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 th

Life in the Orchestra

Oct 14th, 2021 1h 30m

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 symphon

Arts Education and Community Building

Oct 14th, 2021 1h 24m

SSMF National Advisory Board Members: Lecolion Washington, Executive Director of the Community Music Center of Boston Walter Bitner, Director of Education for the Richmond SymphonyJohn Kilkenny, SSMF Executive and Artistic Director Hila

Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Aguillon

Oct 14th, 2021 7m 17s

Checking in with one of our former festival participants, Brandon Aguillon, who attended Sewanee in 2019, was a winner of the Jacqueline Avent Concerto Competition, and currently studies horn performance at Southern Methodist University.

Alumni Reunion!

Oct 14th, 2021 1h 5m

John Kilkenny talks with Josh Bynum, Marian Shaffer, and Frank Shaffer to catch up during the virtual SSMF.

Conversation with Viet Cuong

Sep 29th, 2021 39m 55s

Sewanee Summer Music Festival director John Kilkenny chats with composer Viet Cuong and discusses his new percussion concerto Renewal. He is also joined by conductor Gene Moon and soloists Phillip O'Bannon, Alvin Macasero, and Lucas Vogelman.

Alumni Spotlight: Yonder Muñoz and Daniel Quesada Brenes

May 8th, 2021 22m 53s

Sewanee Summer Music Festival alumni, Yonder Muñoz and Daniel Quesada Brenes, talk about their time at SSMF, their Grammy nomination, and their new projects in Costa Rica.

Conversation with Jauvon Gilliam

Mar 8th, 2021 37m 7s

Principal Timpanist of the National Symphony Orchestra, and Co-Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Maryland, Jauvon Gilliam talks on important issues along with host John Kilkenny.

Conversation with Phillip O‘Banion

Mar 8th, 2021 30m 4s

Artistic Director of Percussion at Temple University, and regular with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Phillip O'Banion chats with host John Kilkenny.

Conversation with Gabriel Beavers

Mar 8th, 2021 41m 28s

Associate Professor of Bassoon at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, and member of Miami’s Nu-Deco Ensemble, Gabriel Beavers has a conversation with host John Kilkenny.

Conversation with Janna Hymes

Mar 8th, 2021 1h 6m

Artistic Director of Indiana’s Carmel Symphony Orchestra, and widely popular guest conductor, Janna Hymes speaks with host John Kilkenny.

Conversation with Jacomo Bairos

Mar 8th, 2021 1h 11m

Music Director of the Amarillo Symphony, and Artistic Director/Conductor of Nu Deco Ensemble, Jacomo Bairos shares experiences with host John Kilkenny.

Conversation with Angela Ammerman

Mar 8th, 2021 1h 2m

Dr. Angela Ammerman, pioneer in the field of music education and host of the #MusicEdLove podcast talks with our host John Kilkenny.

Conversation with Joshua Simonds

Mar 8th, 2021 53m 45s

Executive Director of the Percussive Arts Society, as well as of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Joshua Simonds talks with host John Kilkenny

Conversation with JoAnn Falletta

Mar 8th, 2021 1h

Grammy award-winning Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, and guest conductor for the Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Joann Falletta talks with host John Kilkenny

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