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Behind the scene ArtsAbly was contacted by the saxophonist Alexia McLean, a RAMPD pro member, educator and member of the Committee on Gender Equity mentoring program in the North American Saxophone Alliance. One of her mentees, Rebecca Wirth, a third-year student studying saxophone performance at Furman University, developed a guide titled “Tuning Your Resilience: A Musician’s Disability Guide” for her community project. We contacted Rebecca to have more information. She shared the guide with us and answered a few questions. This page contains the interview, followed by the guide and accompanying resources. Interview with Rebecca Wirth Rebecca Wirth (she/her/hers), Furman…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Elizabeth McLain, Assistant Professor of Musicology and Director of Disability Studies at Virginia Tech. Listen to Elizabeth McLain’s interview This post presents the resources that Elizabeth McLain mentioned during the conversation. Elizabeth McLain Elizabeth McLain is Assistant Professor of Musicology and Director of Disability Studies at Virginia Tech. She completed her Ph.D. and M.A. in Musicology at the University of Michigan. A proud Hokie, McLain earned a B.A. in Music and a B.A. in History at Virginia Tech. As a transdisciplinary scholar, McLain has two research areas. Her…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Lisa Sniderman, a musical theatre playwright, songwriter, ukelele player, and vocalist known by her artist name, Aoede, living in California. Listen to Lisa Sniderman’s interview This post presents the resources that Lisa Sniderman mentioned during the conversation. Lisa Sniderman aka Aoede Lisa Sniderman (Lis) is a multi-award-winning artist and playwright known by her artist name, Aoede. As a disabled artist, Sniderman creates-and often centers characters with illnesses-to express, foster healing, elevate, empower and advocate for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. She’s been honored with 100+ awards and…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Reverend Chris Wylie, aka DJ Pastor Rock, a musician, songwriter, vocalist and pastor, living in Buffalo, NY. Listen to Chris Wylie’s interview This post presents the resources that Chris Wylie mentioned during the conversation. Chris Wylie Rev. Chris (DJ Pastor Rock, He/They) is an award-winning musician, songwriter, and vocalist from Buffalo, NY who crafts justice-centered hip-hop and rock with punk rock attitude and accessible pop hooks. Chris’s music reflects his eclectic style and influences ranging from Public Enemy to Kelly Clarkson as well as his life as a…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Dan Flanagan, a solo and orchestral violinist, a concertmaster of two opera orchestras, a composer, and a violin instructor at University of California, Berkeley. Listen to Dan Flanagan’s interview This post presents the resources that Dan Flanagan mentioned during the conversation. Dan Flanagan Dan Flanagan has built a multifaceted career as a soloist and orchestral musician, performing concertos with orchestras in California and recitals throughout the United States and Europe. Flanagan currently serves as Concertmaster of the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, Concertmaster of West Edge Opera, and Instructor…