UpBeat from Everything Conducting
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsHosted by John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez, UpBeat is a podcast by conductors, for conductors that puts an "upbeat" spin on a range of topics. Whether you conduct an orchestra, band, chorus, ballet, opera or other type of ensemble-- we want to help and provide a place for fun, engaging discussion. From the EverythingConducting.com team.
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S5E3: Cody Fry, Singer-Songwriter.
February 25, 2024 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez catch up about the 23-24 season so far. Then, UpBeat welcomes the incredible American Singer-Songwriter Cody Fry. Cody thinks about his music with the orchestra in mind from the very beginning, and that symphonic influence is deeply felt. Your favorite hosts explore a variety of topics with Cody including how to best collaborate with pop artists, how he builds shows, and his view on performing "old favorites" versus new music for audiences.
S5E2: Presenting Yourself in Written Materials. Plus, Lake George Music Festival Roundtable
September 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss all the ways in which artists express themselves in writing and how to do this in the best possible way. They chat about resumes, biographies, cover letters and social media in this episode's 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes a roundtable of artists from the Lake George Music Festival (where John and Enrico were in residence in August, 2023). Check out their conversation with Music Director Roger Kalia, Concertmaster Amalia Hall, and Conducting Fello...
S5E1: LIVE with Roger Kalia, Music Director of the Lake George Music Festival
August 09, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBSeason Five is here! Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez are joined in the premiere LIVE RECORDED episode by Roger Kalia, Music Director of the Lake George Music Festival; Symphony NH; the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra; and Orchestra Santa Monica. The discussion centers around the creation of one's own music festival, advice for young conductors on early career opportunities, and connecting with our communities.
S4E10: LIVE EPISODE! Special Edition, Live Q&A From the Everything But Conducting Workshop with the Omaha Symphony
June 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez answer the tough questions in this first-ever LIVE and IN-PERSON episode of UpBeat. Fielding questions from the participants of the inaugural Everything But Conducting seminar in conjunction with the Omaha Symphony, the guys address lots of topics including the history of the EC organization, managing relationships while guest conducting, and leadership philosophies. We've still got our introduction, fake ad, and coda for you as well... so give a list...
S4E9: Detroit Symphony CEO Erik Rönmark. Plus Ankush Bahl on the Perfect Conducting Video
January 16, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez are joined by Ankush Bahl in the 4/4 to discuss crafting the perfect audition video. Then, UpBeat welcomes Erik Rönmark, President and CEO of the Detroit Symphony. The discussion centers around community-focused programming, how to stand out as a young conductor, and a discussion of the search process for the DSO's new Music Director, Jader Bignamini.
S4E8: All Things Pre-Rehearsal. Plus: Angel Velez on the Film and TV Conducting World
November 22, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss everything you need to know to plan the perfect week with a professional orchestra in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Angel Velez, a veteran of the TV and Film conducting world. He chats with the guys about the world of click tracks and streamers, how to rehearse and record in the studio, and what orchestral conductors need to know before their first film gig.
S4E7: Diane Wittry and Jason Fettig
September 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez chat about rehearsal psychology with Col. Jason Fettig, Director of the United States Marine Band in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Diane Wittry, Music Director of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra and the Garden State Philharmonic. In the interview, our trio of conductors chat about Diane's "Beyond the Baton" philosophies, her approach to conducting gesture, and about the amazing programs that she has developed in Allentown to connect with her communi...
S4E6: Soundweavers Podcast Collaboration
August 24, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this special-edition episode of UpBeat, the guys collaborate on the pod with the amazing hosts of the Soundweavers podcast: Rosanna Moore and Blaire Koerner. You'll hear the normal intro and coda, while the body of the episode is a wide-ranging four-way discussion. Topics of the talk include the challenges and the joys of working with orchestras and chamber groups, business practices that can help you succeed in either setting, and industry trends that we see in the future of classical m...
S4E5: With Utah Symphony Concertmaster Madeline Adkins! Plus: Exploring the 22-23 Season with John and Enrico
July 10, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez reveal the favorite parts of their 22-23 season and how they relate to their overall artistic goals in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Utah Symphony Concertmaster Madeline Adkins who shares her dos/don'ts list for young conductors, the special role of the concertmaster/conductor relationship, and some insights into her new project, "The Maze," a concerto for violin and orchestra by composer Nathan Lincoln de Cusatis.
