A discussion about k-12 teacher training, certification, private school jobs, and more with Hilary Dow Ward, Angela Ammerman, and John Kilkenny

Titus Underwood, Angie Nelson, Jessica Dan Fan and Alex Wilborn share thoughts and insights on the orchestra audition process

John discusses curation of mission statements with one his former students, Patrick Slevin. 

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.

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 

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.

John Kilkenny talks with Josh Bynum, Marian Shaffer, and Frank Shaffer to catch up during the virtual SSMF. 

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.