Max Q from Peabody LAUNCHPad

Max Q from Peabody LAUNCHPad


Latest Episodes

11. Max Q – Jacob Lyerly
November 15, 2021

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
October 18, 2021

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
September 13, 2021

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
August 16, 2021

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
July 12, 2021

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
June 14, 2021

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
May 17, 2021

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
April 19, 2021

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
April 05, 2021

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,

3. Max Q – Olivia Rainoff
March 15, 2021

This episode of Max Q features cellist and arts administrator Olivia Rainoff (MM ’20) discussing her post-graduation life and work with Robin McGinness, particularly how she quickly found a full-time position after leaving Peabody.