This is part one of a two part conversation between Grammy winning orchestra conductor Jeff Tyzik and journalist and podcaster James Brown. Tyzik shares his intense travel schedule and how he managed to continue it during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also compares working in front of audiences large and small.

Timestamps

0:00:00 Interview with Grammy-Winning Composer Jeff Tyzik

0:02:44 Touring the World

0:05:01 Travel and Streaming concerts During the Pandemic

0:07:03 Adapting Music for Small Orchestras

0:08:57 Experiences of Playing in Different Crowds During the Pandemic

0:14:34 Condensing Music for Smaller Ensembles

0:23:50 Modifying Music for Orchestral Performance

0:26:03 The Creative Process of Arranging Music 

0:28:18 The Challenges of Outdoor Concerts 

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