Scuttlebutt - February 22

February 22, 2023
Been home practicing this week, working on the Roberto Sierra "Ficciones" concerto in preparation for a concert with the Meridian Symphony in Mississippi next week. 

You'd think I'd know it by now--this will be the 4th of the 5 co-commissioning orchestras I've performed it with--but like all great works, the more I play it, the more I discover about it. 

And I'm thiiiiiis close to having it memorized, so I'm trying to get off-book as much as possible. 

Click the image below for a quick behind the scenes vid.
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Earlybird deadline is Feb 28 for the  CLAZZ International Music Festival in Tuscany, Italy this summer! 

It's a summer music intensive with a focus on both classical and jazz--CLAZZ, get it? 

I'll be teaching Strum Bowing and Jazz Improv. The 2 week program includes private lessons, jazz ensembles, chamber music, jam sessions, orchestra, masterclasses and a free concert series. Last year's special guest was none other than Jean-Luc Ponty !

Spots will fill up, so make your plans now! Scholarships are available. Click reply if you have a question or want to discuss anything with me personally.
Upcoming Events
Feb 24
3-day Strum Bowing Residency and Concert with the Rock Island, 
Davenport Central and Moline school orchestras
Rock Island, IL
March 4
Peter Rubardt, conducting
Meridian, MS
March 31
Solo Concert
Ardmore, OK
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Tracy Silverman