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RCA Recordings of the CSO and Fritz Reiner

Those of you who enjoy quality recordings of symphonic music are likely aware of the high regard for the RCA recordings made in the 1950’s.

Putting a Costume on a Theatre

Greg Miller gives us a glimpse into a day in the life of an acoustics consultant:

Why do some concert spaces excite you?

Just seconds after a concert begins, we know whether a performance will be exciting or not

Thanksgiving Leftovers:  Experts Listening Again

We are glad to be able to revisit one of our favorite posts: Byron Harrison’s Experts Listening. We hope you enjoy your holidays as much as we are ours! (more…)

News from NASM: A Moment for Arts Advocacy

Today, Byron is reporting from San Diego and the final day of the National Association of Schools of Music conference. (more…)

Sneak Peek:  Collegiate Music Facility Information Project

This year, like every other, we are gathered at the National Association of Schools of Music conference to discuss the advances and changes in music education at the collegiate level. (more…)

You Are Invited

Rick Talaske and Byron Harrison will be attending the National Association of Schools of Music conference next week in San Diego. It has become our tradition (more…)

Marching to their own Music: What Makes Music School Buildings Complex?

What are the most complex types of buildings? If you guessed hospitals or research labs, you’re close. The finishes and specialty equipment are signs that these are among the most complex. (more…)

Acoustics in the News:  Chicago Shakespeare Theater

As a Chicago area resident I am fiercely proud of our Shakespearean theater company Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Led by artistic director Barbara Gaines, CST presents exceptionally high quality work. (more…)

Orchestral Greatness Revealed in the Details

Today, Greg compares his live experience and broadcast experience of seeing wunderkind Gustavo Dudamel conduct:
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