As the Australian government abandons the arts, it’s time to make some noise
BY TIM HANNAH “In love and rage.” That phrase is a common sign-off amongst activists. It aptly summarises the fluctuations between compassion and frustration that […]
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We need to end the “all or nothing” approach to careers in music
BY CHANTAL NGUYEN It was the final minute of the final movement. “All or nothing, now or never!” I thought. The double stops, the breathless […]
Harry Sdraulig: My journey with the TSO Australian Composers’ School
BY HARRY SDRAULIG AS TOLD TO CUTCOMMON The TSO Australian Composers’ School was run with exceptional professionalism from start to finish, and I really felt […]
Ella Macens: My journey with the TSO Australian Composers’ School
BY ELLA MACENS AS TOLD TO CUTCOMMON Being invited to participate in the 2018-19 TSO Australian Composers’ School was a total dream come true, especially […]
Holly Harrison: My journey with the TSO Australian Composers’ School
BY HOLLY HARRISON AS TOLD TO CUTCOMMON This year’s program was quite different to last year, as the week was split up into two main […]
Mark Holdsworth: My journey with the TSO Australian Composers’ School
BY MARK HOLDSWORTH AS TOLD TO CUTCOMMON Each day of the TSO Australian Composers’ School consisted of intensive rehearsals. Although the rehearsal time was generous […]
I tested out these 7 new meditations for performance energy
BY MIRANDA ILCHEF Our brains are amazing organs. As performers, we rely on them to train our body, to remember our music, and to give […]
As musicians, we must listen, learn, and live
BY SEAN X. QUINN, COMPOSER We would like to welcome Sean in his first story as a CutCommon contributor! I have always looked at myself […]
What will the lives and careers of musicians look like by 2050?
BY DR DIANA TOLMIE The population of Australian musicians largely live portfolio careers involving music and non-music contract and DIY employment. And, as we know, […]
How I learnt to stop worrying (and love the music I have to keep practising)
BY LAURA BARTON When I began studying violin at the Australian National Academy of Music almost three years ago, I underwent the same process that […]