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Please enjoy the recordings of the MSM Perspectives panel series held Summer 2020, on topics ranging from social change, employment for today’s artist, and practical tips for home recording.

PANEL ONE: The Artist and Social Change

Featuring faculty and alumni in a discussion on their experiences and sense of purpose in using their creative voices to affect and illuminate social change, and how this work is meaningful and even more critical as an artistic mindset in today’s climate.

PANEL MEMBERS

Liza Gennaro, Dean of MSM Musical Theatre
Kelly Hall-Tompkins (MM ’95, HonDMA ’16), MSM Violin Faculty
Anthony Roth Costanzo (MM ’08), MSM Board of Trustees and Artistic Advisory Board Member
Damien Sneed (’06), MSM Jazz Piano, Voice, and Composition Faculty

MODERATOR

Joyce Griggs, MSM Executive Vice President and Provost

PANEL TWO: The Mind, Body, and Spirit Connection for Artists

MSM faculty members discuss the holistic connection between mind, body, and spirit for artists. Faculty members share their personal experiences and provide resources for MSM students.

PANEL MEMBERS

Linda Chesis, Woodwinds Department Chair
Ingrid Jensen, Interim Dean of Jazz Arts
David Leisner, Guitar Department Chair
Barbara McCrane, Alexander Technique Faculty

MODERATOR

Melanie Dorsey, Director of Student Engagement

PANEL THREE: Career Momentum in a Time of Crisis

This week’s Zoom panel, moderated by Alexa Smith, MSM Chief of Staff and Assistant Vice President for Special Initiatives, President’s Office, will feature discussion, tips, and helpful anecdotes from MSM faculty and an alumnus about making a living as a working artist during challenging times.

PANEL MEMBERS

Marc Cary, MSM Jazz Arts Faculty (Piano)
Alan R. Kay, MSM Classical Faculty (Clarinet)
Or Matias, MSM Musical Theatre Faculty (Musical Theatre Lab)
Mike Moreno, MSM Jazz Arts Faculty (Guitar)
Myles Weinstein (MM ’87), President, Unlimited Myles INC

MODERATOR

Alexa Smith, MSM Chief of Staff and Assistant Vice President for Special Initiatives, President’s Office

PANEL FOUR: New Ways of Performing for Today’s Artist

This week’s Zoom panel, moderated by Michele Wright, Associate Director, Jazz Arts, examines innovative ideas and the best ways to use current technology to connect with audiences.

PANEL MEMBERS

Theo Bleckmann, MSM Jazz Faculty, vocalist, and composer
Mike Perdue, Co-Artistic Director, MSM Percussion Ensemble
Todd Reynolds, MSM Contemporary Performance Program Faculty, violinist, and composer
Dan Tepfer, jazz pianist and composer
Jude Traxler, Co-Artistic Director, MSM Percussion Ensemble

MODERATOR

Michele Wright, Associate Director, Jazz Arts

PANEL FIVE: Best Practices for Recording and Editing at Home

Dan Rorke, Chief Recording Engineer, MSM Recording Arts, will share tips and advice on how to make the best audio or video recording from home.

Topics include:

• Fundamentals of audio and video
• Working with microphones
• Basic audio editing in a DAW
• Essential tools for video
• Checklist for quality home recordings

Dan will take questions from students, faculty, alumni, and others who are viewing the presentation.

PANEL SIX: Student Artists and Social Change

Join us for a discussion about the role of the artist in society and how students can be engaged and make a difference. Taking part are three MSM students and a recent alumnus who are playing an active role in helping generate societal change.

PANEL MEMBERS

Gabriel Chakarji (MM ’22)
Joseph Grosso (BM ’20)
Subiya Mboya (BM ’22)
Juan Diego Villalobos (BM ’22)

MODERATOR

Monica Christensen, Dean of Students