Kay Edwards has just finished a project 23 years in the making. By securing 38 Endowed Chairs, one for each principal player in the orchestra, she has raised over $580,000 to support the FCS and its long-term sustainability.In this episode, FCS Assistant Conductor Jeremy D. Cuebas talks with Kay about the history of the Endowed Chairs project and the impact it will continue to have for years to come.Learn more about the Fort Collins Symphony on our website at FCSymphony.orgSupport the show

Pianist David Korevaar discusses Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto with Fort Collins Symphony Assistant Conductor Jeremy D. Cuebas. Korevaar also shares some of his early influences and the special place that teaching and chamber music have in his career.David Korevaar performs Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto with the Fort Collins Symphony on August 12th, 2022 at the Timberline Church Auditorium in Fort Collins as a part of the FCS Beethoven Summer Festival.00:20 David's early influences02:36 Learning from Teaching04:38 Introducing Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto08:35 Discussing the concerto10:54 On collaborationTickets and more information are available at https://fcsymphony.org/events/beethoven-summer-festival/FCS Guest Artist Interviews are available at https://fcsymphony.org/guest-artist-interviews/Learn more about the Fort Collins Symphony at https://fcsymphony.orgSupport the show

When you go to an orchestra concert or start learning about classical music, you’re likely to encounter many new words. The most common word you will see (except perhaps “symphony”) is “concerto.” So, what is a concerto?In this episode, Jeremy and Kate discuss what a concerto is, what to expect from a concerto, and some of their favorite concertos.What is your favorite instrument or concerto? Send us a message on Facebook or Instagram, or email us at [email protected] the full blog post for this episode at https://fcsymphony.org/blog/what-is-a-concerto/Support the show

From favorites like Beethoven's 5th to symphonies that you've never heard before, this blog post and podcast episode gives a brief overview of the history of the symphony and what to expect when you head into the concert hall.  What is a symphony?A symphony is a specific form that many composers used when writing music. These pieces are usually large in scale, were written for a large orchestra, and are made up of four individual movements. A movement is a single piece of music, like a song on a rock album. An album may have ten short songs, while a symphony would have four larger "songs," or movements.The four movements of a symphonyThe first movement of a symphony is usually in a form called Sonata form and is often the most significant of the four movements. The second movement is usually slow and lyrical. The third movement is usually a dance, or sometimes a "Scherzo," which is a light, quick piece. And the final movement (the finale) is almost always fast and exciting.History of the symphony The symphony grew out of earlier forms and was formalized by the composer Joseph Haydn in the 1700s. Later composers like Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Mahler expanded what they could be.Symphony comes from the Greek word symphonia, or "agreement of sound." Today it refers to a specific group of musicians, such as a "symphony orchestra," or the musical form, such as Beethoven's 5th symphony.What to expectSince most orchestra concerts will have a symphony as their headline piece, you should know what to expect when going to see one. They are usually the longest piece on a concert, but they can vary wildly in size, length, and complexity. This is because of how much the form has developed over time.For example: "Classical" symphonies, written before 1800, tend to be shorter and lighter. These are usually pieces by Haydn or Mozart, and the orchestra will be relatively small. Symphonies written between 1800 and 1900 are "Romantic", and they grow larger and larger throughout the century. This time period is where most symphonies come from, and notable composers include Schubert, Mendelssohn, R. Schumann, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. - The FCS podcast is dedicated to teaching about orchestras and the music they play in an approachable way. We would love your feedback as we continue to improve our content to help make classical music accessible. You can reach out to us on Facebook and Instagram, or by visiting the FCS contact page here. Support the show (https://www.coloradogives.org/FortCollinsSymphony/overview)

Dr. Erin Macdonald is a tattooed one-woman STEM career panel with recognition as a researcher, speaker, engineer, and consultant before her current career. She now lives in Los Angeles working as a writer and producer and is the science consultant for the entire Star Trek franchise. In this interview, she shares why she started giving science talks at conventions, her work as a science consultant and writer, and some of her favorite movies, TV shows, and video games.Learn more about this concert and the events surrounding it at https://fcsymphony.org/events/pops-concert-get-lost-in-space/Follow Dr. Erin on Twitter at @DrErinMacSupport the show (https://www.coloradogives.org/FortCollinsSymphony/overview)

