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.

Life in the Orchestra

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.  
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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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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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Life in the Orchestra

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