Sonorities - Jason Finkelman – Global Arts in Champaign-Urbana

Jason Finkelman – Global Arts in Champaign-Urbana

01/30/21 • 34 min

As Director of Global Arts Performance Initiatives for the University of Illinois, Jason Finkelman plays a central role in the musical life of both the Champaign-Urbana and the campus communities. In this episode we explore Jason's projects past, present and future, and what led him to become such a prolific force in our local community.
CORRECTION: Nick Rudd passed away in May of 2020, not March as reported in the interview.
Robert E. Brown Center for World Music (Gateways to World , Global Transfer, and Sudden Sound Concert Series)
Improvisers Exchange Ensemble
AsiaLENS (Film series at the Spurlock Museum)
Krannert Art Museum
Capoeira Angola Center, Champaign, IL
Painted Bride Arts Center, Philadelphia, PA
Nick Rudd Music Fund
Kuroshiro
WEFT 90.1 FM Community Radio (Fanfare for the Speeding Bullet, Sundays at 8pm)
Berimbau (Brazilian musical bow)
Buchla Music Easel
Mark Deutch and the Bizantar

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Illinois Graduate and Grammy Nominee Donald Nally

In this episode we speak with choral conductor and Illinois graduate Donald Nally. He is conductor of the professional choral ensemble The Crossing, which has received many accolades and awards, including two Grammy Awards and six nominations. Currently they are nominated in the category of Best Choral Album for Carthage: the Music of James Primosch.

In addition to Carthage, we’ll discuss some very innovative ways that The Crossing has adapted to making music in the age of COVID.
protect yourself from infection by David Lang
The Forest - a film by The Crossing
Rising w/ The Crossing

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Meet Student Composers Ethan Prado and Brian Hinkley

Professor Eli Fieldsteel introduces student composers Ethan Prado and Brian Hinkley.
Legerdemain for Solo Snare Drum by Ethan Prado
Ethan Prado on Youtube
Brian J. Hinkley homepage
Vigor for Saxophone Quartet