Sewanee Music Center Podcast

SewaneeMusicCenterPodcast

For over 60 years, the Sewanee Summer Music Festival has been a leading destination for future performing artists.John Festival Director John Kilkenny for in depth conversations with festival guest artists, faculty, and alumni. Whether you are a music enthusiast, student, or professional, these conversations take you backstage with some of the luminaries in the world of music performance, education, curation, and arts leadership. ----- Our first episodes were recorded during the height of the covid-19 pandemic in the US. Originally broadcast live on youtube and FB, these sessions have been edited and streamlined for podcast listeners.
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K-12 Teaching Jobs in the Arts
Nov 4 2021
K-12 Teaching Jobs in the Arts
A discussion about k-12 teacher training, certification, private school jobs, and more with Hilary Dow Ward, Angela Ammerman, and John Kilkenny
K-12 Teaching Jobs in the Arts
Nov 4 2021
K-12 Teaching Jobs in the Arts
A discussion about k-12 teacher training, certification, private school jobs, and more with Hilary Dow Ward, Angela Ammerman, and John Kilkenny
Orchestra Audition Tips
Nov 4 2021
Orchestra Audition Tips
Titus Underwood, Angie Nelson, Jessica Dan Fan and Alex Wilborn share thoughts and insights on the orchestra audition process
Patrick Slevin - Writing your Own Personal Mission Statement
Nov 4 2021
Patrick Slevin - Writing your Own Personal Mission Statement
John discusses curation of mission statements with one his former students, Patrick Slevin.
All Things College
Oct 14 2021
All Things College
John is joined by Hillary Herndon, Josh Bynum, and Gregory Lee for a look into the college process - from selecting an undergraduate program to your first interview, this session will offer valuable insights to help you survive and thrive in the academic arena.
Life in the Orchestra
Oct 14 2021
Life in the Orchestra
A "behind the scenes" look and candid conversation with members of the Sewanee Summer Music Festival faculty and Director John Kilkenny. What does it really mean to play in an orchestra? What is the difference between opera work and symphonic playing? Balancing the orchestra and other artistic projects. How different is it to win the job and play the job? Favorite works, tours, etc.
Arts Education and Community Building
Oct 14 2021
Arts Education and Community Building
SSMF National Advisory Board Members: Lecolion Washington, Executive Director of the Community Music Center of Boston Walter Bitner, Director of Education for the Richmond Symphony John Kilkenny, SSMF Executive and Artistic Director  Hilary Dow Ward, Managing Director  The board members discuss their work, community music education, and the future of our field.
Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Aguillon
Oct 14 2021
Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Aguillon
Checking in with one of our former festival participants, Brandon Aguillon, who attended Sewanee in 2019, was a winner of the Jacqueline Avent Concerto Competition, and currently studies horn performance at Southern Methodist University.
Alumni Reunion!
Oct 14 2021
Alumni Reunion!
John Kilkenny talks with Josh Bynum, Marian Shaffer, and Frank Shaffer to catch up during the virtual SSMF.
Conversation with Phillip O‘Banion
Oct 1 2021
Conversation with Phillip O‘Banion
Artistic Director of Percussion at Temple University, and regular with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Phillip O'Banion chats with host John Kilkenny.
Conversation with Viet Cuong
Sep 29 2021
Conversation with Viet Cuong
Sewanee Summer Music Festival director John Kilkenny chats with composer Viet Cuong and discusses his new percussion concerto Renewal. He is also joined by conductor Gene Moon and soloists Phillip O'Bannon, Alvin Macasero, and Lucas Vogelman.
Alumni Spotlight: Yonder Muñoz and Daniel Quesada Brenes
May 8 2021
Alumni Spotlight: Yonder Muñoz and Daniel Quesada Brenes
Sewanee Summer Music Festival alumni, Yonder Muñoz and Daniel Quesada Brenes, talk about their time at SSMF, their Grammy nomination, and their new projects in Costa Rica.
Conversation with Jauvon Gilliam
Mar 8 2021
Conversation with Jauvon Gilliam
Principal Timpanist of the National Symphony Orchestra, and Co-Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Maryland, Jauvon Gilliam talks on important issues along with host John Kilkenny.
Conversation with Gabriel Beavers
Mar 8 2021
Conversation with Gabriel Beavers
Associate Professor of Bassoon at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, and member of Miami’s Nu-Deco Ensemble, Gabriel Beavers has a conversation with host John Kilkenny.
Conversation with Janna Hymes
Mar 8 2021
Conversation with Janna Hymes
Artistic Director of Indiana’s Carmel Symphony Orchestra, and widely popular guest conductor, Janna Hymes speaks with host John Kilkenny.
Conversation with Jacomo Bairos
Mar 8 2021
Conversation with Jacomo Bairos
Music Director of the Amarillo Symphony, and Artistic Director/Conductor of Nu Deco Ensemble, Jacomo Bairos shares experiences with host John Kilkenny.
Conversation with Angela Ammerman
Mar 8 2021
Conversation with Angela Ammerman
Dr. Angela Ammerman, pioneer in the field of music education and host of the #MusicEdLove podcast talks with our host John Kilkenny.
Conversation with Joshua Simonds
Mar 8 2021
Conversation with Joshua Simonds
Executive Director of the Percussive Arts Society, as well as of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Joshua Simonds talks with host John Kilkenny
Conversation with JoAnn Falletta
Mar 8 2021
Conversation with JoAnn Falletta
Grammy award-winning Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, and guest conductor for the Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Joann Falletta talks with host John Kilkenny