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Aram Demirjian

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Larry Rachleff

Brooks Wheelan

Nico Muhly

Cynthia Bailey

Andy Reid

Lauren Daigle

Michael Gordon

Wynton Marsalis

Brian Hoffman

Todd Smith

Hermon Mehari

Steve Reich

Collin Raye

Lisa Hall

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This week we're talking with one of our favorite Boston sports fans, former associate conductor of the Kansas City Symphony, and CURRENT music director of the Knoxville Symphony, Aram Demirjian. Aram talks about fond memories in KC, his new ventures in Knoxville and his path from "backseat conductor" to Music Director. Plus, we have a special New England version of "Bah Talk," this week on Beethoven Walks into a Bar.Episode 209 Playlisthttps://www.aramdemirjian.com/

This week we're talking with one of our favorite Boston sports fans, former associate conductor of the Kansas City Symphony, and CURRENT music director of the Knoxville Symphony, Aram Demirjian. Aram talks about fond memories in KC, his new ventures in Knoxville and his path from "backseat conductor" to Music Director. Plus, we have a special New England version of "Bah Talk," this week on Beethoven Walks into a Bar.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dtgxm9lOInnPp3xsXfwc0?si=nRwu_H9ATE2eywsWbK86gA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 209 Playlist</a><a href="https://www.aramdemirjian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aramdemirjian.com/</a>

Beethoven Walks into a Bah - with Aram Demirjian

Today we speak with Aram Demirjian, Music Director of the Knoxville Symphony, about how he transitioned from an Assistant Conductor to a Music Director, how to determine what “relevant” means to your community, and why conductors are like politicians in our responsibilities, relationships, and the influence we wield. You will learn:How Aram transitioned from Assistant Conductor to Music Director, and the critical skills that you learn as an assistant for a major symphony orchestra.Why it takes decades to become an effective conductor and leaderWhy making mistakes in any job is inevitable, and why it’s crucial that we feel good about learning from them.How conductors are like politicians in their responsibilities, relationships, and influence.How to determine what “relevant” means in your communities, and how embracing your community leads to them embracing your organizationHow Aram added contemporary music to Knoxville’s programs, and which concerts made the most impact on their audiencesHow making music can be like brewing beerHow to plan a program that you know will only get one or zero rehearsalFind this and all other episodes at PodiumTimePod.com. Subscribe and download Podium Time on your favorite podcast player and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @PodiumTimePod. You can also join our Facebook Group, the Podium Time Inner Circle to ask questions and continue the conversation after every episode. If you’d like to support the podcast monetarily and get bonus content, consider joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/PodiumTimePod. If you’re in the market for a new baton, use our promo code “PodiumTime” at Pagubatons.com for 20% off your first order. Support the show

Today we speak with <a href="https://www.aramdemirjian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aram Demirjian</a>, Music Director of the <a href="https://knoxvillesymphony.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knoxville Symphony</a>, about how he transitioned from an Assistant Conductor to a Music Director, how to determine what “relevant” means to your community, and why conductors are like politicians in our responsibilities, relationships, and the influence we wield.  You will learn:<ul><li>How Aram transitioned from Assistant Conductor to Music Director, and the critical skills that you learn as an assistant for a major symphony orchestra.</li><li>Why it takes decades to become an effective conductor and leader</li><li>Why making mistakes in any job is inevitable, and why it’s crucial that we feel good about learning from them.</li><li>How conductors are like politicians in their responsibilities, relationships, and influence.</li><li>How to determine what “relevant” means in your communities, and how embracing your community leads to them embracing your organization</li><li>How Aram added contemporary music to Knoxville’s programs, and which concerts made the most impact on their audiences</li><li>How making music can be like brewing beer</li><li>How to plan a program that you know will only get one or zero rehearsal</li></ul>Find this and all other episodes at <a href="https://podiumtimepod.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodiumTimePod.com</a>. Subscribe and download Podium Time on your favorite podcast player and connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/podiumtimepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PodiumTimePod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PodiumTimePod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at @PodiumTimePod. You can also join our Facebook Group, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/410292796479346/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podium Time Inner Circle</a> to ask questions and continue the conversation after every episode. If you’d like to support the podcast monetarily and get bonus content, consider joining our Patreon community at <a href="https://patreon.com/podiumtimepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/PodiumTimePod</a>. If you’re in the market for a new baton, use our promo code “PodiumTime” at <a href="https://www.pagubatons.com/?ApplyPromo=podiumtime" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pagubatons.com</a> for 20% off your first order. <a href="https://patreon.com/podiumtimepod" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

PT78: “How to be Relevant and Embrace your Community,” with Aram Demirjian