@ Percussion Podcast

During her residence at Avaloch Farm, Megan sat down with Mike Compitello, part of New Morse Code, the cello/perc duo that coordinates Avaloch Farm's New Music Initiative.  Mike is an active chamber and orchestral player, and teaches at the University of Kansas. Topics: artist retreats, scientific research about the "chills" when you listen to musicWatch here. Listen below. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element 0:00 Intro and hello1:03 Avaloch Farms – chamber ensemble residency5:13 Megan: listing and review of additional artist retreats14:20 Benefits of Avaloch and other artist residencies21:17 Facilities and focus at Avaloch28:25 Playing Baroque timpani32:26 Laurel: Frisson – the science behind the ‘chills’ you get when listening to music52:36 New Morse Code – cello and percussion duo58:26 Professional websites1:00:45 University interview process and advice1:16:11 Wrap