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12. Max Q – Frances Pollock
Composer Frances Pollock (MM 15, Voice) started her own projects while at Peabody, creating opportunities for both her colleagues and herself. Robin McGinness discusses how Frances figured out priori
11. Max Q – Jacob Lyerly
Jacob Lyerly(MM 20, Guitar & Pedagogy) joins Robin McGinness to discuss how his experience in theArts in Health and other Peabody programs built the skills he uses in his career today.While at Pea
10. Max Q – Shannon Fitzhenry
Violinist Shannon Fitzhenry (BM 18) maintains a busy schedule subbing with the BSO, performing gigs and chamber concerts with other Peabody alumni, and serves as concertmaster for theEl Paso Symphon
9. Max Q – Networking
Networking, or making connections with artists, partners, and collaborators is one of the primary challenges we hear about from students and alumni. This week on Max Q weve highlighted clips addressi
8. Max Q – Melody Quah
Pianist Dr. Melody Quah, a 2017 Peabody DMA graduate, joins Christina Manceor on Max Q. Melody has a broad-ranging career as a soloist, collaborative pianist, and educator across multiple continents.
7. Max Q – Passepartout Duo
Christina Manceor speaks with percussionist Chris Salvito (Peabody MM ’16) and pianist Nicoletta Favari of Passepartout Duo. Making music that escapes categorization, the duo’s travel around the world
6. Max Q – Daniel Sabzghabaei
This week on Max Q, Robin speaks with composer and vocalist Daniel Sabzghabaei (MM ’17). After Peabody Daniel immediately went on to pursue his doctorate, all while continuing to grow his list of commissions and premieres.
5. Max Q – Jessica Satava
In this episode Dr. Forshee is joined by Jessica Satava (MM ’04, Voice), executive director of the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania. They discuss Jessica’s journey to leading an orchestra, how she joined and learned the needs of her new com...
4. Max Q – Allison Clendaniel & James Young
In this episode, Christina Manceor speaks with Allison Clendaniel (BM 2014) and James Young (DMA 2012). Just to name a few facets of their diverse work, Allison and James are performers, composers, and performing arts presenters based in Baltimore.
Bonus: Max Q – Alysia Lee
Robin McGinness speaks with Alysia Lee, a 2006 graduate from Peabody and current instructor for Peabody’s Breakthrough Curriculum. Alysia is founder and Artistic Director of Sister Cities Girlchoir, an El Sistema-inspired, girl empowerment,