Michael John Trotta - The Inside Voice
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- Опубліковано 28 лют 2018
- Growing up in a musical family, Michael John Trotta was immersed in music from a very young age. As a child, he was in awe of the amazing musicians around him, but he always thought that musical talent was something some people just had. In this interview, Trotta talks about how he went from thinking music was out of reach for him to becoming one of the preeminent young composers in the world.
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Produced by Rocco Richardson & Tom Sabatino
Filmed by Rocco Richardson & Nick Buddock
Edited by Rocco Richardson
Interviewer: Tom Sabatino
Featuring Michael John Trotta
Music: Wealth Enough for Me from For a Breath of Ecstasy - Northwestern State University Chamber Choir and String Quartet, Nicholaus B. Cummins, conductor
Irish Blessing - Kansas City Repertory Singers and Orchestra - Ben Spalding, conductor
The Lord Is My Shepherd - Pasión, Eric Posada, conductor
Special thanks to the choirs in the video:
Central Regional High School Choir, Bayville New Jersey - Beth Moore, conductor
Indiana University - Purdue University Choir - Vaughn Roste, conductor
Centenary United Methodist Church, Winston - Salem, NC - Rob Frazier, conductor
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC - Mark Kemp, conductor
I performed his "Breath of Ecstasy" with one of my choirs, in May of 2019. This is now the first time I am hearing a segment from that wonderful piece, since our concert. It makes me harken back to old times (pre-COVID) and makes me miss it desperately.
We get you - we're looking forward to when we can all make music in person again. So glad you were able to perform Breath of Ecstasy - it's an amazing work!
Nice story, which speaks to the importance of good, inspiring teachers' abilities to change students lives and the power of music. It's nice to see that not only did a great music teacher change Michael John Trotta's life, but now he is in a position to change the lives of others today, and is trying his best to do that through the art of music.
Many thanks!!!
Oh goodness, I can relate to the idea of not being a "real musician." I love his emphasis on musicianship being something you can learn and grow into. Great clip. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
As a teacher, having a story about inspiring a student into a music career, and being an educator as well, is so life-changing. What a great reflection about the journey of a career, passion for music, and difference that people can make in others' lives.
Phenomenal compositions as well - keep it up Mr. Trotta!
It's always nice to be reminded of the difference we can make as educators, one student at a time.
This is a great story about a great musician! I love the footage of him conducting.
Thanks so much!!!
Very inspirational story! I also took a bit of a roundabout journey prior to teaching choral music and writing for choirs. Glad you shared this.
-Micah Horton
You are in good company, I sometimes describe it as "music" found me. Thanks for your comment!
Trotta?,Trotta?
Nope doesn’t ring a bell 🔔