"The Importance of Administration in the Arts" - An Interview with Tony Mazzocchi, Director of Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Tony Mazzocchi, trombonist, Director of Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, and Co-Director, along with his wife Deborah Buck, of the Kinhaven Music School located in Vermont. We talk about his transition from a career primarily based around trombone performance to a full-time arts administrator. We also discuss the unique environment being fostered at Kinhaven, and what his role encompasses as Director of bot...

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