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German Conservatory Auditions
I was accepted as a postgraduate student at the University of Music and Theater in Leipzig on Robert Schumann’s 200th birthday. The...

Michael Ellis Ingram
5 min read
10 x 10 – Part 2: Chamber Orchestra Sized Rep, late composers.
Anna’s 10 x 10 - Composers you should know series: Chamber Orchestra Sized Repertoire, late composers. This month, due to the reduced...

Anna Edwards
3 min read
10 x 10 – Chamber Orchestra Sized Rep!
10 suggestions for chamber orchestra sized pieces by diverse living composers!

Anna Edwards
2 min read
Commissioning a New Work! Our story...
This article shares our story of commissioning Leanna Primiani to write a piece for Anna Edwards and The Seattle Collaborative Orchestra.

Leanna Primiani
9 min read
10 x 10 - Holiday Repertoire
In this article I offer a few suggestions for holiday compositions (specifically for the December holidays) by women and/or BIPOC composers.

Anna Edwards
2 min read
Opera 101: Vocal Coaching for Non-Pianists
If the thought of accompanying a singer at the piano makes you break out in a cold sweat, then this article is for you!

Michael Ellis Ingram
4 min read
First-Year Music Director: Three Lessons Learned (Part One)
This is a reflection on my first year as MD of the WSO and the first of three main lessons that I will be taking away from season one.

John Devlin
8 min read
Cover Conducting: The Basics
Here I discuss the most important aspects of cover conducting in order for you to best prepare for the week and get the most out of it!

Ankush Kumar Bahl
12 min read
Female Conductors: Embrace Your Differences!
Is there a difference between men and women conductors? This question is discussed in my dissertation, 'Gender and the Symphonic Conductor'

Anna Edwards
10 min read
Recommendations for Conductors from an Orchestral Musician
These recommendations intend to lead to a more collaborative environment for conductors, music directors, musicians, and the community.

Titus Underwood
5 min read
Let’s Make Your Website Great
This article is designed for artists & conductors at every level and will provide useful resources for readers building their first website.

John Devlin
6 min read
100 Days of Social Distance Listening
1 – Maria Newman It is funny how you meet someone and all of the sudden – you realize that the world is incredibly small. My friend and...

Anna Edwards
63 min read
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