Evolve or Die

Evolve or Die 

This article discusses the arts scene in Cincinnati and the way in which classical musicians are effectively appealing to newer, younger audiences and potentially saving themselves from disaster.  Focusing on new "young people's boards," performances in bars, and social events, the article pinpoints groups creating new audiences and attracting young people just out of college.

I chose this article because several of the groups featured are ones I have enjoyed.  As a young Cincinnatian, it is great to see how involved people are in the arts and how all of us take pride in our arts scene.  KellyAnn Nelson, the director of YPCC, one of the groups discussed in the article, is a good friend of my family, and I am always happy to see praise for the great work she is doing.  While Cincinnati is not known for its arts the way Chicago or New York is, the art scene there is second only to these big cities, and perhaps the way it is appealing to young people will expand this art scene even more.

For discussion: Which "chapter" did you find most interesting/useful to you as a performer?  Is there anything that works well that surprised you?

People Play Their Childhood Instruments

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jennylorenzo/people-play-their-childhood-instruments#.ko44Bjyjo

This video "article" shows several people picking up their childhood instrument after about a decade. It was interesting to see how even though they "didn't" remember how to play, their muscle memory allowed them to at least get through Mary Had a Little Lamb.

3-D Printers Bring Historic Instruments Back To The Future

http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2015/05/02/403273608/3-d-printers-bring-historic-instruments-back-to-the-future

Researchers at the University of Connecticut are discovering a new way to put 3D printers to use. By taking X-rays and CT scans of earlier models of wind instruments, they are studying the slight variations in build that made individual instruments produce coveted sounds. Through the use of the printers, they are hoping to be able to make replicas of these models that will behave exactly like their 19th century twins.

Is Music the Key to Success?

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/13/opinion/sunday/is-music-the-key-to-success.html?_r=0


This article highlights several well-known, successful individuals whose occupations are not necessarily music-related but who studied music at an advanced level. The author then speculates whether or not there is a significant correlation between diligent musical study and high levels of success

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/06/tehrans-reborn-symphony-orchestra-an-ovation-before-playing-a-note

We here a lot about symphony orchestras shutting down for many reasons. This article is quite the opposite.

Does music lead to success in other fields?

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/13/opinion/sunday/is-music-the-key-to-success.html

Great article on music leading to success in other fields of study. Opinions?

http://greatist.com/happiness/unexpected-health-benefits-music



Wow I find #7 really great so are you telling me if I listen to soft music I will eat less I am totally down.

http://www.uloop.com/news/view.php/149570/Do-Or-Dont-Studying-While-Listening-To



I really find this article really interesting because in high school I always studied with music and when I took test I always listened to the song I studied to.

Professional Musicians Discuss their College Majors

http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2012/03/musicians-and-their-college-majors.html

Here's an article about 20 different professional musicians and their college majors! It's cool to see the variety of majors that successful musicians have. Seeing that not all of the musicians were music majors is interesting as well.

Stress Release

http://www.unr.edu/counseling/virtual-relaxation-room/releasing-stress-through-the-power-of-music

Do you find music to be a good stress release?

Improvisation Tips

http://www.jazzadvice.com/10-exercises-to-practice-when-youve-run-out-of-ideas/

These are very helpful tips to branch out from the usual ways we practice and to keep being inspired by music.  Which one of these seems most helpful to you when you get stuck?

3-D Printers Bring Historic Instruments Back to the Future

3-D Printers Bring Historic Instruments Back to the Future

This article by Tom Verde discusses the work of Sina Shahbazmohamadi, an engineer who works with Robert Howe, a reproductive endocrinologist who is a Ph.D. candidate in music theory and history at University of Connecticut.  The two work together together to use CT scans, x-rays, and other medical technology in tandem with 3-D printing to create replicas of antique instruments, in the hopes that they can preserve their unique sound.  This would allow concerts to be played in which the music sounds exactly like it did when the compositions were written.

I chose this article because the use of technology for the good of classical music was interesting.  We often accuse technology of being the downfall of classical music; new synthesized music replacing music played by a performer with an instrument, access online making music less profitable.  However, in this case, technology could, in some sense, "save" classical music, or at least preserve what could forever be lost without it.

For discussion: would you be interested in playing an older version of your instrument?  Would you prefer to hear concerts with the instruments as they would have sounded when the composer wrote the music?  Do you think there is any merit in this endeavor?

Why do people keep saying classical music is dead?

http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-fat-lady-is-still-singing

Interesting article about how people love to say that classical music is dead. What do you think about the reasons that people give for claiming that classical music is dead? Do you think that the level of classical music sales and popularity will remain consistent or decrease further in the future? (Also, spot the short quote from Joe Horowitz in the article..)

Practicing Productively

http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/a-simple-strategy-for-worrying-less-and-practicing-more-productively/

Do you think that these strategies can help you practice more productively?

Why Thinking Out Loud Could Help You Become a More Effective Practicer & Problem-Solver

http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/why-talking-to-yourself-could-help-you-become-a-more-effective-practicer-problem-solver/


This is a very interesting article I came across with a topic that had never occurred to me in the slightest bit. Researchers had multiple trials with over 100 participants and came to the conclusion that think out loud(in the most literal sense), helps us perform better on basically everything. Which obviously can be implemented into practicing.

Pets Enjoy Healing Power of Music

http://www.livescience.com/4791-pets-enjoy-healing-power-music.html

For any pet owners out there! I found this unique article particularly interesting, as I have only really been exposed to the healing powers of music on human beings rather than animals.

12 Amazing Things Scientists Discovered This Year About People Who Listen to Music

http://mic.com/articles/106100/12-amazing-things-scientists-discovered-about-music-this-year

Choose the fact you found most interesting and explain why :)

Music Fusion

http://www.npr.org/2015/04/20/400430705/jazzs-sound-seeker-finds-ancient-strings-from-hungary-and-greece

I really like this article as it is a cool example of a musician doing what he thinks there needs to be more of, a lot like what Mark Applebaum was saying.  One of my favorite aspects of music, especially now, is the fusion of so many different styles and this is exactly what he is doing.

Importance of music

This article is a very unique very of why everyone needs music in their life  and how it affectgs people. DO you agree or disagree?

http://www.shumeiarts.org/article_rutenberg.html