Larry Miller interviews Rob Tannen, musical impresario in the Princeton area and founder of SALON 33. He discusses the process of creating an ideal private performance locale, the role of house concerts in the Princeton community, and his passion for facilitating music performance as a social activity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeQFuPaIRzg 0:17: Unconventional … [Read more...]
Douglas Helvering– Composer, Music Theory and Composition Professor, and Church Music Director
Caitlin Scharar interviews Dr. Douglas Helvering, professor of music theory and composition at Westminster Choir College. Dr. Helvering reflects on the unconventional origins of his interest in music, his teaching philosophy, and the risks of working as a composer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sRuQwa2cHU 0:37: Introduction to music via science 2:47: Undergraduate … [Read more...]
Myles Glancy– Tour Manager for the American Boychoir
Nicola Santoro interviews Myles Glancy, Tour Manager for the American Boychoir School. He reflects on his journey from studying science in undergrad to working in arts administration, the challenges of his position, and the choir's impact on international audiences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AruKwqWjOTQ 0:11: Early exposure to music, decision to pursue music in … [Read more...]
Rebecca Pennington– Administrative Director of the The New School for Music Study
Jessica Stanislawcyzk interviews Rebecca Pennington, Administrative Director of The New School for Music Study. Rebecca discusses her background in piano pedagogy, longstanding relationship with the New School, and her hopes for the impact of music education on her students and the community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwq1QD5QOUw 0:07: Early piano training, desire … [Read more...]
Rob Tannen: A Princeton-Area Impresario
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...]