Orchestra

On September 6, 2019, at 7:30 p.m., the Richmond Symphony will recognize the 10th anniversary of Dominion Energy Center for the...

Modern band teachers are constantly looking for ways to innovate the classroom experience for their music makers.

Tips for Integrating and Initiating New Orchestra Members into the ClassroomWe all know that orchestra classes are not one teacher...

When I started writing these articles, there was a topic I very much felt needed attention but was unable to...

The Richmond Symphony has announced two new appointments to its leadership team; the Symphony welcomes Jennifer Arnold as its new...

As I am a very moody individual (by anyone’s standards), ensemble rehearsals have always been both a challenging and a...

I’m writing this article about what the “dot” means in music (and the many ways to play it).

I would like to provide a general outline for how to go about recording the kinds of things string players,...

I recently heard a fascinating piece on the radio in which the concept of “clicker training” (a proven method of...

Too often, this profession breeds unhealthy behavior cultivated by frustrations and factors outside of our control, coupled with inconsistencies in...

As many of my students know, I am quite fond of the phrase: “Your muscles don’t know wrong from right....

Why do we make music? What motivates a person to invest so much time and energy in music (as musical...