Lovers of music are always looking to explore new facets of the musical ideas that drive their passion. Some may write music to explore new ideas. Some may use networking, the resources of the internet, or a traditional in-store discography to see how artists are continuing to develop their music. For a man named Rob Tannen, a more personal exploration seemed most appropriate. … [Read more...]
Douglas Helvering – A Great Conversation and My Awkwardness.
My interview with Dr. Helvering took place at the church at which he is the musical director. In our interview we talked about how he came into the field of music, how he came to teach at Westminster, about his work for his church and about his like and work as a composer. Dr. Helvering spoke of how he sort of fell into music in college. Music was not his first major while … [Read more...]
Joseph Stanley– Hardcore Guitar Player, Veteran, and Entrepreneur
Anne Marie Stanley interviews Joseph Stanley, hardcore guitar player from Princeton, NJ. He discusses his introduction to guitar playing, musical philosophy, and the intersection of his artistic interests with his entrepreneurial pursuits. https://youtu.be/cdIyw9bgubQ 0:10: Childhood and early musical experiences 0:43: First guitar lessons 1:31: Musical … [Read more...]
Dr. Charles Frantz– Music History Professor, Jazz Pianist, and Private Teacher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twUqSgvPIlo Liz Richter interviews Dr. Charles Frantz, professor in the Department of Music History, Composition, and Theory at Westminster Choir College, jazz pianist, and private piano and guitar teacher. He discusses his transition from studying pre-med to studying musicology, his teaching philosophy, and future courses he is … [Read more...]
Jonathan Palmer Lakeland– Accompanist for the American Art Song Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_rn2Hx0z0c Gianna Pannullo interviews Jonathan Palmer Lakeland, staff accompanist at Westminster Choir College, about his involvement in the American Art Song Festival. Jonathan discusses his musical training, the challenges of playing new music, and his future aspirations. 0:04: Introduction 0:35: Childhood and early musical … [Read more...]