This Week in Photos: Sky Rockets</h1> <article> <h1>This Week in Photos: Sky Rockets</h1> <p>ygay — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:29:15 +0000</p> <span>This Week in Photos: Sky Rockets</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-07-09T15:29:15-04:00" title="Friday, July 9, 2021 - 15:29">Fri, 07/09/2021 - 15:29</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Bursts of green, orange, red, and white exploding in a night blue sky serves as inspiration for this week’s photo series.</p> <p>The 4th of July was celebrated in �鶹��Ƶ this past weekend with fireworks at a nearby park. After stopping at the front lawn of <a href="/johnson-house" target="_blank">Hebrew Heritage House</a> to pick-up goodie boxes that contained snacks, water, and glowsticks, students continued down South Professor Street and settled in an open grassy area for the evening’s festivities. See more photos from the 4th of July by visiting the college’s <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWadLgY" target="_blank">Flickr page</a>.</p> <p>Our tour continues with a visit to Bibbins Hall, where we will find professors <a href="/jody-kerchner" target="_blank">Jody Kerchner</a> and <a href="/gregory-ristow" target="_blank">Gregory Ristow ’01</a>. A drone takes us high above carbon neutral construction work in Wilder Bowl. Our tour ends by taking back the night in Tappan Square.</p> <hr> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Associate Professor of Conducting Gregory Ristow ’01 takes part in <a href="/conservatory/oc-global" target="_blank">�鶹��Ƶ Conservatory Global</a>, a new approach to music learning that began this summer. Intended for students at the high school, college, or graduate level, as well as teachers and lifelong learners, OC Global courses include lectures, workshops, and classes. Photo credit: Jack Lichtenstien ’23</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Professor of Music Education Jody Kerchner holds a virtual <a href="/conservatory/oc-global" target="_blank">�鶹��Ƶ Conservatory Global</a> course from her office. Photo credit: Jack Lichtenstien ’23</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>A bird’s eye view of the <a href="/news/carbon-neutrality-project-becomes-more-visible-temporary-tree-removal" target="_blank">geothermal energy project</a> in Wilder Bowl. Having reduced its carbon footprint by more than half over the last 15 years, �鶹��Ƶ plans to reduce net carbon emissions to near zero by 2025. Photo credit: William Bradford</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>�鶹��Ƶ community members gather in front of the gazebo in Tappan Square to <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWaGGGr" target="_blank">Take Back the Night</a>. The event is sponsored by Survivors Of Sexual Harm & Allies (SOSHA), a community organization that is dedicated to providing spaces for support, activism, and education for people who have survived sexual violence and their allies. Photo credit: Aislinn Cannistraro ’23</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>This Week in Photos is a selection of images and is not meant to represent a weekly timeline. Images highlight campus, community, people, and events related to �鶹��Ƶ College.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-07-09T12:00:00Z">Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2379">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2369">Environment & Sustainability</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2416">Education</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=35616">Conducting</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/jody-kerchner" hreflang="und">Jody Kerchner</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/gregory-ristow" hreflang="und">Gregory Ristow ’01</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/conducting-and-ensembles" hreflang="und">Conducting and Ensembles</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mike Crupi</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Who is Leah Brockman?</h1> <p>ygay — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:04 +0000</p> <span>Who is Leah Brockman?</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-05-18T10:26:04-04:00" title="Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 10:26">Tue, 05/18/2021 - 10:26</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>In Leah Brockman’s opinion, the horn is the most versatile and beautiful instrument. Find out why in this installment of Who Am I?</p> <p><strong>Name:</strong> <a href="/leah-brockman" target="_blank">Leah Brockman</a></p> <p><strong>Department and location on campus:</strong> <a href="/conservatory/divisions/conducting-and-ensembles" target="_blank">Conducting and Ensembles Department</a> in the Conservatory of Music, located in Bibbins Hall Central 5</p> <p><strong>Job title:</strong> Director of Ensemble Operations</p> <p><strong>What does your job entail?</strong> I manage the operations of all large ensembles at the <a href="/conservatory" target="_blank">Conservatory of Music</a>. I work with the various conductors to plan and procure their repertoire, coordinate logistics and personnel, draft rehearsal schedules, and plan performances for each school year. I am also the point of contact for all students in the large ensemble program and oversee a large team of student ensemble managers.</p> <p><strong>How many years have you been at �鶹��Ƶ?</strong> Almost three years. I started in August 2018.</p> <p><strong>Favorite instrument and why?</strong> My favorite instrument is the horn. I started playing the horn when I was 10 years old and both of my degrees are in horn performance. It’s beautiful; surely one of the most versatile orchestral instruments, in my (likely biased) opinion.</p> <p><strong>Favorite musical piece and why?</strong> Picking a favorite musical piece or composer is a very challenging task for musicians. If I have to choose just one, it would be Gustav Mahler (particularly his 1st, 2nd, and 5th symphonies). The 5th is my favorite, as it is a very nostalgic piece for me. When I played professionally, I had a trial period for an orchestral job I eventually won in a Chinese Orchestra (Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra). We performed Mahler’s 5th Symphony across China, on tour for a month, so I grew very familiar with the piece and it quickly became a favorite. Mahler is one of my favorite composers in general, though, because he wrote so well for brass musicians. His compositions always feature the brass (and horns in particular) in very heroic and beautifully sonorous ways. His music is thrilling to play!</p> <p><strong>What was the most memorable performance you ever attended?</strong> I’ve attended many memorable performances, but performed in far more that stand out in my memory. Some highlights include playing a John Williams [film score] concert when I was a student at Eastman conducted by Williams himself; playing Mahler 1 in Los Angeles at Disney Hall during its inaugural year; and playing in a massive combined orchestra concert in Guangzhou, China, featuring Lang Lang supported by 100 other pianists (all playing grand pianos) and a 5,000 member chorus.</p> <p><strong>What are your personal interests?</strong> I’m a new mom. I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Ella, on February 19, 2021. When I’m not working, I enjoy cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family. </p> <p><strong>Favorite food?</strong> An ooey-gooey cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting (hold the raisins).</p> <p><strong>Favorite Quote?</strong> “Just keep swimming!” Dory from <em>Finding Nemo</em>. </p> <p><br> </p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-05-18T12:00:00Z">Tue, 05/18/2021 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2551">Staff</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=35616">Conducting</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/leah-brockman" hreflang="und">Leah Brockman</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/conducting-and-ensembles" hreflang="und">Conducting and Ensembles</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Leah Brockman, director of Ensemble Operations</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> </main></body></html>