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What can make or break a residency experience?
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NewMusicBox Staff

  • Mar 1, 2003

What can make or break a residency experience?

David Cleary, John Duffy, Jason Eckardt, Keeril Makan, Laura Elise Schwendinger, and Scott Winship describe defining moments.

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NewMusicBox Staff

David ClearyDavid Cleary:
…genial shabbiness is fine, but broken pianos and pest infestation are not…
John DuffyJohn Duffy:
…Much of this, I attribute to a change in landscape from Maine and Manhattan and also to the beauty of Zion…
Jason EckardtJason Eckardt:
…My most rewarding colony experiences have included intense interaction with non-musicians, so it is essential that there be opportunities for free interdisciplinary exchange…
Keeril MakanKeeril Makan:
…If I couldn’t produce work that furthered my development in such an optimal environment, then I needed to reevaluate my commitment to composition…
Laura Elise SchwendingerLaura Elise Schwendinger:
…The studios are beautiful, each one with a personality all its own. The pianos are kept in good condition and the staff and grounds are just wonderful…
Scott WinshipScott Winship:
…They are good places to shake up or solidify compositional practices (depending on what one’s needs are, I’ve had both happen)…

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