S4E4: Michael Jinbo Tribute with Anna Edwards. Plus: Julian Kuerti, Music Director of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra!
June 10, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez are joined by Anna Edwards to pay tribute to Michael Jinbo in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Julian Kuerti, Music Director of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra of Peru. During his interview, he shares his approach to developing relationships as both a Music Director and a guest conductor, strategies for creating programs that truly serve your community, and some amazing stories about his...
S4E3: With Rochester Philharmonic Concertmaster Juliana Athayde and Principal Oboe Erik Behr! Plus: Life at Home and on the Road with John and Enrico
May 11, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how to thrive musically and in your day-to-day both at home and on the road in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Rochester Philharmonic Concertmaster Juliana Athayde and Principal Oboe Erik Behr who share invaluable advice to conductors of all levels: how to best handle rehearsals with professional orchestras, creating camaraderie with staffs and players, and what they view as the future of successful concert design. You don't want to miss this c...
S4E2: With Executive and Leadership Coach (and operatic Mezzo) Elena Armijo! Plus: Taxes for Artists with John and Enrico
March 27, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how to maximize your tax season with their tips, tricks and record-keeping advice in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Elena Armijo who discusses leadership philosophies for the arts, how we can build culture in our organizations, and what she sees as positive trends for our industry.
S4E1: Season Premiere with Miguel Harth-Bedoya! Plus: Career Pathways from College to the Pros with John and Enrico
February 21, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how to chart your path to the podium from undergrad to the professional world in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Miguel Harth-Bedoya who shares his philosophies on the education of young conductors, his core philosophies of conducting, and his connection to many of today's great composers.
S3E10: Peter Throm on Artist Management. Plus: Anna Edwards on Compassionate Leadership
December 12, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIn the Season 3 Finale, hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how to lead our orchestras with vision and compassion alongside guest Anna Edwards in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Peter Throm of Peter Throm Management who discusses pathways to success for conductors, how to obtain and work best with a manager, and how to program the perfect pops concert.
S3E9: All Things Opera. Plus: Michael Ellis Ingram on Building an Operatic Career
November 30, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how to have succeed in every stage of leading an operatic production in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes friend of the pod Michael Ellis Ingram as he discusses how to get started in opera, the differences between conducting opera and orchestra, and what everyone needs to know about how to work with singers.
S3E8: Giancarlo Guerrero! Plus: Assistant Conductor Applications and Auditions with Adrienne Valencia
October 24, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how to succeed in Assistant Conductor applications and auditions with industry expert Adrienne Valencia in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Giancarlo Guerrero who shares the story of his path to the podium as Music Director of the Nashville Symphony, his advice for young conductors, and his prioritization of work with living American composers.
S3E7: Programming for 2021-22. Plus: Ankush Kumar Bahl Reveals the Thinking Behind his First Season in Omaha
September 19, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss their plans for 2021-22 and how they can relate to your future programming in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Ankush Kumar Bahl who shares his pathway to programming his first season at the Music Director of the Omaha Symphony.
S3E6: Anwar Nasir, Newly Appointed ED of the Louisiana Philharmonic, on How the Orchestra Serves Other Art Forms, Common Goals of Artists and Administrators, and Feeling Full after Performances
August 01, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez recap their busy July schedules. Then, Upbeat welcomes guest, Anwar Nasir, newly appointed Executive Director of the Louisiana Philharmonic, who discusses his transition from his background as a professional dancer to working with orchestras, connecting with audiences where they are, and giving opportunities to artists that do not have a background in the traditional orchestra setting.
S3E5: Arts Leadership. Plus: Steve Brosvik and Aubrey Bergauer on the Responsibilities of a Music Director, Mission & Vision, and Serving Our Communities
July 11, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez shake up their normal routine, skipping the 4/4 and instead, hearing from two guests! First, UpBeat welcomes Steve Brosvik, President & CEO of the Utah Symphony, who discusses organizational balance, audience assessment, and how to make a quality first impression. Then, Aubrey Bergauer joins the hosts and discusses how to create a welcoming environment, making bold, progressive decisions, and facilitating sustainable success.
