S4E8: All Things Pre-Rehearsal. Plus: Angel Velez on the Film and TV Conducting World

11/22/22 • 66 min

Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss everything you need to know to plan the perfect week with a professional orchestra in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Angel Velez, a veteran of the TV and Film conducting world. He chats with the guys about the world of click tracks and streamers, how to rehearse and record in the studio, and what orchestral conductors need to know before their first film gig.

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S4E7: Diane Wittry and Jason Fettig

Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez chat about rehearsal psychology with Col. Jason Fettig, Director of the United States Marine Band in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes Diane Wittry, Music Director of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra and the Garden State Philharmonic. In the interview, our trio of conductors chat about Diane's "Beyond the Baton" philosophies, her approach to conducting gesture, and about the amazing programs that she has developed in Allentown to connect with her community.

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S4E9: Detroit Symphony CEO Erik Rönmark. Plus Ankush Bahl on the Perfect Conducting Video

Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez are joined by Ankush Bahl in the 4/4 to discuss crafting the perfect audition video. Then, UpBeat welcomes Erik Rönmark, President and CEO of the Detroit Symphony. The discussion centers around community-focused programming, how to stand out as a young conductor, and a discussion of the search process for the DSO's new Music Director, Jader Bignamini.