In part 1, Dan shed light on the unfavorable reputation classical music sometimes has in today's American society.  Today, Dan resumes his discussion with a number of examples and prodding questions.By Dan Dunford  So, why is it that our generation has :: continue

Last month, we challenged you to share one of your best audition anecdotes. We heard a few good tales! But, we had to choose a winner: cellist Isabelle Flory. Read her audition story and featured interview below!"Well, I was 10 years old at the time. :: continue

By Dr. Patrick KavanaughAfter 15 years, 2,000 or so students, and producing MasterWorks Festivals on three different continents (North America, Europe, and Asia), this may seem like a silly question. But it's always good to stop and reflect on such thoughts, :: continue

Congratulations to Rosie Murray who won our February Challenge! Read more about her life and arts in this exclusive interview.1. How did you become interested in the performing arts?My two older sisters learned violin when they were young, and they were :: continue

Believe it or not, it's already time for our final challenge of the year! You know what that means--this is your last chance to enter our drawing for a $1000 MasterWorks scholarship! The stakes are high, so we're going to bump up the challenge and the :: continue

By Dan DunfordLast month, the New York Philharmonic performed Symphony No. 9 by Gustav Mahler in its home at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. This piece's ending is stunningly beautiful and rather unique, as it ends with a quiet elegy, and not a Tchailovsky-style, :: continue

"If prayer really is the most important force in the universe, why doesn't it happen with a greater urgency and enthusiasm in our churches and personal lives? Why wouldn't it naturally come before our own agendas?"Last spring, Casey Mink wrote an article :: continue

If you haven't heard about what's happening in Venezuela yet, you're missing out! Rather than just talking about it, we wanted to give you a chance to read this article firsthand. The future of Venezuelan children is looking more hopeful by the day. May :: continue

Composer. Teacher. MasterWorks alum.Jeremy Collins is using his guitar and love of Christ to make a difference in the performing arts world.Dan: Before becoming a musician, how did music influence your life?Jeremy: I started violin and piano at the age :: continue

By Sophie SimonWe are Christians. So, we all love each other and get along just fine. We help and encourage each other and live peacefully, projecting a beautiful image of Christ's love to the rest of the world. ...Right? Well, not really...We all have :: continue