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Programming for Youth Orchestras

My goal for this article is to help you avoid the many pitfalls I experienced when programming rep for my first Youth Orchestra!

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Studying at a German Conservatory

Let me fast-forward to the bottom line. My postgraduate degree at Germany’s oldest conservatory of music cost me a grand total of 400€.

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Considering a Career in Conducting, part 1

Should I be a conductor? Asking yourself this question at the beginning is a very good idea. Lets tackle this from the start...

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10 x 10 – Composers You Should Know, Part 2 - Historical Composers

My “Social Listening with Anna” 10x10 series explores music by a variety of underrepresented composers both historical and current.

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Working with Guest Artists on Pops

It’s time to become a pop star, or at least work with some! Helpful tips for working with Guest Artists on Pops Concerts.

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Navigating Your First Year as a Secondary Teacher

Congratulations on your new secondary teaching job! Along with excitement, there are sure to be some anxious thoughts. We are here to help!

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You Are a Business: Brand and Identity

In the music world, we are often faced with what seems like a distinct choice: are you an artist, or a business person. As our careers...

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Applying to be an Assistant Conductor

A look into the process of applying and auditioning to be an assistant conductor.

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Job Interviews

For jobs with a large applicant pool, anywhere between five and 15 candidates may be selected for a phone or Skype interview.

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Your Conducting Video. (Ugh, we know...)

Our conducting video is how we are advanced in most of our applications. Here is our attempt to make crafting your video a little easier...

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Preparing for the First Day of Middle School Orchestra

When I think back to my first year of teaching, I distinctly remember the feeling of panic as I considered the mountain of work that needed

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10 x 10 – Composers You Should Know, Part 1- Living Composers

My “Social Listening with Anna” 10x10 series explores music by a variety of underrepresented composers both historical and current.