S3E5: Arts Leadership. Steve Brosvik and Aubrey Bergauer on the Responsibilities of a Music Director, Mission & Vision, and Serving Our Communities
July 11, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez shake up their normal routine, skipping the 4/4 and instead, hearing from two guests! First, UpBeat welcomes Steve Brosvik, President & CEO of the Utah Symphony, who discusses organizational balance, audience assessment, and how to make a quality first impression. Then, Aubrey Bergauer joins the hosts and discusses how to create a welcoming environment, making bold, progressive decisions, and facilitating sustainable success.
S3E5: Arts Leadership. Plus: Steve Brosvik and Aubrey Bergauer on the Responsibilities of a Music Director, Mission & Vision, and Serving Our Communities
July 11, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez shake up their normal routine, skipping the 4/4 and instead, hearing from two guests! First, UpBeat welcomes Steve Brosvik, President & CEO of the Utah Symphony, who discusses organizational balance, audience assessment, and how to make a quality first impression. Then, Aubrey Bergauer joins the hosts and discusses how to create a welcoming environment, making bold, progressive decisions, and facilitating sustainable success.
S3E4: Working with Soloist. Plus: Natasha Paremski, Piano Soloist, on Working with Conductors, Picking Your Battles, and the New York Piano Society
May 16, 2021 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how conductors can work best with soloists in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Natasha Paremski, internally acclaimed piano soloist, who discusses her collaborations with conductors, her visions for great rehearsals and performances, and her work with the New York Piano Society where she was recently named Artistic Director.
S3E3: Working with Winds. Plus: Mallory Thompson on Wind Conducting, Educational Philosophy and Programming for the Future
April 19, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how conductors can work best with orchestral wind sections in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Mallory Thompson, Director of Bands at Northwestern University, who discusses how to achieve excellence in conducting winds, commissioning and recording, and her path to the podium.
S3E2: All Things Education. Plus: Carnegie Hall's Doug Beck on NYO-USA and his Path to Educational Excellence
March 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how conductors can be excellent educators on and off the podium in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Doug Beck, Director of Artist Training Programs at Carnegie Hall. Doug discusses his background in the classical-music world, his time working side-by-side with Lorin Maazel, and his philosophies around NYO-USA.
S3E2: All Things Education. Plus: Carnegie Hall's Doug Beck on NYO-USA and his Path to Educational Excellence
March 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how conductors can be excellent educators on and off the podium in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Doug Beck, Director of Artist Training Programs at Carnegie Hall. Doug discusses his background in the classical-music world, his time working side-by-side with Lorin Maazel, and his philosophies around NYO-USA.
S3E1: All Things Pops. Plus: Steven Reineke talks Career and the Future of Pops
February 21, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss pops programming, conducting and mission in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Steven Reineke, Music Director of the New York Pops, and Principal Pops Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony and Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Reineke discusses his path to the podium, the skills needed for pops conducting, and the impact that pops programming can have on your community.
S2E10: Innovative Concert Design. Plus: Thomas Wilkins talks Meaning in Music
December 06, 2020 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss innovative concert design in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Thomas Wilkins, Music Director of the Omaha Symphony. Maestro Wilkins discusses his musical and personal philosophies, changes he would like to see in the industry, and the "why" in what we do as conductors.
S2E10: Innovative Concert Design. Plus: Thomas Wilkins talks Meaning in Music
December 06, 2020 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss innovative concert design in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Thomas Wilkins, Music Director of the Omaha Symphony. Maestro Wilkins discusses his musical and personal philosophies, changes he would like to see in the industry, and the "why" in what we do as conductors.
S2E9: The Inside Look at the Orchestra Staff, part 2. Plus: Tracy Kornet, Anchor for NBC 4-Nashville, talks Public Speaking
November 29, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss the people we will work with at our first big orchestra job in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Tracy Kornet, Anchor for NBC 4-Nashville. Tracy talks about her path to the news desk, tips for public speaking, and gives her advice for acing the interview.
S2E8: The Inside Look at the Orchestra Staff, part 1. Plus: Marcia Farabee, Former Principal Librarian of the National SO, talks How to Work with your Library Team, Copyright Issues, and NSO Music Director Stories
November 22, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss the people we will work with at our first big orchestra job in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Marcia Farabee, former Principal Librarian and the National Symphony Orchestra. In the conversation, Marcia discusses her tools for a successful relationship between librarians and conductors, how to navigate the murky waters of copyright issues, and she shares her stories about some of the legendary NSO music directors.
