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Kevin Sütterlin

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Teddy Abrams

Steve Reich

Brett Mitchell

Christopher Rountree

George Jackson

Michael Patterson

JoAnn Falletta

Gary Lewis

Emilio Guarino

Thomas Taylor

Tony Pierce

Carolyn Watson

Erin Freeman

Roderick Cox

Carl Topilow

OwlTail

Mathias Elmer

Today we’ve got a special episode with the conducting duo of Kevin Suetterlin and Mathias Elmer, Co-Music Directors of Sinfonietta Memphis. In this episode, we dive into how two conductors (and friends) can collaborate and learn together, plus how they founded the orchestra and create incredible engagement in their education programs. This episode also features some fascinating new information that changes how we should consider Beethoven's Metronome Markings and the story of how Kevin got a beer named after him!The PT100 Extravaganza is coming on February 20th, 2021, so use this google form to sign up, submit your questions, and submit nominations for the BEST episode of Podium Time: https://forms.gle/PzLYvh1VqhYMtCbPA Today we discuss:How Kevin and Mathias met in Switzerland and each found their way to studying and conducting together in the U.S. (3:28)How Kevin and Mathias founded Sinfonietta Memphis, a collaborative orchestra with two Music Directors focused on Classical Performance Practice (13:47)The simple change to education programs that makes them wildly more engaging and effective at connecting with your community (23:33)How Sinfonietta Memphis works like a family of musicians (27:48)The Sinfonietta Memphis Academy for Classical Performance Practice and new information that changes how we should consider Beethoven’s Metronome Markings (32:48)How Sinfonietta Memphis uses alternative venues and structures to connect with new symphony audiences (46:18)Leading an orchestra during COVID-19 and how chamber music can help you and your players (55:36)The Online Conducting Academy with Sinfonietta Memphis, Hidden Gems, and advice on creating a fulfilling career (1:00:19)Find 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. Want to send us an email? Use the contact page on our website! 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’ve got a special episode with the conducting duo of <a href="https://www.concordiacollege.edu/directories/faculty-staff/details/dr-kevin-f-e-sutterlin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Suetterlin</a> and <a href="https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/school-of-performing-arts/faculty/music-faculty/mathias-elmer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mathias Elmer,</a> Co-Music Directors of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SinfoniettaMemphis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sinfonietta Memphis.</a> In this episode, we dive into how two conductors (and friends) can collaborate and learn together, plus how they founded the orchestra and create incredible engagement in their education programs. This episode also features some fascinating new information that changes how we should consider Beethoven's Metronome Markings and the story of how Kevin got a beer named after him!The PT100 Extravaganza is coming on February 20th, 2021, so use this <a href="https://forms.gle/PzLYvh1VqhYMtCbPA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">google form</a> to sign up, submit your questions, and submit nominations for the BEST episode of Podium Time: <a href="https://forms.gle/PzLYvh1VqhYMtCbPA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/PzLYvh1VqhYMtCbPA </a> Today we discuss:<ul><li>How Kevin and Mathias met in Switzerland and each found their way to studying and conducting together in the U.S. (3:28)</li><li>How Kevin and Mathias founded Sinfonietta Memphis, a collaborative orchestra with two Music Directors focused on Classical Performance Practice (13:47)</li><li>The simple change to education programs that makes them wildly more engaging and effective at connecting with your community (23:33)</li><li>How Sinfonietta Memphis works like a family of musicians (27:48)</li><li>The Sinfonietta Memphis Academy for Classical Performance Practice and new information that changes how we should consider Beethoven’s Metronome Markings (32:48)</li><li>How Sinfonietta Memphis uses alternative venues and structures to connect with new symphony audiences (46:18)</li><li>Leading an orchestra during COVID-19 and how chamber music can help you and your players (55:36)</li><li>The Online Conducting Academy with Sinfonietta Memphis, Hidden Gems, and advice on creating a fulfilling career (1:00:19)</li></ul>Find this and all other episodes at <a href="https://podiumtimepod.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. Want to send us an email? Use the <a href="https://podiumtimepod.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contact</a> page on our website! 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>

PT98: “Learning Together: The Power of Conductors in Collaboration,” Kevin Sütterlin and Mathias Elmer on Building Sinfonietta Memphis as Co-Music Directors, Leading Effective Education Programs, and Performance Practice for Mozart and Beethoven