...but just as all language evolves, we should evolve how we talk conversationally about classical music. It SHOULD be accessible!
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Replying to @holasmitha
Like with anything else, changing our lingo/phrasings doesn't mean dumbing it down. It means opening it up.
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Replying to @holasmitha
I imagine it's tough for professional musicians: they're always with like-minded friends/family. Tough to make themselves talk differently.
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Replying to @holasmitha
But I try to talk about this with my parents, my non-musician friends, and the effort it takes to make them understand is well worth it.
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Replying to @holasmitha
I've been playing violin for ages but most of my friends don't speak that language. It takes conscious effort to learn new ways of speaking.
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Replying to @holasmitha
And frankly, hearing conductors talk at pops shows/festivals makes me cringe a bit b/c I KNOW the audience doesn't get all they're saying.
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Replying to @holasmitha
There's not an easy answer. Orchs are trying so hard already. Maybe if they do focus groups (user research?!) w/ younger folks, laypeople...
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Replying to @holasmitha
Their programming/lineup is great. But the linguistic microinteractions, the language, would make them approachable and put people at ease.
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Replying to @holasmitha
do you think things like the flow chart in this post help? http://www.halfahundredacrewood.com/2013/01/orchestra-composer-guidelapbook-review/ …
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Replying to @Carols10cents
Oh, this is cool! Helping to map out musical structure is really helpful - wonder how to adapt it for adults, though?
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Yeah I think I saw some symphony with something like this in their programs, but I can't find it now :(
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