Sarah Hicks, Conductor
Sarah Hicks, Conductor
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Practical Music Quick Tip: One is down
I started posting short conducting tips on Instagram, and thought I'd share them here too. This one is about the most important fundamental of conducting gestures.
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Musical Mindfulness Ep 4
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 года назад
Finally, a new Episode of Musical Mindfulness! These last three months have been a tremendous challenge, but I'm so thrilled to be back sharing music with you. Music has the innate power to anchor us in the present. In this episode, we'll encounter each moment as it passes, together, as we focus on a movement of a piano trio. Music: Mendelssohn Trio in D minor No. 1, Op. 49 II. Andante con moto...
Musical Mindfulness Episode 3
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 года назад
As we move past the busy holiday season and into the uncertainty of this new year, it's so important to find moments for ourselves. Music not only provides us with enjoyment and beauty, but can help us gently focus and come into presence. Today's mindfulness moment features the first movement of Debussy's String Quartet in G minor.
Conductor in a Covid World: Slowly Coming Back
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 года назад
It's been too long since I've shared what's going on in the orchestra world, and in my life! This episode covers 6 months, from April to October. Late spring saw a lot of broadcasts, mostly to empty halls, but since late summer I've been able to perform for in-person audiences, which has been incredible. Hopefully we'll continue on this trajectory, and I'm looking forward to telling you about m...
Musical Mindfulness Episode 2
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 года назад
It's so easy to get caught in the constant movement and stress of our lives, and it's so important to create some tranquil space for ourselves! Music can help us relax and rejuvenate, but it can also help us calm our minds and bring us back to ourselves. Join me as we explore music as the focus of a mindfulness practice, and center ourselves in each moment. Today we focus on the fifth movement ...
Musical Mindfulness Episode 1
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.3 года назад
Music can help us relax and rejuvenate, but it can also help us calm our minds and bring us back to ourselves. Join me as we explore music as the focus of a mindfulness practice, and center ourselves in each moment. This episode features music by Bach performed by my good friend, cellist Jonah Kim.
Conductor in a Covid World Episode 3.5: Musical Menagerie
Просмотров 8873 года назад
Over a year into the pandemic, things are finally inching back to live in-person performances. I'm looking forward to this summer, when it looks like I'll finally be performing for live audiences! In the meantime, I'm continuing to work on digital initiatives, including the project I describe in the video. I hosted and conducted an educational concert with the Minnesota Orchestra called Musical...
Conductor in a Covid World Episode 3: A Midwinter Gathering with the Minnesota Orchestra
Просмотров 9053 года назад
Nearly a year into this pandemic, live performances are few and far between, and while my performance schedule has been slashed I feel lucky to still have projects and performances that are deeply meaningful! As you'll see in this video, orchestras are finding creative ways to keep making music, and I'm excited to be part of the process of discovery. So I thought I'd document what it's like to ...
Conductor in a Covid World Episode 2.5: Live Broadcasts
Просмотров 5133 года назад
Ten months into this pandemic, live performances are few and far between, and while my performance schedule has been slashed by more than 80%, I'm still lucky to have some really interesting projects. As you'll see in this video, orchestras are finding creative ways to keep making music, and I'm excited to be part of the process of discovery. This episode is a slight diversion; instead of cover...
Conductor in a Covid World Episode 2: Tulsa
Просмотров 8513 года назад
Eight months into this pandemic, live performances are few and far between, and while my performance schedule has been slashed by more than 80%, I'm still lucky to have a few concerts in my book! As you'll see in this video, orchestras are finding creative ways to keep making music, and I'm excited to be part of the process of discovery. So I thought I'd document what it's like to be a conducto...
Episode 19: Soo Bae
Просмотров 5783 года назад
Cellist Soo Bae and I catch up with a chat (it's been a loooong time!) that ranges from rebellion and discovery, to the importance of service and developing skills in a mid-pandemic world.
Conductor in a Covid World Ep 1: Dallas
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 года назад
As a performer, the six months of canceled concerts I lived through was tough. I'm used to being on the stage at least 2 weekends a month, and connecting with musicians and audiences brings me so much joy! As the pandemic continues, orchestras are finding creative ways to keep making music, and I'm excited to be part of the process of discovery. And although my performance schedule has been sla...
Backstage Pass Episode 18: Matt Young
Просмотров 2754 года назад
Violist Matt Young of the San Francisco Symphony and I chat about orchestra life, chamber music, the conductor/orchestra relationship, and why it's harder to get a symphony job as a violist than as a violinist!
Backstage Pass Episode 17: Katherine Needleman
Просмотров 2764 года назад
On this Episode of Backstage Pass oboist Katherine Needleman joins us from a cozy Vermont cabin. We cover self-expression, Covid creativity and the complicated psychology of orchestras.
Backstage Pass Episode 16: JUDY KANG
Просмотров 1534 года назад
Episode 16: catching up with violinist, singer, producer and creative spirit Judy Kang. We cover everything, from early influences, crossing genres, self-expression, and being Lady Gaga's Nurse Judy.
Backstage Pass Episode 15: Edwin Outwater
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Backstage Pass Episode 15: Edwin Outwater
Backstage Pass Episode 14: Lazerbeak
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Backstage Pass Episode 14: Lazerbeak
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with Jonah Kim and Julia Rowe
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Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with Jonah Kim and Julia Rowe
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with Polina Nazaykinskaya
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Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with Polina Nazaykinskaya
An Inspirational Dog | A Story of Hope | Pinkerton's Journey
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An Inspirational Dog | A Story of Hope | Pinkerton's Journey
Backstage Pass Ep 11: Behind the scenes with Jasmine Choi
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Backstage Pass Ep 11: Behind the scenes with Jasmine Choi
Backstage Pass: Behind the Scenes with Caroline Campbell
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Backstage Pass: Behind the Scenes with Caroline Campbell
Morricone - "For a Few Dollars More" - behind the scenes with conductor Sarah Hicks
Просмотров 13 тыс.4 года назад
Morricone - "For a Few Dollars More" - behind the scenes with conductor Sarah Hicks
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with Jennifer Koh
Просмотров 1544 года назад
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with Jennifer Koh
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with Christian McBride
Просмотров 1264 года назад
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with Christian McBride
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with China Forbes
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Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with China Forbes
So you think you know music? Then it's time for Musical Mystery Ep. 5
Просмотров 2194 года назад
So you think you know music? Then it's time for Musical Mystery Ep. 5
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes of an artist's life, featuring astronaut and artist Nicole Stott
Просмотров 1264 года назад
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes of an artist's life, featuring astronaut and artist Nicole Stott
Art of Conducting Episode 2: How do you read a musical score?
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Art of Conducting Episode 2: How do you read a musical score?
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes of a musician's life, featuring bassist and innovator Joe Conyers
Просмотров 824 года назад
Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes of a musician's life, featuring bassist and innovator Joe Conyers