tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:08:01 +0000http://coraphillips.com/index.phpCoraBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-2658472895250419278Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:40:00 +00002008-03-25T14:50:53.443-05:00 Five More Weeks!!! Spent the day with great company and yummy food. As much as I'm looking forward to the end of the semester I'm not looking forward to all the work that is going to happen in the following weeks...yikes! I made the salad :-) The Girls; Christin, Ursula, Lizbee, and yours truly. Upclose and personal with Urs. http://coraphillips.com/2008/03/happy-easter.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-8945511756329138389Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:09:00 +00002008-03-20T02:26:41.524-05:00it's late, or early depending on how you want to look at it, and i've been up prepping for F200, aka "bad-band" but I never refer to it by that name. Today was a blur, and tomorrow will be even fuzzier. Earlier tonite a friend and I chatted over coffee (part of the reason I'm up) about the burn-out status of our department (music in general) and how some professors lose touch with the mental http://coraphillips.com/2008/03/always-on-brink-of-something.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-2067996438981142889Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:44:00 +00002008-02-17T10:27:11.508-05:00I compiled this a while back and I decided to post because a lot of these books are very useful not just for cellists, but all string players. There are others that I will add periodically and information on how to obtain out of print items (mainly websites that you can visit). I truly believe that this information should be shared and not hoarded, music is an entity that all can appreciate and http://coraphillips.com/2008/02/useful-bookswebsitesvideo.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-2009412075176089569Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:25:00 +00002008-01-17T10:46:56.592-05:00Brimming A performance art piece featuring the visual art of Brian Rutenberg, a South Carolinian who currently lives and works in New York City. A graduate of the College of Charleston, South Carolina, Brian Rutenberg participated in his first group exhibition in 1985 and moved to New York shortly thereafter. He received a Master of Arts degree from New York’s acclaimed School of Visual Arts.http://coraphillips.com/2008/01/update-and-performances.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-3752253193862026647Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:09:00 +00002007-12-08T11:37:54.737-05:00Cora Phillips Violoncellist, Teacher Education Indiana University School of Music, MS Music Education, Presently San Francisco Conservatory of Music, MM 2004 North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Music, BM 2002 Teachers Helga Winold, Presently Sadao Harada, 2003-2004 Bonnie Hampton, 2002-2004 Marcy Rosen, 1998- 2002 Robert Marsh, 1998- 2002 http://coraphillips.com/2007/11/resume.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-5813176561490902510Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:14:00 +00002007-10-28T17:59:07.892-05:00Great music, amazing costumes, and a lot of enthusiastic musicians in-training. One of my violin students Dr. Brenner leading the troupes wee cellists Having a good time Dr. Brenner and her girls Cassie (peasant girl) and I (faerie from the wrong side of the tracks:-) Dr. Cara Elise, Doctor of CELLOATRICS (nerds, I know) Helen, Cara, and myself leading the http://coraphillips.com/2007/10/string-academy-halloween-concerts.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-9210842640581381989Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:39:00 +00002007-10-26T09:52:17.656-05:00 Frans Helmerson Concert in Auer Hall (amazing!) It's been awhile, abt a month and some change which isn't rare for me but still I've definitely had things to comments abt just no time (don't really have time now but whatever). First, today I had my last field experience teaching with the kids over at Batchelor Middle school, it went extremely better than I thought it would (I would like to http://coraphillips.com/2007/10/sooo.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-606395528924600404Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:21:00 +00002007-08-31T15:51:50.712-05:00I made it!!! through the first week of school that is. Not that I had any doubts about it but it has been awile (like three years). Indiana University, or IU as it is lovingly referred to by everyone up here, is a beacon of light here in the town of Bloomington. aw... The school absolutely dominates the town, which I think is a pretty good deal only because everyone is working more or less http://coraphillips.com/2007/08/week-1-down.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-6060295575791140593Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:00:00 +00002007-08-23T19:28:16.454-05:00I'm here, let the learning begin! So far I'm really impressed with the professionalism of the IU students, everyone presents themselves with such purpose and direction. Not much to say or report school doesn't begin until Monday. I do miss my people back in South Carolina, not the weather though (sorry, the winter is right around the corner ya'll). Take care and keep in touch. **The http://coraphillips.com/2007/08/welcome-to-broomington.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-6490156709768306547Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:11:00 +00002007-06-29T09:18:11.882-05:00Potential-having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. Change- to make or become different. To transform. One might say you need to harness the potential in order to change, or commit to the act of change in order to find your potential. Both work and I am convinced we all, more or less submit to either or... on a good day. However there is one more http://coraphillips.com/2007/06/potential-vs-change.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-3969815001463615178Tue, 08 May 2007 23:43:00 +00002007-05-08T18:46:06.638-05:00 Spring is finally here, and the changes are not limited to the flowers. It is time for me to move on, I decided school was the next step. Yes, school. Everyone has their opinion about what it is I'm doing but funny thing is it's my life. :-) I'm ready for the change, it has been eye-opening for me working in the schools and also trying to maintain my artistic integrity. I have heaps of http://coraphillips.com/2007/05/spring-is-finally-here-and-changes-are.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-5262919757686520088Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:59:00 +00002007-04-29T14:05:38.106-05:00School House Links to other Wisteria clips Swamp Song Skin Poems in Everyday Placeshttp://coraphillips.com/2007/04/wisteria.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-5173981910402967265Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:40:00 +00002007-04-25T13:10:17.175-05:00Miss Miciah and the cello guys Unaccompanied Suite no. 3 in C major BWV 1009 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Bouree I/II Gigue A Bouree is a French dance that became popular throughout the 17th century. It resembles the Gavotte, a French folk dance, uses simple rhythms, and is danced in double time. The Bouree is the least rhythmically complex of all of the movements, but contains both an http://coraphillips.com/2007/04/miciah-bennett.