Seven Fucked Up Days in American History, As Told By @NYTimes Front Pages. A Thread:

I slept on it. Prayed on it. And I think it’s my time to share my story.

Comparing your art to that of other artists is like comparing the abilities of an elephant to those of a bird - it’s unfair. Each artist is unique. Instead of striving to become more like them, try finding your own voice. The world doesn‘t need more of the same, it needs you!

George Lewis: “As we contemplate an Independence Day unlike any in my memory, I want to highlight some of the ways African-American composers have explored what it means — and could mean — to be American” nytimes.com/2020/07/03/art…

Lack of confidence kills more dreams than lack of ability. Talent matters—especially at elite levels—but people talk themselves out of giving their best effort long before talent becomes the limiting factor. You're capable of more than you know. Don't be your own bottleneck.

Some of us are building from SCRATCH. No inheritance, no connections, no backups. Just blood, sweat and skills.

It could be argued that Julian Bream, even more than Andrés Segovia, established the guitar’s credibility as a serious solo instrument. He has died at 87. nyti.ms/30UAyTe

Hey @blinkfitness, glad to be back but there were way too many people at the Avenue A location in the East Village this morning. A friend already cancelled his membership because protocols were too loosely regarded (a few members didn't have masks).

Announcing Application Details for the Composers Conference Conductor Search. Interested in applying or know someone who might be, click on the link below! Help us find a fantastic new partner to join the Composers Conference community! composersconference.org/about/composer…

Some sound healing for your timeline 💛

Congratulations to Tania León, peermusic Classical, New York Philharmonic, The City University of New York and Brooklyn College. #Pulitzer

"Latinos like myself, where there is no ambiguity about their Blackness, those who wear their Blackness on their face, barely make the cut in any production whether it’s Hollywood or Univision." My thoughts on "In the Heights," with a dream team. nytimes.com/2021/06/21/mov…

Save the date! May 6, 4pm // Queens New Music Festival The Secret Theatre New works by Richard Carrick Manny Hernandez Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh 謝蕙馨 Kunal Gala @bluegallo #qnmf #queens #homecoming newmusicusa.org/events/queens-…