The music I perform best is often the music that I am the most connected with; whether that be pieces I have arranged or transcribed or worked on with a composer.
Tag: Meet the Artist
Susan L. Nigro, contrabassoonist
Success in music is being truly understood and respected by your musical colleagues.
Tal Walker, pianist
Trust yourself, your values, and your ideas. At the same time, find people around you who you can trust to be honest with you and that genuinely want to help you with your development – listen to their advice. Study as much repertoire as you can and then find the pieces that you feel most passionate about.
Julian Marshall, composer
I am someone who is in love with the multi-hued languages and dialects of musical expression!
Jacob Dalager, trumpet player
“I almost always try to play new repertoire. There is so much wonderful music out there to play, that I don’t often want to play something I’ve learned before”
Elizabeth Newkirk, pianist
I am an early 20th century fiend. My sweet spot is that blend of late impressionism, jazz, and the steely influence of the Machine Age.
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