Music – Ed Castro's Blog

Conversations With Developing Musicians

While teaching music to small and large ensembles, the type of questions I often get asked is related to how musicians should practice. Therefore, I recommend reading several books for musicians to gain personal knowledge and introspection about developing a practice routine. These books have helped me think about the practical applications of learning music…
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Conversations With Young Brass Players

When I find myself engaged in conversations with younger performers, the conversations tends to lead into questions of “how and who”. “How do you practice that?” and “Who do you listen to?” These two PDF’s help me in my own evaluation of my practice habits and what I listen for as I continue to develop…
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Music, Science and Healing Intersect in an A.I. Opera – The New York Times

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Interesting Article

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Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story Trailer

I recently watched this film and was both highly entertained and educated. Check out the trailer below:
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50 Years Ago, They Did Something Rare in Gospel: Tied Music to Protest – The New York Times

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Nubya Garcia

This is cool.
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Why Teachers Aren’t Ready to Reopen Schools – The New York Times

This was an interesting listen as I am planning my music classes for the new school year. Especially as I plan to include topics related to diversity, equity and inclusivity. How equitable is education right now for all of the stake holders?
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Modern Classical and Afro-Dominican

Lately my listening has been divided between several curiosities, modern classical music and Afro-Caribbean music. Sometimes these make for weird listening combinations, but that’s just where my head is at this moment. Along with those interests, I often take time to look into my origins as a son of Dominican parents and explore a bit…
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(4) Reflecting on the Color of My Skin – YouTube

I saw this and thought it should be shared.
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Category: Music