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Behind the Scenes of “Liminal Highway” with Four/Ten Media

September 2020

Go behind the scenes of “Liminal Highway,” the latest music video from Four/Ten Media. A collaboration with Tim Munro and Christopher Cerrone, the video makes use of a decommissioned ocean liner to explore the loneliness and acoustics of abandoned places.

Musicianship

Practice Tips with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago: Maria Arrua and Nicolas Chona

September 2020

We’re tapping the wisdom of performers in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago: What are the tips and tricks they rely on in the practice room? In this edition, we hear from violinist Maria Arrua and clarinetist Nicolas Chona.

Sounding Board

Envisioning A Post-2020 Musical World

Elizabeth Nonemaker · August 2020

The pause in business-as-usual for musicians has necessitated long overdue reflection on institutional and cultural values. What will our musical world look like in one year – or one decade?

State of the Art Form

Quarantine Opera: Creating Musical Community in a Pandemic

Steven Linville · August 2020

How do you keep making music with your community during a global pandemic? Quarantine Opera has figured it out, with a roster of collaborators that span the world.

Artist Exclusives

A Conversation with Third Coast Percussion

July 2020

Audience interaction is at the heart of Third Coast Percussion’s mission. David Skidmore and Reba Cafarelli discuss how they adapted their concerts to streaming platforms and why a multi-pronged business model is especially important for live performers in the era of COVID-19.