tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.comments2023-06-18T06:40:49.693-07:00Good companyBillie Whittakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14184585553103987851noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-15698130401707076362018-01-13T21:31:29.201-08:002018-01-13T21:31:29.201-08:00This is super helpful. I'm gearing up to play ...This is super helpful. I'm gearing up to play in the pit for a local production and was having trouble finding patches in MainStage! Cheers!Kylehttp://kylelowe.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-16572486047028499312017-12-07T15:23:16.732-08:002017-12-07T15:23:16.732-08:00Awesome! I love it.. thanks for sharing..
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My name is Anuj Agarwal. I&...Hi Good company Team,<br /><br />My name is Anuj Agarwal. I'm Founder of Feedspot. <br /><br />I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog Good company has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 100 Music Education Blogs on the web.<br /><br />https://blog.feedspot.com/music_education_blogs/<br /><br />I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 100 Music Education Blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this!<br /><br />Also, you have the honor of displaying the badge on your blog.<br /><br />Best,<br />AnujAnuj Agarwalhttps://blog.feedspot.com/music_education_blogs/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-45057715180501255272016-02-20T07:56:08.649-08:002016-02-20T07:56:08.649-08:00Hmmm . . .I'm not sure how to calculate one &#...Hmmm . . .I'm not sure how to calculate one 'credit hour' for your particular institution, but usually the time commitment for one vocal student is one hour a week (half an hour lesson, and half an hour rehearsal). If they have a recital that semester, you'd factor in a dress rehearsal and recital fee. Billie Whittakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184585553103987851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-87925395422927418292016-02-20T07:44:44.278-08:002016-02-20T07:44:44.278-08:00Hi, I am wondering if you can tell me how many or ...Hi, I am wondering if you can tell me how many or how much of a credit hour you would equate to accompanying each vocal student for a semester.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-29550870633403242282015-11-18T13:27:32.580-08:002015-11-18T13:27:32.580-08:00Sarasota Opera: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY for apprent...Sarasota Opera: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY for apprentice to the music staff <br /><br />Florida’s Sarasota Opera seeks a pianist to serve as the apprentice to the music staff for it upcoming winter season (December 27, 2015-March 20, 2016).<br /> <br />Candidate must have strong piano skills and interest in learning about the running of a rep opera company.<br /> <br />Duties include:<br />play rehearsals for chorus master<br />surtitle operator for several production(will train)<br />play keyboards in pit as assigned<br />take notes as needed for the guest conductors <br />assist orchestra librarian as needed<br />coaching singer on program and non-program music<br /> <br />Apprentice to the music staff will have a chance to observe and participate in the inner workings of the opera company. In addition, Apprentice to the music staff will be able to interface with more seasoned colleagues.<br /> <br />PAY: total $2,000.00 for the entire season<br />HOUSING: shared accommodations provided free<br /> <br />Interested parties need to send their resumes asap to:<br />Greg Trupiano<br />Director of Artistic Administration<br />Sarasota Opera<br />gtrupiano@sarasotaopera.org<br /> <br />Must be able to audition in Florida.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Greg Trupiano<br />Office: 347-513-0255<br /> <br />END<br /><br />Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865325352090782187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-29276331267893649782015-10-09T00:55:29.360-07:002015-10-09T00:55:29.360-07:00I'm laughing and crying reading this. I did th...I'm laughing and crying reading this. I did the most disastrous audition the other day and it started with me asking the pianist to transpose down a 3rd. It went downhill very quickly from there. Lesson learnt. Never again. Thank you for this article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-15923872011228555772015-08-25T15:00:58.825-07:002015-08-25T15:00:58.825-07:00So generous of you to share this--thank you so muc...So generous of you to share this--thank you so much, it is such a time-saver!! -jAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-77439169145267497272014-12-12T21:55:47.927-08:002014-12-12T21:55:47.927-08:00I just finished being the audition pianist for our...I just finished being the audition pianist for our production of Les Miserables near Toronto. I will book mark these page and make sure to hand it out for all future audtions. 80% of the people who brought in sheets would be amazed to read this list. They would think "really? I should consider my pianist?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-38432877171384446682014-09-23T02:47:34.608-07:002014-09-23T02:47:34.608-07:00From pianists and accompanists everywhere, thank y...From pianists and accompanists everywhere, thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-66852414851927364842014-09-11T21:00:10.544-07:002014-09-11T21:00:10.544-07:00Necessary, no.
