I've posted before about my journey. I'm a choral conductor teaching at the University of North Texas, one of the largest (if not the largest) music schools in the world--1600 music students.
While part of my job is administrative--I'm the Chair of the Division of Conducting & Ensembles (one of 8 divisions within the College of Music)--and all that means in dealing with bureaucracy--I still love working with my students.
Just as an example, here's a YouTube video of a recent performance of Monteverdi's amazing and beautiful 1610 Vespers. Besides our students (both instrumental and vocal), we had several faculty playing and five out-of-town guests, including two players from Europe who are among the very best in the world at playing their instruments and music from this period.
It's certainly what keeps me going!
Monteverdi 1610 Vespers
While part of my job is administrative--I'm the Chair of the Division of Conducting & Ensembles (one of 8 divisions within the College of Music)--and all that means in dealing with bureaucracy--I still love working with my students.
Just as an example, here's a YouTube video of a recent performance of Monteverdi's amazing and beautiful 1610 Vespers. Besides our students (both instrumental and vocal), we had several faculty playing and five out-of-town guests, including two players from Europe who are among the very best in the world at playing their instruments and music from this period.
It's certainly what keeps me going!
Monteverdi 1610 Vespers