The new year is a time for life changes and resolutions. I've never really been good at this whole new years resolutions, because, let's face it, in the middle of winter, everything you can think to better yourself sounds like a good idea. But as the days get longer, it feels like you have more... Continue Reading →
What Really Matters, Re: Indianapolis Symphony, Part 3
To catch up on my rant please read Part 1, and Part 2. Part 3 is just a continuation of my absolute frustration with what is happening with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. This blog will tackle only one question: What can be done? In the previous blog, I was hoping to cover more topics in... Continue Reading →
What Really Matters, Re: Indianapolis Symphony, Part 2
This is a continuation of my blog post from yesterday, What Really Matters, Re: Indianapolis Symphony, Part 1. After writing and reading yesterdays post, I still felt like more needs to be said, and questions need to be asked! How did the ISO get to this point? How many people will this lockout really effect?... Continue Reading →
What Really Matters Re: Indianapolis Symphony, Part 1
Wow. My previous blog post was pretty damn self serving. After I hit the 'Publish' button, I got to spending time on Facebook (who doesn't right?!), and I got to doin' some thinking with the ol' gray matter that sits between my ears. What are my problems compared to the rest of the worlds issues?... Continue Reading →
Do As I Say….Not As I Do (fear)
Well, I just finished my first semester teaching Music Business Marketing at IUPUI and I gotta say, I think it turned out alright! The class was kind of thrust upon me rather quickly back in January and I didn't have time to read the textbook before the semester started, nor really prepare as much as... Continue Reading →
Addictive Behavior
I've been on a non-stop roller coaster ride since I started teaching at IUPUI nearly two months ago. This ride is very fun and very addictive. However, I don't sleep much, I read constantly, and I am always looking for new things to do that relate to my classes. I feel an abrupt stop coming... Continue Reading →
Storm before the Calm
I just looked at my schedule for the week and finally put it all together. Monday: Mid-Term Review for 'Jazz for Listeners' class at IUPUI. Then driving to Champagne/Urbana for a Sinfonia da Camera rehearsal. We're playing some pretty cool stuff this concert: Ernst Bloch 'Schelomo', Don Gillis 'Symphony No. 5.5', Gershwin 'American in Paris'... Continue Reading →
Naming Issue (with potential prizes…)
I have a naming issue. No, I'm happy with my name. I can't tell you what 'joy' it brings me when people realize that 'Dick' is a perfectly acceptable abbreviation for 'Richard'. I've never understood that. I mean we don't have a female equivalent abbreviation like that do we? Me: "Hey Cleavage!" My embarrassed friend:... Continue Reading →
Mythical 5th Position 