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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!

Ankush Kumar Bahl
9 min read
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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€.

Michael Ellis Ingram
7 min read
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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...

Ankush Kumar Bahl
4 min read
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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.

Anna Edwards
7 min read
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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.

Enrico Lopez-Yañez
6 min read
240
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!
Rachel Zephir
9 min read
248
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...

John Devlin
7 min read
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Applying to be an Assistant Conductor
A look into the process of applying and auditioning to be an assistant conductor.

Enrico Lopez-Yañez
8 min read
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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.

John Devlin
4 min read
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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...

Ankush Kumar Bahl
6 min read
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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

Mika Armaly
4 min read
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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.

Anna Edwards
7 min read
343
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