Robot Conducts Detroit Symphony Orchestra

[rojo]

Ok, this is not classical, and surely doesn't belong here, but I figure this may be a good cause.

+ YouTube Video

Watch out, Rattle et al.

Go to www.detroitsymphony.com to support music education.

[marval]

Hi Rojo

Thank you for sharing that, it was an interesting performance. I think for a robot he did very well.

Next I want to see a robotic orchestra.

I wish I was within travelling distance of Detroit.


Margaret

[Krummhorn]

That was really neat ...
Eliminates the need for the conductor's score, too. The orchestra members appeared to have enjoyed this as well ...

Although I live in the states, Detroit is a 2,039 mile drive (as the crow flies) from where I live, so it was nice to be part of this performance in this manner.

[methodistgirl]

To dream the impossible dream,
To beat the unbeatable foe,
To bear with unbearable sorrow.
To dream the impossible dream.

That was really cute Corno. I like it and it makes me
think of the movie and Broadway show 'Man of La
Chata" It brought a tear to my eyes.
judy tooley

[Krummhorn]

What does "impossible dream" have to do with the Detroit Symphony thread

[methodistgirl]

The orchestra was playing The Impossible Dream as their piece.
judy tooley

[rojo]

...and the music education fund sponsored by the orchestra is called 'The Power of Dreams'...

You're most welcome, marval.

I hope this project will be able to provide plenty of kids with a musical education.

[Contratrombone64]

I've played in various orchestras in my time and some of the MDs have been robotic.

[marval]

I think musical education is very important.

They don't seem to have music lessons in schools now like they use to. I loved listening to music, it gave me a sense of calm.

They should lock all the young hooligans in a room, and play them nothing but clasical music. Don't let them out until they appreciate what they have been listening to.


Margaret

[methodistgirl]

Amen to that!
judy tooley

[Krummhorn]

What does "impossible dream" have to do with the Detroit Symphony thread

The orchestra was playing The Impossible Dream as their piece. judy tooley

... my bad ...
Guess I got so enchanted with watching the robot's conducting, I became oblivious to the music

[rojo]

I think musical education is very important.

They don't seem to have music lessons in schools now like they use to. I loved listening to music, it gave me a sense of calm.

They should lock all the young hooligans in a room, and play them nothing but clasical music. Don't let them out until they appreciate what they have been listening to.


Margaret

Well, that sounds a tad drastic; I assume you're joking?

I think it's up to parents to get the ball rolling by playing music in the home. Expose children to all kinds of music, perhaps classical especially. Find works they like. Most kids like at least some classical music, perhaps some of the lighter stuff.

Then keep it going in primary and secondary school; have classical music playing during lunchtime, during recess.

I'm picturing a secondary school campus with Stravinsky's Firebird blaring... that might wake the kids up! I think high school kids would respond to the exciting/dramatic works.

It would be fantastic if music programs could be implemented in all schools, allowing students to learn the basics of music playing on an instrument even if the parents do not have the means to pay for private study...

[marval]

Yes Rojo that is a tad drastic.

What they do here in some areas where yobos hang out, usually by local shops, they play loud clasical music. They have found that it does tend to move them on.


Margaret

[Krummhorn]

A court judge (magistrate) has done just that somewhere in Florida ... for those morons who get cited for playing rap-crap too loudly in their cars he hands them a sentence of 4 hours in solitude listening to his music ... Wagner Opera ... they have to sit in this room, cannot read a book, cannot talk on mobiles, can't text message, can't leave for any reason - they have to sit there (and stay awake, too). Pretty fair sentence.

I agree with Rojo ... having spent almost as much time in high school as my Son did (I was a very active parent and heavily involved with the school band and president of the band boosters for 3 years) the kids are really starting to get turned on by Bach and the other greats. Some are seeing, for the first time, that the oldest music, composed centuries ago, is still very much alive, and is a challenge to play.

If there was a new band student whose parents could not afford an instrument, the band boosters had an agreement worked out with a local instrument supplier and they provided an instrument for a very low rental fee, which we could subsidize most of the time. We had a very aggressive parental base, which isn't always the scenario at every school ... but it was always great fun, and getting to travel with the band for marching competitions and concerts was a nice perk, too.

My son (now 21) still plays the Alto Sax and we do duets together (me on piano or organ) occasionally at church. I never tried to force him to follow in my footsteps musically - the opportunity was there, but I wanted it to be his choice. Besides the Sax, he learned (on his own) the Tuba, Trombone, and was starting on the Bassoon.

[rojo]

Yes Rojo that is a tad drastic.

What they do here in some areas where yobos hang out, usually by local shops, they play loud clasical music. They have found that it does tend to move them on.


Margaret

Well, maybe it depends on which pieces are played?

A court judge (magistrate) has done just that somewhere in Florida ... for those morons who get cited for playing rap-crap too loudly in their cars he hands them a sentence of 4 hours in solitude listening to his music ... Wagner Opera ... they have to sit in this room, cannot read a book, cannot talk on mobiles, can't text message, can't leave for any reason - they have to sit there (and stay awake, too). Pretty fair sentence.

That's pretty funny. lol I'm picturing some tough character sitting through a Wagner opera. Actually, some of that stuff is pretty heavy; I wonder whether any of them develop a liking for it... hey, it could happen. Then the next time they get pulled over by the cops because the music's too loud, Wagner comes blaring out of the car window. lol

I agree with Rojo ... having spent almost as much time in high school as my Son did (I was a very active parent and heavily involved with the school band and president of the band boosters for 3 years) the kids are really starting to get turned on by Bach and the other greats. Some are seeing, for the first time, that the oldest music, composed centuries ago, is still very much alive, and is a challenge to play.

If there was a new band student whose parents could not afford an instrument, the band boosters had an agreement worked out with a local instrument supplier and they provided an instrument for a very low rental fee, which we could subsidize most of the time. We had a very aggressive parental base, which isn't always the scenario at every school ... but it was always great fun, and getting to travel with the band for marching competitions and concerts was a nice perk, too.

My son (now 21) still plays the Alto Sax and we do duets together (me on piano or organ) occasionally at church. I never tried to force him to follow in my footsteps musically - the opportunity was there, but I wanted it to be his choice. Besides the Sax, he learned (on his own) the Tuba, Trombone, and was starting on the Bassoon.

Wow, that's great Lars. I wish more parents were like you; active and supportive of their kids' musical education. It's not easy though, especially having to nag the kids to practice. I do sympathize with parents as well. It's a delicate balancing act between the student, the parent(s) and the teacher. If one party isn't cooperating, it shows.