Interview Sessions II – Airmen of Note Lead Alto Tyler Kuebler

by Dejen Tesfagiorgis A while back I interviewed Airmen of Note Lead Alto Technical Sergeant Tyler Kuebler (http://tylerkuebler.com/). The Airmen of Note is a killer band, and having the opportunity to talk with Tyler (University of North Texas Undergrad and MM, University of Miami DMA) was fantastic, definitely worth the 8AM trek to their rehearsal. You [...]

The Role of the Arts Critic: Wading in the Stream of Individualism

Fresh off an opening weekend at the opera, I have been scouring the local media for coverage and reviews of our performance. While I myself am pleased and proud of the show that went up on Friday, I cannot help but feel the need for that validation given out by the oracles of art: the [...]

MTV Shows Traditional Musicianship

Diddy’s “Making HIS Band” showcases discipline

The Show Must Go On

by Dejen Tesfagiorgis I just read an article about mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato fracturing her leg during a performance of Rossini’s “Barbiere di Siviglia,”at the Royal Opera House. Read the article from the New York Times Here. Ms. DiDanto finished the Saturday night performance on crutches, and spent 4 hours in an emergency room thereafter. For [...]