For these kinds of jobs, a lot d...Necessary, no. <br /><br />For these kinds of jobs, a lot depends on the university and how they decide to advertise for the position - some places specify DMAs as a must, while others list a Bachelors as a minimum requirement. <br /><br />Billie Whittakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184585553103987851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-37952077427001948492014-09-11T16:25:44.548-07:002014-09-11T16:25:44.548-07:00Hello
Do you think is necessary to have a DMA in c...Hello<br />Do you think is necessary to have a DMA in collaborative piano to apply to a position like this? I am finishing my master in piano performance and before I went to USA I worked 3 years as a staff accompanist in conservatories in my country. And I am still working as a graduate assistant and freelance.Miguel Sousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545614979730990375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-42748517808475656622014-07-24T06:12:18.284-07:002014-07-24T06:12:18.284-07:00I like the two-column format for the rep list! Nic...I like the two-column format for the rep list! Nice way to keep it from getting too unwieldy.Nick Starrhttp://www.nickstarrmusic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-35817056504871961232014-05-02T16:10:20.939-07:002014-05-02T16:10:20.939-07:00Dr. Crappell is amazing! I've had the privileg...Dr. Crappell is amazing! I've had the privilege of playing for him in a masterclass, attending a masterclass/workshop which he's taught, and also taking a private lesson from him. He is excellent, and also very personable. I've learned a lot from him! So happy to see his worksheet featured on the blog!A Small-Church Musicianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311628362572374998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-8711292471326712362014-01-31T17:59:04.201-08:002014-01-31T17:59:04.201-08:00I'm glad you found it useful :)I'm glad you found it useful :)Billie Whittakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184585553103987851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-20269176029046391382014-01-31T17:44:24.222-08:002014-01-31T17:44:24.222-08:00Thank you so much for posting your transcription o...Thank you so much for posting your transcription of the Latin from the cast recording of "Al That's Known." I am MDing this show in April and was getting ready to transcribe it myself for rehearsal tracks I am creating. You saved me a good 30 minutes of work. Thanks so much!Noel Freidlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669343875742499422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-79395416334842783892014-01-31T17:43:20.617-08:002014-01-31T17:43:20.617-08:00Thank you so much for posting your transcription o...Thank you so much for posting your transcription of the Latin from the cast recording of "Al That's Known." I am MDing this show in April and was getting ready to transcribe it myself for rehearsal tracks I am creating. You saved me a good 30 minutes of work. Thanks so much!<br />Noel Freidlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669343875742499422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-40125619200649891462013-12-28T20:27:56.928-08:002013-12-28T20:27:56.928-08:00Nice, and congratulations! Always good to have so...Nice, and congratulations! Always good to have someone with you who is prepared :)<br />Billie Whittakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184585553103987851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-46781914402638496602013-12-27T13:40:21.813-08:002013-12-27T13:40:21.813-08:00This happened to me at Christmas Eve service. For...This happened to me at Christmas Eve service. Fortunately, my husband was playing trumpet and remembered to bring his little light. He walked over & clipped it above my hymnal while I was playing. He's a keeper!Rhonda Berlin Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394053127472109795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-5086626159650909262013-10-29T05:09:08.191-07:002013-10-29T05:09:08.191-07:00"Thank you for playing.""Thank you for playing."Chris Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248396106719265480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-42051822730913536172013-08-27T19:33:21.766-07:002013-08-27T19:33:21.766-07:00I can empathize, but I spent two years not only as...I can empathize, but I spent two years not only as a University Choral Accompanist, but also as a Grad Student Conductor's accompanist, who also spoke little English, and had no etiquette filter at the podium. <br />I spent many nights in those two years slaving away at (you guessed it..) Patriquin (who, like me, is also Canadian), Boulanger, Halley, to name a few. I have been let go since, and my thankless job has been given to a fresh and young collaborative pianist student since then... I am happy for them. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-79287424213533373772013-06-06T18:50:56.887-07:002013-06-06T18:50:56.887-07:00Choral accompaniment can be pretty repetitive, amo...Choral accompaniment can be pretty repetitive, among other issues. Not the problem in this case!!Billie Whittakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184585553103987851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-6723758807737635982013-06-06T18:43:35.321-07:002013-06-06T18:43:35.321-07:00Same commenter here. On further thought, what I me...Same commenter here. On further thought, what I mean is that I often DO want to kill a composer with a shovel, or whatever, but it's usually because the composer has written awful stupid music, which seems to happen a lot when I'm playing for choirs. (There's also a special homicidal part of my brain reserved for extremely un-pianistic or atonal-to-the-point-of-amusical music, but j'entends doesn't fit there!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-82680426571885039102013-06-06T18:38:49.414-07:002013-06-06T18:38:49.414-07:00Yep, its scary, but in a good way :)Yep, its scary, but in a good way :)Billie Whittakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184585553103987851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494169014788174276.post-27163376578111623132013-06-06T18:33:54.667-07:002013-06-06T18:33:54.667-07:00Love that arrangement!! I've only sung it, nev...Love that arrangement!! I've only sung it, never played it. Looks kind of scary, but I just wish more of the popular choral rep were that good! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com