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Orchestrating Change

Canton Symphony Orchestra

The Canton Symphony Orchestra recognizes the need for change within the classical music world. For too long, the traditions of this art form have overlooked many communities whose voices and contributions deserve to be heard. As a regional orchestra, we believe that meaningful change begins right here – within our own community. Through Orchestrating Change, we aim to open conversations that make the concert hall a more welcoming space for all, while fostering greater inclusion, representation,

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Season 2, Episode 2 | Inclusion at Every Level with...

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/06/11

Our guest today is Dr. Ana Abrantes, Director of Education at the Sphinx Organization, one of our nation’s leading organizations that is working to develop and support diversity and inclusion in Classical music. She holds a Doctorate in Cello Performance from the University of Georgia, and held several regional orchestra positions in that state, including Principal Cello of the Athens Symphony Orchestra. Before joining the Sphinx Organization, she held several positions with the Heifetz Institute,

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01:03:47

Season 2, Episode 1 | Roomful of Change with Dashon...

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/06/04

We are joined today by two-time GRAMMY Award winning operatic bass-baritone Dashon Burton. Dashon’s repertoire runs the gamut from the Baroque period to the present, and he has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras and opera companies. He is a member of the contemporary vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth, and has devoted his career to breaking down the arbitrary walls of what it means to be a Classical singer and artist. As an internationally touring vocalist, he enjoys a particularly

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Episode 11 - The Staff Reflects

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/03/19

This episode will conclude our first season of Orchestrating Change. Our hosts, Rachel Hagemeier and Matthew Jenkins Jaroszewicz, reflect with Michelle Charles and Nathan Maslyk about how the podcast has affected them since it was first conceptualized last year. They discuss important lessons they have learned along the way, what they hope to accomplish in the future, and their favorite moments from Season 1. Thank you to everyone who has watched and listened this first season. We are incredibly

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Episode 10 - A Rich History with Eric Gould

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/03/12

This week’s discussion is with pianist, composer and educator Eric Gould. We discuss the history of non-white composers and he shares his own story as an African-American composer. As a person from a family of composers, Gould is able to give unique perspective to what it means to be a part of orchestral music as a non-white person and educates us on the rich history of composers of color. Eric Gould has enjoyed a multifaceted career as a pianist, composer, arranger, and educator. He has performed

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Episode 9 - The Modern Musicain with Angie Haze

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/03/05

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content discussing sexual assault and domestic abuse. Viewer discretion is advised. In this episode of Orchestrating Change we step outside the world of orchestral music to look at the music industry at large. Frequent guest artist with the Canton Symphony, Angie Haze, discusses the difficulties for independent musicians and the shift to online performance. What does it take for someone to become successful in this industry and why is cross genre support

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Episode 8 - Pulling Back the Curtain on Diversity...

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/02/26

In today’s episode, Julian Maddox shares his own experience as a young musician of color in the orchestral world. We discuss what it really takes to bring about truly diverse programming on and off the stage and unpack “the canon” of orchestral music. This discussion gives us a glimpse into what work really needs to be done to bring inclusion and equity to our stages and musical institutions. Canton Symphony Orchestra knows the need for change within the orchestral community. The tradition of

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Episode 7 - The Past Informs the Future with Gerhardt...

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/02/19

Today on Orchestrating Change, we are joined by Music Director of the Canton Symphony Orchestra, Gerhardt Zimmermann. He shares his story as a physically disabled conductor through his long and prosperous career. We also discuss his views on the orchestral industry and what issues he has seen from the perspective of the music director. How has the industry changed and what can long standing professionals do to push the industry forward? Canton Symphony Orchestra knows the need for change

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Episode 6 - Shades of Possibility with JoAnn Falletta

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/02/12

Today on Orchestrating Change, GRAMMY award-winning conductor, JoAnn Falletta, spoke with us about her journey to become one of the first female music directors of a major American orchestra and where she sees the future of orchestral music going. Her passion for the orchestra flowed through this conversation and made it very clear to us why she was able to shatter the glass ceiling of conducting. JoAnn Falletta serves as Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Music Director Laureate

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Episode 5 - Leading the Change with Marie-Hélène Bernard

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/02/05

Today on Orchestrating Change, Marie-Helene Bernard guides us through a conversation about what it means to be a leader in the field of orchestral music. She speaks on her experience as both a female and an immigrant and how that has affected her leadership style and her view on the future of this field. She is dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion in her organizations and strives to create an inclusive environment in her organizations so the future of orchestral music is more diverse and

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Episode 4 - Navigating the Unknown with Michelle Charles

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/02/05

On today’s episode we discuss Michelle Charles’ career path and how she has navigated unexpected developments as the Executive Director of the Canton Symphony. What does an orchestral organization do when faced with events like COVID-19, racial injustice and the me too movement? What is the responsibility of the orchestra and how can the orchestra push to orchestrate change to create a more diverse and inclusive future? Michelle has been President & CEO since 2011. Previously serving in all

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Episode 3 - Exploring Gender, Expanding Music...

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/01/22

In this episode of Orchestrating Change, we discussed issues of gender, sexuality, and representation through the lens of musicology. Destinee Siebe shared their own journey of self-discovery and how that has impacted their research and view of the history of classical music. How does diverse representation affect a listener? Where has diverse representation been present in music history and ignored and how do we commit to authentic representation in the future of classical music? All that and more,

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01:11:43

Episode 2 - Transition: The Power of Authenticity...

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/01/15

In today’s episode, Sara Beuchner takes us through her journey as a transgender woman and shares how her relationship with the orchestral community changed when she decided to transition. She educated us on the intolerance that still exists towards the transgender community and shared how she has navigated that bias and still managed to be an extremely successful concert pianist. Sara Davis Buechner is one of the leading concert pianists of our time. She has been praised worldwide as a musician of

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Episode 1 - Importance of Perspective with Kelly...

Orchestrating Change ·

2021/01/07

Today on Orchestrating Change, Kelly Corcoran leads us in a conversation about the perspectives of audiences and musicians in the field of classical music. She pushes us to see a possible future where tradition is honored and the future is embraced by diverse audiences and musicians. How can the field of orchestral music keep relevance in today’s times and how do we engage in music in our everyday lives in a way that will allow us to embrace the future of orchestral music? Canton Symphony Orchestra

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