In this episode, Shoshana Klein, one of the two directors of zFestival arts organization, chats about building community, running a festival with only two months notice, and perfectionism in the music education system.
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Guest bio:
Shoshana Klein is an oboist and arts administrator currently(ish) pursuing her master’s degree at McGill University. She received her bachelor’s degree in music and psychology as well as an advanced musical studies certificate from Carnegie Mellon University. Shoshana has worked on the administration and production side of the music industry in the past with CityMusic Cleveland, ChamberFest Cleveland, El Sistema Global, and Alia Musica Pittsburgh. She now acts as one of the administrators for zFestival, an online new music and multidisciplinary festival. Shoshana is particularly interested in contemporary applications and social impacts of music. With a specific interest in new music, she has attended the Fresh Inc and Bang on a Can Festivals, as well as Project Trio's improvisation Studio. She has performed dozens of world premieres and original compositions, including performances at venues in Montreal, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, North Adams, Massachusetts; and New York City.
