Life in the Orchestra

K-12 Teaching Jobs in the Arts

A discussion about k-12 teacher training, certification, private school jobs, and more with Hilary Dow Ward, Angela Ammerman, and John Kilkenny

Orchestra Audition Tips

Titus Underwood, Angie Nelson, Jessica Dan Fan and Alex Wilborn share thoughts and insights on the orchestra audition process

Patrick Slevin - Writing your Own Personal Mission Statement

John discusses curation of mission statements with one his former students, Patrick Slevin.

All Things College

John is joined by Hillary Herndon, Josh Bynum, and Gregory Lee for a look into the college process - from selecting an undergraduate program to your first interview, this session will offer valuable insights to help you survive and thrive in the academic arena.

Life in the Orchestra

A "behind the scenes" look and candid conversation with members of the Sewanee Summer Music Festival faculty and Director John Kilkenny. What does it really mean to play in an orchestra? What is the difference between opera work and symphonic playing? Balancing the orchestra and other artistic projects. How different is it to win the job and play the job? Favorite works, tours, etc.