S2E7: Youth Orchestras. Plus: Ankush Bahl, MD Designate of the Omaha Symphony.
November 15, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss the ins and outs of working with youth orchestras in the 4/4. This episode's features an extended 4/4 as this topic is so broad. During beat 4, the guys welcome Ankush Kumar Bahl, Music Director Designate of the Omaha Symphony, to share his thoughts on youth-orchestra success.
S2E6: Success with the Press. Plus: Marc Uys, ED of the Princeton SO, talks Advice for Young Conductors, the Role of Staff Conductors, and the Importance of Fundraising.
November 08, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how we can succeed in our relationship with the press in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Marc Uys, ED of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. In the conversation, Marc discusses the hiring process for Assistant Conductors and guest conductors, fundraising advice, and shares his tenets of administrative success.
S2E6: Success with the Press. Plus: Marc Uys, ED of the Princeton SO, talks Advice for Young Conductors, the Role of Staff Conductors, and the Importance of Fundraising.
November 08, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss how we can succeed in our relationship with the press in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Marc Uys, ED of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. In the conversation, Marc discusses the hiring process for Assistant Conductors and guest conductors, fundraising advice, and shares his tenets of administrative success.
Special: Zoya Leybin on her Life as a Musician
November 01, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBZoya Leybin's journey through a musical life is inspiring in every way. She received her training in the Soviet Union and came to the United States with a dream to join the San Francisco Symphony. Her story is one that the UpBeat podcast team cannot wait to share with you all. This is a must-listen not only for conductors, but for everyone in our industry. She inspires and sends to us all a message of love and healing.
S2E5: Music Director Audition Weeks. Plus: Michelle Merrill, MD of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia, talks Guest Conducting, Career Development, and the Role of Music Director
October 25, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss all the facets of a Music Director search week in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Michelle Merrill, Music Director of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia. The conversation includes discussions about career paths for conductors, her experience at the Detroit Symphony, her recent debut with the National Symphony, and advice for early-career music directors.
S2E4: The Role of Staff Conductors. Plus: Matthew Oberstein, VP of Opus 3 Artists, talks Conducting Careers, Artist Representation, and Industry Trends
October 18, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss the role of staff conductor in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Matthew Oberstein, VP of Opus 3 Artists. The conversation includes discussions about how conductors can acquire representation, strategies for career development, and the state of our industry as many orchestras return to performance.
S2E3: Preconcert Lectures. Plus: Richard Scerbo, Director of the National Orchestral Institute+Festival, talks Selecting Guest Conductors, Conducting Career Paths, and Administration in the Arts
October 11, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss developing excellent preconcert lectures in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Richard Scerbo, Director of the National Orchestral Institute+Festival. The conversation includes discussions about running a top-tier summer festival, selecting guest conductors, and all of the various conducting positions Richard holds that contribute to a well-rounded artistic life.
S2E3: Preconcert Lectures. Plus: Richard Scerbo, Director of the National Orchestral Institute+Festival, talks Selecting Guest Conductors, Conducting Career Paths, and Administration in the Arts
October 11, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss developing excellent preconcert lectures in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Richard Scerbo, Director of the National Orchestral Institute+Festival. The conversation includes discussions about running a top-tier summer festival, selecting guest conductors, and all of the various conducting positions Richard holds that contribute to a well-rounded artistic life.
S2E2: Jason Fettig, Director of the US Marine Band, "The President's Own"
October 04, 2020 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez speak with guest Col. Jason Fettig, the 28th director of the United States Marine Band, "The President's Own." Topics include military careers for musicians, Col. Fettig's own pathway, and the incredible collaborations and projects the Marine Band has been able to pursue under his tenure.
S2E1: Programming a Classical Season w. Ankush Bahl. Plus: Anna Edwards talks "Important Voices"
September 27, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss programming a classical season with special guest Ankush Bahl in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes EC team member Anna Edwards for her segment: "Important Voices." Anna discusses some amazing composers and pieces that she discovered during her quarantine project: "100 Days of Social Listening."
