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...]
Mark Laseter– Accompanist at the American Boychoir School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0f4E3LK_io Tyler Weakland interviews Mark Laseter, accompanist at the American Boychoir School and Westminster Choir College alum. Mark discusses his musical journey from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Princeton, New Jersey, the contrast between working with professional musicians versus amateur musicians, and his hopes for affecting the … [Read more...]
Tom Cunningham– Artistic Director of Urban Playground Chamber Orchestra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SVU0eVNaDo Alan Schlichting interviews Tom Cunningham, Westminster Choir College graduate and conductor currently working in New York City. Tom discusses his goals for community engagement through music, his shift from interest in singing opera to conducting, and the musical ensembles with which he currently works. 0:16: Introduction to … [Read more...]