- We Are The Very Model Of A Modern Major Orchestra
There’s an article by Mark MacNamara in the 4/17/18 edition of the San Francisco Classical Voice that casts a retrospective eye toward one of the first new model orchestras, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. In addition to Orpheus, the article exa... - Today Marks The Beginning Of The End For Net Neutrality
Today marks the beginning of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) repeal of net neutrality. While portions of the repeal are scheduled to be rolled out at later dates, they mostly deal with issues that won’t have any direct impact...
- Art Museum, The Game
Intriguing video came across the old social media feed today in the form of a review calling the visual art oriented MMO Occupy White Walls as “The Weirdest MMO I Have Every Played.” The game is in alpha testing, but according to the revi... - Respect The Authority of The Resource
Hat tip to Nina Simon for calling attention to a post about how the Barnes Foundation is working toward changing their user experience. Even though the Barnes Foundation art collection was moved from a residential area to Philadelphia, efforts were m...
- Yes, And. The Early Days Of A New Nonprofit
After a few performances in the prisons over the last two years, it became clear we were bringing an entirely new and important conversation to the forefront. The conversations were never planned out. They consisted of sharing some music with prisone... - Your Orchestra Says It’s Progressive, Your Audition Requirements Say Otherwise
There are many initiatives in the classical music industry to promote living, woman, and minority composers. You will see numerous festivals and special concert series devoted to supporting and promoting these composers. That is exactly what should b...
- Thanks for the Raise!
Dear [Member of Congress], [As your constituent and] as a musician, union member, teacher, and middle-class income earner; I want to thank you for the work you did to bring H.R. 1625 to the President’s desk. Among the many agencies that will now of... - You can’t spell “Propranolol” without “LOL”
My shoulders and rib cage tighten. My breaths become shallow. My mouth goes dry. My arms, hands, and legs shake. Not only am I describing the minutes preceding a first date, but I’m also talking about what happens to my body when I’m pl...
- I’m Not Playing Levine or Dutoit – And Neither Should You
Almost two months ago, James Levine, after years of whispering and speculation, was finally accused publicly of sexual misconduct. I already covered it. In more recent weeks, Charles Dutoit has also been accused by several women of offense rang... - The Met’s Radio Broadcasts May Be A Casualty Of The James Levine Mess
It was inevitable that the wave of sexual harassment allegations that have swept the country in recent months would eventually wash up on the shore of classical music’s small but mighty island. And for anyone with connections to people in the...
- Diana Gannett’s String Winding Guide
Former University of Michigan bass professor Diana Gannett has started to compile a chart of string windings and how to use those windings to ID a string. She is looking for additions, updates, and corrections. Please feel free to comment! The post D... - Fractional Size Basses with Kate Jones
Kate Jones has put together a database of fractional size basses. The data was gathered from a number of bass makers. This is an awesome resource that will help many bassists! “…be passionate and protective when it comes to the size and ...
- Leveraging The Growing Influence & Inclusion Of Giving Circles
I wrote about Giving Circles on my personal blog last June, noting that the number of Giving Circles in the U.S. is growing. The appeal of this form of philanthropy is that it that the structure, criteria, participation, mission, etc are adaptable to... - Are You Ready For GDPR Compliance?
On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s (EU) new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulations related to personal data collection will go into effect. A quick google search will produce a wide range of sources capable of providing an o...
- As good as it gets......
© Tristram Kenton/ROH Eva-Maria Westbroek and John Tomlinson - Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk ROH April 2018 I was at the second performance last night of the sold out revival of Richard Jones' overwhelming production of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk at... - In Handel's parish church
It was a real delight to go to St George's, Hanover Square yesterday evening to hear a concert performance of Teseo, a rarity indeed although we did it hugely successfully in Chicago back in 2012! St George's was Handel's parish...
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- Hiatus
I love writing for nondivisi and have cherished the opportunity to do so, however sporadic the content and quality have been. But with a heavy heart I must inform you that nondivisi is now on indefinite hiatus, due to a serious illness within my imme... - Shameless Self-Promotion Dept.
Many people know I’m extremely fortunate to play on an incredible violin that’s gained even more notoriety over the past couple of years. One of the numerous challenges after it was stolen was to try and pick up where I left off artistic...
- GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM
Well, it’s happened. You’ve squandered another perfectly good practice session by reading this blog. The good news is that it’s the last time you’re going to be able to blame me for missing that F sharp 9 diminished arpeggio,... - CODA. MY LAST POST…FOR NOW
The height of your success is determined by the depth of your foundation.. To wrap up what has been a fantastic opportunity to explore ideas, to have heated and deep discussions and some real fun, I first have to thank Drew McManus (Adaptistration) f...
- Cello Perspectives With WFMT
I had the pleasure of participating in WFMT’s cello month, which is planning to broadcast Songs My Father Taught Me on January 31st at 10:00 PM Central Time. Noel Morris published a lovely piece about everything at the WFMT blog, which incl... - Thank you, Henri.
Henri Dutilleux has died. His work as a musician and composer is, and like Stravinsky, will remain a pinnacle of accomplishment from our time; and given how long his creativity lasted, it is fair to say his achievements span multiple generations. I h...