Ryan Manni interviews Cris Frisco, tenor and vocal coach. He discusses his path from studying liberal arts to directing musical theater and coaching, the changing role of musical theater at Westminster Choir College, and his budding work as a solo vocalist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2SnAvJRAD0 0:25: Musical upbringing 1:55: Introduction to Westminster Choir … [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...]
Medicine to Music!
As college students we have to choose what profession we would like to do for the rest of our lives. For most of us it takes trying new classes or exploring new fields and ideas. Dr. Charles Frantz is adjunct professor of Theory at Westminster Choir College and he didn’t realize that music was his true love until his grandfather asked him halfway throughout med school. Dr. … [Read more...]
Justin Kodner– Musician and Administrator at the Princeton Folk Music Society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf14RjdH_0s Katherine Caughlin interviews Justin Kodner from the Princeton Folk Music Society. He shares stories about his introduction to folk music, the character of the folk music community, and his interactions with professional folk artists. 0:00: Early musical experiences and family 1:32: Hammered dulcimer, playing by ear, … [Read more...]