118- Active listening and bringing live music to children with Robert Franz

Robert Franz joins me on the podcast to talk about his experience being a director and a conductor and how he is passionate about bringing live music to kids.  He also discusses why active listening is so important and shares ways he goes about doing this with kids through in person concerts and while kids are at home learning. 

Acclaimed conductor, Robert Franz, recognized as “an outstanding musician with profound intelligence,” has held to three principles throughout his career: a commitment to the highest artistic standards, to creating alliances and building bridges in each community he serves, and a dedication to being a strong force in music education. As Music Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Orchestra, Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony, and newly appointed Artistic Advisor of the Boise Baroque Orchestra, he has achieved success through his focus on each of these principles.

You can find out more about Robert and his amazing work at robertfranz.com.

You can connect with Robert on social media here:

On Facebook 

On Instagram

Check out these links as well:

The Stella's Magical, Musical Balloon Ride series

Robert's TEDx talk about active listening

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