The Rotary Club of Akron had the pleasure of listening to Paul Jarrett, Executive Director of the Akron Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Jarrett started with the Akron Symphony in 2012. Paul has worked throughout Northeast Ohio in both arts management and performance. Paul’s time with the Akron Symphony has focused on a culture of engagement in meaningful collaborations with dozens of local organizations, schools, and artists. Paul is a member of Leadership Akron Class 31, and a member of Akron Rotary.For Paul’s presentation, he discussed the Top Ten Truths about Classical Music. Paul elaborated on each item. For more information on each of these “Truths”, I encourage you to view his presentation. Watch video (click)
The Top Ten Truths are as follows:
10) Some of the Music is Terrible – Lets face it, we have different interests, so what one individual might enjoy, another person might think the piece is terrible.
9) It’s ok to feel what you feel –
8) “You do the Andante, I’ll do the Grazioso” – Andante: moderately slow tempo, Grazioso: graceful, smooth, or elegant in style
7) You can join in –
6) You know what sounds fun? A lecture! ☹ -
5) Come as you are – the days of the tuxedo and formal dress are over!
4) Clap when you want –
3) 400 + years of crate digging – Every piece of music can sound different based on the producer’s interpretation, presentation, style, etc.
2) Music needs you – Music, to be appreciated, needs the orchestra/musician as well as the listener. Without either of these participants, music would just be some symbols on a piece of paper.
1) Music has value – Value is more than just a dollar figure. Value is what music can provide to all of us.
You can go to Spotify and find a playlist Paul created for Akron Rotary.
The video of his presentation will be posted to our YouTube page at a later date.
To learn more about the Akron Symphony Orchestra and their 2022 - 2023 season, check out their website at www.akronsymphony.org
Terry Dalton
Club Secretary and Scholarship Chair
