021/Music for 18 Musicians

Wow, I am listening to the recording that the Tanglewood Music Center performed this summer [of the Reich] and it’s great. Two things really strike me: obviously the musicianship and the great care and coordination it took to rehearse/perform this piece, but also the audio quality of the recording. I’m not sure how well known it is, but TMC has other programs than just instrumental and vocal. There are conducting fellows, composing fellows, audio fellows, a publications fellow, librarian fellows and piano technician fellows. It’s great because it’s very inclusive of all the things a major symphony orchestra needs to function at a high level. While the music and musicians are clearly the focus, many other things go on so a successful rehearsal or great concert can be had.

This summer was wonderful. I learned a huge amount, met fantastic musicians and listen to great music almost constantly. What more could you ask for? (Perhaps some air conditioning once in a while…)  Not only did this summer cement my career path, but it will stick out as one of my best summers in my life, hands down. Hopefully, being at Tanglewood in some capacity will continue for a long, long time.

009/Before

This is the BYSO library I’ve been organizing and cataologing!Alas, I’ve only done about one and a half shelves, but it’s going! I won’t be able to get that much further (I leave for Interlochen June 11!), but I’m hoping that post-Interlochen, I will have an abundance of ideas and way to tackle it even more effectively. For me, the most difficult part is not being able to throw things away. In general, it is hard for me to throw things away, but this is a case of seeing everything we have and seeing what’s in good condition, what we should keep just to have, etc. Anyways, hope to have a great after photo one of these days!