eastman, exploring her Jewish identity through music, and how she built connections with the local Jewish community of Rochester. As one of the first recipients of Eastman's AMP Up Grant, Ashley was able to utilize funding and resources to engage with the community as she prepared for her senior recital.

    34 min
  6. S6E1: Elements of Sound with Adrian DiMatteo '12E

    AUG 28

    S6E1: Elements of Sound with Adrian DiMatteo '12E

    In this episode, Jeff chats with guitarist, educator, and author Adrian DiMatteo '12E about his unique journey. Adrian is the founder of the Sonic Institute, which offers experiential workshops, training programs, music lessons, healing sessions and events designed to help people connect with sound and music as a tool for meditation and healing. Adrian also discusses his experiences performing across the world, experiencing music making in different cultures, and his mindset that has enabled his journey as a professional musician.

    31 min

  7. MAY 9

    S5E18 - Behind the Baton with Dr. Mark Powell

    In this episode, Jacob Rose '24 chats with Dr. Mark Powell '19E (DMA), Director of Orchestral Activities and Senior Lecturer at the Arthur Satz Department of Music on the University of Rochester's River Campus. Dr. Powell speaks about his musical journey - from his early inspirations and experiences as a conductor to his time at the Eastman School of Music, his teaching philosophy, and future plans for his ensembles.

    32 min
  8. S5E17 - Creating a Visionary Ensemble with Eighth Blackbird

    APR 25

    S5E17 - Creating a Visionary Ensemble with Eighth Blackbird

    In this episode, graduate students Uday Singh and Julian Stuart-Burns chat with team members of Eighth Blackbird about the ensemble's history, growth, and initiatives. Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the GRAMMY award-winning ensemble, Matthew Duvall shares the evolution of the group and how the organization's mission has evolved. Garrett Obrycki '13E expands by adding his journey and perspective as the Director of the Creative Lab, an immersive residency that brings together composers, performers, and technologists to develop and perform new works.

    34 min
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