Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez catch up about the season so far, and discuss sustainability strategies for conductors. Then, UpBeat welcomes Jami Greenberg, President of Greenberg Artists. Jami chats with our hosts about the creation of compelling programs, advice for young conductors, and her vision for the future of our industry.

Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez chat about the upcoming season, and the best way to spend a summer to recharge, and prepare for the year ahead. Then, UpBeat welcomes Sonja Thoms, Executive Director of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. Sonja chats with our hosts about collaborative leadership, the experience of being a first-year ED, and her vision for an orchestra that serves its community best.

Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez reconnect at the end of the season in front of their live studio audience as part of the Everything but Conducting seminar. Then, UpBeat welcomes Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated composer Adam Schoenberg onto the pod. Adam chats with our hosts about the arc of commissioning projects, how a composer can help the conductor during a rehearsal process, and the details of a recording session from inside the booth. During the coda, John and Enrico reflect on the topics of the day and field questions from the live audience.