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Amphio
What is the role of a conductor?
Choral Director Simon Halsey discusses how a really great conductor can get the most out of every part of the orchestra.
Amphio
Preparing to be spontaneous
Choral Director Simon Halsey explains why more rehearsals can free the orchestra and chorus to be more spontaneous.
Oxford Comma
How to Write Amazing Transitions: A Case Study of Sarah Vowell's "Shooting Dad"
A piece originally delivered on radio, "Shooting Dad" gives a personal account of the political divide in the United States. This video specifically looks at the musicality of the piece; what moves it from a good essay to a great one.
Two Minute Music Theory
Introduction to Music History
A First look at the new music history series from this channel
Odd Quartet
Music History - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Listener's Guide Music History
Rachmaninoff's piano concerto No. 2 is one of his most well known pieces, but did you know that Rachmaninoff struggled with depression and writer's block before being able to write this lovely piece of music? We look at the history...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Half Past Autumn
Transcript of an interview with Gordon Parks in which he discusses his life, career, and works in a variety of art forms.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Mel Torme: The "Velvet" Voice of Jazz
Known as the "Velvet Fog," Mel Torme was a jazz singer, instrumentalist, and composer. You can read his biography and listen to his profile on NPR. Click to hear some of his compositions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Composer: What I Do and How Much I Make
Bryan talks about his work in the music industry and how he makes a living through composition and production. [4:35]