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-4354084212909358003Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:39:00 +00002007-04-25T13:09:49.673-05:00 Unaccompanied Suite no.3 in C major BWV 1009 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Courante Sarabande Composed during his appointment as Kapellmeister to the duke of Cöthen from 1717 to 1723, the cello suites are one of the most popular works ever composed for solo cello. While no autographed copy by Bach himself is in existence, the cello suites remained through a hand-written copy by Anna http://coraphillips.com/2007/04/brian-smith.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-162294379457477930Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:37:00 +00002007-04-25T13:09:07.006-05:00 Max and his sister Emily Unaccompanied Suite #3 in C Major BWV 1009 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Prelude Allemande J.S. Bach born in Eisenach, Germany in 1685 was probably the greatest composer of his time, though during his time he was only known as a standard working musician. Bach’s family comprised of two http://coraphillips.com/2007/04/max-lorick.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-1144518747965997829Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:17:00 +00002007-03-31T13:15:42.215-05:00 I think the kids would agree that this master class was very informative, but also entertaining. I want to thank Mr. Jones for taking time out of his schedule to share with us the secrets of Baroque Historical Performance. Excerpts handed out were taken from Mary Cyr, " Performing Baroque Music". Bryan W. Jones was born in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, where he also began his study of http://coraphillips.com/2007/03/pca-cello-master-class-with-bryan-jones.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-1421890307395786108Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:41:00 +00002007-03-29T15:52:13.030-05:00 About a week after the fact but better late than never... Brahms Piano Quartet Handel-Halverson Eyeglasses duo Things went well, but life can finally (and it has somewhat) return to normal.http://coraphillips.com/2007/03/pics-from-concert.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-6551212763548590868Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:06:00 +00002007-03-15T11:33:40.533-05:00 Friends: Ashley, and Damir Horvat, Christopher Neely, and Jun Matsuo Concert to take place at Edumunds Hall, March 19th 2007 at 7:30pm Be there or be square! Program order Passacaglia in G minor (from suite no. 7 in Gminor for Harpsichord) George Frideric Handel- Johan Halverson Duet “mit zwei obligaten Augengläsern” Ludwig van Beethoven Allegro Allegretto Cello Sonata in F http://coraphillips.com/2007/03/cora-and-friends-recital-at.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-7842666325451873418Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:13:00 +00002007-03-27T07:39:22.200-05:00Tuesday the PCA cello students had their first master class with guest artist David Gee. The kids are getting better acquainted with their pieces and are beginning to start the musicality phase of their pieces. I was very proud of their performances, and openness with Mr. Gee. I hope that the experience was a good one for them also. Thank-you Mr. Carrion for helping to make this happen. http://coraphillips.com/2007/03/pca-cello-master-class-with-david-gee.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-117107780552834237Sat, 10 Feb 2007 03:22:00 +00002007-04-29T13:55:54.885-05:00So it's that time of the year again. I am starting to focus on exactly how I want my students to go about learning their specific movements along with researching the historical and performance practice aspects. I think it is a huge step-up from last year (where I admit I was a bit disorganized in my presentation of the assignment) and hopefully the kids will agree too. TheBachProject2007.http://coraphillips.com/2007/02/syllabus-for-2007-bach-project.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-117098143558439694Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:19:00 +00002007-02-08T19:39:28.723-05:00Recently I have run into some comments that honestly make me so angry I want to spit fire. These comments have rolled off the tongues of parents, teachers, and even administrators. I am reposting a letter that I wrote to the teachers of one of the schools I frequent. I found it necessary to repost only because if you happen to be one of the people that think this way I hope you would reconsider http://coraphillips.com/2007/02/importance-of-music-education.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-117097072782434355Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:21:00 +00002007-02-13T07:52:15.373-05:00At a recent gig in the Bahamas I had a chance to meet such a colorful group of Musicians... All of us LADIES were brought together by one amazing larger than life chick, and one high flying gent. We had a chance to bask in the sun, play with the locals, and spy the fish. On our opening nite, we certainly brought an air of elegance to the soiree ...http://coraphillips.com/2007/02/bahama-mama.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-116585219933307498Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:41:00 +00002006-12-11T10:51:04.400-05:00Another successful Fifth grade concert. The kids followed instructions very well and gave a great concert. Honestly I was a bit shocked. It is no surprise that this is my more "challenging" class, but I think secretly they have all come to appreciate my "approach" to educating them in the fine arts of instrument playing. Maybe, but regardless I'm glad its over and without a hitch (no broken http://coraphillips.com/2006/12/leaping-leprechauns.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-116541981091354321Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:22:00 +00002006-12-06T10:45:24.260-05:00Last nite, my Fifth grade class gave their first performance on their instruments. They even worked hard enough to be able to play with the bows (which I have realized is no easy feat for beginners). I was so proud, I could barely keep a straight face while I conducted them. I now understand what their parents go through everytime accomplish something new...PRIDE. Well, the kids kept time (nohttp://coraphillips.com/2006/12/stellar-silver-fox-performance.htmlCoratag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21718905.post-1351510423036100241Sun, 26 Nov 2006 03:08:00 +00002007-12-08T11:38:21.846-05:00 Cora Phillips; Violoncellist, Educator Professional Skills Great collaborative skills, the ability to adjust to many different tasks and challenges, the thirst for knowledge and the aptitude to share it. Education 2009 Master of Science in Music Education Candidate Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music Assistant Instructor 2003 University of South http://coraphillips.com/2007/11/curriculum-vitae.htmlCora