Composer Gregory Smith sits down to discuss his compositional process, his piece "The Animated Orchestra," and how he writes excellent educational works to engage young listeners.Join us for The Animated Orchestra, live at Timberline Church in Fort Collins on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Tickets and more information available at https://fcsymphony.org/events/animated-orchestra/Support the show (https://www.coloradogives.org/FortCollinsSymphony/overview)

In this episode of the Open Notes Podcast, Jeremy talks with French Hornist Oto Carrillo about Mozart's 3rd Horn Concerto, why he started playing the horn, and how he escaped from an elevator shaft just before his first performance at Carnegie Hall.Join us in-person or live-streamed on March 5th, 2022, for Signature Concert #4: Anxious, Tender & Jaunty, featuring guest horn soloist Oto Carrillo. Tickets and more information at https://fcsymphony.org/events/anxious-tender-and-jaunty/Recordings by Abel Pereira and the  Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra.Learn how you can help support the Fort Collins Symphony at https://fcsymphony.org/support To stay up to date with the FCS, be sure to subscribe to the Open Notes Podcast in your favorite podcast player, join the FCS email list, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.Support the show (https://www.coloradogives.org/FortCollinsSymphony/overview)

Thank you for joining us for this interview with guest Cellist Anthony Elliott. Today, Jeremy D. Cuebas sits down with Mr. Elliott to talk about his early experiences as a musician, his mission for educational outreach, and the importance of the Memorial to Martin Luther King by Oskar Morawetz.Anthony Elliott joins the FCS for our Solemn, Joyful & Ecstatic, our Signature Concert no. 3, live and live-streamed on February 5, 2022. Click here for tickets and more information.Visit the Fort Collins Symphony at FCSymphony.org. Be sure to subscribe to the Open Notes Podcast in your favorite podcast player, join the FCS email list, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.Support the show (https://www.coloradogives.org/FortCollinsSymphony/overview)

What does a Conductor Do?In this episode, you will learn how to conduct an orchestra in 3 easy steps...well, actually it's more complicated than that, but you will learn some of the things that a conductor does on and off the podium.Hosted by FCS Assistant Conductor Jeremy Cuebas, this podcast explores how a conductor works with an orchestra to prepare for a concert and perform spectacular music.If you enjoyed this episode...Please join the other classical music lovers around the world and support the Fort Collins Symphony by making a donation through ColoradoGives.org. Your support helps us to continue performing great music and preparing the best guides and podcasts for helping you get the most of your classical music experiences.You can stay up to date with FCS by joining our mailing list or by following us on Facebook and Instagram. We also offer many of our live concerts virtually, both through live-streaming and webcast replays, so you can join us for a concert no matter where you live. Please see our events page for upcoming live and virtual concerts.Finally, let us know what you thought of this blog post! Send us a message on our contact page.Support the show (https://www.coloradogives.org/FortCollinsSymphony/overview)

Welcome to the Open Notes Podcast by the Fort Collins Symphony. My name is Jeremy Cuebas and I’m your host for this exciting dive into the rich world of Classical Music.This podcast is for anybody interested in learning more about Classical Music, from total newbies to seasoned veterans. If you want to learn more, then this is the place to be.This episode introduces the podcast and what you can expect by subscribing.Visit the Fort Collins Symphony and view our upcoming concerts at FCSymphony.orgFollow us on Facebook and Instagram at @FortCollinsSymphonyClick here to sign up for the symphony’s email listYou can learn more about your host Jeremy at JDCuebas.com, and explore his podcast Podium Time at PodiumTimePod.com.Thank you for joining us.Support the show (https://www.coloradogives.org/FortCollinsSymphony/overview)