October 18, 2011
by Maestro McCoy
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A friend revisited: Antonín Dvořák
This past week I spent some time thinking about favorite composers, their lives and music. As usual, my fondness for Antonín Dvořák came to the forefront. I have always had an affinity for Dvořák’s music. Perhaps it is the personal, non-pretentious nature of his music, or the folksong-like character of his [...]
September 27, 2011
by Maestro McCoy
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How Did the Ox Get on the Roof? 
Some years ago, I was introduced to Darius Milhaud’s “small” works by my beloved French conducting teacher, Paul Vermel. Specifically, two works – Le Creation du Monde (The Creation of the World) and Le Boeuf sur le Toit (The Ox on the Roof) – have been a [...]
September 10, 2011
by Maestro McCoy
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Excitement Abounds!
I have to admit that after ending last season with a flurry of concerts in May and June, both the orchestra and I were ready for a hiatus from one another. After a short month’s vacation, my thoughts turned to the upcoming season. It wasn’t long before the excitement over what we have planned [...]