A symphony orchestra career can be an exciting experience, but it’s not easy to gain. It requires a huge amount of dedication and work - with no guaranteed outcome.
Stage Presence for 21st Century Classical Performers
Stage presence is an essential aspect of an enjoyable and memorable audience experience. stage presence is a skill you can practice and refine.
Benefits of Playing in a Youth Orchestra
Playing music in a youth orchestra offers a host of opportunities, from performing to meeting peers who are equally as passionate about music, to preparing for auditions.
Music Conservatories & Careers for 21st-Century Musicians
Many graduates of music conservatories find that instrumental or voice training alone is not sufficient career preparation for 21st-century musicians.
Classical Teens Reach 700,000 Listeners
How did two high school students from Colorado just set themselves up to have their music heard by 700,000 listeners in a single day? These two 17-year-old juniors were both chosen to perform with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) on National Public Radio’s “From the Top” weekly classical music program.
Performance Majors: Reimagining Classical Music
Classical music performance majors have inherited an enormous challenge: how to revitalize classical music to protect its legacy and insure its longevity.
Connect with Your Audience!
A musician’s ability to connect with his or her audience has everything to do with how well the performance is received and how likely it is that the audience will come back for more.