Cellist and conductor Thomas Fortner (GPD ’17) joins Christina Manceor to discuss balancing administrative and artistic work, the behind-the-scenes of starting a non-profit, and how understanding your audience plays a role in creating and funding art. We also talk about staying motivated and finding creativity in the administrative elements to serve as a fulfilling outlet for those who don’t perform or make music full-time.

The State of Our Art Podcast
Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite (full performance)

https://thomasfortner.com/

Interview recorded October 16, 2020

2021 Intro music by Dmytro Nebesh. Audio editing by Greg Hays. Logo by MegDig Design.

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Our first episode of the second season of Max Q features French guitarist and composer Julien Xuereb (GPD ’17) speaking with Christina Manceor. We discuss how Julien built his active freelance performance and teaching career, strategies he uses to set rates and negotiate with clients, and his approach to time management and goal setting for long-term projects.

www.julienguitar.com

Outro music – Through the Telescope, composed and performed by Julien Xuereb

2021 Intro music by Dmytro Nebesh. Audio editing by Greg Hays. Logo by MegDig Design.

Interview recorded October 9, 2020

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In this episode, Christina Manceor is joined by Teng Chen (BM & MA ’17), who is a freelance audio engineer currently based in New York City.  In addition to her work as a studio engineer, Teng is also a music production mixer and editor at Saturday Night Live. Teng shares how her goals and path have transformed since she began her studies at Peabody, why networking played a key role in her transition from Baltimore to New York, and the different ways she approaches negotiation with various clients.

Philadelphia Orchestra concert series: Our City, Your Orchestra
https://www.philorch.org/performances/special-performances/our-city-your-orchestra/

Intro music by Vincent Fasano. Audio editing by Greg Hays. Logo by MegDig Design.

Interview Recorded Oct. 5, 2020.

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Sarah Thomas (MM ’19) joins Christina Manceor in this episode to share her journey as a violinist, chamber musician, and teacher. We explore how her work with Bergamot Quartet has evolved since graduation, what it’s like to teach virtual lessons during the pandemic, and how new and unexpected experiences can be surprisingly influential in both artistic and other professional work. Since Sarah is currently pursuing a Professional Studies Diploma at Mannes School of Music along with her chamber group, the Bergamot Quartet, we also discuss ways to balance work, school, and basic life needs while taking classes full time – and how these different perspectives inform each other.

http://sarahthomasviolin.com/
www.bergamotquartet.com
MATA Jr. Festival, featuring Bergamot Quartet
MATA Jr. Concert Video

Intro music by Vincent Fasano. Audio editing by Greg Hays. Logo by MegDig Design.

Interview recorded Sept. 30, 2020

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This episode of Max Q features flutist and educator Amanda Dame (MM ’19) speaking with Robin McGinness. While at Peabody, Amanda was a peer mentor in the LAUNCHPad office. We discuss what can be gained from frustration, finding opportunities in unlikely places (like Craigslist), and how offering free lessons impacted her private teaching. She also shares how she has built her connections and performance opportunities after leaving school, and the way she discovered that she didn’t enjoy seeking orchestra jobs.

www.amandadameflute.com
Office Ladies Podcast
Millionaire Musician Group on Facebook

Intro music by Vincent Fasano. Audio editing by Greg Hays. Logo by MegDig Design.
Outro music from Amanda’s Master’s Recital at Peabody with Pianist Hui-Chuan Chen.

Interview recorded July 20, 2020

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Pianist, teacher, and entrepreneur Sahun Sam Hong speaks with Robin McGinness about his approaches to freelancing, and the importance of building business and tech skills as a performer. Currently finishing his doctorate at Peabody, Sam built on the skills he gained from Peabody’s Performer referral service to grow his business as a freelancer, including starting a concert design agency, Subito Arts.

www.sahunhong.com
www.subitoarts.com
Full recording of concert with Ensemble 132

Intro music by Vincent Fasano. Audio editing by Greg Hays. Logo by MegDig Design.

Interview Recorded May. 20, 2020

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Taylor Davis (MM’ 19) joins Christina Manceor to discuss ways to manage long-term projects, balancing multiple aspects of a portfolio career, and how to approach planning for the future. We also explore ways to engage followers on social media, getting more comfortable with failure, and the importance of trying new things.

Percussion Pal
2×1 Media

Intro music by Vincent Fasano. Audio editing by Greg Hays. Logo by MegDig Design.

Interview Recorded Apr. 24, 2020

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This is a special release, outside of our interviews with recent Peabody alumni. To engage with the current dramatic changes in our world, LAUNCHPad director Dr. Zane Forshee is interviewing distinguished professionals in our field about the impact of COVID19 on students and artists in the performing arts.

On today’s release, Dr. Forshee speaks with Boston-based music journalist, digital editor, and arts administrator Amanda Cook. During their conversation they discuss how artists and artistic institutions are adapting to creating virtual performances, and how virtual performances are encouraging experimental art-making, creating new opportunities for storytelling, and pushing artists to stand out. 

• I CARE IF YOU LISTEN
  • Artist Playlists
  • Essay – I’m a Composer, and I Am Choosing Not to Create Original Art Right Now

Intro music by Vincent Fasano. Audio editing by Greg Hays. Logo by MegDig Design.

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