links for 2008-01-11

Hip hop rhythms through sound proof glass From On An Overgrown Path: “The background rumble of trains on the London Underground passing beneath the hall can be heard on several of the great classical recordings made in the Kingsway Hall in the 1960s and...

A Week in the Life Part 3 – Behind the Scenery

Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this story to get caught up with this wacky but typical week in the life of a freelance musician. __________ Now on our third rehearsal, the orchestra for this small but feisty opera company congregated at the concert venue (a nice...

links for 2008-01-10

The Partial Observer – You’re paid?! This is a fun column from violinist Holly Mulcahy about the surprised reaction from many audience members when they discover that you’re actually paid to be a musician. (tags: classical music performance...

List of music school audition requirements rapidly expanding

We’ve had several individuals submit additions to our music school audition requirements page, so take a look and see what pieces are being asked from various institutions.  If you have any additions, please leave them at the bottom of the audition...