New Year, new team member! Please join us in welcoming Samantha to the Central Music Team! Samantha is an oboist who studied film scoring at Berklee College of Music. Currently, she performs with the DSO community ensembles and is working toward a teaching certificate!
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The New Year is upon us! And while it’s always important to review your musical goals many times throughout a year, a fresh start always invigorates the process. Tell us—what are one or two of your music goals for 2026?
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In this episode of Awkward Afternoons, Josh and Robert talk about the quiet wins we sometimes miss, traditions---as in traditions you have before performances, and holiday movie story lines. Tell us about a win you've had this year, your pre-performance habits, or create the perfect music related movie plot! #iplayhere
As new music students approach mid-year, it's time to reflect on how far they’ve come in just 4 months and lay on the encouragement. When they’re in it, it’s sometimes hard for students to see all the progress they’ve made. A few kind words goes a long way to helping them realize how successful they are. Here are 3 easy ways to encourage your music makers:
Take joy in their process. Your attitude is contagious.
Encourage them to practice in front of family and friends.
Compliment their successes or their forward progress.
A a few words of encouragement now, may ensure they don’t miss out on a life filled with joyful music making.
How do you encourage your music student?!
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In this episode of Awkward Afternoons, Josh and Robert talk about what gifts are best for the musician in your life---and what gifts are maybe not the best...like, a trumpet belt buckle.
What is either the BEST music related gift you've received, or the WORST you've received? Tell us in the comments!