by Casey Reed | Aug 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today, I went back to the Performing Arts Library and did some more research for my project. I am finding the many writings of composing and music directing legend Lehman Engel especially helpful. Also, since there is not a lot of literature on music directing, I have...
by Casey Reed | Aug 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Gumbo ended today. It was an amazing, amazing experience in which I learned so much about professionalism and musicality. The score was so difficult and I was tested constantly as a leader and a musician. This was one of the most valuable experiences I have had on...
by Casey Reed | Aug 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to interview Fun Home music director Chris Fenwick in the house of the Circle in the Square Theater itself. It has been interesting to me how many music directors have the luxury of choosing precisely what kind of work they want to...
by Casey Reed | Aug 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Things are really picking up again. Yesterday was the first Gumbo rehearsal! I taught some solos to people a lot older than me for the first time, and it was terrifying but rewarding. I’m looking forward to going back in tonight to do some more work for this...
by Casey Reed | Aug 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
What a jam-packed weekend! On Friday we went into Times Square and explored the stores and streets. On Saturday, we got up early to go to an event at the Nintendo Store (Why? because I’m still 10-years old, that’s why.) Then, we went to the 9/11 Memorial....
