Monthly archive for December2012

Register Guard: Economy still weighs heavily on art scene

Abstract: And in classical music, Brian McWhorter’s Orchestra Next, a training orchestra that provided live music for the Eugene Ballet’s “Nutcracker,” is a great example of making do with less. — Economy still weighs heavily on art scene The Register – Guard – Eugene, Or. Bob…

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Oregon Music News: Brian McWhorter Makes a Case for Orchestra Next – The Region’s New Training Orchestra

Oregon Music News: Brian McWhorter Makes a Case for Orchestra Next – The Region’s New Training Orchestra “Noted for his top-tier trumpet playing, teaching at the University of Oregon, and co-directing the new music ensemble Beta-Collide, Brian McWhorter is one of those people who can…

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Register Guard: ORCHESTRAL INSPIRATION

Abstract: This year’s performances in Eugene will feature live music – for the first time since the recession tightened the ballet’s budget – performed by members of a new “training” orchestra: Orchestra Next. Founded and conducted by Brian McWhorter, a University of Oregon music professor and…

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