Category: classical music

• Recital Diaries: Dialogues with Steven and Robert

  

  I set up a photo shoot with Steven and Robert for my upcoming recital. I wanted a photo of us having a conversation, to go along with the title of my program. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1PM in Denton, TX A: So… I don’t know how to naturally look like we’re having a conversation.…

  alysehokamp

  June 19, 2025

  artistic collaboration, career, classical music, jazz, recital, recital diaries

• [Pan-Tones] Dancing to classical music

  

  Recently, I don’t think there’s anything more satisfying than having my music inspire movement. What a joy to have friends that are such beautiful dancers! I love that dance night is an event for dancers, musicians, and creative people of all ages. After the first successful dance night, I had ideas for more open-ended, freeform…

  alysehokamp

  June 12, 2025

  arrangements, classical music, dancing, download, The Pan-Tones

  dance night, The Pan-Tones

• 6 complaints about classical music

  

  I love classical music, but sometimes the culture surrounding it makes me cringe. 1. Stiff performance manner and conventions -We don’t have to be so black and fancy all the time.-We can interact with the audience before, during, and after the show.-We don’t have to play in a nice, quiet space.-We don’t have to use…

  alysehokamp

  May 29, 2025

  classical music, orchestra, performing, the art of performance