Ep. 1: Programming a Classical Season w. Ankush Bahl. Plus: Anna Edwards talks "Important Voices"
September 27, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss programming a classical season with special guest Ankush Bahl in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes EC team member Anna Edwards for her segment: "Important Voices." Anna discusses some amazing composers and pieces that she discovered during her quarantine project: "100 Days of Social Listening."
S1E10: First Steps After Grad School. Plus: Laura Colgate, Concertmaster (National Phil. and Greenville SO) and Co-Founder, Boulanger Initiative, talks Advocacy, Programming Resources, and Great Orchestral String Playing
August 31, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss the best steps young conductors can take immediately after graduate school in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Laura Colgate, Concertmaster of the National Philharmonic and the Greenville (SC) Symphony Orchestra, and Co-Founder of the Boulanger Initiative. Laura discusses the important work of conductors as advocates for composers, resources available through the Boulanger Initiative, and playing in the world's great orchestras.
Ep. 10: First Steps After Grad School. Plus: Laura Colgate, Concertmaster (National Phil. and Greenville SO) and Co-Founder, Boulanger Initiative, talks Advocacy, Programming Resources, and Great Orchestral String Playing
August 31, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss the best steps young conductors can take immediately after graduate school in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Laura Colgate, Concertmaster of the National Philharmonic and the Greenville (SC) Symphony Orchestra, and Co-Founder of the Boulanger Initiative. Laura discusses the important work of conductors as advocates for composers, resources available through the Boulanger Initiative, and playing in the world's great orchestras.
S1E9: Programming Pops. Plus: Sasha Cooke, Mezzo-Soprano, talks Career, Balance, and Working with Conductors
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss programming a pops season in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Sasha Cooke, a world-known mezzo-soprano, currently Artist in Residence at the San Francisco Symphony. Ms. Cooke discusses how she chooses projects, her strategies for achieving work-life balance, and how the best conductors collaborate.
Ep. 9: Programming Pops. Plus: Sasha Cooke, Mezzo-Soprano, talks Career, Balance, and Working with Conductors
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss programming a pops season in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Sasha Cooke, a world-known mezzo-soprano, currently Artist in Residence at the San Francisco Symphony. Ms. Cooke discusses how she chooses projects, her strategies for achieving work-life balance, and how the best conductors collaborate.
Special: Titus Underwood On Race and Music
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez interview oboist Titus Underwood, Principal Oboe of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Titus is the first black oboist to receive tenure as a principal player in a major US symphony. During the interview, Titus discusses his path to Nashville, how race impacts orchestras as institutions, and how the audition process should be changed to ensure fairness of process.
Special: Titus Underwood, Principal Oboe of the Nashville Symphony, On Race and Music
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez interview oboist Titus Underwood, Principal Oboe of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Titus is the first black oboist to receive tenure as a principal player in a major US symphony. During the interview, Titus discusses his path to Nashville, how race impacts orchestras as institutions, and how the audition process should be changed to ensure fairness of process.
Ep. 8: Conducting Movies. Plus: Camille Cintrón Devlin on PR, Social Media, and the Latina Experience in the Arts
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss conducting live movies and soundtrack recordings in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Camille Cintrón Devlin, a PR and Communications professional who has worked at institutions such as the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, and projects like Gourmet Symphony. The conversation includes advice for success in the areas of PR, social media, and branding. Plus, she explores the experience of Latino women in the arts industry.
S1E8: Conducting Movies. Plus: Camille Cintrón Devlin, Arts Communications Consultant, talks PR, Social Media, and the Latina Experience in the Arts
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss conducting live movies and soundtrack recordings in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Camille Cintrón Devlin, a PR and Communications professional who has worked at institutions such as the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, and projects like Gourmet Symphony. The conversation includes advice for success in the areas of PR, social media, and branding. Plus, she explores the experience of Latino women in the arts industry.
Ep. 8: Conducting Movies. Plus: Camille Cintrón Devlin, Arts Communications Consultant, talks PR, Social Media, and the Latina Experience in the Arts
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBHosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss conducting live movies and soundtrack recordings in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Camille Cintrón Devlin, a PR and Communications professional who has worked at institutions such as the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, and projects like Gourmet Symphony. The conversation includes advice for success in the areas of PR, social media, and branding. Plus, she explores the experience of Latino women in the arts industry.