Prof. Heather R. Buchman (Heather Buchman), president of Society for New Music, says upcoming performances in #CNY will offer artistic responses to today's issues. bit.ly/3009XFs via syracuse.com

Found in the dining hall at the Bennington College Writers MFA January residency – Alumni Advice From the Other Side @ Bennington College instagram.com/p/B7ayoUEgV44/…

Super cool show on data visualization going up in the Wellin Museum of Art – February 16-June 14 @ Wellin Museum of Art at Hamilton College instagram.com/p/B7jv6rhA_EH/…

Lovely Piece in Slate by @Michelle_Herman captures so much about studying ballet as an older adult; the poise and balance we continually work on, the joy of doing mental work with one's body, elevation of everydayness, and that it's fun *because it's hard! bit.ly/31jVLoa

Montréal! Conductors Guild Conference! It’s getting colder. instagram.com/p/B8Mu5RxgOuH/…

More from Conductors Guild Conference – dusk at the Conservatoire de Musique, underground at Place des Arts. Saw Jannick Nezet-Seguin in rehearsal! @ Complexe Desjardins instagram.com/p/B8NcLnbgrJL/…

The alto trombone hat mute, Montreal edition, really works! And an accidental lunch find for a brisk snowy day – an excellent ramen place with bar! @ Montreal, Quebec instagram.com/p/B8Pm7_gAceK/…

Montreal at its best! At least a foot of snow. But, all the underground walkways. instagram.com/p/B8SIGcRAVAq/…

If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be. Maya #Angelou #writing #acting #film #writerslife #artist

Sicily has figured out this whole self-isolation thing. #COVID19 #CoronavirusPandemic

So much to learn about while exploring the world virtually! This sound art space in San Francisco has been running since the 1960's. To consider – how people are seeking out more inward-looking, reflective experiences through sound. nyti.ms/38QiWsC

Loved talking w WCNY host Diane ComposerJones on music for calm/uplift in uncertain times – our convo airs 12p today, will be posted @ this link. My list – Brian Eno, Bach, Pärt, Couperin, Max Richter, Sibelius. Enjoy, more importantly make your own list! bit.ly/wcnycc

Lydia's book on Dolly Parton's music, after 10 years coming out in October, will be amazing! What sets this book apart is the focus on the music, rooted in Dolly's Appalachian origins, and tracing the development of a remarkable musician and person. You can preorder it now.

Starting the school year with a deconstructed Hamilton College Orchestra! Grieg Holberg Suite, with extra space – figuring it out.

I'm so thrilled that my book, UNLIKELY ANGEL: THE SONGS OF DOLLY PARTON, is out! Dolly spoke to me about the music she heard growing up, her songs, and her creative process. Here's a promo code: F20UIP go.illinois.edu/F20Hamessley Dolly Parton Dolly Parton News ☆ #dollyparton

Lydia's fount of knowledge on Dolly Parton continues to run! I'd hate to see that piano, tho –

Some nice coverage of the Virtual Orchestra project with the conducting class, using HP’s latest VR technology!

I'm very honored to have been elected for a 3-year term to the International Trombone Federation's Board of Advisors, along with a great slate of new board members, many of us women! trombone.net/2023-officers-…